Fairhaven's 214th Birthday Celebration!

Get ready for a free, festive afternoon celebrating 214 years of Fairhaven!

Step inside one of Fairhaven’s most iconic buildings, honor the generations who built this town, and celebrate the community spirit that keeps it thriving today. Inside this historic building will be buzzing with live DJ music, historical trivia, talented local artisans, and the “Birthday Buddies” of the Fairhaven Animal Shelter. The celebration continues outdoors along Center Street with food, drinks (including adult beverages), sweet treats, and even more festive surprises.

Experience the thunder of a Village Militia cannon firing, cozy up by the fire with some s'mores, test your knowledge with historical trivia, and ring in Fairhaven’s birthday with a bell concert at the Unitarian Church.

Plus, meet very special guests from the sold-out play Rogers and Twain, performing in the very place where Mark Twain himself gave a speech — 132 years ago to the day.

Bring your friends. Bring your family. Come ready to celebrate!

Participating Vendors & Partners

Entertainment & History

• DJ El Sid – Boston's go-to for luxury events and heard weekly on JAM'N 94.5

• Violin Viv – a classically trained violinist performing top 100 hits and mashups on her electric violin

• Trivia with Michael Hevey – Tales of an Old Seaport Village tour guide

• Very Special Guests from the Sold-Out Play written by resident Beth Luey, Rogers and Twain!

• Fairhaven Village Militia cannon fire

• Birthday Belltower – from the Unitarian Universalist Church

Community

• Fairhaven Improvement Association

• Fairhaven Historical Society

• Whitfield–Manjiro Friendship Society

• Lagoa Friendship Pact Committee

• Belonging Committee

• Millicent Library

• Fairhaven Conservation Commission

• Heavenly Treasures Thrift Store – open at First Congregational Church

• George Taber Masonic Lodge – building open for tours & refreshments; stop by their booth inside Town Hall

Artisans

• DByTheSeaCrochet – handmade crochet plushies, gifts & home décor

• Land and Seaglass – crystal & sea glass art, suncatchers, agate nightlights, and 3D nautical pieces.

• Seaside Siren – nautical wood-burned art & décor by Fairhaven-based artist Dakota DeForge

• Sharon Simmons – Queen of Repurpose: handmade mittens, hats, and more crafted from repurposed clothing. High-quality, warm, and thoughtfully made items that give new life to materials you’d otherwise discard.

Food, Drink & Sweet Treats

• Bayside Lounge – mouth-watering food and adult beverages

• Dough & Basil – wood-fired pizza

• Dorothy Cox Chocolates – hot chocolate & chocolates -- A Fairhaven family tradition since 1928!

• Dudes N' Foods – American cuisine with fresh, locally sourced ingredients

• Mey’s Breakfast – boba tea, donuts, chicken lo mein, chicken fried rice, beef teriyaki, bánh mì, shrimp spring rolls & egg rolls

• Rotary Club – famous kale soup to warm bellies

• Uncle Joey's Cannolis – delicious cannolis and hot coffee

• Mrs. Jackson – artisan breads, baked goods, dipping oils & more

Family Fun

• Blazing Saddles Ponies

• Animal Shelter Petting Pen – meet the Birthday Buddies!

• S'mores by the Fire

- Proudly organized by Discover Fairhaven (the Office of Tourism, Community & Economic Development) -