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2026 Event Schedule

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• Sunday, February 22 – Fairhaven's 214th Birthday Celebration: Celebrate our town’s rich history in Fairhaven’s historic heart! Enjoy cozy festivities with great food, a warm fire, and a dazzling light show that brings the community together on Center Street. Curated vendors will be placed outside Town Hall.

• Saturday, May 16 – MA250 Harbor of Courage: American Revolution's First Naval Engagement: Step back to 1775! In partnership with the Fairhaven Village Militia and SRPEDD, we honor the first naval engagement of the American Revolution with historic charm, lively demonstrations, and excitement straight from the age of sail at Fort Phoenix.

• Saturday, July 4 – MA250: A Revolutionary Fourth of July Parade: Celebrate 250 years of our nation and Fairhaven’s historic role! March along or cheer from the sidelines as the parade winds through town, ending at the battleground of Fort Phoenix.

• Saturday, July 25 – Food Truck Flavor Fest: Bring your appetite! With the salty sea breeze and the best local food trucks lined up, savor every bite while enjoying music, games, and seaside fun for the whole family at Grimshaw Park, Fort Phoenix.

• Saturday, September 19 – Swords & Sails: A Seaport Medieval Faire: Step into a world of knights, artisans, and coastal merriment! Enjoy epic battles, hands-on crafts, and a lively medieval atmosphere along Fairhaven’s waterfront at Grimshaw Park, Fort Phoenix.

• Saturday, December 12 – 28th Annual Olde-Tyme Holiday Village: Fairhaven’s historic streets sparkle with holiday cheer! Local shops, churches, and community spaces in the Town Center open their doors for a day of shopping, sweet treats, live entertainment, and timeless seasonal fun. Discover Fairhaven will curate vendors inside the Town Hall auditorium and outside.