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We've included extra information for contacting event managers if you are a vendor or want to participate. See the Events in Fairhaven page for the full schedule for the next few weeks. February Official Pacific Northwest Rain Festival First Saturday in February Feb 7, 2009 - Feb 6, 2010 - Feb 5, 2011 From 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. A fun, goofy mid-winter happening with rain poetry, rain gear fashion show, music, hot drinks, and rain prediction when we pet the pug. Everyone is welcome to enter a rain poem and enter the rain gear fashion show. Prizes from Fairhaven merchants. A participatory event - and a good antidote for the winter blahs. Come join us for the fun. It is a little different each year. Contact: John Servais of Fairhaven.com \| February Row Expo Weekend in mid February Fri, Feb 15 thru Sun the 17th, 2008 is 5th Annual 2009 dates not yet determined Ron Mueller's Wayland Marine shop right in Fairhaven is the hot spot in the Northwest for the sport of rowing. Each February he sponsores this fun event. All are invited to check out the display of rowing shells and boats. Experienced rowers are on hand to answer questions. Old or young, rowing is a pleasant and challenging sport for you. See Events page for specific hours. Contact: Ron Mueller \| April Dirty Dan Days Last Saturday & Sunday of April - all over Fairhaven April 26 & 27, 2008 - April 25 & 26, 2009 - April 24 & 25, 2010 Family fun games and contests on the Village Green on Saturday, plus charter sailing yacht tours, motorcycle parade and show, and on Sunday, rowing and kayaking on the waterfront, tasty chowder cook-off from 2 to 4 pm on the Village Green - and the piano race at 4 pm. Dan Harris founded Fairhaven in 1853 and this is our annual celebration of his vision. The Dan Harris Challenge rowing and paddling races have their own website for registering for next year's events and seeing the annual results. Contact: Stephanie Johnson of Fairhaven Realty \| May Girls Night Out in Fairhaven Second Thursday in May, from 5 to 10 pm May 8, 2008 - May 14, 2009 - May 13, 2010 - May 12, 2011 We have a special page with info and schedule A Pink Party to benefit breast cancer research while having a fin night out on the town. Fairhaven businesses will treat you like the DIVA you are with beauty treatments, massages, games, gift bags, drink and food specials, raffles, a silent auction, a fashion show and much more! Contact: Cathy Lee at Southside Trends \| May Ski to Sea - It All Ends In Fairhaven Festival Sunday of Memorial Day weekend May 25, 2008 - May 24, 2009 - May 30, 2010 The finish line for the Ski to Sea Race is in Fairhaven and we celebrate from 10 am to 8 pm with a party. A big party. For all ages and all tastes. Contact: Anna Williams of the Big Fat Fish Company \| June Summer Solstice Walkabout Friday closest to June 21, the first day of summer June 20, 2008 - June 19, 2009 - June 18, 2010 5 pm till 10 pm - it's our annual summer showcase of all Fairhaven businesses. Snacks and refreshments at many locations. Live music on the streets of our Historic District. Contact: Tracie Barrick of the Bunch \| June to Labor Day weekend Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema Saturday evenings - 10 movies in all - on the Village Green June 28 to Aug 30, 2008 All movies rated G, PG or PG-13, for family fun. Suggested donation of $5 an individual or $12 for a family Summer movie schedule is posted on its own page. (Business sponsorships are available through Doug Borneman) Contact: Doug Borneman of Epic Events \| July Independents Sidewalk Sale Saturday nearest July 4th - on the Village Green July 5, 2008 - July 4, 2009 - July 3, 2010 10 am till 4 pm, Fairhaven merchants annual clearance sale. Great bargains at this sale of extras plus music on the stage. Contact: Chuck Robinson of Village Books \| July Fairhaven Runners Chuckanut Footrace First Saturday after July 4 July 12, 2008 - July 11, 2009 - July 10, 2010 - July 9, 2011 A beautiful 7 mile run, this race was first run in 1967 and is the oldest annual footrace in Washington State. 2008 will be the 41st race. It starts at Marine Park in Fairhaven and goes down the Interurban trail to Larrabee State Park on Chuckanut Drive. Over 900 participated in 2007. Fairhaven Runners co-sponsors this the Greater Bellingham Running Club. Contact: Any staff person at Fairhaven Runners, 360 676-4955 \| July Bowler Hat Bocce Ball Tournament Third Saturday in July - on the Village Green July 19, 2008 - July 18, 2009 - July 17, 2010 Starts at 9 am and finishes about 3 pm 16 teams playoff in double elimination competition. $60 entry fee per four person team. Contact: Temp contact info is: \| September Salmon Barbeque First Saturday after Labor Day Sep 6, 2008 - Sep 12, 2009 - Sep 11, 2010 - Sep 10, 2011 The return of the Salmon Barbeque that Fairhaven was so famous for in the 1980s. Serving is from 1 to 4 pm. On the Village Green, of course. Menu includes salmon, salad, roll, corn on the cob, beverage and desert. The first renewal of this favorite event was September 2007 and it was great fun. Plans are in progress for the second one in 2008. There will be music and other fun to make this a great afternoon. Contact: Cathy Logge of Southside Trends \| September Fairhaven Runners Waterfront 15K Saturday in mid September Sep 13, 2008 - Sep 19, 2009 - Sep 18, 2010 - Sep 17, 2011 A run and walk from the Village Green, along Bellingham Bay to Squalicum Harbor and back along the bay, finishing at the Village Green. Beautiful vistas of the bay all the way. More info and online registration at Fairhaven Runners Race is USATF Certified. The flat, out-and-back, 9.3-mile course has been sanctioned and certified by USA Track & Field, #WA0502213L. So count on an accurate and fast 15K for your resume! Yes, it is chip timed. Age groups and prizes. Even so, this is a walker friendly race. Contact: Any staff person at Fairhaven Runners - 360 676-4955 \| October Halloween on the streets of Historic Fairhaven Every Oct 31, from 3 till 6 pm Our special event for the little ones, with treats for all and the Historic District decorated for a scary fun time. Each year features a new theme. 2006 is ghosts. Past themes have been black cats and spiders. While we have provided maps, just count on virtually every shop and restaurant to be ready with treats. Contact: Shannon Day of Peoples Bank \| November Holiday Tour d’Art Gallery Walk Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving Nov 28 & 29, 2008 - Nov 27 & 28, 2009 - Nov 26 & 27, 2010 5 pm till 10 pm, each evening. Start of holidays in the Historic District. Many artists with their work in the shops and galleries. Drinks and treats at many shops. Tree lighting at 5 pm is planned for 2006. Contact: Tracie Barrick of the Bunch \| December Holiday Decor in Historic Fairhaven From Thanksgiving till the New Year Shops, buildings and street trees are all decorated with over 30,000 lights and the entire Historic District is aglow, plus special hours till Christmas. The lights stay up and on thru January 31. Contact: James Might of Renaissance Celebration \|