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The ambience of the Village Green pergolaThursday, September 3, 2009
The Farmer’s Market continues every Wednesday afternoon through September 30 on the Village Green. It is a quieter and more cozy market than the very crowded Saturday markets in downtown Bellingham. And part of the warm ambience comes from the wooden pergola surrounding the green. Vendors use the 21 pergola stalls for their displays - and the rich warm old timbers give a nice ambience to the market. The timbers are all recycled old growth wood from local buildings - and the trees were cut down over 100 years ago. Cascade Joinery of Fairhaven, working with local citizens who contributed over $100,000, recycled old beams from demolished buildings and constructed this beautiful structure. It borders the green grass square on three sides and provides a venue for many events throughout the year. With its clear plexi roof, it allows events even on our rainy days. And the grape vines, planted and carefully tended by Brian Griffin, are now reaching the roof beams and spreading across the top. We invite you down to Fairhaven - and to enjoy our Village Green. It is an enjoyable place to relax and read or people watch every day of the year - even when no event is taking place. Chuckanut Radio hour on the Village GreenSunday, August 23, 2009
Perfect August weather greeted the second annual visit of the Chuckanut Radio Hour. Chuck and Dee Robinson - on the left in pale red shirts - are at the microphones doing their dialog while the announcer and the band named “Brother Dalton’s Euphonic Elixir” stand by for their cue. Pretty cool. The special guest tonight was Randy Sue Coburn, author of “A Better View of Paradise”. The Radio Hour is sponsored by Village Books and is in its third year. After the radio hour, the Woody Allen movie “Vicky Christina Barcelona”, was shown. There will be one more outdoor movie next Saturday evening - “The Princess Bride”. Local Fairhaven business, Epic Events and Promotions, presents these movies for the Old Fairhaven Association for 10 Saturday evenings each summer. All just our Fairhaven fun. We invite you to come join us. Outdoor movies on the Village GreenSunday, August 16, 2009
One of our treasures - one of our assets - is the outdoor movies on the Village Green every summer. For 10 saturday evenings we have great live music during sunset as all get seated and then a great movie carefully selected for wide appeal and acceptance. The Old Fairhaven Association sponsors these and contracts with Epic Events to put them on. On this evening, the crowd enjoys the music while waiting for the movie “Marley & Me” to begin. Next Saturday, August 22, is special with the “Chuckanut Radio Hour” preceeding the movie “Vicky Christina Barcelona”. Come early so as to be seated by 6:45 pm as the radio hour starts at 7 pm sharp.
Marrowstone summer music on the GreenSaturday, August 8, 2009
Young talented music students from over 20 states and several countries presented the second of two free concerts on the Village Green today. The Marrowstone Music Festival is in Bellingham for two weeks each summer, with most concerts at the Performing Arts Center at Western Washington University. But each year they give a couple concerts on the Green. Today’s weather was cold and cloudy but the one a few days ago was warm and the audience was much larger. Regardless, the music was just as fine at both. We appreciate the Marrowstone organization bringing the musicians to Fairhaven. There are two more concerts this weekend at Western - with tickets still available. Click the ad in the right column of this page for schedule and ticket information. You will enjoy the energy and talent of these young people. Bocce - every Monday at 5 pmMonday, August 3, 2009
On the Village Green. These are pickup games with whomever shows up. You, gentle reader, are invited. If you have never played, you will get instruction by the others who show up. It is a really fun game. While it is enjoyed by all ages, it is especially enjoyed by older folks. It is competitive but relaxing. There is no fee or cost. Just show up. I encourage you to try it - any Monday evening at 5 pm. Sometime this fall, when the weather gets too bad, the games will stop and wait for next spring. Then they will start again. It has been so for six years now - every Monday evening during the summer. Another reason Historic Fairhaven is fun. Come join us. Hot hot summer day ice cream coneWednesday, July 29, 2009
Record breaking 96 degrees this afternoon in Bellingham and Fairhaven. Breaks the old 94 degree record for the hottest day since records were started 60 years ago. Whew. Many of us moved here to escape the 90+ degree summers. So, what better photo for today than the serving of ice cream cones. Alison serves up a modest cone for Abbie while others enjoy at the Colophon Cafe this afternoon. The Colophon serves old fashioned scooped hard ice cream with always 12 flavors to choose from. Alison said business was very brisk today. Over at the Fairhaven Fish & Chips, Vicki has soft ice cream in 28 flavors. And down Harris Avenue, Sirena is serving their fine gelato. And there are several places to get good shakes and malts. You know, we don’t need 90 degree heat before we can enjoy cold treats. The forecast if for not so hot tomorrow. Outside dining with a Bay viewSaturday, July 25, 2009
Sorellas on the Bay, located in the Alaska Ferry Terminal, is THE place for a weekend breakfast or lunch this summer. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday only, they have plenty of tables outside with incredible views of Bellingham Bay and the boating. A welcome cool breeze is always present. They open for Breakfast at 8 am and are open till 4 pm Saturday and Sunday. (6 pm on Friday) Plus they serve beer and wine - making this perfect for an afternoon treat. A few days ago the post and photo here listed 10 restaurants in Fairhaven with outside dining. We missed Sorellas and so we feature them today and they make it 11 places with outside dining. In total, our modest historic district has 24 dining spots - every one of them locally owned and managed - which provides you with lots of choices for what food and drink to enjoy. We invite you to Fairhaven. Especially during our high season of July and August. Outside dining at ten Fairhaven restaurantsSaturday, July 18, 2009
Yep, 10 restaurants to choose from. Through July and August and into September. Treat yourself and a friend or your loved one. Enjoy the pleasure of outside dining during our high summer. Here we have friends enjoying the Colophon this evening. You can choose from Dirty Dan Harris steaks, Flats for Spanish tapas, The Big Fat Fish Co. for seafood, Skylarks for American, Fairhaven Fish & Chips, Mambo Italiano’s for - yes - Italian, Milagro’s for Mexican and AW Asian Bistro. Harris Avenue Cafe has outside tables for breakfast and lunch, but is closed for dinner. We invite you down to our historic district to enjoy outside dining. Fiddlin Fox and her dancing music in JulyTuesday, July 7, 2009
Love dancing? Or, want to learn? How about with free instruction and with a live band playing for you? All free. Really. Each Sunday in July, from 3 to 6 pm, we have just that on the Village Green in Fairhaven. Young or old, you are invited. Above, the Saltwater Octet, a swing jazz band, plays on Sunday, July 5. Watching that group of dancers are two professional instructors who helped them learn the swing steps before the band started playing. Next Sunday, Yambique, a Latin Jazz Salsa band will be playing - and there will again be instruction for any who want to step forward. And how is all this possible? Fiddlin Fox, shown below introducing the band and inviting folks up front to dance, has provided this each summer. Her generosity is our fun Sunday afternoons. Linda feels the Village Green is the perfect venue for dancing and she loves dancing and music. We agree. And invite you to join us.
New flag donated and raised for July 4thFriday, July 3, 2009
Veterans Arnie Larsen and Bob Atwood raise the new 15 foot by 25 foot flag this afternoon. Mike Hammes, owner of RAM Construction, bought and donated the new flag when he heard the old large summer flag was no longer usable. We thank him. Also in the photo is Stephanie Johnson, President of the Old Fairhaven Association which manages the flagpole and flag for the Veterans. And trying for a good photo angle is the Bellingham Herald photographer Daniel Johnson. Below is a photo by Bob Currie of our 110 foot tall pole just as the new flag was fully hoisted. This flagpole is centered down 12th Avenue as it goes through Fairhaven, making for a wonderful view as you drive north. It is in the approximate location as the pole put up by Dirty Dan Harris on March 4, 1893 which was also 110 feet tall. Dan’s flag flew for many years. We invite all of you to enjoy the 4th of July. And give a moment to the flag for it represents all of us. All of us.
Decorating with the Colors of July 4thWednesday, July 1, 2009
Pacific Chef Manager, Diane McCarthy places last minute items on an Independence Day kitchen and tableware display this Wednesday afternoon. Most stores and restaurants in Fairhaven will be open for the holiday weekend with the majority closing between about 3:00 to 6:00 on Saturday, July 4th. Call ahead to be sure. You can find individual business phone numbers listed on this website. Movie Crowd Covers Fairhaven Village GreenSaturday, June 27, 2009
Every square inch and more of the Fairhaven Village Green was covered with movie goers awaiting Mama Mia at the Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema Saturday Night. Pre-movie entertainment was music by Juba Marimba. The crowd enjoyed pizza from Fairhaven Pizza Co. and coffee from Woods Coffee in booths set up around the perimeter. People were still arriving at nightfall hoping for a seat. It appears arriving early at the movies will be the way to go this season. Awaiting the MovieSaturday, June 27, 2009
Epic Events owner, Doug Borneman, surveys the sell-out crowd at the Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema Saturday Night. “People began arriving at 5:00 pm before we even set up”, he said. Tonight’s movie, to start at sunset, was Mama Mia. In the background is the Fairhaven Village Inn hotel, a perfect place to stay for a short walk to the Village Green and the weekly movie. Visitor Info Available at Bay to Baker TradingFriday, June 26, 2009
Bay to Baker Trading Co staff member, Noah, shows off a few of the brochures in the new Visitor Information Center at the shop at 911 Harris Avenue. The shop sells travel supplies, souvenirs, card and shirts. He said it’s been a busy week with lots of visitors to Fairhaven, including many today from the Alaska Ferry. People come from all over the world to ride the inside passage ferry to Southeast Alaska ports including Ketchican and Juneau. The Ferry Terminal is at the foot of Harris Ave. Fish & Chips Alfresco in FairhavenTuesday, June 23, 2009
Fairhaven’s outdoor cafes were crowded with sun worshipers this Tuesday afternoon, even at 2:00 pm. Fairhaven Fish & Chips enjoyed a brisk business at the double-decker bus on the corner of Harris Ave & 11th St. Other sidewalk cafes including Skylarks, The Colophon Cafe, Flats, Avenue Bread, Rustic Coffee Bar and Milagro, were home to espresso sippers, ice cream lickers and lunch grabbers. A note to dog lovers: Most Fairhaven outdoor cafes are happily open to canines and their companions, with several supplying doggie water bowls and treats. Flame Lighting Kicks off Summer Solstice Gallery WalkFriday, June 19, 2009
The clouds parted and a crowd gathered on the Fairhaven Village Green in front of Village Books and the Colophon Cafe to watch Dirty Dan and the flame lighting ceremony that kicked off the Fairhaven Summer Solstice Gallery Walk Friday night. District visitors crowded restaurants and shops, visited with artists and viewed their work during the evening event. Dirty Dan Fan Awaits Solstice CeremonyFriday, June 19, 2009
Dirty Dan Harris (aka Jim Rich) talks to 6 year-old Ria on his namesake’s statue before the Fairhaven Summer Solstice opening ceremonies on the Fairhaven Village Green. Summer concerts on the Village GreenSunday, June 14, 2009
Music on the Village Green with comfortable seating under the pergola. Today had an older crowd as local singer Arthur Adler sang songs in tribute to Frank Sinatra. The Northern Lights Jazz Orchestra provided the backup - and some really stunning sounds of their own. Yah, I’m older. But there were younger folks there enjoying the smooth jazz style of the concert - just check the left side of the photo. Our Village Green is now starting a seventh year as our prime venue in Fairhaven. Each year has brought a more crowded schedule of music, plays, events and movies. Now, most every weekend has some surprise. And we have a summer of fun stuff booked already. Check the Events calendar on this website and come on down to Fairhaven. Aside from enjoying an event on the Green, you have great choices in food at over 20 places - cupcakes, gelato, fish & chips, steakhouse, asian, Thai, Italian, Mexican, deli - and more. We invite you down. Farmers Market on the Village GreenWednesday, June 3, 2009
Every Wednesday from noon till 5 pm. As mellow an experience as you can find in the Pacific Northwest is visiting the Farmer’s Market on the Fairhaven Village Green. Live acoustic music, great choices in fresh foods and the beauty of the Green. Kids having fun. Adults enjoying shopping. Today was the first day and there were a record number of vendors - with tents for all those who could not fit under the pergola. We invite you to visit. It is every Wednesday till the last market on September 30. You can visit the Bellingham Farmers Market website for much more information about the Fairhaven Wednesday market and the Downtown Saturday market. Free Boating Day introduces many to BaySaturday, May 30, 2009
People came down all day long to enjoy free kayaking, sailing and rowing at the Community Boating Center on the Fairhaven waterfront. Many took advantage of the day to try going out on Bellingham Bay for the first time. There were plenty of instructors onhand and the weather was perfect.
It went beyond just free boating. Rustic Coffee provided coffee and Mallard Ice Cream from downtown Bellingham provided ice cream. Until both ran out. Deborah, in the white hat looking over information with a participant, said this year was double the number of folks who came last year. Each year the Center provides free boating on the last Saturday in May. We invite you to check them out and try boating most any day of the summer. The Bay is the back door to Fairhaven and we sometimes forget how fantastic it is. Free boating Saturday at Community Boating CenterFriday, May 29, 2009
Really. Yes, really. The Community Boating Center on the Fairhaven waterfront is providing a day of free boating. Kayaks - as shown above - sailboats and row boats. With free instruction. Really. They have instructors and everything ready for you. Just show up. And that is the secret. No phone reservations. You need to show up and they will help you get boating. Call it enlightened marketing. Call it community spirited. They want to give locals a chance to try boating from their facility. Tip Johnson started the Fairhaven Boatworks over 20 years ago. It has now passed to a group dedicated to continuing what Tip started but with a non-profit cover. This is the perfect place to store a hand launched craft - scull, kayak, light sailboat - and enjoy literally year round boating. So - old or young. Experienced or first time. Show up Saturday between 9 am and 5 pm and enjoy their hospitality. We hear there will also be some neat snacks and beverages available. Great weather and huge crowd for FestivalMonday, May 25, 2009
A photo gallery of the festival is posted for your enjoyment. Perfect weather all day long - and for the annual It All Ends in Fairhaven at the Fairhaven Festival. What a party. A record crowd attended the fun, food, music and craft fair in Fairhaven today. It started at 10 this morning and at 8 this evening finally quieted down. Above is the “Death by Radio” performing near the beer garden and food vendors. Below is the Squalicum High School Band performing on the Village Green - and also a very appreciative audience.
And then the food. There were 24 food vendors but we want to show you one of our local shop owner’s and what she did. Katie of Katie’s Cupcakes put a table of her wares out on the sidewalk in front of her shop - and cleaned up. She had free samples - and that helped sales.
A photo gallery of the festival is posted for your enjoyment. Park & Ride great choice for FestivalFriday, May 22, 2009
On Sunday, WTA buses leave every 15 minutes each way from 11:30 am until 8:30 pm during the Fairhaven Festival - the It All Ends In Fairhaven Festival after the Ski to Sea race. You can download the above easy to print map as a pdf file. Yes, two maps to the page. (give one to a friend) Or, if you just need a glance to know where to park, click the image. Bus fare is 75 cents each way. Yes, WTA passes are valid. Download the Park & Ride Maps. As you follow the map, you will see signs along the streets guiding you to the parking lot. Want to avoid having to hike several blocks uphill to get back to your car on Sunday after the Festival? WWU provides free parking in their ‘C’ lot on 21st Street. WTA puts extra buses on that run which takes only 5 minutes to Fairhaven. You get dropped off at 12th and McKenzie - in front of the Whidbey Island Bank in the historic Waldron building - just a short block from the center of the Festival down at 11th and McKenzie. This service is organized by the Old Fairhaven Association with support from the Chamber of Commerce. This is the 6th year of this service and it has been improved each year so it really works fine. We invite you to take advantage of it. Open today - Bay to Baker Trading CompanyThursday, May 21, 2009
Outdoor recreation accessories for hikers, kayakers, sailors and campers has its own shop and it opened this morning in Fairhaven. Bay to Baker Trading Company is where Mud In Your Eye Pottery was on Harris Avenue - just below 10th Street. Here store manager, Bennett Bursick, and owner, Tina Schwindt, watch their new sign being hung this morning. Yep, it is the old Mud in your Eye sign with new lettering - recycled in the best of practice. Up on the ladder, John is doing the heavy work while Spencer, foot only showing, connects the hangers. CDI signs did the rehab and change of the old sign. The new shop carries a lot of fun stuff, from T-shirts to sandals, hiking shorts, maps, hats and caps, etc. They are still stocking up on whatever is often used and reused for the many outdoor activities we have surrounding us in Fairhaven. They are open till 7 pm every night except Sunday, when it is till 6 pm. If you are planning a hike or outdoor venture, stop by the the Trading Company and check for any last minute gear you may want. Trail maintenance by Village Books volunteersSaturday, May 16, 2009
This photo is not what one might call “exciting” but it illustrates something that is very much part of Fairhaven. Community spirit. Here Charissa of Bellingham Parks Department gives a briefing on weeding around the small bushes recently planted along the trail. The stretch of the South Bay Trail from Douglas Avenue to Mill Avenue is maintained by volunteers of Village Books. They have been maintaining this for several years. Yes, that is Chuck back there - and he also spent much time weeding. Community involvemnet helps Fairhaven to be a pleasant place to visit. We invite you down. Alilo Choir at Firehouse this eveningFriday, May 15, 2009
Note - Saturday morning: The choir event was last night. Check the Events page for the many more events at the Firehouse, including this evening. This photo will stay up till early afternoon when we have a new photo scheduled. The Firehouse Performing Arts Center is a jewel of a place in Fairhaven. It is well used by our south side community for dance, meetings, plays and music. Friday evening - this evening - the Alilo women’s a capella choir will be singing. The event starts at 7:30 pm and a $10 donation is appreciated. They will be singing ancient music from Bulgaria, Bosnia, Georgia, Latvia, Russia and more. The Firehouse is at 1314 Harris Avenue, just a couple blocks uphill from the historic district. If you have not been to an event there, you are missing one of the fine experiences that Fairhaven offers you. This old south side fire station has been totally renovated into a very beautiful performance facility. And many of us enjoy the coffee shop during the daytimes. We invite you down to enjoy this concert. Fun at Girls Night Out on Thursday eveningFriday, May 8, 2009
Pink was the color of the evening. The bra parade was a symbolic expression for support of breast cancer research. The ladies - the girls - had a lot of fun Thursday evening. Here, Pamela Felke, one of the organizers of the evening, holds the megaphone. A gallery of 20 photos is now posted. Most are taken by the Duclos Studios II of Bellingham who provided photos for posting here and your enjoyment. We thank them and invite you to visit the Duclos Studios II website. Over 180 photos are now posted at the Duclos Studios II special Events page. Click the button for the Girls Night Out at the top right. You can buy prints online from them. Girls Night Out a fun evening for a causeThursday, May 7, 2009
The Atrium at Finnegan’s Alley was alive all evening long. Here a group of A Capella singers provides a few minutes of enjoyment. The Atrium had a silent auction and many displays that dealt with women’s interests. The event started at 5 pm and continued till 10 pm. The profits all go to cancer research at St Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham. This was the 4th annual event and is held each year on the Thursday evening before Mother’s Day.
These girls had a lot of fun visiting restaurants around the district with a song at each. They are friends from Whatcom County who enjoy A Capella singing. Their fearless leader Jody, on the far right, took them on a fun venture this evening to the delight of all.
Friends enjoy the evening at The Big Fat Fish Co. At restaurants all over Fairhaven this scene was repeated. Girls Night Out off to sunny startThursday, May 7, 2009
The sun is out in Fairhaven this evening - and the registration desk at the annual benefit for cancer research is off to a good start. The event continues to nearly 10 pm this evening. It started at 5 pm. Here is the registration table in front of The Big Fat Fish Co. restaurant. Passports can be gotten here. As we post this photo at 6 pm, there is plenty of time to come down and enjoy the evening - and it is all for a good cause.
Raffle tickets are being sold throughout the historic district this evening. Here, Sandy signs her name to one she is buying from Bryant. There are four great raffle baskets to be drawn for later this evening - and you do not have to be there to win. Click the ad on the left of this page to read about the raffle prizes. A fun evening is ahead. Skylark’s Cafe wins Chowder CookoffThursday, April 30, 2009
Don White, owner and head chef of Skylark’s Hidden Cafe, serves up a taste of his award winning classic chowder at last weekend’s Chuckanut Chowder Cookoff. His clam chowder was the People’s Choice Winner - as more people voted his chowder the best of the 18 vendors entered. Lets see, that make three 1st place finishes for Don over the past four years. The other winners were: People’s Choice Runner Up: Chuckanut Brewery of downtown Bellingham A record number of people attended this year’s chowder contest held during the Dirty Dan Days Seafood Festival last Saturday and Sunday. Four Old Fairhaven Association board members deserve our thanks and appreciation for their months of planning and work to make it such a success. Gallery of festival photos is now postedSunday, April 26, 2009
In addition to the photos on this page, we have two photo galleries. Piano Race caps a great festivalSunday, April 26, 2009
At the ready, in the starting gate, these four thoroughbred racing pianos are just moments from their roaring rumble up Harris Avenue. A member of the Fairhaven Runners team positions their piano - in line with the other three. On the far left is the Fairhaven Market entry, then the baby grand is the WWU Viking Union racer, then Fairhaven Runners and at the far end is the Colophon Cafe with their holstein cow stuffed mascot firmly attached. You think this is goofy? You should watch the race. Maybe you did. At the start, two members - of the team of four - run the two blocks downhill from the finish line. Got that? Then all four start pushing and pulling their pianos uphill. Next photo, please.
From behind, you can see the flying blue capes of the Viking Union team going just as fast as they can uphill with their piano. Pianos are heavy. And look at the crowd. This race started four years ago with a dozen of us out there and two pianos. Up at 10th Street crossing is the finish line. You get the idea?
Fairhaven Runners team is the winner. They got a slight head start from a faster pair of downhill runners. (See photo gallery for that photo) Where did all this start? We learned that Dirty Dan Harris, upon leaving Fairhaven forever, rolled his piano down Harris Avenue and into the bay. The reason had to do with non payment from the buyer and Dan’s not being able to take the piano onboard the ship to Los Angeles. Yep, that is our official Dirty Dan on the left there. Anyway, we give credit to Doug Borneman for nursing this fine race into a more fun event each year. A Photo Gallery with 36 photos of Sunday’s Chowder Cookoff and Piano Race is posted. Festival continues today, SundaySunday, April 26, 2009
With clear skies this morning, today promises to be a perfect day on the Village Green. Live music starts at noon and the Chuckanut Chowder Cookoff goes from 2 pm to 4 pm. A record 19 restaurants have entered. A $10 ticket entitles you to a taste of each - or as many as you want - and a bowl of the one you judge to be the best. All types of chowders will be entered. Start at 2 pm to guarantee you taste as many as you want. Great tastes. At 4:15 pm is the piano race - and you have to see it to believe it. Great fun. A Photo Gallery with 35 photos of Saturday’s fun is posted. Kids cupcake eating contest a huge hitSaturday, April 25, 2009
A lot of fun contests today with prized donated by Fairhaven business owners. And the event that drew the biggest crowd and the most cheers was - the kids cupcake eating contest, shown above. Katies Cupcakes donated the mini-cakes - 6 for each contestant - and provided the prizes - including the winner names on a big trophy that will be in their shop. Oh, there was an adult contest - with 10 full sized cupcakes per contestant - and we will be posting those photos up in a gallery within an hour. And we have more of the kids contest also. And all the other fun today - the first of two days of family fun on the Village Green. Who won? It was a tie of the three middle contestants. But those younger ones gave it their best. A fun time. Tomorrow, Sunday, is the Chowder Cookoff with 19 restaurants competing and then the world’s only piano race at 4:15 pm. Check the schedule - ad link to the upper left - for all the events. A Photo Gallery with 35 photos of Saturday’s fun is posted. Salmon Toss at Dirty Dan DaysSaturday, April 25, 2009
Salmon toss contest - with protective plastic bags. An annual event at Dirty Dan Festival, with contestants tossing a good 8 pound salmon to their partner. Drop the toss and the team is eliminated. After each toss, the contestants take a step back for the next toss. And, you guessed it, last team actually catching the toss is the winner. Here we are down to three teams from a beginning six. I near ones are tossing to the far ones. All in good fun and for prizes donated by Fairhaven merchants. The team on the left won. There were three contests in all, each starting with six teams. A lot of fun for contestants and spectators.
This one young contestant had a time just getting her salmon off the grass. Thought you would enjoy. Slippery fellows, they are.
And finally, here are the experts in their semi-final toss. These are the final two teams from a start of six. On this toss, both caught their fish. On the toss back, the team on the left won with the only catch. That is our MC, Doug Borneman, on the stage at the left with the microphone. Doug is the co-chair of the festival with Stephanie Johnson. Dirty Dan Days - today and SundaySaturday, April 25, 2009
Fish filet contest - with Pacific Rock fish. Three master filleters compete to finish their 10 fish first. And then the fillets go into fish tacos for sale to all at the festival. See photo below. Oh, the winner is the guy in the middle - Adrian of Vis Seafoods out on James Street. Great seafood store. Yes, it is cloudy, but the fun has already started on the Village Green and will continue till the cupcake eating contest at 5 pm. Fun - for old and young - grandparents to children. Music - food - games and contests. We celebrate Fairhaven’s founding in 1883 by Dan Harris. The locally owned shops and restaurants in the historic district are all open and ready to provide you with our special warm service. And there is fun there also. Artwood Gallery on Harris Avenue has a whole table of hand made wooden pieces that are marked down to $18.83 each. Check them out for a unique gift or something for yourself. Click the little ad in the upper left column labeled “Dirty Dan Days Seafood Festival” for a full schedule of events.
Lots of great food on the Village Green today. Here Stephanie, the president of the Old Fairhaven Association and co-chair of the festival, serves a fish taco. Several restaurants have booths and are serving up great festival food - easy to eat while standing. Sorellos with filled crepes and Avenue Bread a gumbo are two examples. More photos will be posted later today. |
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