Fairhaven Wa Blog

Looking for a fun, funky and unusual event to attend?  Then look no further that the Urban Village of Historic Fairhaven in Bellingham, Washington and the home of the Pacific Northwest Rain Festival.

Take part in this brief, fun, usually goofy, mid-winter happening in the heart of Fairhaven--at the Fairhaven Village Green! This is an EVERYONE participatory event - and a good antidote for the winter blahs. 

With rain poetry, rain gear fashion show, music (about rain?), hot drinks (they're wet!), and a rain prediction at noon, this event is all about the weather we love and that makes the PNW home. All are welcome to enter a rain poem, enter the rain gear fashion show, bring a musical instrument and help make rain music.... Prizes from Fairhaven merchants. Come to Fairhaven, see the many colorful window displays featuring umbrellas, and join us for the fun!

Everyone is encouraged to particpate!  Write an original poem about the rain, then enter the judged contest in order to win prize.  Pull out your rain gear; mix and match and enter to win.

Can you plan music? Got an instrument? Bring it and join with others to make music. Rain music.

This is truly an authentic festival created in Fairhaven to celebrate our liquid sunshine.

For a detailed event description go to www.fairhaven.com

The Historic Urban Village of Fairhaven in Bellingham Washington has an array of property types to choose from within & a short distance from the district core.  Situated on Bellingham Bay with trails, parks, Amtrak, Greyhound, Alaska Marine Highway and ferries at the doorsteps of the neighborhood.

In the district there are several types of condominiums such as townhouse style, mixed use multi-story buildings and village style surrounding a commerical/retail building.  The mixed use buildings have become very popular in the Historic Fairhaven core with several popping up in the past five years along with the restoration of the Waldron Building.  As in any Historic neighborhood there is a mixture of authentic craftsman style to 1950's to new modern style single family homes as well as the new Kulshan Community Land Trust project of attached single family homes that provide affordability.

With this variety of home types in the Historic Fairhaven district there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy the unique lifestyle of living in this beautiful community.

The Historic Fairhaven District kicks off the holidays the day after Thanksgiving with fun for all ages.

With the 100 year-old brick buildings decorated with cheer, a Victorian Santa will arrive grandly to the Fairhaven Village Green in a horse drawn carriage at 1:00 on Friday, November, 28th.  Carriage rides with donations benefiting the Old Fairhaven Association, will clop around the neighborhood from 1:00-4:00 both the 28th and Saturday, the 29th. Stroll around for musicians, carolers, thespians and visits by the Fairhaven Ladies of the Evening Society, while exploring the 20 evergreen trees in the free Magic Forest on the Fairhaven Village Green Stage. At 5:00 pm, there will be caroling in front of the forest by local groups. The forest will be open from 5:00-9:00 on Friday and all day Saturday. 

Put on your best Ebenezer Scrooge face and enter the Scrooge contest on the stage at 4:30 pm Friday. The grumpiest winner will receive a copy of Dicken's Christmas Carol, courtesy of Village Books.

The Green and entire Fairhaven District lights up with twinkling white lights just after the
contest.

 
The Tour D'Art Gallery Walk runs 5:00-9:00 both Friday, the 28th and Saturday, the 29th, featuring visiting artists and exhibits in many shops and galleries. Stop in for a look and a cup of hot cider, or get a head
start on unique holiday gifts. Candles will mark participating stores.  The Fairhaven Middle School Art Club plans to paint various business windows in a holiday theme. A gift wrapping booth by donation to charity will be available in front of the Toy Garden both days, and inside the store, children are welcome to make Victorian crafts.  On Saturday, Santa arrives at 1:00 by carriage, and rides are again available from 1:00-4:00.  For the entire schedule visit www.fairhaven.com

Fall color has arrived in Historic Fairhaven.  Enjoy a stroll around the district among the changing colors while starting your holiday shopping.  The district has shops ranging from boutiques to art galleries that will keep you busy.  And if there's time or you just need to walk off the wonderful meal you just had, be sure to continue north on 10th along the trail to the Taylor Street Dock for a better view of the bay and marine activities.

Sycamore Square is surrounded by color, with the best views from the Black Cat restaurant.  The colors continue down Harris Avenue with leaves dropping and creating an ambience that reminds me of childhood.  For upcoming holiday events in Fairhaven be sure to check www.fairhaven.com.

And if you decide you love Fairhaven and want to live in a fun, funky urban setting or just get more information you can check out www.bellinghamwacondos.com.