Fairhaven Wa Blog

It's that time of year to start planning for the Fairhaven Festival - the eighth leg of the annual Ski-to-Sea race in Bellingham, WA.

Are you a vendor that would like to have a booth space, someone that would like to participate in the race, a local looking for fun or a tourist checking out the Historic district?  The festival is definetly an event you will want to get more information about.

Join us on May 30th, 2010 in Fairhaven for a fun filled day of activities, food, shopping, music and a great beer garden to mingle with friends and race enthusists.

Fairhaven's beautiful 106 year old Library is open again after undergoing thorough renovations over the past year.

The southside Library was donated by Andrew Carnegie in 1904 and has served the surrounding neighborhoods as a full service Library.  Besides books you can also go to the Library for classes, meetings or gatherings in one of their reservable spaces in the attic or basement areas.

Library hours have been reduced to, Tuesday through Saturday from 2 to 6pm, due to budget cuts.

The Fairhaven district is very grateful to the Friends of the Fairhaven Library who have work tenaciously to raise funds to support the Library, to include furniture and getting the fireplace turned back on after decades. 

Still have those last minute Christmas presents you need to get?  Stop in at the Historic Fairhaven Village and enjoy a day or evening of shopping and dining.

This time of year the district is lit up with twinkling white lights, garland and Christmas trees to bring in the festive feel of the holiday season.  All the boutique shops, galleries and restaurants are within walking distance and there is something for everyone.

From books to toys...  Check out Village Books, Fairhaven Toy Garden, Paper Dreams, A Lot of Flowers, Fun to Shop, Fairhaven Winery, Renaissance Celebration, Bay to Baker and much much more.

While you are shopping, depending on your hunger needs there is options...  Sit down dining at Dirty Dan Harris Steak House, Mambos Italiano, Flats (tapas bar), The Big Fat Fish Co or soup & sandwhich options at Avenue Bread, Colophon Cafe, Rustic Coffee Shop or Tony's or even Gelato at Serena's.

So make it a date night and come down to Historic Fairhaven to experience the holiday cheer.

The old passenger railway cars departed Fairhaven via the flatbed trailer of a semi truck.

After 34 years of residing around the old Bob's service station at the intersection of 12th & Harris Avenues the cars were loaded on to awaiting trucks with a huge Sickelsteel Crane.  It was quite the site watching all the activity from my condo windows.  Many people gathered around the site to watch as the crane hooked up to the cars, lifted them overhead and dropped them down on to the trailers.

This end of an era change in Historic Fairhaven goes right along with all the other changes that have been happening the past few years.  To include renovation of 1890 buildings, construction of new mixed used commercial buildings, which increased the residential density in the district core.  The future plans for this site is the possible creation of a modern replica of the Historic Fairhaven Hotel.

The Historic Fairhaven District sees growth with new mixed use commercial & residential buildings and refurbishing of the old buildings.

The Morgan Block Building was constructed in 1890, prior to the depression of 1893.  This beautiful building has been amidst a tremendous amount of change in the district.  In 1969 the building was purchased and turned into a community trust.  Over the years this building has housed the Community Food Co-op, an alternative newspaper and currently is home to Artwood Gallery, Good Earth Pottery, plus the upper floors are used as studio space for artists.

If you have been to Fairhaven lately, you probably noticed the scaffolding in the front and along the side of the building.  As of today, the repair work is complete and this beautiful building shows the same exterior as it did when it was completed in 1890.

Looking for a safe and easy place for the little ones to Trick or Treat?  Look no more... The Historic Fairhaven District is known for it's fun & spooky environment for ghouls and goblins alike.

No need for a map!  Most business participate in the event, just look for the sign at the door way and the wonderful decorations that will draw you in.  Many shopkeepers get into the event with their own costumes and meeting you at the door with treats.

And of course, don't forget to stop by the Fairhaven Pharmacy for your free photo session.  Gordy Tweit has been taking photos at Halloween for over 40 years and post them in the windows of the pharmacy for everyone to see the following days.  You just have to stop back by the shop and pick up your memorable photo during the following week.

Be sure to check out the Events listings on Fairhaven.com for more fun things happening in Historic Fairhaven.

Welcome to Historic Fairhaven in south Bellingham for the Flavor of Fairhaven event.  A day full of fun, food and friends.

Located on Fairhaven.comis a schedule of events as well as a link to the event website for you to review and plan your day.  Or just come on down to the Historic District at 11:00 AM and spend the entire day going from activity to activity and restaurant to restaurant in the Regional Walk-a-about tasting the different fare at a minimal cost.

The Chef Show Down, our spin of a "Iron Chef Fairhaven style" at the Flavor of Fairhaven event starting at 3:00 PM at the Big Fat Fish Company is serious business as you can see by our competing Chef's.

Activities include:  How to roll Sushi, Cupcake decorating, Dough Throw competition, Tequila tasting, Wine tasting, Desserts Flambe' and Cocktail Culture.

This event is sponsored by the Old Fairhaven Association and planned by Wendy of Avenue Bread and Pamela of The Big Fat Fish Company as an event to showcase the Historic Fairhaven Restaurants.

Looking for something to do...  Check out Fairhaven.com for daily events happening in Historic Fairhaven.

Fairhaven.com is a locally owned and operated business, which offers advertising opportunties, publicizes events in Fairhaven from book readings to foot races to Festivals on the Village Green.  This is your one stop site with all the happenings of Fairhaven at your fingertips.  Keep your finger on the pulse of daily activites via the updated postings and pictures of the historic district.

Be sure to plan your day in Historic Fairhaven with the help of Fairhaven.com

Come to Historic Fairhaven for the reinvention of a wonderful event with a new twist; Flavor of Fairhaven.

Join us Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 11am thru the evening for a fabulous day of food, shopping and wandering the Historic district from restaurant to restaurant.

Take part in and all-day celebration of Fairhaven's plethora of food and drink offerings from over 30 participating Fairhaven food and beverage establishments. Try samples and discounted fare, or attend one of the events scheduled every hour or half hour throughout the day.

Check out this sample of participating restaurants in the district: Abbey Garden Tea Room, Archer Ale House, Avenue Bread, AW Asian Bistro, Big Fat Fish Co., Book Fare, Chef Alex & Co., Colophon Cafe, Dirty Dan Harris, Dos Padres, Fairhaven Market, Fairhaven Fish & Chips, Fairhaven Pizza, Fairhaven Pub & Martini Bar, Katie's Cupcakes, Le Chat Noir, Magdalena's, Old Fairhaven Wines, Pacific Chef, Pizzazza, Purple Smile Wines, Quel Fromage, The Rustic Coffee Bar, Skylark's Hidden Cafe, Sorellas on the Bay.

The Flavor of Fairhaven in Historic Fairhaven is bound to be a wonderful event to meet and mingle with friends!

Look no further than, Historic Fairhaven for fun weekend activites to fill your schedule!

Detailed postings are available at fairhaven.com on the events page for you to browse and choose from.  The list includes outdoor activites to gallery tours. 

Tomorrow, September 12th is filled with activites for the active enthusiast with the long awaited Fairhaven Runner's Waterfront 15k, a Walking Festival sponsored by NWTrekkers and a Fitness day at the Bellingham Tennis & Fairhaven Fitness Club.  For the art lovers, the Woodstock Farm Conservancy Art Show runs the entire weekend featuring Regional Artist.  End the night at Skylarks listening to a classic jazz quartet.

As you can see it's worth checking the Event Schedule for Historic Fairhaven for fun weekend activities.