Fairhaven Wa Blog

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.

Join us for a day of food, fun and sales in Historic Fairhaven!

I can smell the barbecue and all the fixins now.  Stop by an enjoy a menu derived for the Pacific Northwest:  Cooked by fishermen who know the best barbecuing techniques-- Pacific Northwest King Salmon, plus delicious sides, like coleslaw, corn-on-the-cob, bread, dessert and a beverage.  For the little ones, we will have a separate hot dog meal available.

Saturday, September 19 || 1-4pm || $12 per person for the salmon bbq meal and a kids' hot dog meal sold separately.

Fairhaven was famous for this event in the 1980s, has a heritage as once the "salmon canning center of the west coast" and now this BBQ is a regular September celebration for the community!  Whether you're a resident, neighbor or a visitor, come to the Village Green for the day.

In addition, make sure you wander the historic streets for the 'One Day District-wide Sidewalk Sale" for some great bargains on books, clothes, shoes, pottery, crafts, housewares, garden items... the list of what's available in the district is endless! While you're here, discover new shops as well as some that have been here for a long time but you've not had a chance to experience, and the many great restaurant options in the neighborhood! Do I dare say....  Is is too early for some Christmas shopping?? 

Don't forget you can always count on great music and other fun in Historic Fairhaven!

Tonight is cooling off to be an excellent evening for a night out on the Village Green in Historic Fairhaven for the Outdoor Cinema.

The festivities begin at 8pm with the Pennystinkers playing music, while the crowds arrive for the movie.  You can order pizza for delivery to the Village Green from Fairhaven Pizza or enjoy Colophon ice cream or Serena's gelato to cool you off.

The movie tonight, Young Frankenstein, is a classic! Be sure to get there early for a good seat.  Bring a blanket to lounge in the grass or a lawn chair for along side the green.

Hope to see you there on the Village Green in Historic Fairhaven.

The August issue of Sunset Magazine features Bellingham, WA as an excellent place to spend a day, weekend or lifetime.

The excellent article walks you through an assortment of things to do featuring locally owned businesses that most locals would agree are great places to go.  The Historic Fairhaven District, Quel Fromage, Boulevard Park, the Farmers Market, Mallards Ice Cream and the Little Cheerful Cafe to name a few.

Hiking, biking and boating are mentioned, among all the eating, as a few of the many outdoor activities you can enjoy which includes a sunset cruise on my friend, Captain Todd's catamaran the Gato Verde.

Once you visit Bellingham, WA you will be hooked!  If you are interested in checking out the local Real Estate market be sure to talk to the local expert Miss Fairhaven.

Looking for something fun to do with mom.  Head to Fairhaven for an afternoon of boutique and gallery shopping.   Whether it be art, shoes, clothes, home furnishing, flowers, jewelry books or toys you are bound to find something fun in Fairhaven.  While in the stores ask for the Fairhaven Shopping Guide, which is a directory for store information, maps, services and health care within the district.  You can also get a walking tour map that will show you the streets, trails and stores.

For an additional treat, check out CreaTiviTea and paint your own pottery.  There are hundreds of pieces to choose from or you can design your own Fused Glass.  Located on 11th Street, stop in with mom and create heirloom pieces together.

Wander and stroll the district, while enjoying the historic architecture of the old and new mixed use buildings.  Look for the plaques on the ground in various areas, especially down Harris Avenue and learn about the history of Fairhaven.  If you stop in the Village Green you can see the bronze statue of Dirty Dan Harris sitting on a bench and the antique Tulip fountain.

And when you are hungry, stop in at one of the fine eating establishments in Fairhaven.  Whether it be soup, steak, fish, Thai, Italian or Mexican you will be able to find a great meal to satisfy you and mom. 

After a nice meal, a walk along the 10th Street trail to Taylor Street dock, and if you are up for it around the point to Boulevard Park.  A nice way to finish the day with mom in Fairhaven.

Whatcom County is not only an active community, but a creative one as well.  Whether it be theatre, music, comedy or dance, there is something for each one of us to appreciate.  There is a wide array of activities in "the arts" for both adults and children to enjoy. 

The Historic and renovated in the recent past, Mount Baker Theatre located in downtown Bellingham and Western Washington University's Performing Arts Center bring world class performers to the stage for our community members to enjoy.  Currently, the Golden Dragon Acrobats, a premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company is back by popular demand on May 16th and the WWU-PAC has two plays running on the mainstage performed by the students in the Theatre Arts programs.

While the Lynden Performing Arts Guild presents Something's Afoot, a murder mystery musical that spoofs all things detective the Bellingham Theatre Guild concludes it's 2008-09 season with "The Boys from Syracuse", a madcap musical.  Both theatres are operated by dedicated community members that are passionate about acting.

Looking for a laugh, then check out The Upfront Theatre downtown on Bay Street.  You can see stand up comedy, live improv or take classes at the theatre.  The Good, The Bad and The Ugly plays every Thursday at 8pm.

To stay on top of the many different creative avenues available to you pick up a copy of Entertainment News NW, which has a calendar of events to include descriptions and ongoing activities.

Don't miss this great opportunity on Bike to Work & School Day to have fun and meet some great people in Bellingham.  If you know anything about Bellingham, then you know we are a huge biking community with biking lanes on the roads as well as trails throughout the city for an easier commute.  2009 is the 12th annual event, so don't miss out.

You can check out the 20 Celebration Stations that will be set up to welcome you with prizes and yummy goodies for your morning commute to work or school.  Also, during the day there will be different events going on, which you can check out on the Mt. Baker Bike Club website for details.  I was just notified that the May issue of the Mt. Baker Bike Club newsletter has the complete schedule of events, plus other rides for you to check out and you can download current & past issues.

May 9th events include:

• Bicycle Scavenger Hunt and Pedal with Your Politician

May 15th events include:

• City Hall Tricycle Relay Race
• Boundary Bay Brewery Music & Fun
• Kid's Celebration with Mallards Ice Cream

Since May is Bicycle Month, you can also team up with a group of six and register to win cash and prizes by tracking your bicycle smart trips.  The everybodyBIKE.com site will give you all the information that you need to participatein the Bellingham event, including a list of all the special events throughout the month.  From maintenance classes to gear & confidence training, there is several opportunities to learn more about biking or just get involved in volunteering to help. 

The Third Annual Girls Night Out event in Historic Fairhaven is quickly approaching on Thursday evening, May 7th from 5 - 10pm.

Make plans to meet with your girlfriends, dress in pink and go out for a night on the town in Fairhaven.  Many district business are participating and will treat you to games, beauty treatments, massages, drink and food specials along with a raffle and silent auction.

Be sure to pick up a free Passport and collect stamps from each store visited to enter in the big price drawings at the Pink Drink Party and Fashion Parade at the Fairhaven Pub.  You need to visit at least 7 merchants with your passport in order to enter into the raffle for great gifts.  The participating stores will have individual fun things happening at their stores so be on time and if you plan to have dinner make your reservation early.

• 5pm - Get your Passport at participating stores & stop by the silent auction in Finnegans Alley
• 6pm - Women sing for a cause
• 7pm - Models at assorted locations in Fairhaven
• 8pm - Silent Auction closes
• 8:15 - Pink Fashion Show at the Fairhaven Pub
• 9pm - Door prises at the Fairhaven Pub

Sponsored by the Old Fairhaven Association and ran by volunteer board members, this event raises funds for the St. Joseph's Cancer Research.  Come on down to Historic Fairhaven and enjoy an evening for the cause!

Historic Fairhaven's World's Only Piano Race following continues to grow as the racers get more competitive and creative with their racing garb.  Fairhaven Runners (the winners), Colophon Cafe, Haggens Fairhaven Market and the WWU Viking Union team (with their baby grand piano).

The runners prepping to depart.

And off they go....

Retreiving their pianos & teammates at the bottom of the hill for the long haul back up to the finish line at 10th & Harris in the Historic Fairhaven District!

WOW!  What a weekend for the Dirty Dan Days in Historic Fairhaven.  The weather was fabulous and the turn out for the various events was incredible.

Thank you to everyone that participated and took the time to spend their day in Historic Fairhaven for the 7th Annual Dirty Dan Days event.

The First Annual Katie's Cupcakes - Cupcake Eating Contest was a huge hit, even for our youngest competitors.  Who could not smile while eating yummy cupcakes?