Fairhaven Improvement Association

Preserve the Past, Improve Today and Plan for the Future

2017 Summer Concert Series

Concerts start at 7pm on the steps of Town Hall, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA

Concerts are held RAIN or SHINE. In the event of inclement weather concerts are held in the auditorium in Town Hall.

JULY 13, 2017 The Jillian Jensen Trio

Jillian Jensen gained national recognition for her appearances on The X-Factor and American Idol. Currently she is living in Los Angles as a working and recording musician. She is returning to her roots in Southern New England for several East coast appearances this summer. Accompanied by Brian Stratton formerly of Hootie and the Blowfish. .

JULY 20, 2017 Blues Train

Classic rock and Blues played by some of the area’s best musicians along with the exciting and always entertaining front man Mr. Jack Jennings.

JULY 27, 2017 October Road/A Tribute to James Taylor

A 6 piece band of New England musicians that meticulously recreate the special sound and vibrancy of a James Taylor Concert. Perfect for a night of music on a summer’s eve.

August 3, 2017 The Infractions

An exciting band complete with the “Happening Horns”, The Infractions cover classic and new favorites. It’s always a party with The Infractions

August 10, 2017 The Buzzard Blue Band

With its roots in Fairhaven, The Buzzard Blue Band covers classic rock and folk hits. The special talents of local songwriter and performer Susan Lainey are featured

2017 Summer Happenings

Thank you !!!!

Hello,

Vendors, Art Exhibitors, Entertainers, Volunteers, and Town Department Workers,

Thank you for participating in our 41st Annual Fair. Thank you for your patience and flexibility in dealing with the very soggy morning. Your persistence was rewarded with a glorious, sunny and warm afternoon. Our wonderful Fair is about collaboration and community. Thank you all for that.

We look forward to seeing you again next year for Fair 42. I will start my Sun Dance early for next June.

Warm Regards,

Barbara Acksen

Fairmaster and President, Fairhaven Improvement Association

2017 Homecoming Day Fair update

After consulting with the National Weather Service and the West Island Weather Service we have decided to go on with the Fair.

Vendors should be advised that there will be approximately 2 hours of heavy rain and should make arrangements to cover their booths.

The Entertainment and the Art Show will be set up in the Town Hall and during periods of heavy weather people may choose to go into the Town Hall auditorium.

We hope people will use common sense and be safe. After the bad weather it should clear rapidly and we can look forward to a lovely day and hopefully an excellent Fair for all.

Barbara Acksen

President, Fairhaven Improvement Association

From FIA President Barbara Acksen

Hello Vendors, Art Show Exhibitors, Entertainment,

Participants and all Friends of our Homecoming Day Fair,

I know you are concerned about the weather forecast. We are carefully monitoring the weather, but cannot determine severity at this time. As the policy indicates, we will inform you all by 6:00 a.m. on the status of the fair. We all hope that we will be able to hold the Fair tomorrow. As you know, there is no rain date. It would be impossible to get all of you, as well as Police, Fire, EMS, BPW, and so many others together again. We will thus make every attempt to hold the Fair, however, the safety of all will be the deciding factor. Please say a prayer, do a sun dance or send good thoughts to the idea of better weather.

Sincerely,

Barbara Acksen

President, Fairhaven Improvement Association

RE: Weather Issues

The Fair is generally held rain or shine, but if there is major street flooding and a significant chance of lightning and heavy winds, we may have to make the decision to cancel the Fair. If so, we will make this decision as early as possible, but not later than 6:00 a.m. the day of the Fair.

Vendors will be notified by email and we will post the notification on our website and our FACEBOOK page:

http://www.fairhavenimprovement.org

https://www.facebook.com/FairhavenImprovementAssociation/

You may also tune in to radio stations WBSM 1420 AM or FUN 107 WFHN FM.

There is no alternative date for the Fair.

Fairhaven Homecoming Day Fair Committee

Fairhaven Homecoming Day Fair 41 Years of Tradition

2017 FAIRHAVEN HOMECOMING DAY FAIR

Saturday, June 24, 2017 10am-4pm

Fairhaven’s largest annual event features about 175 booths of handmade crafts and delicious foods in addition to live entertainment, an art exhibit on the west lawn of the Unitarian Church, and children’s activities, including the very popular fire engine rides. Free. Handicap parking available.

Downloadable forms:

Frequently asked questions

2017 Vendor Map

2017 Vendor list by booth number

2017 Entertainment schedule

For questions or information regarding the fair please email: Fairhavenhomecoming@gmail.com

Volunteer opportunities are available for the fair.

Please email Fairhavenhomecoming@gmail.com to find out how you can help.

2017 Shrub voucher program is available

Each year the Fairhaven Improvement Association offers the Shrub Voucher Program to help the residents to enhance the beauty of their property.

How does the program work? Send a check for $20.00 to the Fairhaven Improvement Association, P.O. Box 404, Fairhaven, MA 02719, with a self-addressed stamped envelope. You will receive a voucher that entitles you to purchase double the amount – $40.00 – of shrubbery at Kenny’s Farm Stand, 325 Huttleston Avenue.

The offer is available to Fairhaven residents only. One voucher per family is allowed. For a limited time Kenny has offered to add another $10.00 allowance to your doubled voucher giving you a total of $50.00 in buying power at his nursery.

This offer will be honored from May 1 to July 1, 2017. If you decide to use your voucher after that date, it will be good for $40.00 but not for the special stated above. The voucher may be used for the shrubbery listed only. It may not be used for any other merchandise in the nursery. There will be no money exchange. For instance, if your shrubbery bill comes to $47.75, there will be no money returned to you.

The list of shrubbery available includes the following: Andromeda, Azalea, Boxwood, Butterfly Bush, Holly, Hydrangea, Lilac, PJM, Rhododendron, Wisteria.

The voucher will expire September 30, 2017. The voucher program ends when all allocated funds have been depleted but no later than September 30, 2017.

click here to download the voucher.

134th Annual Dinner

On Tuesday. April 11,2017 the 134th Annual Dinner Meeting was held at the Wamsutta Club in New Bedford.

Our guest speaker for the night was James Russell, President and CEO of the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Awards were given for Public Service and for Business Beautification.

To see all the awards and read what we have done for 2016 click on the picture below.