Fairhaven Festival THIS Sunday in Bellingham: All Invited

2024 Fairhaven Festival MapPhoto byEnjoy Fairhaven

BELLINGHAM, WA – The Fairhaven Festival, one of Bellingham’s most anticipated annual events, is set to take place on Sunday, May 26th. Bringing a day to enjoy with friends and family.

Festival Attractions

From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., visitors can explore a variety of artisan craft and food vendors, offering unique goods and delicious treats. For those looking for Drinks, the Beer/Wine Garden will be open from noon to 7 p.m.

Live Music Line-Up

• The Atlantics: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Cozmic Sauce: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• North Sound Soul: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Parking and Transportation

To accommodate festival-goers, The Fairhaven Association has arranged for a paid parking lot on Harris Ave next to Evil Bikes, available for $20 (cash only). Additionally, several non-profits, including Hillcrest Church and Sacred Heart Church, will be offering fundraising parking lots.

For those opting for biking, a bike valet service will be available near the entrance to the South Bay Trail on 10th Street. Donations for the valet service are encouraged.

Enhanced WTA Bus Service

Whatcom Transportation Authority in Bellingham will run extra bus service on Route 14 between Western Washington University and the Ski to Sea Festival in Fairhaven. Free parking will be available at WWU’s Lot C, located on Bill McDonald Parkway at West College Way. Buses will depart from a bus shelter on the west side of Bill McDonald Parkway. The bus shelter is called Bill McDonald Parkway at WWU Rec Center. Buses will depart approximately every 15 minutes from 11:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. After 7:15 p.m., Route 14 will return to its regular Sunday schedule. Riders can catch Route 14 to return to Lot C from the shelter at 12th and McKenzie (near Haggen). Riders can also catch Route 1 between downtown Bellingham and Fairhaven. Route 1 departs every 30 minutes on Sundays. Each ride costs $1 cash. Exact change only. WTA will also accept all valid WTA bus passes. For more information, call 360.676.7433.

Acknowledgements

The Fairhaven Festival 2024 presenting sponsors:

• Superfeet
• Louis Auto Glass
• OVN Wood Fired Pizza

The festival organizers extended a special thanks to Friends of Fairhaven, including Adored Boutique, Bellingham Training & Tennis, Fairhaven Pediatrics, Fairhaven Runners & Walkers, Fairhaven Stones Throw Brewery, Galloway's Cocktail Bar, Jacaranda, People's Bank, Quinn and Foster, Sirena Gelato, Skylark's, South Bay Suites, The Black Cat, and Three French Hens.

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