New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
Can you feel the weather changing? Mornings and evenings are getting cooler and the days are less hot. This weekend is a pivotal one – we’ll be going from high 80s and low 90s to mid-70s all weekend with a low of 58 degrees overnight on Friday. Very pleasant weather except on Sunday which will be windy with a chance of rain. We all know what a “chance of rain” means!
Friday, September 2nd
Cards Against Humanity Night (6:00pm-9:00pm)
The party game for horrible people. A bit sassy, a bit vulgar, a whole lot of politically incorrect enhanced with our wine! Pack a dinner or order take out! 335 Old Fall River Rd., North Dartmouth.
Parting Ways Celebration (6:00pm-10:00pm)
A night of information, entertainment and refreshments with Dr. Mark Attucks, direct descendant of Crispus Attucks, first casualty of the American Revolution. PartingWays.org and the New Bedford Public School Department are in the process of incorporating Parting Ways history into the school’s curriculum. The Parting Ways Memorial site, located in Plymouth, MA is home to the cemetery of four Black Revolutionary soldiers.
These soldiers created a community with their families, known as the New Guinea Settlement. Dr. Attucks will be traveling to the site in Plymouth with students from the New Bedford Public Schools. He’ll be interviewed by these students and will attend the fundraiser at the Vets hall where he will talk about Legacy, Strength and Perseverance. There is a $10 donation for the fundraiser and sponsorships are available. 561 Purchase St, New Bedford.
Saturday, September 3rd
67th annual East Middleboro 4–H Fair (8:00am-6:30pm)
Displays of 4-H livestock including dairy cattle, swine, sheep, poultry, and rabbits will be available all weekend. The 4-H dog club will conduct their shows on Saturday and 4-H club projects from all clubs; arts & crafts, quilting, sewing, baking, scroll saw, homesteading, nature science, photography and gardening will be on display in the 4-H clubhouse. Admission and parking to the fair are free. Handicapped parking is available on the fairgrounds as well. Middleboro 4 – H Clubhouse, Route 105, 183 Thompson Street, East Middleboro.
Oxford Book Haven & Cafe Book Sale (Fairhaven) (9:00am-1:00pm)
We have a large selection of books–most are 50 cents. We currently have a special section for our DOLLAR- A-BAG-BOOK SALE. Coffee, tea, soda and home-made coffee breads are available. We welcome anyone to join us in working on our puzzle. Computers and WiFi is available to the public. 357 Main Street, Fairhaven.
King Richard’s Fair (10:30am-6:00pm)
Enjoy daring knights jousting on horseback and eight stages filled with song and dance, stunts and storytelling. Every Saturday afternoon, the King’s Stage offers themed contests and events to add variety to the festival-like entertainment lineup. mingle with the King and his royal court, noble and not-so-noble subjects and skilled performers. When as famished as a mud beggar, enjoy the Faire’s delicious spit-roasted turkey legs, buttery ears of corn, boules filled with chowder and stew, ringlets of fries, and quench thirst with champagne, wine and brew. 235 Main Street, Carver.
Music and Wine: Shananagans (1:00pm-4:00pm)
Come enjoy free music while enjoying our estate grown wine! Call to see if we have any food vendors onsite, or as always, pack some snacks and enjoy our wine while you listen to free, live local music! Running Brook Vineyards, 335 Old Fall River Rd., North Dartmouth.
World War II Saturday at Battleship Cove (9:00am-5:00am)
History comes alive when over 50 World War II Allied and Axis living historians arrive at Battleship Cove. See an exciting display of equipment, artillery and vehicles as you talk with veterans and relive the history of this important moment in history. All activities are included with general admission. Rain or shine.
4th Annual Saturday Evening Serenades (6:00pm-8:30pm)
Fall River Historical Society and Greater Fall River Re-Creation will present the fourth annual Saturday Evening Serenades, a series of four free concerts on the Fall River Historical Society grounds at 451 Rock St. Attendees should bring a blanket or lawn chair. Beverages, wine and beer, cocktails, and refreshments will be sold; outside food and beverages are not allowed. Tonight “The Morons” play classic soft rock. No rain date.
Sunday, September 4th
67th annual East Middleboro 4–H Fair (8:00am-6:30pm)
Displays of 4-H livestock including dairy cattle, swine, sheep, poultry, and rabbits will be available all weekend. The 4-H dog club will conduct their shows on Saturday and 4-H club projects from all clubs; arts & crafts, quilting, sewing, baking, scroll saw, homesteading, nature science, photography and gardening will be on display in the 4-H clubhouse. Admission and parking to the fair are free. Handicapped parking is available on the fairgrounds as well. Middleboro 4 – H Clubhouse, Route 105, 183 Thompson Street, East Middleboro.
King Richard’s Fair (10:30am-6:00pm)
Enjoy daring knights jousting on horseback and eight stages filled with song and dance, stunts and storytelling. Every Saturday afternoon, the King’s Stage offers themed contests and events to add variety to the festival-like entertainment lineup. mingle with the King and his royal court, noble and not-so-noble subjects and skilled performers. When as famished as a mud beggar, enjoy the Faire’s delicious spit-roasted turkey legs, buttery ears of corn, boules filled with chowder and stew, ringlets of fries, and quench thirst with champagne, wine and brew. 235 Main Street, Carver.
Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship House Museum (12:00pm-4:00pm)
The museum, which tells the story of Manjiro Nakahama, a castaway Japanese fisherboy who was rescued by Capt. William Whitfield and brought to Fairhaven on his whaleship. Manjiro was the first Japanese person to live in the United States. This event in history led to lasting ties of friendship. Also open by appointment. Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship House Museum, 11 Cherry Street, Fairhaven.
Music and Wine: Matt Silva (1:00pm-5:00m)
Call to see if we have any food vendors onsite, or as always, pack some snacks and enjoy our wine while you listen to free, live local music! Running Brook Vineyards, 335 Old Fall River Rd., North Dartmouth.
