New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
Unfortunately, this weekend outlook will start out wet. Don’t be discouraged, because the rain (60% chance) is limited to early Friday, and will clear up later in the day. Generally speaking it will be in the 80s and partly cloudy all weekend.
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Friday, August 2nd
Buzzards Bay Regatta: Day 1 (Dartmouth) (7:00 am)
Buzzards Bay is waiting for you with its exceptional sailing conditions and famous Southwest breeze. Our committee has been working hard over the winter to get the details in place for yet another fantastic event. Our top priority continues to be excellent race management and we have put together a great team of experienced Race Officers. Logistics are also key and we promise that parking, transportation, launching and hauling, etc will run smoothly. After sailing, the fun will continue, with bands each night and a chance to enjoy the company of your fellow sailors.
Race takes place at the New Bedford Yacht Club at 208 Elm Street, South Dartmouth.
99th Annual Portuguese Feast (Day 2) (6:00 pm-12:00 am)
The New Bedford Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, a.k.a. the Portuguese Feast, a.k.a. Madeira Feast is the largest event the city has every year. More than that, it is the largest Portuguese feast in the world and the largest ethnic festival in New England. The feast was founded in 1915 by four Madeiran immigrants who wanted to recreate the festivities of their home island.
Read more: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/99th-portuguese-feast-survival-guide/2013/07/15
Bay Sox vs. Ocean State Waves (6:30 pm-9:30 pm)
Most people in the SouthCoast know, by now, that there is a baseball team called the New Bedford Bay Sox playing ball around here someplace. Many folks don’t know what kind of team the Bay Sox are and just how good the baseball is. Join the Bay Sox at Paul Walsh Field and cheer on your New Bedford Bay Sox as they challenge the Ocean State Waves! Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and children 16 years and younger.
Tryworks Open Mic (7-10pm)
Poet, singer, dancer, comic; whatever you bring come join the fun and “let your little light shine”. Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/220284438124030/?ref=2
Saturday, August 3rd
99th Annual Portuguese Feast (Day 3) (10:00 am-12:00 am)
The New Bedford Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, a.k.a. the Portuguese Feast, a.k.a. Madeira Feast is the largest event the city has every year. More than that, it is the largest Portuguese feast in the world and the largest ethnic festival in New England. The feast was founded in 1915 by four Madeiran immigrants who wanted to recreate the festivities of their home island.
Read more: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/99th-portuguese-feast-survival-guide/2013/07/15
Buzzards Bay Regatta: Day 2 (Dartmouth) (7:00 am)
Buzzards Bay is waiting for you with its exceptional sailing conditions and famous Southwest breeze. Our committee has been working hard over the winter to get the details in place for yet another fantastic event. Our top priority continues to be excellent race management and we have put together a great team of experienced Race Officers. Logistics are also key and we promise that parking, transportation, launching and hauling, etc will run smoothly. After sailing, the fun will continue, with bands each night and a chance to enjoy the company of your fellow sailors.
Race takes place at the New Bedford Yacht Club at 208 Elm Street, South Dartmouth.
“Spinner Loves New Bedford” Book Signing Party at Gallery X (6:00pm-10:00pm)
Authors of Spinner Publications’ new book, A Picture History of New Bedford, Volume 1 (1602-1925), will be on hand to sign books at “Spinner Loves New Bedford” book signing party at Gallery X, 169 William Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts on Saturday, August 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. The five authors, Joseph D. Thomas, Alfred H. Saulniers, Natalie A. White, Marsha L. McCabe and Jay Avila, will available throughout the evening to sign limited edition cloth covered signed and numbered books as well as sturdy paperback books. The public is invited free.
Guests will enjoy light refreshments and entertainment at the festive “Spinner Loves New Bedford” book signing party The event coincides with Gallery X’s Swain School of Design Alumni Show. A film, “New Bedford Through the Years,” including never- before- seen vintage footage of New Bedford will also be shown. For more information, contact Spinner Publications at (508) 994-4564, visit www.spinnerpub.com or look up Spinner Publications on Facebook.
Family Movie Night (Charlotte’s Web) & Tractor Rides (Acushnet) (7:15 pm)
Silverbrook Farm wants to offer you a chance to relax with the Family! They are always looking for affordable things to do with the family, so why not take them to the movies? Bring everyone to FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT! Taking place the first Saturday of EVERY month, Silverbrook will show a farm family favorite outside under the stars! Go grab a blanket and the family and come and see us! Admission is just $5.00 per person.
There will also tractor rides at 7:15 and 8:15 pm. Not too long of a ride, not too short, just enough time to enjoy the evening and forget about the hustle for awhile. Admission is FREE with any Ice Cream purchase, and just $3.00 per person without. You can even make a night out of it and include a MOVIE NIGHT and enjoy both events for $7.00. Come relax on the Farm…and get away from it all! 934 Main Street, Acushnet. Click on title for more info.
Sunday, August 4th
Buzzards Bay Regatta: Day 3 (Dartmouth) (10:30 am)
Buzzards Bay is waiting for you with its exceptional sailing conditions and famous Southwest breeze. Our committee has been working hard over the winter to get the details in place for yet another fantastic event. Our top priority continues to be excellent race management and we have put together a great team of experienced Race Officers. Logistics are also key and we promise that parking, transportation, launching and hauling, etc will run smoothly. After sailing, the fun will continue, with bands each night and a chance to enjoy the company of your fellow sailors.
Race takes place at the New Bedford Yacht Club at 208 Elm Street, South Dartmouth.
99th Annual Portuguese Feast (Day 4) (12:00 pm-12:00 am)
The New Bedford Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, a.k.a. the Portuguese Feast, a.k.a. Madeira Feast is the largest event the city has every year. More than that, it is the largest Portuguese feast in the world and the largest ethnic festival in New England. The feast was founded in 1915 by four Madeiran immigrants who wanted to recreate the festivities of their home island.
Read more: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/99th-portuguese-feast-survival-guide/2013/07/15
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