Welcome to Fairhaven!
Official site of Fairhaven Association.
Nestled between the calm waters of Bellingham Bay and the majestic Cascade Mountains in Washington state, Historic Fairhaven Village is known for its Victorian-era architecture and colorful history.
Fairhaven is home to a variety of unique local businesses, art galleries, restaurants and pubs and one of the best independent bookstores in the nation.
Located on the north end of Chuckanut Drive, within the southern city limits of Bellingham, Fairhaven Historic Village is the perfect launching point for a hike, cycle or kayak on the bay.
In this era of Covid 19, Fairhaven’s shops, restaurants, bars and services are open and operating. Things may be a little different – limited capacity, 6-foot social distancing, masks and outdoor seating – but, our welcoming and friendly spirit is alive and well. Fairhaven is open and we look forward to seeing you soon!
“Dirty Dan Murder Mystery Weekend”
April 24 @ 10:00 am – April 25 @ 1:30 pm
Thank you to all of the gumshoes that came out and tried to solve The Murder of the Marathon Runner.
After two days of sleuthing, it was discovered that the murderer was none other than…….
Flora Pot
Her confession statement: “Yes, I killed him, I had to, and I promised my generational family that anyone who was a relative of William “Billy” Leach would have to die. He was a good friend of Dan Harris. Together they took a boat over to Asia in the late 1800’s and brought back immigrants to work in the gold mines and the fish canneries. My great- grandfather like so many did not want to leave his country but he was forced to leave, he died in one of the refugee camps at a young age. Now the ruthless great grand-child of William Billy Leach is gone, goodbye Bill Leach, I made sure you died right next to grandfather’s friend Dan Harris.”
You can watch the arrest. Flora wasn’t happy, but she didn’t deny it!
Mark your calendar for our next Murder Mystery – April 23 and 24, 2022.
Enjoy Bellingham’s historic village.
Fairhaven Village is a charming Bellingham neighborhood where art, historic architecture, unique shops and local businesses are all set in the rolling hills of Bellingham Bay. Fairhaven is a place where cuisine comes straight from the Pacific Northwest, beer is artisan and cocktails are crafted. Come and discover the enchanting soul of Fairhaven.
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FAIRHAVEN NEWS & UPDATES
Dirty Dan Harris, a Legend of Fairhaven.
With our first ever Murder Mystery Weekend now in the rear view mirror, I think we should take a deeper dive into the legend behind the mystery. Detectives and clue-seekers started their journey on the Fairhaven Village Green, at the statue of fabled Fairhaven...
New sidewalk plaques in Fairhaven
This past month saw the installation of two more sidewalk plaques in Fairhaven, adding to the historical markers visible on a walk through the village. Located just off the corner of 12th and Harris Ave, these plaques mark two of Fairhaven’s most well known...
Heading into 2021: A Covid-19 Update
By Galen Koon For our first blog post of the new year, I thought it apt to address the Covid-19 pandemic, and provide a sort of snapshot as to where we are currently. Though we have flipped the calendar to 2021, the pandemic continues to impact our beloved village...