Local Flavor
Visit Fair Haven, Vermont for beautiful sunsets and local food & drinks. This town is bustling with concerts and events you can enjoy annually. Whether you're here for the weekend or want to enjoy the local flavor, there are many activities to partake in at Fair Haven.
Annual Events
Want to plan ahead?
Visit Fair Haven during one of its annual events and make some memories.
May
Spring Fling: May, 14th - They’ve held this tradition for more than 22 years. The town of Fair Haven celebrates Memorial Day along with The American Legion Post 49. They honor their troops and veterans with a Memorial Day Ceremony at the POW monument. For more details each year visit: Address: Park Street, Fair Haven, VT, Fair Haven, Vermont.
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Phone number: 855 - 265 - 8600 (be sure to call ahead to confirm the event)
Email: contact@vtlakesregionchamber.org
Fee: Free
June
Vermont days: will be held from the 28th through the 29th of June. In these two days, all state park areas, and historic sites owned by the state and the Vermont Historical Museum will be available to the public free of charge. Saturday will also be a free fishing day, no license is required. Some parks will be featuring free ice cream. There will be a plethora of events to attend such as free concerts, fishing workshops, and traditional crafts demonstrations.
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Address: Bomoseen State Park, Fair Haven, Vermont
Phone number: (802) 241-3655 (be sure to call ahead to confirm the event)
Email: parks@state.vt.us
Fee: Free
Summer Music in the Park
Every Thursday night throughout the summer, enjoy music from many genres at the Park Gazebo, 3 Park Place, Fair Haven.
July
Apple Festival: Visit the annual Applefest held in Fair Haven Park, where they have vendors, apple contests, and everything apple. Stop in for the Apple Pie contest, where may the best pie win! This event is held yearly on September 18th.
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Vermont Lakes Region Annual Classic Auto & Bike Show: hosts a spectacular show of classic cars, trucks, and the new addition of motorcycles. You can also enjoy a plethora of other activities such as games, raffles, food, vendors, and amusements.
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Address: Town Green, Fair Haven, VT, Fair Haven, Vermont
Phone number: 802-468-3152 (be sure to call ahead to confirm the event)
Email: fowlerservices@comcast.net
Places To Stay
This casual guest house has four bedrooms and features a porch, pond, free parking, free WiFi, and breakfast. Guests will have their own private bathrooms, TV, and seasonal air conditioning. For breakfast, you can expect an assortment of pastries of the day made in-house.
This 19th-century inn has uniquely decorated individual rooms, free WiFi, and a continental breakfast. The gourmet breakfast is prepared from 8 am to 10 am and every day the chefs work with fresh ingredients and a rotating menu to keep you on your toes. If you'd like to go out or explore the area, this inn is 45 minutes away from popular ski resorts.
This lodge features refined rooms, with lake views, pool access, and free breakfast. The rooms have recently been renovated, and you can expect a new and modern design with each room. If you'd like to go out, there is no shortage of activities to do. You can go hiking, sightseeing, take in the lake view, or rent a boat the possibilities are endless.
This gorgeous Georgian style features nine elegant rooms, landscaped gardens, and a gourmet breakfast for guests. Each room is uniquely designed and features its own private bathroom. Come relax at this lavish inn, or you can explore the various tours around town.
Local Attractions
Bomoseen State Park
Located in the Taconic Mountains on the shores of Lake Bomoseen. There are several slate buildings and foundations in the state park, and a self-guided slate history trail will gladly lead you through these remnants. The park also has a picnic area and a beach perfect for swimming. There’s a snack bar and boat rentals if you’re interested in going boating, or kayaking. There are plenty of hiking trails available, including one to Half Moon Pond State Park, which are great spots for going on a hike.
Half Moon State Park
This park is located in the woods of a sheltered basin surrounding Half Moon Pond. If you’re looking for a great camping area, this park contains five furnished cabins perfect for rent. There are beaches nearby, where you can sunbathe, swim, or go boating, the possibilities are endless. Want to get out more in nature? There are hiking trails available all the way back to Bomoseen State Park.
