By Beth David, Editor
Approximately 50 vendors came out under threatening skies on Saturday, 6/7/25, for the first North Fairhaven Open Air Market at Livesey Park, sponsored by the North Fairhaven Improvement Association. The market features locally made arts and crafts, farm produce, antiques and collectibles, and locally made foods
The rain held off, sort of, kind of, until around 2 p.m. The sky was a bit drizzly, but most vendors showed up, according to organizer, Chris Richard.
Booths included hot dogs by the Boy Scouts, hand crafted wood items, metal items, artwork, jewelry, and much, much morel
Most vendors said they were very happy with the sales they made on day one.
Mrs. Jackson of Mrs. Jackson’s sold out of her home made bread and most of her pastries. She said she will definitely be back, with more product next time, too.
Seed Pod, which makes wood carvings for the yard and house, also had a good day.
“There’s slim pickin’s now,” said Kathy at about 1 p.m.
Owner Paula Pellerin said they mostly sell wholesale, but they live in the neighborhood, so they gave it a try. They will definitely be back.’
Allan and Cora Baker of Metal Heads, were selling metal designs. They said they would probably be there every other week.
No so for Stephanie Sherman of New Bedford Pottery. A faithful veteran of the Huttleston Marketplace, which is no longer running, Ms. Sherman said she will be there every week. She said she did okay, especially considering it was the first week and it was a rainy day.
“I think this is great,” said Linda Fryer, who had a bag with some goodies she bought. “There’s not a lot going on North Fairhaven other than what the NFIA puts on.”
She said she will definitely go again.
Our furry friends were not forgotten. Pup-town Bakery was there selling puppy treats. They even had a water station for your best friend.
“I think it’s going to be great here,” said owner/operator Ruthy Rodrigues.
Young Sabryna Pereira just started her soy candles company, “Shut the Wick Up.” She said she had no idea what to expect, it was her first foray into selling the scented candles. She did okay and sold a few.
The Southeastern MA Public Health Collaborative also had a successful time giving away freebies, such as COVID 19 tests; tick removal kits that include tweezers, bandages, a tick identification card, and a magnifying glass; and drug deactivation packs.
The market will be open every Saturday through September, except for the last Saturday in June, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Livesey Park, on the corner of Glenhaven Avenue and Parker Street.
Visit https://northfairhavenmarket.substack.com to learn more, find them on Facebook, or email Chris Richard at NorthFairhavenMarket@gmail.com.
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- Booths are lined up under cloudy, threatening skies on 6/7/25 for the first North Fairhaven Improvement Association Open Air Market at Livesey Park. Photo by Beth David.
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- Pup-town Bakery offers a water station for furry friends at the North Fairhaven Open Air Market sponsored by the North Fairhaven Improvement Association on 6/7/25. Photo by Beth David.
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- Melanie Jansky (MIDDLE) and Sara DaCosta (RIGHT) share a laugh with Gina Nucciardi of the SE Mass. Public Health Collaborative as they take ticket removal kits and drug deactivation bags at the North Fairhaven Open Air Market sponsored by the North Fairhaven Improvement Association on 6/7/25. Photo by Beth David.
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- Mrs. Jackson of Mrs. JacksonÕs poses for the local free sheet with what is left of her wares after mostly selling out at the North Fairhaven Open Air Market sponsored by the North Fairhaven Improvement Association on 6/7/25. Photo by Beth David.
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