Here’s what’s happening on the SouthCoast this month! To submit your event, email us at in**@***********st.com.
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September 2026 Events
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ACUSHNET
Touch-A-Truck Harvest Festival
Location: Saint Francis Xavier School/ 223 Main St
Date/Time: Saturday, September 12, at 11 AM – 2 PM
Price: Free Entry
About: Food Trucks, music, face painting, Toe Jam Puppet Band and plenty of vehicles to explore!
Plus enjoy our Craft Vendors
Website: sfxacushnet.com
Apple Peach Festival
Location: Long Plain Museum, 1203 Main St. Acushnet
Date: Saturday, September 12 & 13
Time: 10AM-6PM
Price: Free Entry
About: Local farmers, artists, muscians, and crafts celebrating the coming of Fall
Website: https://applepeachfestival.com/about
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DARTMOUTH
Open Farm Day
Location: Round the Bend Farm/ 92 Allen Neck Rd
Date: Saturday, September 19th
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Price: Free Entry
About: Family-friendly farm tours, Hot farm-fresh food for purchase, Market with seasonal chemical-free produce & healthy sustainable meats, Kids activities for all ages, Workshops for adults and more!
Website: roundthebendfarm.org
Dartmouth Grange Fair
Location: The Dartmouth Grange, 1133 Fisher Road
Dartmouth, MA 02747
Date: September 11 & 12
Time: Friday evening and Saturday starting at noon
Price: Free Entry
About: A Dartmouth tradition since 1897, the Dartmouth Grange Fair continues to provide an opportunity to showcase the talent of folks from the area, whether it’s home-grown flowers, fruits, and veggies, or delicious baked or canned goods.
Website: https://www.dartmouthgrange.org/
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DIGHTON
Honey Extraction Workshop
Location: Bristol Aggie
Date: September 11th
Time: 11:00 AM
Price: Free
About: Get an inside look at beekeeping during a hands-on honey-extraction demonstration at Bristol Aggie’s State Apiary.
Website: https://bristolcountybeekeepers.wildapricot.org/event-6620051
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FAIRHAVEN
Swords & Sails: A Seaport Medieval Faire
Location: Grimshaw Park at Fort Phoenix, Green St
Date/Time: Sep 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Price: Free Entry
About: Step back in time and along the harbor for a day of medieval magic with a maritime twist! Discover Fairhaven invites you to experience a one-of-a-kind outdoor celebration where the charm of Fairhaven’s historic seaport meets the whimsy and wonder of a medieval village.
Website: www.discoverfairhaven.org
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FALL RIVER
Lexi’s 1st Car Show (Fundraiser)
Location: Dorothy Cox’s/ 100 Griffin St
Date/Time: Saturday, September 5th, at 12 PM – 3 PM
About: Welcome to Lexi’s Road Dogs 1st ever car show. This car show is a fundraiser for Westport food pantry.
Website: dorothycox.com
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FREETOWN
St. Bernard’s Harvest Festival
Location: Saint Bernard’s Church, 30 S Main St.
Date/Time: September 19th: 10 AM-7PM & September 20th, 9:30AM-3PM
Price: Free Entry
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MARION
Matt York Sings Johhny Cash
Location: The MAC/ 80 Pleasant St
Date/Time: Saturday, September 19 at 7:00pm
Price: $20 MAC members | $25 nonmembers
About: Longtime New England musician and author Matt York will perform the songs of Johnny Cash and tell stories about Cash’s career spanning from the 1950’s!
Website: www.marionartcenter.org
Unplugged: Dennis Cook & Matt Richard
Location: The MAC/ 80 Pleasant St
Date/Time: Friday, September 25 First Seating: 7:00pm
Price: $15 MAC members | $20 nonmembers
About: Join us upstairs in the MAC’s Patsy Francis Gallery for an evening of music featuring Dennis Cook and Matt Richard!
Website: www.marionartcenter.org
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MATTAPOISETT
Singer/Songwriter Grace Morrison
Location: Mattapoisett Museum/ 5 Church St
Date: Sep 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Price: From $22.00 to $25.00
About: She’s a little bit of everything—pianist, accordion player, Renaissance Faire performer, cranberry grower, reader of historical nonfiction, coffee devotee (she sells her own coffee blend), and an unapologetic expert on all things New England. And somehow, all these quirks weave seamlessly into the fabric of her music, making her one of the most unique and endearing songwriters around
Website: www.mattapoisettmuseum.org
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NEW BEDFORD
Fall Festa
Location: Madeira Field, 50 Madeira Ave. New Bedford
Date: Saturday, September 19
Time: Noon- 11:00PM
Price: Free Admission
About: All your favorites of the Feast are back for one night Only! bringing you everything you love about the Feast, the wine, the food, the music, kids activities, Tons of vendors are much more please join us and celebrating one last time before we close Madeira field for the winter
First Taste of Fall
Location: Buttonwood Park Zoo
Date: Saturday September 12th
Time: 4:00-7:00 (VIP 3:00)
Price: GA- $55, VIP- $90, DD Ticket $30
About: Support Buttonwood Park Zoological Society as you sample local breweries, wineries, and food trucks.
Website: https://www.bpzoo.org/whats-new/first-taste-of-fall/
Southcoast First Responder Softball Tournament
Location: Brooklawn Park, 1997 Acushnet Ave
Date: Saturday, September 19th
Time: 10:00 AM
Price: Free Entry
About: Have a great time as New Bedford’s first responders will take on other first responders from around the south coast this year!
Summer Sound Series
Location: 48 Union St
Date: Friday, September 4
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Price: Free Entry
About: You’re invited to New Bedford’s annual Summer Sound Series!
Website: ahanewbedford.org
The Zeiterion Theater
Choir! Choir! Choir! Landslide: An Epic Fleetwood Mac Sing-Along: Friday, September 18, at 8 PM
One Vision of Queen, Featuring Marc Martel: Thursday, September 24th, 8 PM
ReelTalk: Star Wars
Location: New Bedford Art Museum/ 608 Pleasant St
Date/Time: September 1, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Price: Free
About: More than a movie night, enjoy a pre- and post-review film discussion with New Bedford’s favorite film professor, Dr. Mocha J. Herrup.
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REHOBOTH
Rehoboth Fair
Location: Francis Farm- 27 Francis Farm Rd. Rehoboth
Date: Friday, September 11th, 12th, and 13th.
Price: Adults- $10, Children- $5, Five and under- Free
About: The Rehoboth Fair celebrates the agricultural heritage of Bristol County with a September weekend of farm animals, tractor pulls, craft and bake-off competitions, live country music, and classic fair food in rural southeastern Massachusetts.
Website: https://festivalsandfairsma.com/fairs/rehoboth-fair/
Rehoboth Agricultural Fair
Location: 386 Winthrop St, Rehoboth
Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 10AM- 4:00 PM
Price: $10 per car donation
About: Antique car show, animals, farm goods, live entertainment, local vendors, and lots of family fun
Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575843043585
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ROCHESTER
Bulls and Barrels
Location: 65 Pine Street
Date/Time: September 5th and 19th, from 5 PM – 10 PM
Price: $25 per person Kids 5 and under are free
About: Enjoy a variety of food trucks, local vendors, and everyone’s favorite mechanical bull, Bucky.
Website: nerodeo.com
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SEEKONK
Seekonk Speedway
Fast Friday Racing: Friday, September 11, at 7 PM – 10 PM
First Responders Night: Saturday, September 12, at 6 PM
Sunoco Drive for the Cup Playoffs plus Spectator Drags: Saturday, September 19, at 6 PM
D Anthony Venditti Championship Night – Sunoco Drive for the Cup Finals: Saturday, September 26, at 6 PM
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SOMERSET
Shirley May France 10k Road Race
Location: Comfort Zone Grille & Bar, 1525 Riverside Avenue
Date/Time: Saturday, September 19th, at 5 PM
Price: Free Entry
About: This scenic 10K course winds through the heart of Somerset, beginning and ending on historic Riverside Avenue. Before crossing the finish line at Comfort Zone Grille & Bar, where a lively after-party awaits racers and spectators alike.
Website: thecurestartsnow.org
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SWANSEA
Family Fun Day
Location: Milford Park
Date/Time: Saturday, September 12th, at 1 PM
Price: Free Entry
About: Have a day filled with family-friendly activities, games, entertainment, community organizations, food, and fun for all ages!
The Beatles Candlelight Experience
Location: First Christian Congregational Church 1113 Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Date/Time: Saturday, September 5, at 6 PM – 9 PM
Price: $27.50 – $77
About: Lumos brings you enchanting concert experiences paying homage to world famous artists.
Website: lumos-experiences.com
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WESTPORT
South Coast Harvest Festival
Location: 200 Pine Hill Rd
Date/Time: September 25, 26, 27
Price: $10 for adults, $5 for kids 5-12, and FREE for children under 5.
About: Explore stunning professional garden displays by local landscapers and designers, savor delicious bites from local food vendors, discover unique treasures and more!
Website: https://southcoastharvestfestival.com/
Events are subject to weather and other conditions. Always check the linked websites for the most current details and any updates closer to the event date.