Whaling City Festival
About this event
The Whaling City Festival is a family event in New Bedford, Massachusetts, at Buttonwood Park. The 2026 event takes place Jul 10–12, 2026. A three-day summer community festival in New Bedford's Buttonwood Park, one of the South Coast's largest free gatherings. Carnival rides, live entertainment, food vendors, craft booths, and family activities celebrate the Whaling City's heritage and draw visitors from across southeastern Massachusetts.
Annual, second weekend in July
Location & directions
Buttonwood Park, 1 Oneida St, New Bedford, MA 02740
Frequently asked questions
When is Whaling City Festival 2026?
Whaling City Festival takes place Jul 10–12, 2026 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Annual, second weekend in July
Where is Whaling City Festival held?
Whaling City Festival is held in New Bedford, Massachusetts, at Buttonwood Park, 1 Oneida St, New Bedford, MA 02740.
What is Whaling City Festival?
A three-day summer community festival in New Bedford's Buttonwood Park, one of the South Coast's largest free gatherings.
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