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Whaling City Festival 2026

Friday, July 10, 2026 through Sunday, July 12, 2026

Hosted by Whaling City Festival Inc.

Buttonwood Park

New Bedford, MA

Find on Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Buttonwood%20Park%2C%20New%20Bedford%2C%20MA

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Three-day annual community festival at historic Buttonwood Park in New Bedford. Carnival rides, 100+ craft and food vendors, live music across multiple stages, road race, and family activities. A South Coast summer tradition since the 1970s.

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Whaling City Festival 2026

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Three-day annual community festival at historic Buttonwood Park in New Bedford. Carnival rides, 100+ craft and food vendors, live music across multiple stages, road race, and family activities. A South Coast summer tradition since the 1970s.

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