What’s Ahead This Fall on the South Coast

Looking for a reason to get outside this weekend? The South Coast has you covered, and then some. Between a grape-stomping harvest party in Dartmouth and a medieval faire on the Fairhaven waterfront, there’s no shortage of local flavor to enjoy.

Harvest Festival at Running Brook Vineyards

📍 335 Old Fall River Rd, North Dartmouth

Nothing says fall in Dartmouth like a day at the vineyard. Running Brook Vineyards is hosting its annual Harvest Festival on September 20–21, with free entry from 12 PM to 5 PM each day. Visitors can enjoy wine tastings straight from the vineyard, hayrides through the grounds, and grape stomping for anyone ready to channel their inner winemaker. Live music, food trucks, local vendors, and a winery raffle round out the festivities. And for car enthusiasts, the Car Cruise takes place from 2 to 4 PM on both days, making it a true blend of tradition, food, and fun.

Huttleston HarborFest: A Medieval Faire

📍 Grimshaw Park at Fort Phoenix, Green St, Fairhaven

Just across the bridge in Fairhaven, the clock turns back centuries for the Huttleston HarborFest: A Medieval Faire on Saturday, September 20 from 11 AM to 9:20 PM. The day opens with a bustling medieval marketplace, knightly combat, and artisan vendors, while food trucks serve hearty fare fit for royalty. Costumes are encouraged, whether you arrive as a noble, peasant, or mythical beast. As evening sets in, the festival shifts to music and merriment at 5:30 PM, leading into a free outdoor movie screening under the stars at 7 PM. Throughout the day, visitors can expect live knightly displays, artisan crafts, medieval music, turkey legs and mead, along with interactive games and activities for all ages.

Weekends like this remind us how much the South Coast has to offer. One day you’re sipping wine in the vineyards of North Dartmouth, the next you’re cheering for knights by the sea in Fairhaven. Whether you want a laid-back afternoon or an immersive escape into the past, there’s something for everyone.

So gather your friends, grab your costume (or your wine glass), and make the most of this September weekend. It’s the kind of local mix that makes living here so special.