# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Buzzards Bay Swim
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 am
- **Event Description**: Kick off summer at the 33rd annual Buzzards Bay Swim! Once a year, the New Bedford Harbor shipping channel closes to all boat traffic so that hundreds of swimmers of all ages and abilities can make the unforgettable 1.2-mile open water crossing from New Bedford to Fairhaven.

Assisted by a robust on-water safety team, swimmers navigate the scenic route past Butler Flats Lighthouse and through the New Bedford Hurricane Barrier before reaching the finish at Fort Phoenix. There, a lively beach party awaits with cheering crowds, live music, pancakes cooked to order, gourmet coffee, and local beer.

All swimmers commit to raising funds to support clean water. Your $35 registration fee and $300 fundraising minimum ($150 for youth and lifeguards) include shuttle service, parking, food and beverages, a commemorative event t-shirt, event swim cap, and a custom-made finisher’s medal.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-bedford/2026-buzzards-bay-swim/200029951897214
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, food-drinks, parties, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 42

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: New Bedford
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Cisco Kitchen + Bar
- **lat**: 41.61021
- **long**: -70.90558
- **full address**: Cisco Kitchen + Bar, 1482 East Rodney French Boulevard,New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Buzzards Bay Swim being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Buzzards Bay Swim takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 am to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 am at Cisco Kitchen + Bar, 1482 East Rodney French Boulevard,New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Buzzards Bay Swim?
  - **A:** 2026 Buzzards Bay Swim is organized by Buzzards Bay Coalition.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Buzzards Bay Swim is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Bedford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Buzzards Bay Swim sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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