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August 7–9, 2026 | Scituate Harbor
Hosted by the Scituate Chamber of Commerce, Scituate Heritage Days is the community’s signature summer celebration - proudly bringing residents and visitors together since 1969.
Held annually on the weekend following the first Friday in August, this three-day waterfront festival transforms Scituate Harbor into a vibrant hub of live music, local artisans, food vendors, family-friendly activities, and maritime tradition. With scenic harbor views as the backdrop, the event highlights the very best of Scituate’s history, culture, and small-business community.
Throughout the weekend, attendees can explore:
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Live entertainment from regional bands and performers
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Juried artisan and craft vendors
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A diverse lineup of local food and beverage vendors
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Maritime heritage experiences and coastal traditions
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Activities designed for families and children
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Opportunities to shop and support small businesses
For more than five decades, Heritage Days has served as a cornerstone event for the South Shore — fostering community pride, supporting local entrepreneurs, and creating lasting summer memories along the harbor.
Whether you are a long-time resident or visiting for the weekend, Scituate Heritage Days offers a welcoming and energetic coastal experience for all.
Join us August 7–9, 2026, and celebrate summer in Scituate Harbor.
*This is a free entry event and open to all ages.
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Scituate Heritage Days 2026
Parking & Transportation
Parking
1. MBTA Greenbush Free Parking 8/7 - 8/92. Scituate High School parking 8/7 -8/9Transportation
Shuttle Operating Hours - Free Complimentary Continuous shuttle service throughout the day.Saturday and Sunday 6:45 AM – 9:00 PMBus Drop-Off / Pick-Up LocationsBus Stop #1
Location: Front Street opposite Mountain One Bank (south end)
Route: Greenbush MBTA Lot ⇄ HarborBus Stop #2:
Location: Front Street in front of Town Pier (north end)
Route: Scituate High School ⇄ HarborParking in the Harbor
Parking in the harbor is very limited due to the number of vendors this year.
Please do not park in Saint Mary’s Parking Lot during Heritage Days
Please do not park along Kent Street across from Saint Mary’s. Our public safety teams want to keep that area clear for safety reasons. You will be ticketed. -
Scituate Heritage Days 2026
Vendor Load-In & Load-Out
Load-In 8/8 8 am & 8/9 8 am- Upon arrival, check in at Chamber Booth #43 on Otis Place; the tent will be open at 7 am.
- Vehicle access into the pedestrian areas will be permitted during setup. DPW will do a soft closure at 8:00 am, allowing vendors to drive directly to their booth locations to unload.
- All vehicles must be removed from the pedestrian areas by 9:30 am, when the festival officially closes all pedestrian areas to vehicular traffic.
Load-Out 8/8 6 pm & 8/9 5 pm- Cole Parkway locations may remain set up Saturday night because this area is closed until Sunday. On Sunday, all vendors must begin taking down at 5 PM.
- Front Street locations must take down and remove their booths at the end of each festival day. Saturday: Vendors must begin at 6:00 PM, after attendees have cleared the area and Police authorize vehicle access.Sunday: Vendors must begin at 5:00 PM, after attendees have cleared the area and Police authorize vehicle access.
Food Vendor Information
Food vendors must arrive by 3:00 PM on Friday to begin setting up.Please have all required permits readily accessible, and ensure that all fire extinguishers, suppression equipment, and other items required by the Town of Scituate are in place before opening.You may begin serving customers as soon as you are ready on Saturday and Sunday mornings; however, we ask that all food vendors be open and serve no later than 12:00 PM each day.At the end of each day, please help us maintain a clean and welcoming food court by removing trash, cleaning your area, and leaving your space in good condition. Fresh tablecloths will be provided for the communal seating tables each morning.On Sunday, please begin closing and cleaning your area at 6:00 PM. Once the Scituate Police determine it is safe to reintroduce vehicular traffic, Heritage Days staff will authorize vendors to bring vehicles into the area for loading.For everyone’s safety, no vehicles will be permitted into the pedestrian areas until authorized by Heritage Days staff or public safety personnel. -
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