33rd annual Buzzards Bay Swim
June 20 @ 7:00 am - 11:00 am
The 33rd annual Buzzards Bay Swim will kick off summer on June 20 from 7 to 11 a.m. The 1.2-mile open water swim crosses New Bedford Harbor, from New Bedford to Fairhaven. Once a year, the harbor’s shipping channel closes to boat traffic for the event. Registration is $35, with a $300 fundraising minimum.
Swimmers of all ages and abilities follow a scenic route past Butler Flats Lighthouse and through the New Bedford Hurricane Barrier before finishing at Fort Phoenix. A beach party follows with live music, pancakes, coffee, and local beer.
Participants raise funds to support clean water. Registration includes shuttle service, parking, food and drinks, a T-shirt, a swim cap, and a finisher’s medal. Youth and lifeguards have a $150 fundraising minimum.
