2026 Schedule of Events

FROM YOUR SOFA BOARD

Dear Community Members & Businesses,

The Fair Haven 4th of July committee has worked throughout the year planning another fantastic celebration of our local Independence Day tradition! Every community member and business has a vital role in continuing this busy and acclaimed weekend of events — from the famous mile-long parade through to the spectacular fireworks — it’s your donations that underwrite our entire 4th of July celebration every year!

We need your help! SOFA expenses include payments for parade bands, daily entertainment at the village pavilion, special permits, advertising, insurances, clean-up, and of course, the weekend-ending fireworks!

For our local businesses, this 4-day event is usually your biggest income-maker of the year. SOFA will be identifying business donors at the monetary levels listed below in our Thank You letter published in the local Shopper after the celebration. Please help us help you by continuing to bring this popular and traditional event to Fair Haven every summer!

Red Level – up to ^$150 donation          White Level – up to ^$300 donation

Blue Level – up to ^$500 donation          Silver Level – up to ^$750 donation

Gold Level – over ^$750 donation

We are an all-volunteer, non-profit organization. Please click the link below to make a donation with any credit card, PayPal, or Venmo.

If you prefer to mail a check, please make it payable to “SOFA, Inc.” and send your donation to:

SOFA, Inc., PO Box 521, Fair Haven, NY 13064

Thank You!

   — Your SOFA Board Members & Volunteers

SOFA, Inc.

Bailey Teachman, President

Kyle Meddaugh, Vice President

June Smith, Treasurer

Michele Sherman, Secretary

Larry Knoll, Board Member

Marnie Meddaugh, Board Member

Derek Stone, Board Member