Get ready for the block party of the summer! Party on Purchase is a free, family-friendly event with something for EVERYONE!
We’re partnering with some of Fall River’s best community organizations and businesses to energize Historic Downtown Fall River, creating a vibrant, welcoming space where residents and visitors can enjoy live entertainment, arts & culture, local businesses, and community engagement.
LIVE MUSIC with DJ Dan Mac
MOBILE PHOTO BOOTH with Illuminatus Media
LOCAL VENDORS at The Fork & Farmers Market (opens at 4pm), presented weekly by Mechanics Cooperative Bank
- Canned Heat – Beer Garden (21+) & Cornhole
- Happy Hops – Hemp products
- Bay State Mushrooms
- Songbird Sourdough
- Wagglebee – Infused honey, salsas, pickles
FOOD & BEVERAGES
- Food Trucks:
- Kona Ice
- Duke’s Chicken and Waffles
- Dining Experiences:
- Faneek’s x BunBuds exclusive collab
- Outdoor dining at Tequila Lime and Towne House/Douro Steakhouse
- Trivia Night at St. James Irish Pub (8 PM)
- Open Mic Night at The Belmont Club
FREE FUN ACTIVITIES in the Kids Zone
Sponsored by BankFive and People Incorporated and supported by the following businesses and non-profit organizations: Stumpy’s Hatchet House, Craftyish, Fall River Deaconess Home, The Trustees Mobile Adventures, Community Autism Resources, Balanced Learning Center, South Coast LGBTQ Network, Fall River YMCA, United Way of Greater Fall River, and the MA Department of Children & Families Foster Program.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Character Meet & Greets inside the Viva Visitors Center & Shop: Meet and take photos with Stitch, Super Mario, and Chase from Paw Patrol
- Special appearance by Miss Teen Fall River, Sydney St. Onge
- Inflatable games & hatchet toss
- Activity Stations, including a sensory-based option
- Caricature Artists
- Giant Board Games
- Balloon twisting
- Free arts activities
- Bubble Zone
- Face Painting
- Giveaways
PARKING INFORMATION
Free event parking is available at:
- Eagle Event Center Parking Lot (entry via Bank Street)
- 327 Central Street Parking Lot
- Post Office Parking Lot
- Adjacent street parking
The Party on Purchase event is presented by Viva Fall River and The City of Fall River, with generous support from MassDevelopment, Potter’s Printing, BankFive, People Incorporated, and Mechanics Cooperative Bank.
Featuring: The 1st annual Fall River Coney Island Classic
Get Ready for a Spectacle of Speed and Relish! Faneek’s, in partnership with Viva Fall River, is proud to present the inaugural Fall River Coney Island Classic — a hot dog eating contest destined to become a beloved annual tradition in the city!
The Coney Island Classic will feature two epic competitions:
- Solo Showdown – Individual eaters will compete for the $500 grand prize, generously sponsored by Rockland Trust.
- Team Relay – Teams of five will battle it out with a twist: the prize pot grows with every team entry, as each group adds $50 to the prize kitty, making the stakes even juicier!
Whether you’re competing or just cheering from the sidelines, this will be a lively, family-friendly evening you won’t want to miss.
Special thanks to our amazing contest sponsors:
- Mallard Printing for signage and shirts
- Kayem Provisions for donating the hot dogs
- Gold Medal Bakery for their bun donation
Their generous support is the secret sauce behind making this event a reality.
Attendance to the Fall River Coney Island Classic and the surrounding Party on Purchase Summer Celebration is free for spectators. Those brave enough to take on the challenge can register for the eating contest for $25 per person via the link below.
Join us for an evening of entertainment, delicious treats, and the start of a new Fall River legacy.
For more information about the Fall River Coney Island Classic and to register for the contest, please visit: https://forms.gle/nCDbHFSnFKSm3yXa9