Fairs, Festivals & Carnivals

The largest and oldest feast on Long Island is a great way to end summer with a bang. Great rides for kids from 1 to 99 with games for all ages with terrific prizes. Wide variety of delicious ethnic food featuring the Sons of Italy’s famous food tent with homemade dishes. Gambling casino every night with Black Jack, Wheels, Over & Under; craft vendors and spectacular fireworks display Sunday at 9:30pm. Kids Ride Free on Sunday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm!!!

The Grande Festa Italiana is proudly sponsored by the John Michael Marino Lodge #1389 Port Washington Order Sons of Italy in America. All proceeds from the Festa support a variety of local and regional charities so you’ll be having a great time and supporting great causes when you come and enjoy.

Hours:
Wed: 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Thurs: 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday: 6:00pm - 12:00mid
Saturday: 2:00pm - 12:00mid
Sunday: 2:00pm - 11:00pm

Directions:
From West: LIE (495) East to Exit 37. Stay on service road; make left on Roslyn Road. Or Northern State Pkwy East to Exit 29N; make right on Roslyn Road. Go to end of Roslyn Road (just over 1 mile), bear left onto West Shore Road (clock tower on right). Continue for 2.4 miles; Festa and parking entrance on right. To help defray the costs of operating the feast there is a $2 fee for parking per car.

From East: LIE (495) West to Exit 39. Stay on service road; make right on Roslyn Road. Or Northern State Pkwy West to Exit 29N; make right on Roslyn Road. Go to end of Roslyn Road (just over 1 mile), bear left onto West Shore Road (clock tower on right). Continue for 2.4 miles; Festa and parking entrance on right. To help defray the costs of operating the feast there is a $2 fee for parking per car.

Originally called the Old Whalers Festival, Sag Harbor now holds its annual HarborFest during the second weekend of September. HarborFest is a Celebration of Sag Harbor's Maritime and Whaling History, and boasts too many events to list here! Some of the typical things you'll see are: Whaleboat Races, Historic Tours and Displays, Cultural Food Tastings, Musical Performances, The Taste of Sag Harbor (sponsored by the Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce), a Parade, Arts and Crafts Fair and more!

Arts and Crafts space is limited. Limited number of corner, end and double booths available on first-come basis. For more information call the Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce at 631-725-0011 or event coordinator Alan Fruitstone at 631-838-4945.

Holy Trinity Hicksville Greek Festival–3 Big Days and Nights! Featuring the sensational Hellenic Dancers of Holy Trinity, Live Bouzouki Music, Cafenio, Go-Greek Boutique, and Dine in the Taverna-in-the-Tent. Authentic Greek food will be served, including souvlaki, gyros, Greek salads, moussaka, spinach pies, barbecued lamb, shish-kabob and more. Admission is free, as is parking at two convenient locations – the National Grid on New South Road and Cablevision at 111 Stewart Avenue in Bethpage with shuttle bus service to the church. Fun for the whole family!

Hours:
Friday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday: 12:00noon - 11:00pm
Sunday: 12:00noon - 11:00pm

The East Northport Chamber of Commerce's Annual Festival offers residents and surrounding communities an opportunity to come out and meet their neighbors, see old friends and get to know why East Northport is a great community to live and work. Our annual festival features: magic shows, sidewalk sales, exhibits, craft vendors, great food, petting zoo, bicycle stunt shows, amusement rides and games, live entertainment, street performers and much more! Visit our website for discount coupon for POP rides.

Friday, Sept. 10th from 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 11th from 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 12th from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Location: John Walsh Park - Corner of Pulaski & Larkfield Roads and north on Larkfield to Brightside Avenue.

Vendors: register before 9/6/2010 to avoid late fee.

Gifts, crafts, costume jewelry, antiques, collectibles, books, boutique items and holiday decorations will all be available for sale. Our Basement Treasures shop will be open too!

$6, $3 ages 6-12, free younger than 6; proceeds benefit the society's Restoration Fund

Raindate Sept. 12

Holy Trinity Orthodox Church Of East Meadow Will Host Its Second Annual Faith, Food & Fellowship Festival On Sat., Sept. 11 (Rain Or Shine), From 10:00am To 5:00pm. The Festival Will Feature Slavic And Greek Food, Children's Activities, Interactive Church Tours, Vendors, A Flea Market, And A 50/50 Raffle. A 9/11 Memorial Service Will Be Held At 1:00pm. All Are Welcome.

Over 150 Vendors, Hand Made Merchandise And Store Bought Products. Bargins Galore, Free Merchandise, Free Raffles, Carnival Riders, Games, Cartoon Characters, As Well As fire Department Demos, Entertainment, Suprise Guest And Events. Fun For All, Big And Small. Organized And Promoted By The Renowned Craft-A-Fair, And Sponsored By The Westbury Business Improvement District. See Ya At The Fair.

The North Brookhaven Chamber Of Commerce (formerly CDM Chamber Of Commerce) Is Holding It's 20th Annual Music And Arts Festival At Cedar Beach. The Fair Is Held On The Parking Field Adjacent To The Beach. This 2-Day Annual Family Event At Cedar Beach Draws 7,000 – 10,000 People From All Over Long Island. We Have Over 40 Bands That Perform All Weekend, Many Varied Food Vendors, Kids Activities And Much More.

We Are Looking For Arts/Craft And Other Vendors To Join Us. Please contact us for more information.

Activities: Civil War and Revolutionary War reenactments with camp and firearm demonstrations. World War II memorabilia, traditional music, homegrown string band, pony rides, birds of prey, strolling fiddlers, children's activity area with colonial games and plenty of food and picnic areas. Free admission, free parking, and shuttle bus service. Come out and enjoy the fair.

Raindate: September 25th & 26th.

Cross over the historical Bayville Bridge and enter a laid back seaside Village referred to as "The Hamptons without the frills." Bayville, bounded on the north by the Long Island Sound and the south by Oyster Bay Harbor, makes this village a summer paradise & boaters delight. The 6th Annual Waterside Festival will be setup between the beach and Bayville Ave. This popular destination swells in the warm weather and is a perfect backdrop for our art & craft show. Come for the day and enjoy the show, the beach and dining in beautiful Bayville.

Directions: LIE to exit 41 north. Continue north on Rt. 106 into Oyster Bay. Make left on Lexington Ave. take to end, make left on West Main St. north. West Main St. will change into West Shore Rd. Cross over Bayville Bridge, make a left onto Bayville Ave. travel one mile to Ransom Beach.