Long Island summer fairs and festivals 2024
Bluegrass buffs and folk followers can head to the The Long Island Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival at Tanner Park on Aug. 17. Credit: Babylon Citizens Council on the /Eric Fieldstadt Photos
Festival season has arrived. Plan your summer with our calendar.
Event details are subject to change due to weather conditions. Admission is free unless otherwise noted.
AUGUST
AUG. 14, 21, 28: KIDFEST
John Drew Theater, Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton
A wide array of programs for kids, including dance, music, magic, bubbles, art workshops and more. See website for full schedule. Fee Varies. Time 5-6 p.m. More info 631-324-0806, guildhall.org.
AUG. 14-18: FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION
St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School, 101 Maple Ave., Westbury
There'll be games, rides and plenty of Italian food at the Feast of the Assumption in Westbury. Credit: Handout
Italian food and entertainment, rides, games, vendors, fireworks and more. Fee Free. Time 6-10 p.m. More info 516-790-1811, stbolh.org.
AUG. 15-18: SS CYRIL & METHODIUS PARISH FAMILY FESTIVAL
Ss. Cyril & Methodius Roman Catholic Church, 125 Half Hollow Rd., Deer Park
Rides, games, food and children’s magic show (Aug. 18). Fee Free. Time 6-10 p.m. Aug. 15-16, 5-10 p.m. Aug. 17, 2-8 p.m. Aug. 18. More info 631-499-6824, newtonshows.com.
AUG. 15-18: ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH FAMILY FESTIVAL
St. Joseph’s Church, 59 Church St., Kings Park
Rides, games, entertainment, food and fireworks (Aug. 16). Fee Free, pay-one-price rides. Time 6-10 p.m. Aug. 15, 18, 6-11 p.m. Aug. 16-17. More info 631-499-6824, newtonshows.com.
AUG. 17: SUMMER ANTIQUES, FINE ART AND CRAFTS FAIR
On the Bay at Mattituck Park District, 11280 Great Peconic Bay Blvd., Mattituck
Fine art, photography, antiques, silver, jewelry, pottery, handmade crafts, glassware, wood items, hand-knit and crocheted items, collectibles, vintage treasures. Fee $2. Time 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; rain date: Aug. 18. More info 631-734-6382, oldtownartsguild.org.
AUG. 17: LONG ISLAND BLUEGRASS & ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Tanner Park, Kerrigan Rd., Copiague
Traditional bluegrass, Americana and roots music, workshops, vendors, food, raffles; bring chairs; no outside alcohol, no pets. Fee $20, $15 ages 12-16 and 60 and older. Time Noon-7 p.m. More info 631-587-3696, libluegrassfestival.org, babylonarts.org.
