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Medieval Festival at Sands Point Preserve canceled

Douglas Smested, of Merrick, poses in armor during

Photo credit: Kirsten Luce, 2010

The Medieval Festival at Sands Point Preserve, usually held the two weekends after Labor Day, won’t be appearing at the Sands Point Preserve this year.

Mary Redler, vice-president of Medieval Scenarios and Recreations, the nonprofit that runs the festival, said she was unable to get a new contract from Nassau County for the fair, which typically attracts 10,000 visitors over the two weekends.

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