Long Island summer fairs and festivals 2024

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.

JULY 25-28: FEAST OF ST. ROCCO

Church of St. Rocco, 18 Third St., Glen Cove

Rides, games, food, live music. Sunday is the traditional procession of the patron Saint Rocco through the streets of Glen Cove following the 10:15 a.m. Mass; the feast follows the procession of the saint back to the church. Fee Free, pay-one-price rides. Time 6-11 p.m. July 25-26, 3-11 p.m. July 27, 2-9 p.m. July 28. More info 631-499-6824, newtonshows.com. 

JULY 27-28: SUMMER ANTIQUES, FINE ART AND CRAFT FAIR

Southold Historical Society, 55200 Route 25 (Main Road and Maple Lane), Southold

Fine art, photography, antiques, silver, jewelry, pottery, handmade crafts, glassware, wood items, hand-knit and crocheted items, collectibles, vintage treasures. Fee $5. Time 9 a.m.-5 p.m. More info 631-734-6382, oldtownartsguild.org.

JULY 27-28: MINERAL, GEM, JEWELRY AND FOSSIL SHOW

Mattituck-Cutchogue Junior/Senior High School, 15125 Main Rd., Mattituck

More than 30 vendors displaying minerals, gemstones, bead jewelry, fine jewelry, fossils, meteorites and more from around the world, as well as geology exhibits, jewelry repair, geode cracking, beads and supplies and a geology scavenger hunt; refreshments available. Fee $6 ages 12 and older, $8 for 2-day pass.  Time 10 a.m.-5 p.m. More info limineralandgeology.com.

JULY 27: LOBSTERFEST

Veterans Memorial Park, Mattituck

Lobster or steak dinner with side dishes, presented by the Rotary Clubs of Southold and Greenport, register. Fee $60, $70 fest day; $10 kids' meal. Time 5-9:30 p.m. More info 631-765-1061, rotarylobsterfest2024.com.

AUG. 2: PATCHOGUE FAMILY FUN CIRCUS ON MAIN

East Main Street between Ocean and Maple avenues, Patchogue

Family activities for all ages including face painting, train rides, balloons, music and vendors. Fee Free. Time 5-9 p.m. More info 631-207-1000, patchogue.com.

AUG. 2-4: SAYVILLE SUMMERFEST

Gillette Park, Gillette Ave., Sayville

Rides, numerous stages with live music, art exhibits, food vendors, car show on Aug. 4 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.), beer and wine tent. Fee Free, fee for rides and food. Time 5-10 p.m. Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 4. More info 631-567-5257, greatersayvillechamber.com.

AUG. 3: FINE ART AND CRAFTS FAIR

Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council’s Village Green, off Main Road, Cutchogue

Fine art paintings, crafts, photography, jewelry, pottery, handmade wood and metal items, collectibles, books, quilted, knitted and crocheted items, silver, vintage treasures. Fee $3. Time 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; rain date: Aug. 4. More info 631-734-6382, oldtownartsguild.org.

AUG 3: GARVIES POINT MUSEUM DAY

Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, 50 Barry Dr., Glen Cove

Nature programs, live animals and crafts. Fee $5. Time 10 a.m.-4 p.m. More info 516-571-8010, garviespointmuseum.com.

AUG. 3-4: MARY O. FRITCHIE JURIED FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW

Great Lawn, Main Street and Potunk Lane, Westhampton Beach

631-288-3337, westhamptonchamber.org. Outdoor fine art juried event, over 50 exhibitors. Fee Free. Time 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 4. More info 631-288-3337, westhamptonchamber.org. 

AUG. 7: COMMUNITY FUNFEST

Mitchell Park, 115 Front St., Greenport

Demonstrations, police vehicles, K-9 police corps, giveaways and more. Fee Free. Time 10 a.m.-noon. More info 516-459-9141, pauldrumlifeexperienceproject.org.

AUG. 7, 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. 9: ALIVE ON 25

Downtown Riverhead, Main St., Riverhead

Summer street festival on Main Street, multiple stages of live music, car show, food, local craft beer and wine, artists, street vendors and family fun zone. Fee Free. Time 5-9:30 p.m.; rain date: Aug. 23. More info 631-440-1350, downtownriverhead.org/alive-on-25.

AUG. 7-10: HOLY FAMILY CHURCH PARISH FESTIVAL

Holy Family Church, 17 Fordham Ave., Hicksville

Rides, games, food, beer and wine garden and casino. Fee Free, fee for food and rides. Time 6-10 p.m. Aug. 7-8, 6-11 p.m. Aug. 9-10. More info 516-938-3846, festival.holyfamilyparishny.org.

AUG. 9-11: LONG ISLAND RETRO GAMING EXPO

NYCB Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Garden City

Vendors, panel discussions, tabletop gaming, costumes, tournaments. Fee $33-$41, $17-$22 ages 5-12, $75 family of 4. Time 4-10 p.m. Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 11. More info 516-572-4111, liretro.com.

AUG. 10-11: MONTAUK HISTORICAL SOCIETY CRAFT FAIR

Second House Museum, 12 Second House Rd., Montauk

Artwork, crafts, food, clothing, home and garden wares and live acoustic music. Fee Free. Time 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 11. More info 631-668-5340, montaukhistoricalsociety.org.

AUG. 10-11: PAUMANAUKE NATIVE AMERICAN POW WOW

Tanner Park, Kerrigan Rd., Copiague

Traditional and Aztec dancers, drums, traditional food, dance competitions; bring chairs, no alcohol. Fee $10; $5 ages 12-16 and 60 and older. Time 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 11. More info 631-587-3696, paumanauke.org, babylonarts.org.

AUG. 11: SUNDAY ART IN THE PARK FESTIVAL

Northport Village Park, Main Street, Northport

Art vendors, dance performances, music and poetry readings. Fee Free. Time 10 a.m.-5 p.m. More info northportarts.org.

AUG. 14-18: FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION

St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School, 101 Maple Ave., Westbury

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.