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Fairs and Festivals
The kind and welcoming staff members’ immense wealth of knowledge about the animals, as well as the abundance of informational signage all around the park greatly contributed to my experience and generated quite a few “wow!” moments.
Additionally, I was fortunate to see Bobo, the almost-two-year-old reticulated giraffe majestically grazing and interacting with zookeepers. The gentle giant recently returned to the Game Farm from an extended vacation in the South, where the warmer winter weather is more tolerable to him. You can visit him all summer long, until he heads back down south again in October.
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Although I only saw Bobo from just outside his enclosure, guests do have the opportunity to get closer and even feed him with the V.I.P. Animal Tour. This all-inclusive package also encompasses wallaby, emu, zebra, and ring-tailed lemur encounters, and bottle-feeding opportunities at the nursery. There are also several individual encounters experiences, such as those with the zebras and camels, and children’s pony rides, some for additional fees.
Aside from the remarkable array of creatures to meet, the Game Farm offers amenities such as their snack bar with kid-friendly menu items, gift shop, picnic grounds, and playground areas.
The Long Island Game Farm is located at 489 Chapman Blvd. in Manorville. Weather permitting, you can visit the Game Farm any day of the week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through September. General admission tickets cost $24.95 for adults (ages 13-61), $21.95 for seniors (age 62 and older), $18.95 for kids (ages
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Clockwise from top photo, an American bison, a Grant’s zebra and a young Fallow Deer in Bambiland. Below, an African spurred tortoise.
Photos by Cayla Rosenhagen 3-12) and toddlers and babies two and under are free! For more information, please call 631-878-6644 or visit www. longislandgamefarm.com.
Author Cayla Rosenhagen is a local high school student who enjoys capturing the unique charm of the community through photography and journalism. She serves on the board of directors for the Four Harbors Audubon Society and Brookhaven’s Youth Board, is the founder and coordinator of Beach Bucket Brigade, a community outreach program dedicated to environmental awareness, engagement, and education, and pens a column for TBR News Media titled Cayla’s Column.
It’s officially summer and that means it’s time for carnivals, craft fairs and festivals to pop up on the North Shore, with a cornucopia of sights, sounds, smells and tastes. From perennial favorites to new adventures, here are some events to add to your itinerary.
Celebrate St. James benefit
The Knox School’s Wm. Shoemaker Theatre, 541 Long Beach Road, St. James presents Celebrate America & St. James, a patriotic evening of musical comedy, on June 25 at 7 p.m. Enjoy a live musical revue of patriotic Broadway songs while raising money to save the St. James Calderone Theatre. Refreshments and food will be served at 4:30 p.m. Bring seating. Tickets are $35 adults, $20 children. 631-984-0201, www.celebratestjames.org.
St. James Summer Nights
For the 5th year, St. James Elementary School, 580 Lake Ave., St. James hosts St. James Summer Nights on Wednesdays, June 29, July 20 and Aug. 17 from 5 to 9 p.m. featuring food trucks, craft vendors and musical acts. It’s a perfect family outing and a chance to mingle with your neighbors and community under the summer stars.
Photo from Royal Legacy Circus As seen on America’s Got Talent, The Royal Legacy Circus will perform at St. Anthony’s Feast and Festival June 29 to July 1 at 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. and on July 2 at 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
St. Anthony’s Feast and Festival
Fr. Thomas Judge Knights of Columbus celebrates its 29th annual St. Anthony’s Family Feast and Festival at Trinity Regional School, 1025 Fifth Ave., East Northport from June 29 to July 1 from 6 to 11 p.m. and July 2 from 3 to 11 p.m. Featuring rides, games, food, craft beer, live music, circus shows and Saturday fireworks. Special attractions include the Royal Legacy Circus, Scotto’s Carnival Stage, a Zeppole eating contest on June 30 and a St. Anthony statue procession on July 2. Free admission, pay-one-price rides or individual rides. 631-262-1891, www. newtonshows.com. FAIRS AND FESTIVALS continued on page 10
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The Setalcott Nation’s annual Corn Festival will be held on July 9 and 10 this year. File photo by Rita J. Egan/TBR News Media JULY
St. James Summer Nights
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Alive on 25
Downtown Riverhead hosts its summer street festival Alive on 25 on Main Street and along the Peconic River on Fridays, July 1, 15, 29 and Aug. 12 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Music, food, craft beer, wine, artists, vendors, kids activities, car show, street performers, with fireworks on July 1 at 9:15 p.m. Rain date is Aug. 19. 631-440-1350, www. downtownriverhead.org/alive-on-25
Terryville Carnival
Terryville Fire Department, 19 Jayne Blvd., Port Jefferson Station invites the community to its annual family carnival on July 6, 7 and 8 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., July 9 from 5 p.m. to midnight, and July 10 from 5 to 10 p.m. Enjoy rides, games and carnival food. $25 entry fee includes all rides. 631-473-1224.
Corn Festival & Pow Wow
Join the Setalcott Nation for their 15th annual Corn Festival & Pow Wow at the Setauket Elementary School, 134 Main St., Setauket on July 9 and 10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The weekend will feature Aztec Dancers, Taino Dancers, storytelling, specialty dances, flute players, traditional drums and audience participation. Grand Entry at noon. Bring seating. Free will donation. 917-415-5139, 631-698-5517.
Monday on Main
The Kings Park Chamber of Commerce presents Monday on Main on July 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy music, food, an antique car show, art in the park, live music, rides and games for the kids. www. kingsparkli.com
Northport Fireman’s Fair
The Northport Volunteer Fire Department will hold their 96th annual Firemen’s Fair from July 11 to 16 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the fire department grounds on Steers Ave, off of Ocean Ave in Northport. The six day fair will have carnival rides by Blue Sky Amusements, festival food, carnival games and more. 631-261-7504.
Tesla Birthday EXPO
In celebration of Nikola Tesla’s 166th birthday, the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe, 5 Randall Road, Shoreham presents a Tesla Birthday Expo on July 16 from 6 to 10 p.m. The event will feature a Tesla car showcase, a 40-foot Tesla Coil demonstration by Greg Leyh of Lightning on Demand, and vendors, explore radio through exhibits, amateur radio demos, robotics, and youth activity station. Tickets are $25 adults, $22 seniors/veterans/students (w/ID), $10 ages 5 to 17, free for kids under 5. www. teslasciencecenter.org, 631-886-2632
Huntington Independence Day
The Huntington Militia hosts a Huntington Independence Day event at the Arsenal Museum, 425 Park Ave., Huntington and Village Green on July 17 from noon to 5 p.m., with a re-enactment of the 1776 events in the Town of Huntington. Musket and cannon drills, practice musket drills for children, period craft, cooking demonstrations and tours of the Arsenal. Free. Rain date is July 24. 631-223-8017, www.huntingtonmilitia.com.
Celebrate Huntington Indepence Day at the Arsenal in Huntington on July 17. File photo by Heidi Sutton/TBR News Media
Huntington Manor Fireman’s Fair
Long Island’s largest Fireman’s Fair is held at the Henry L. Stimson Middle School, 401 Oakwood Rd., Huntington Station, and adjoining Peter Nelson Park from July 19 to 21 from 6 to 11 p.m., July 22 from 6 p.m. to midnight and July 23 from 5 p.m. to midnight. (Parade on July 20 at 7:30 p.m.) Featuring amusement rides, games, food, music and gambling. Fireworks every night at 9:30 p.m. P.O.P bracelets for the rides are $30. 631-427-1629, ext. 4. FAIRS AND FESTIVALS continued on page 12
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Northport Harbor Family Nights
The Northport Chamber of Commerce hosts two Northport Harbor Family Nights — July 19 and July 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. The Village of Northport’s Main Street will be closed to traffic from Gunther’s to Skippers. Enjoy live music, outdoor dining, vendor sidewalk sales and antique cars. 631-754-3905
Stony Brook Film Festival
Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will present the Stony Brook Film Festival from July 21 to 30 featuring independent features, documentaries and shorts, question and answer sessions with filmmakers and receptions. Fee $20 evening pass, $125 festival pass. See more on page 39. 631632-2787, www.stonybrookfilmfestival.com.
Port Paws Dog Festival
Call all dog lovers! The first annual Port Paws Dog Festival heads to the Joe Erland Baseball Field, Caroline Ave., Port Jefferson on July 23 and 24. The two-day festival will feature a Dock Dogs® aquatic competition, canine vendors, food trucks, activities, live music and more. Admission is $10 per adult, kids and canines are free. 631-4734724, www.dockdogs.com/event/port-jefferson-paws-dog-festival
Port Palooza
The Village of Port Jefferson and The Port Jefferson Harbor Education and Arts Conservancy present the 2nd annual “Port Palooza” mini music festival on the Jill Nees Russell Stage at Harborfront Park, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on July 30 from 11:45 a.m. to dusk. Featured artists include Cole Fortier and Band, Grand Folk Railroad, The PJ All Stars, MJT, Gene Casey and the Lone Sharks and the Keenan Zach Trio. Free. www.portpalooza.com
Barn Dance Fundraiser
Hop into your boots and head over to Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead for their annual Barn Dance fundraiser on July 30 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. There, you’ll dig into a BBQ dinner by The Catered Fork and locally crafted drinks by Doublespeak Craft Cocktails, local beer by Jamesport Farm Brewery, and wine from Peconic Bay Vineyards before dancing the night away to live music. Famed caller Chart Guthrie will lead the group through traditional country dancing in the historic Naugles Barn. $150 per person. 631298-5292, www.hallockville.org
Honey Bee Festival
Garden of Eve, 4558 Sound Ave., Riverhead will hold a Honey Bee Festival on July 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Watch how real beekeepers tend for hives, extract honey and more! Honey and beeswax product vendors. Honey Hayrides at 10, 11, 12, 1 and 2 take you to fields of fresh sunflowers. Great photo ops. Rain date is July 31. Tickets are $15 online at www.gardenofevefarm.com. 631-722-8777 FAIRS AND FESTIVALS continued on page 13
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Suffolk County Seaglass Festival
New! The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor hosts a Suffolk County Seaglass Festival on Aug. 7 from 11 to 4 p.m. Come explore and celebrate the world of Sea Glass in this first-time event in Suffolk County with activities for all ages. Bring a shard of sea glass for Best in Show contest, view antique glass bottle & sea glass collections, create a pendant in a sea glass jewelry workshop, enjoy live Sea Shanty music performed by The Royal Yard, food trucks, scavenger hunt for kids and tour museum exhibitions. 631-367-3418, www. cshwhalingmuseum.org
Art in the Park
Join the Northport Arts Coalition for an Art in the Park festival at Northport Village Park on Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring music, dance, poetry readings and other performances plus more than thirty artists displaying and selling their original work, this free event in Northport Park is a fun day for the entire family. www. northportarts.org
St. Joseph’s Family Festival
St. Joseph’s Church, 59 Church St., Kings Park hosts a Family Festival on Aug. 18 from 6 to 10 p.m., Aug. 19 and 20 from 6 to 11 p.m. with carnival rides, games and food. Free admission. Pay-one-price rides. 631-4996824, www.newtonshows.com
ELIQG Quilt Show
Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead hosts the Eastern Long Island Quilters’ Guild annual show, “Hopes and Dreams,” on Aug. 20 and 21 from 11 a.m.
Northport’s Art in the Park will be held on Aug. 14.
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to 3 p.m. with vendors, exhibits, yard sale raffles. Free admission. www.eliqg.com
Holbrook Carnival
Join the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce for its annual Carnival & Festival on the grounds of the Holbrook Country Club, 700 Patchogue-Holbrook Road, Holbrook on Aug. 25 and 26 from 6 to 11 p.m., and Aug. 27 and 28 from 2 to 11 p.m. Games, food, rides, craft vendors, entertainment and fireworks (on Aug. 27). 631-471-2725
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LISEC and the Bayles Boat Shop will sponsor the 11th annual Sikaflex “Quick & Dirty” Boat Building Competition at Harborfront Park, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Aug. 13 and 14. Up to 12 2-person teams will construct a boat in four hours on Saturday and return on Sunday to decorate their boats and prepare to race them. Prizes are awarded after the races for design, decoration, first built and race winners. 631-689-8293, www.lisec.org
Lake Grove Summer Festival
The Village of Lake Grove will host its annual Summer Festival at the Gazebo and Memorial Park, 980 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove on Aug. 21 from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Featuring arts and crafts vendors, magician, face painting, food trucks, live music, classic car show, gaming truck, carnival games, food and more. 631-873-0961
Greek Festival
Opa! Greek Church of the Assumption, 430 Sheep Pasture Road, Port Jefferson presents its annual Greek Festival on Aug. 25 from 5 to 10 p.m., Aug. 26 from 5 to 11 p.m., Aug. 27 from noon to 11 p.m. and Aug. 28 from noon to 10 p.m. with vendors, authentic Greek delights, dancing, music, carnival rides, church tour and giant raffle. Fireworks
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Farmingville Community Day
Join the Farmingville Residents Association, One More for Jesus Church, Helping Hands Outreach, Sachem Public Library and YMCA Long Island for its annual Community Day Festival at Triangle Park, corner of Horseblock Road and Woodycrest Drive on Aug. 27 from 3 to 8 p.m. Enjoy food, entertainment, activities for kids, a bounce house area, and more. Held rain or shine. 631-260-7411, www. farmingvilleresidents.org
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Join the Nesconset Chamber of Commerce for Nesconset Day along Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset Plaza and the Nesconset Gazebo on Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The street fair will feature vendors, crafts, music, games, food trucks, face painting and bounce houses. 631-672-5197, www. nesconsetchamber.org.
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Shinnecock Pow Wow
The Shinnecock Reservation hosts the 73rd annual Shinnecock Pow Wow at 1 West Church St., Southampton on Sept. 2 at 3 p.m. and Sept. 3, 4 and 5 at 10 a.m. Featuring Native American dances, crafts, storytelling, vendors, native foods, demonstrations and drumming competitions. Admission is $15 adults, $10 seniors and children. 631-283-6143
Ronkonkoma Street Fair
The Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Labor Day Weekend street fair on Hawkins Road between Portion and Wittridge roads on Sept. 4 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featuring more than 200 vendors, live music, children’s rides, arts and crafts, giveaways and much more. Held rain or shine. Free admission. 631-963-2796, www.ronkonkomachamber.com
The East Northport Chamber of Commerce presents the 27th annual East Northport Festival at John J. Walsh Memorial Park, 190 Larkfield Road, East Northport on Sept. 9 from 6 to 11 p.m., Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featuring games, rides, live music, international food court, sidewalk sales and exhibits, costumed characters, craft wine and beer garden and more. Free admission. 631-261-3573, www.eastnorthport.com.
Yard Sale and Craft Fair
The Davis Town Meeting House Society will hold a Yard Sale and Craft Fair at the Lester H. Davis House, 263 Middle Country Road, Coram on Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring a yard sale, craft fair items, Ozzie the Miniature Horse, free crafts for the kiddies, and a Revolutionary War Reenactment by the NY 3rd Regiment 1775 LI Companies. Free admission. 631-804-2256
Culper Spy Day
The Long Island Museum, Three Village Historical Society (TVHS) and The Ward Melville Heritage Organization in collaboration with local historical and cultural organizations present the 8th annual Culper Spy Day on Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Begin at the TVHS, 93 North Country Road, Setauket. Come learn about the Culper Spy Ring from costumed docents along wit colonial cooking and invisible ink demonstrations, historic house tours, a walking tour and more. Fee. 631-751-3730, www.tvhs.org
Village Cup Regatta
The 13th annual Village Cup Regatta, a fundraising sailing competition between teams from the Village of Port Jefferson and Mather Hospital, will be held on Sept. 10 with festivities at Harborfront Park, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson at 10 a.m. and a Memorial Parade of Boats at 11 a.m. www. portjeffersonyachtclub.com
Long Island Garlic Festival
You don’t have to be a vampire to enjoy garlic. Garden of Eve, 4558 Sound Ave., Riverhead will host the 19th annual Long Island Garlic Festival on Sept. 10 and 11 and Sept. 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrate the wonders of “Garliciana,” with festival vendors featuring a wide variety of garlic inspired foods, hayrides, crafts, music and just plain garlic to eat and plant. Junior Iron Garlic Chef competitions at 1 p.m. and garlic eating contest at 3 p.m. each day. Admission is $10 ages 12 and up, $5 seniors, children under 2 free. Purchase tickets online. 631-722-8777, www.gardenofevefarm.com
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