June Carnivals and Festivals in NYC, Long Island, Westchester & Rockland
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Franklin Square Street Fair
Free event!
WHEN: Saturday, June 11, 10am-5pm
WHERE: Franklin Square, Franklin Ave. at Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square
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WHAT: Enjoy live entertainment, bounce houses for kids, and plenty of great fun food!
Israelfest
Free event!
WHEN: Sunday, June 12, 3-8pm
WHERE: Eisenhower Park, 1899 Park Blvd., Westbury
WHAT: Enjoy an afternoon of fun at Long Island's largest celebration of Israel! Sid Jacobson JCC's Israelfest is teaming up with Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island's Celebrate Israel Concert at Eisenhower Park with a performance by Israeli pop star Eliad, activities, dancing, music, and more.
2nd Annual Juneteenth Cultural Festival
Free event!
WHEN: Sunday, June 19, 12-5pm
WHERE: Hicksville LIRR - Parking Lot H16 & H17, 125 W. John Street, Hicksville
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WHAT: Celebrate and commemorate Juneteenth with line-up of various food vendor exhibitions, local Black vendors, live Deejay, African drumming, and performers.
WANT TO GO? Advanced registration required.
Empire State Fair Long Island
WHEN: June 30- July 10, Mondays-Fridays, 5-11pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 12-11pm
WHERE: Nassau Live Center, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale
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WHAT: The all-new fair features amazing entertainment such as the Royal Hanneford Big Top Circus, Kid Bucks Game Show, an educational experience at the Exotic Animal Zoo, and brand-new amusement rides and attractions!
WANT TO GO? Admission $10; FREE admission for children under 36'; Ride bracelets start at $35; Individual ride tickets start at $1.50.
June Festivals and Carnivals in Long Island, Suffolk
Strawberry Festival 2022
WHEN: May 28- June 26, Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-6pm
WHERE: Garden Of Eve Organic Farm, 4558 Sound Ave., Riverhead
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WHAT: Enjoy strawberry-themed foods in theFarm Café, fresh fruit smoothies, ice cream, and more.
WANT TO GO? $10.95; free for children younger than 2.
Sunflower Festival
WHEN: May 28- June 26, 9am-6pm, daily
WHERE: Garden Of Eve, 4558 Sound Ave., Riverhead
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WHAT: Spend the day with unlimited access to U-pick organic to the Strawberry field, Family Fun Fields, pedal karts, hay tower, farm animals, spider web, and more.
WANT TO GO? $10.95; additional fee for berries.
St. Nicholas 42nd Annual Greek Festival
WHEN: June 2 through June 5; Thursday, 5-10pm; Friday, 5-11pm; Saturday, 12-11pm; Sunday, 12-9pm
WHERE: St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 200 Great East Neck Road, West Babylon
WHAT: Celebrate Greek culture with traditional foods, live music, children's games and rides, specialty boutiques, and guided church tours.
WANT TO GO? Admission is free; prices vary for rides, games, and food
Annual North Fork Dog Dock Diving
WHEN: June 4-5, 9am-5pm
WHERE: Greenport Harbor Brewery, 42155 Main Road, Peconic
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WHAT: This family fun event includes dogs of all kinds competing in “The Long Jump”, “The High Jump” and “Speed Retrieve” by running from a dock into water. A variety of Craft Beer on hand, a delicious menu plus vendors and live music.
WANT TO GO? $15 each day; free for children younger than 12; separate registration fee for dogs competing .
2022 East Hampton Village Spring Festival
Free event!
WHEN: June 4-5, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm
WHERE: Herrick Park, 67 Newtown Lane, East Hampton
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WHAT: This festival features food trucks, music, art, a car show, pro sports combine challenge, fitness in the park, vendors, and more!
North Meets South - Farm, Foods, & Drink Festival
WHEN: Sunday, June 5, 10am-5pm
WHERE: Tanger Outlets Riverhead, 200 Tanger Mall Drive, Riverhead
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WHAT: This family-friendly festival will feature several children, teen, and adult activities; such as, large yard games, Bubble Palooza Bubble Bash, and live interactive entertainment as well as local farms and food from restaurants all over Long Island.
WANT TO GO? Early Bird Tickets $5. 631-833-3364. https://northmeetssouthfestival.com.
Long Island FunFest
WHEN: June 9-26, Monday-Friday, 5-11pm; Saturday and Sunday, 12-11pm
WHERE: Suffolk Community College, 1001 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood
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WHAT: Experience the largest fair on the Island with FREE shows and entertainment, an Exotic Petting Zoo, the largest ride midway on the Island, incredible rides, delicious fair food, exciting games and more.
WANT TO GO? $5 admission; $35 unlimited ride bracelet for those that are at least 36'; individual ride tickets start at $1.50.
Lavender Fields Forever
WHEN: June 11- July 24, Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-6pm
WHERE: Garden of Eve Organic Farm, 4558 Sound Ave, Riverhead
AGES: All
WHAT: Admission includes unlimited access to U-pick organic Lavender Field, Family Fun Fields, pedal karts, hay tower, farm animals, spider web, and more. Lavender not included.
WANT TO GO? $10.95; free for children younger than 2.
The Maker Faire Long Island
WHEN: Saturday, June 11, 10am-5pm
WHERE: Harborfront Park, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson
AGES: All
WHAT: From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects.
WANT TO GO? $10 individual; $40 family (2 Adults and up to 5 children ages 2-17); $15 individuals at the door; $60 family at the door (2 adults and up to 5 kids ages 2-17))..
Mattituck Lions Strawberry Festival
WHEN: June 15-19, Wednesday and Thursday, 5-10pm; Friday, 5-11pm; Saturday, 11am-11pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm
WHERE: Mattituck Lions Strawberry Festival Grounds, 1175 Route 48, Mattituck
AGES: All
WHAT: Cheer as the new Strawberry Queen is crowned, experience the midway rides, taste foods from around the world, and bring lawn chairs to enjoy the fireworks on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
WANT TO GO? Wednesday, free admission; Thursday, $5 admission ages 5 and older; Friday-Sunday, $10 ages 5 and older. Dad's enter and ride free on Father's Day with paid child. See website for ticket options.
45th Annual Kings Park Day Town Fair
Free event!
WHEN: Saturday, June 18, 10am-4pm
WHERE: Kings Park Chamber of Commerce, Main St., Kings Park
AGES: All
WHAT: Food, Music, Live Performances, 250+ Vendors, Rides, Games, Activities, Raffles, Prizes, Fun for the whole family!
Butterfly and Bird Festival
WHEN: Saturday, June 18, 10am-4pm
WHERE: Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown
AGES: All
WHAT: Experience a day of fun and education with music, crafts, games, face painting, animal shows, and food, plus the grand opening of the enclosed Butterfly Garden.??
WANT TO GO? $25 per carload.
Sag Harbor Arts & Crafts Fair
Free event!
WHEN: June 18-19, Saturday and Sunday, 9am-5pm
WHERE: Marine Park, Marine Park Drive, Sag Harbor
AGES: All
WHAT: The Arts & Crafts Fairs feature more than 50 vendors selling their handmade art, jewelry and other crafts.
June Carnivals and Events in Rockland
Kingdom Faire
WHEN: April 30- June 26, Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-7pm; Memorial Day, 11am-7pm
WHERE: Kingdom Faire Fairgrounds, 600 Lee Blvd., Yorktown Heights
AGES: All
WHAT: Experience this immersive live event featuring original performances, music, acts, shopping, games, and more!
WANT TO GO? Tickets start at $23 for adults and $15 ages 5-12; free for children 4 and younger.
Greek Festival
WHEN: June 2 through June 5; Thursday, 5:30-10pm; Friday and Saturday, 12-10pm; Sunday, 12-8pm
WHERE: Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 1 Marycrest Road, West Nyack
WHAT: Celebrate Greek culture and the Patron Saints during these 3 days of fun featuring games, rides, music, dancing, home made food, Greek items and more!
WANT TO GO? Admission is free, prices vary for goods and rides.
PLUS Polish Festival
WHEN: June 4 through June 5; Friday, 11am-10pm; Saturday, 11am-9pm
WHERE: German Masonic Park, 89 Western Highway, Tappan
WHAT: The festival brings the rich culture of Poland to the U.S. at this wonderful celebration of food, folklore and family.
WANT TO GO? $10; $7 seniors 66 and older; free admission for children younger than 12.
Pine Bush UFO Fair
Free event!
WHEN: Saturday, June 4, 10am-4pm
WHERE: The Town of Crawford, Main St., Pine Bush
WHAT: Join an eclectic cast of characters as they take over Main Street. Costumes, Anime & Comic-Con Characters welcome, and highly encouraged. The celebration includes all-day FREE live music & entertainment, kid's activities and games, and a great variety of food, wonderful craft and artist vendors, UFO novelties, live characters walking about, pop-up street performances, and more.
Newburgh Illuminated Festival
Free event!
WHEN: Saturday, June 4, 12-10pm
WHERE: Downtown Newburgh, Broadway, near Liberty and Grand Streets, Newburgh
AGES: All
WHAT: Celebrate the diversity & dynamism of this wonderful river city with a day of music, art, dance, children’s activities, poetry, food, and more.
Gem, Jewelry, Fossil and Mineral Show
WHEN: June 4-5, Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
WHERE: Museum Village, 1010 Route 17M, Monroe
AGES: All
WHAT: Immerse yourself in the world of rocks and minerals, see "Harry", the most complete mastodon found in the Hudson Valley, and more.
WANT TO GO? 12, $5; $3 seniors; free for children younger than 12.
8th Annual Nanuet Street Fair
Free event!
WHEN: Sunday, June 5, 10am-5pm
WHERE: Main Street, Nanuet
WHAT: The 8th Annual Nanuet Street Fair will have something for the whole family with hundreds of vendors, live music, kids activities, a car show and more.
Sweet Bee's Honey Festival
WHEN: Sunday, June 12, 10am-5pm
WHERE: Museum Village, 1010 Route 17M, Monroe
AGES: All
WHAT: Enjoy a wide variety of honeys, baked goods, chocolates, craft beverages, and other gourmet products, as well as a variety of handmade crafts, listen to live music, and enjoy safe, family-friendly activities.
WANT TO GO? $15-$40.
YouthFest
Free event!
WHEN: Sunday, June 12, 11am-4pm
WHERE: Clover Stadium, 1 Palisades Credit Union Park Dr., Pomona
AGES: All
WHAT: Mini-golf, inflatables, food trucks, live performances and demonstrations are all part of the fun!
Rockland Pride Sunday
Free event!
WHEN: Sunday, June 12, 12-5pm
WHERE: Downtown Nyack, Downtown Streets of Nyack, Nyack
AGES: All
WHAT: Come out for a day filled with music, dancing, and PRIDE! This family-friendly event will feature music, outdoor dining, shopping, bounce houses, face painting, and a family picnic area with arts and crafts.
2nd Annual Mahwah Pride Celebration & Art Show
Free event!
WHEN: Sunday, June 12, 4-6pm; 3:30pm, Drag Queen Story Hour
WHERE: Commodore Perry Field, 70 East Ramapo Avenue, Mahwah
AGES: All
WHAT: Celebrate diversity and welcoming acceptance with great entertainment, inspiring speakers, view the works of talented artists at the Art Show, a special Drag Queen Story Hour, and more.
Tri-County Fair
WHEN: June 16-19, Thursday and Friday, 6-11pm; Saturday, 3-11pm; Sunday, 1-7pm
WHERE: Christ Church, 140 Green Pond Road, Rockaway
AGES: All
WHAT: Enjoy carnival attractions, rides, games, live music, fireworks and more!
WANT TO GO? Admission is free; $15-$50, ticket sheets; $30, 1 day ride band; $1.25 individual ride ticket; $6 pony rides; $5 monster truck.
ForTheCulture Juneteenth Fest
Free event!
WHEN: Sunday, June 19, 11am-6pm
WHERE: Memorial Park, Memorial Park Dr., Spring Valley
AGES: All
WHAT: Celebrate Juneteenth with entertainment from local talent, food & drinks, as well as games & activities for the entire family to enjoy.
Rhinebeck Crafts Festival
WHEN: June 25-26, Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
WHERE: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 Spring Brook Avenue (Route 9), Rhinebeck
AGES: All
WHAT: This experience is a celebration of all things handmade which includes unique contemporary craft and art, gourmet specialty foods, tastings from Hudson Valley distilleries and wineries, craft demonstrations and family activities.
WANT TO GO? $10; $9 seniors 62 and older; $4 children 6-16; free for children younger than 6.
State Fair Meadowlands
WHEN: June 23- July 10, Monday and Tuesday, 6pm-12am;?Wednesday, 5pm-12am; Thursday, 6pm-12am; Friday, 6pm-1am; Saturday, 2pm-1am; Sunday, 2pm-12am
WHERE: Meadowlands, Meadowlands Fairgrounds, East Rutherford
AGES: All
WHAT: With over 100 rides, free shows, and 50 food options, this Fair has something for all ages.
WANT TO GO? $38.99.
