Long Island is buzzing with culture and festivals nearly every month. It’s not too surprising considering New York is the ultimate melting pot state in the United States. If you’re in town for the summer, you’ll want to commit these top festivals to memory.
The Long Island Greek Festival
A free festival that boasts an impressive 15,000 attendees per year is one that you can’t possibly miss out on if you’re in the Long Island, New York area. This four-day party brings Greece to New York as it marks the end of May and the beginning of the summer months in June. This year, the festival run from May 31 to June 3. There will be 10 food vendors excited to show you the tastiest part of the Greek culture: the cuisine. You will be in Greek food paradise with an array of gyros, Dolmades, Spanakopita and Baklava to choose from.
Mattituck Strawberry Festival
What a way to kick off the start of summer! The Mattituck Strawberry Festival is a four-day event packed with activities, rides, entertainment, food and a pageant. This year, the festival runs from June 14 to June 17, with free admission for all on the kickoff day. This is a fantastic festival to spend the day at with friends and family. There truly is something for everyone: fair rides for the whole family, booths selling handmade beauty items, jewelry, art and more for attendees to shop, and the crowning of the Strawberry Festival Queen. If you’re in town for the festival, mark it on your calendars!
Harbes Orchard Apple Festival
Nothing says, goodbye summer, hello autumn like the annual Harbes Orchard Apple Festival. This two-day festival runs from September 8 to September 9. Families and friends can enjoy fresh apple picking from the Harbes’ 15-acre orchard and off-the-vine pumpkin picking. There will be live music and fun activities for kids including pony rides. This is a festival that marks the end of a season and welcomes the next with open arms and lots of fresh apples.
Long Island Fun
There are many festivals and events in Long Island, New York, but only a few that you have to attend if you’re in town at the right times. With fun for the whole family, you’ll wonder why you visit Long Island, New York sooner.
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