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18th Annual Long Island Fall Festival

The 18th annual Long Island Fall Festival is set for Sept. 30-Oct. 2 this year at Heckscher Park in Huntington.

Sponsored by the Huntington Chamber of Commerce and the town of Huntington, the festival offers a carnival, community information, food, hundreds of arts and crafts vendors, four stages of entertainment, a beer and wine tent, a farmer’s market, and numerous activities designed especially for young children.

On Sunday, there will be a Columbus Day parade through the village and a meat ball eating contest.

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There's a list of municipal parking lots here, and there also will be free parking at the Huntington train station parking lots all day Saturday and Sunday, with a shuttle bus running continuously between the train straton and  the Festival on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Cost: $1 round trip for adults and children; 50 cents for senior citizens and children under age 5.

 

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Friday, Sept. 30
6PM-10PM 
Entertainment, Carnival and Park Food Court

Saturday, Oct.1
11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Carnival & Park Food Court with Free Live Performances
11 a.m.- 6 p.m. - Street Vendors

Sunday, Oct. 2
11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Carnival & Park Food Court with Free Live Performances
11 a.m.- 6 p..m. - Street Vendors
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Columbus Day Parade through the village. For further information on the parade, contact the Sons of Italy.
3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. -- Meat Ball Eating Contest

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