Community Corner
The LONG ISLAND FAIR
Don’t
miss the Long Island Fair on September 20th through 22th
and 27th through 29th at the Old Bethpage Village
Restoration. This family-friendly
festival offers a range of attractions, including exotic animals, prize-winning
livestock, pony and carnival rides, as well as traditional live music. There are fun-filled contests for kids and adults.
Livestock demonstrations feature miniature horses and beautiful horse-drawn carriages. Enjoy a variety
of entertainers, including a puppet show,
jugglers, a magician, and old-time baseball matches. There’s
even a “People’s Choice” competition
where visitors pick the winners in twelve different categories.
Fair
hours are Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Entrance
fees are $12 for adults, $8 for children 5 - 12 (under 5 free), and seniors
(60+). “Dollar Days” are Saturday, September 21 and Sunday,
September 29th when everyone gets in for $1. The admission price includes both the fair and
the village. Old Bethpage Village is located at 1303 Round Swamp Road in Old Bethpage, exit
48 of the Long Island Expressway; for more information, call 516-572-8400. For more
information about the Long Island Fair and the Agricultural Society, visit www.lifair.org.