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The Long Island Fall Festival - Heckscher Park

The 17th Annual Long Island Fall Festival at Heckscher Park in Huntington

Days and times of the Festival:

Friday, Oct 8, 6pm-10pm (carnival only)

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Saturday, Oct 9, 11am-10pm

Sunday Oct 10, 11am-10pm (Columbus Day Parade at 12:30pm on Main Street in Huntington)

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Monday Oct 11, 11am-5pm

A world class carnival with exhilarating rides for all ages
Hundreds of vendors offering plenty of wares
Three Stages of continuous live entertainment (see website for complete schedule)
Food courts showcasing Long Island's favorite cuisine including Raw Bar Area
Beer & Wine Tent
Video Gaming Area
Scripps Network Travel Channel Presentation & Meet n' Greet with Andrew Zimmern (Saturday at 11:30am) and Samantha Brown (Sunday at 3:30pm)
Verizon Island With Various Activities of All Ages
Home Depot Kiddie Workshop
Columbus Day Parade Followed by Meatball Eating Contest

Free parking at the Huntington Train Station with continuous shuttle for $1 (Saturday and Sunday only)

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