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Don't miss Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society’s Fall Colonial Fair

Admission is free for this popular family event

This popular event features fun for the entire family (Photo Credit: Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society)
This popular event features fun for the entire family (Photo Credit: Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society)

The Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society’s Fall Colonial Fair is set for October 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., (rain date Oct. 6) at the Sands-Willets House at 336 Port Washington Boulevard in Port Washington. Admission is free.

This popular event features fun for the entire family! Kids can enjoy the petting zoo, pony rides, crafts, and lawn games. Adults can peruse the massive antique tool collection in the Historical Society’s restored 1690 Dutch Barn, learn all about Port Washington’s rich history from the Society’s very own historians, browse the annual bonanza book sale and enjoy fabulous raffle baskets, wool spinning, potter potting and colonial craft demonstrations. On display will be a few classic cars.

Jars of fresh, local honey produced on the Society’s Dodge Homestead will be for sale at the fair, as well as a gigantic collection of costume jewelry and Cow Neck “Circa 1644” shirts that commemorate the year when Port Washington was settled. Also on tap: specialty hot dogs, delicious homemade mac & cheese, homemade chili, homemade cookies, and great treats.

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Visitors can spend time in the Historical Society’s blooming Colonial Garden and catch a glimpse of the current Sands-Willets House exhibit.

The Colonial Fair features live entertainment all day long with performances by the Historical Society’s Front Porch Players (sing-along!) as well as the Willow Interfaith Women's Choir.

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Free parking is available at Vincent Smith School. For more information, visit www.cowneck.org, or email info@cowneck.org.

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