Long Island events resume after delays
The Potato Festival and a car show return to the calendar following earlier cancellations, joining a packed week of community gatherings.
By Amit Chukwu ·
Two major Long Island events return to the calendar next week after being pushed back from their original fall dates.
Farmingdale State College will host the Long Island Potato Festival on Saturday and Sunday, November 7 and 8. The event was previously scheduled for September 26 and 27. It runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day on campus at 2350 Route 110. Organizers describe the program as a celebration of local agriculture. It includes live music, a vendor village, and a carnival. Admission is free.
The Port Jefferson Lions Club also rescheduled its 5th annual judged Car Show. Originally set for September 13, the event is now scheduled for Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Brookhaven Town Hall in Farmingville. The Fabulous 50s & 60s Nostalgia Car Club presents the show. Spectators can enter for free. Proceeds from the event will fund a guide dog for a blind individual.
These rescheduled events sit alongside a dense lineup of other community activities. Saint Anthony’s High School in South Huntington holds its annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday. More than 100 vendors will sell goods from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is hosted by the school’s Mothers’ Guild. Admission is free.
Integrity Church in Yaphank hosts a similar outdoor craft fair on the same day. It runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features over 90 local vendors. The church offers free photos with Santa and a pet friendly environment. Siena Village in Smithtown hosts a Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day.
Musical performances anchor the weekend entertainment schedule. Long Island musician Jack Licitra performs his musical “Blue Light Club” at Sound Beach Music in Miller Place on Friday, November 6. The show runs from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Tickets cost $25. All proceeds benefit a scholarship program for music students at the venue.
Stony Brook University hosts several cultural events during the week. The Staller Center for the Arts presents a Queen tribute show on Sunday, November 8. Marc Martel performs as the lead singer. Ticket prices range from $56 to $96. The university also holds its third annual Stony Brook Artisans Showcase on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Charles B. Wang Center. Over 100 vendors will display crafts and gifts. The event is free and offers free parking.
