It's Carnival Season!
/Happy Father's Day, everyone! I hope you had a relaxing day celebrating with the dad in your life. We went to eat hibachi and then cooled off in the backyard kiddie pool. The heat and sun has signaled the beginning of carnival season—my favorite season (behind holiday season, of course). Below is your guide to local carnivals, festivals, and fairs happening this summer.
Yorktown Heights Fireman's Carnival and Parade
Wednesday, June 21 - Sunday June 25, various times
Fireman's Parade: 7pm Wednesday
Carnival: Wednesday 7-11pm , Thursday 6-11pm, Friday 6-11pm, Saturday 12-11pm, Sunday 12-9pm
Parade, food, games and rides for all ages. Free carnival admission and parking. Visit the website for $5 off ride wristbands..
Yorktown Heights Fire Station
1916 Commerce Street
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Palisades Fair
Multiple dates and times, see below
This annual fair takes place at the Palisades Center Mall, and runs on select days from June 23 to July 9. Carnival games, rides, food and entertainment, including Monkeys Riding Dogs, Lance Gifford’s Magic & Illusion Show, a hypnotist show, a lion and tiger show, and more. Visit the website for a half price coupon. Full price admission is $6.
Friday, June 23: 5:00pm - close
Saturday, June 24: 1:00pm - close
Sunday, June 25: 1:00pm - close
Friday, June 30: 5:00pm - close
Saturday, July 1: 1:00pm - close
Sunday, July 2: 1:00pm - close
Monday, July 3: 1:00pm - close
Tuesday, July 4: 1:00pm - close
Friday, July 7: 5:00pm - close
Saturday, July 8: 1:00pm - close
Sunday, July 9: 1:00pm - close
Palisades Center Mall
1000 Palisades Center Drive
West Nyack, NY 10994
American Roots Music Festival
Saturday June 24
11:00am
Enjoy performances by numerous artists, activities for kids, tours, and picnicking. Paid seating is available, or set up on the lawn nearby to hear the performances without the view. Food is available to purchase. Parking is free.
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts
149 Girdle Ridge Road
Katonah, NY 10536
African-American Heritage Celebration
Sunday June 25
12:00pm to 7:00pm
Celebrate African American culture at Kensico Dam Plaza. Live music, food, family activities and other vendors. Free.
Kensico Dam Plaza
One Bronx River Parkway
Valhalla, NY 10595
White Plains Independence Day Celebration
Friday June 30
6:00pm to 10:00pm
Come to White Plains High School for fireworks and a concert by Bruce Springsteen tribute band Tramps Like Us from 7:30-9:00pm. The Kids Corner is from 6:30-8:30pm and features activities including gemstone mining, animals, an acrobat, and the Frisbee guy.
White Plains High School
550 North Street
White Plains, NY 10601
Annual Great American Weekend
Saturday July 1, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday July 2, 10:00 - 5:00 pm
9:00am to 5:00pm
Organized by the Goshen Chamber of Commerce, this event contains 150 craft booths, food, and live entertainment. Admission is free.
First Presbyterian Church Park
33 Park Place
Goshen, NY 10924
Music Fest and Fireworks
Monday, July 3
6:00pm to 10:00pm
Live music and fireworks. Concertat 8pm and fireworks at 9:15pm. It is suggested to bring a blanket or chairs. Free admission and parking, but as parking is limited, it is recommended to carpool.
Kensico Dam Plaza
One Bronx River Parkway
Valhalla, NY 10595
Independence Day Fair at the John Jay Homestead
Tuesday, July 4
11:00am to 4:00pm
Games, crafts, music, tours, and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Free admission.
John Jay Homestead
400 Jay Street
Katonah, NY 10536
Hudson Valley Balloon Festival
Friday July 7 - Sunday July 9
Various times
The annual Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival featuring family activities and balloon launches will take place on July 7, 8 & 9. Balloons are scheduled to take off at 6 p.m. Tickets are available on the website or at the gate. Children under age 3 are free. Parking is free.
Barton Orchards
63 Apple Tree Lane
Poughquag, NY 12570
Pleasantville Music Festival
Saturday, July 8
12:00pm to 9:00pm
Thousands of friends, families and lovers of live, world-class rock, setting out their chairs, blankets and tents, going up to the stage and dancing. Food and drink, a beer and wine garden for the adults, fun activities to keep the kids happy, and a zero-waste program to keep the Earth happy. Plus stuff to buy, charities to learn about, and a warm, positive backyard vibe. Headliners include Blues Traveler and Suzanne Vega. Purchase tickets online in advance for discounts. Free parking at Pace University, with shuttle buses running to Parkway Field. See the website for details.
Parkway Field
Village Lane
Pleasantville, NY 10570
Polish Heritage Celebration
Sunday, July 9
12:00pm to 6:00pm
Celebrate Polish culture at Kensico Dam Plaza. Live music, vendors, Polish food, and more. Admission and parking are free.
Kensico Dam Plaza
One Bronx River Parkway
Valhalla, NY 10595
Orange County Fair 2017
Various dates and times, see below
Thursday, July 13: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday, July 14: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday, July 15: 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday, July 16: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday, July 20: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday, July 21: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday, July 22: 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday, July 23: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
This fair dates back 177 years. Games, entertainment, food, and demolition derby. Tickets and discount information available on their website.
Orange County Fairgrounds
239 Wisner Avenue
Middletown, NY 10940
SummerFest Kids' DJ Dance Parties
Thursday, July 13
Thursday, July 20
Thursday July 27
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Dance party for ages 5-12 with WPLJ DJ Mike Allen. Top 40 music, a dance-off, and hula hoop contests. Parents are required to stay with their children. At the Cross County Mall on the green. Free admission.
Cross County Shopping Center
8000 Mall Walk
Yonkers, NY 10704
Hyde Park Car Show and Street Fair
Sunday, July 16
10:00am to 4:00pm
Annual car show and street fair with music, food, vendors, raffles and more. Rain date of July 23. Free admission
Stop & Shop parking lot
Route 9
Hyde Park, NY
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Sunday July 16
12:00pm to 7:00pm
A day of Hispanic culture at Kensico Dam Plaza. Food, live music, vendors and more. Free admission and parking.
Kensico Dam Plaza
One Bronx River Parkway
Valhalla, NY 10595
Arab-American Heritage Celebration
Sunday, July 23
1:00pm to 7:00pm
Celebrate Arab culture at Ridge Road Park in Hartsdale. Food, live music, vendors and more. Free admission.
Ridge Road Park
287 Ridge Road
Hartsdale, NY 10530
Italian Heritage Celebration
Sunday July 23
12:00pm to 7:00pm
Celebrate Italian heritage at Kensico Dam Plaza. Food, live music, activities, and vendors. Free admission and parking.
Click here for more info.
Kensico Dam Plaza
One Bronx River Parkway
Valhalla, NY 10595
Putnam County Fair
Friday July 28: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday, July 29: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday, July 30: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Free Admission! Free Parking! Animals, Country Living Auction, Food, Entertainment, Games, Activities, Exhibits, Horse Show, Chicken Barbecue, Master Gardener Plant Sale, Touch a Truck! Rain or shine.
Click here for more info.
Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park
201 Gipsy Trail Road
Carmel, NY 10512
Irish Heritage Celebration
Sunday, July 30
1:00pm to 5:30pm
Celebrate Irish culture at Ridge Road Park in Hartsdale. Food, live music, activities and vendors. Free admission.
Ridge Road Park
287 Ridge Road
Hartsdale, NY 10530
Heritage of India Festival
Sunday, August 6
12:30pm to 6:30pm
Celebrate Indian culture. Food, music, vendors and more. Free admission and parking. Rain or shine.
Kensico Dam Plaza
One Bronx River Parkway
Valhalla, NY 10595
Ecuadorian Cultural Heritage Celebration
Sunday, August 13
10:00am to 7:00pm
Celebrate Ecuadorian culture at Croton Point Park. Food, live music, vendors and more. Free admission.
Croton Point Park
1A Croton Point Avenue
Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
Corn Festival
Sunday, August 13
12:00pm to 5:00pm
Live music, food and kids’ activities. Free admission.
Beacon Riverfront Park
Beacon, NY 12508
Jewish Music & Arts Heritage Festival
Sunday, August 20
12:00pm to 6:00pm
Celebrate Jewish culture at the annual Jewish Music and Arts Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza. Music, food Israeli dancing, activities, vendors and more. Free admission and parking. Rain or shine.
Kensico Dam Plaza
One Bronx River Parkway
Valhalla, NY 10595
Dutchess County Fair
Tuesday August 22 - Sunday August 27
10:00am-10:00pm
For six days each August, the bucolic fairgrounds on Route 9 in Rhinebeck plays host to nearly half a million patrons. The second largest county fair in New York State is the showplace for agriculture in Dutchess County. Over 147 acres of finely manicured gardens and grass create the beautiful setting for thousands of farm animals, agricultural exhibits and horticultural displays.
The fairgrounds becomes an entertainment destination where big name talent can be enjoyed, “thrill a minute” excitement can be experienced at one of the finest carnivals in the entire country, free shows and attractions can be viewed almost constantly from the time you arrive to the time you leave. The tradition of excellence that has been the Dutchess County Fair for over 170 years offers something for everyone and creates memorable moments that will be cherished for a lifetime.
Rain or shine. Admission: $15; seniors/military: $10; aged 11 and under are free. Discounts available on their website.
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
6550 Spring Brook Avenue
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Know of a carnival that's not on our list? Send us a note! As always, check our website for events and weekly library programs.
See you next time!
Andrea
