This Week's News, Best Events & More for Long Island
July 13th, 2012 |
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Dear Long Islander,
The weather is wonderful, and the weekend is packed full of excitement - there's all sorts of great ways to relax with food, fun, festivals, and more. If you're making your way out to Shorefront Park this weekend for the Great South Bay Music Festival, make sure to stop by the LongIsland.com Booth to say hi, and spin to win some great prizes! In addition to the music festival, there are tons of great things happening this weekend including vintage auto shows, fabulous foodie events (including a clam bake!), craft shows, and more. This weekend is promising to be a little cooler - in the mid to high 80s, warm but pleasant, with the potential for a few showers on Sunday. Let the bright forecast brighten up your outlook, and get out there, and experience Summer, Long Island!
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The Great South Bay Music Festival
Three Days of Music & Fun This Weekend at Shorefront Park
If you're looking for something exciting to do this weekend, and you love music and festival fun, then you won't want to miss the Great South Bay Music Festival this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Shorefront Park in Patchogue. One of the most anticipated music festivals of the year, the festival features over 45 bands, dozens of craft and food vendors, fun activities for the kids, and countless other attractions and surprises throughout the weekend. Tickets are still on sale, and you can purchase passes daily, or for the entire weekend. This is certainly one of the can't miss events for the summer, so head on out, and get ready to rock!
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Bordom Busting Summer Activities For Kids!
 There's No Excuse for a Dull Day All Summer With These Activites
"I’m bored!" If you have school-age children, chances are you’ve heard this refrain more than once as the weeks of summer roll on. The trick is finding creative, productive ways to fill the free time that the more relaxed structure of summer opens up. We’ve put together a list of free and low-cost activities that your kids will enjoy while getting the exercise they need—and some will even help them keep up with academics! So instead of watching endless hours of television or playing computer or video games, fill up those unproductive hours with activities that are fun, challenging and foster creativity. Who knows, you may even start a new summer tradition!
To See the Guide & Read this Article in Full on LongIsland.com, click here!
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If you're a wine enthusiast looking for a unique and relaxing way to spend the weekend, then heading out to Duck Walk Vineyards for an afternoon or evening of wine tasting is the perfect retreat. Founded in 1994, Duck Walk has quickly become one of the most well-loved Long Island wineries by locals and critics alike. In addition to offering wine tasting all week long, they have live music every weekend this summer, and they regularly have guided tours of their vineyard. With over a dozen unique wines including reds, whites, and specialty desert wines, Duck Walk Vineyards
For more information, visit their website, or call at 631-726-5555.
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This Week's Best Long Island Events
The Great South Bay Music Festival
Looking for a weekend filled with music and more? Come down to the Great South Bay Music Festival this Friday July 13th- Sunday July 15th! Bring the whole family to enjoy dozens of craft and food vendors and even a Fun Zone for the kids! Tickets range from $35.00- $85.00. Kids under 10 can enjoy the Festival at no charge! Headliners include Dave Mason, moe., Tea Leaf Green and many more!
First Annual Vanderbilt Museum Clam Bake
This Saturday night, from 6-10PM, come join the Vanderbilt Museum for their First Annual Clam Bake! This event to support museum education programs will feature a night of music, dancing, and food right on the Northport Bay! Tickets are $100 and include beer, wine, and soda as well as a selection of your seafood favorites! Come down to enjoy a night of charity under the stars!
New York Autofest for the Knights of Columbus
Join the Knights of Columbus for their 5th Annual Autofest this Sunday! Hosted at Sears Auto Center in Hicksville from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, this is sure to be a fun day for the whole family, featuring live music by the South Street Band, food, vendors, craft fair, door prizes 50/50 drawing and chinese auction! Tickets are $5.00 for spectators, under 12 free! Open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles for a $20 fee. Proceeds from this event will go towards the many charitable programs of the Knights of Columbus.
NAFCO Ladies Auxiliary Fish/Chicken Fry
Looking for some good food this weekend? Join North Amityville Fire Company Ladies for their Annual Fish and Chicken Fry this Saturday from 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM! Dinners are $8 and includes Fish or Chicken, 2 sides, cornbread and a beverage. Free delivery for five orders or more! All proceeds will benefit their scholarship fun. Come down for great food and a great time!
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The LongIsland.com Team
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