NYC Street Fairs - New York City

Street Fairs / Festivals:

Note: Many of the below listed Street Festivals run usually from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm or 7:00 pm
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Financial Community Day Festival Series
Friday, September 3
(on Greenwich St. from Barclay - Warren Street) 

Fourth Avenue Festival
Saturday, September 4
on Fourth Ave. from 14th to 8th Street

Greenpoint Avenue Festival
Saturday, September 4
on Greenpoint Avenue from Queens Blvd. to 44th St

Broadway Festival
Sunday, September 5
on Broadway from 8th Street to 14th Street

Ronkonkoma "Long Island" Festival
Sunday, September 5
on Hawkins Ave. from Portion Rd. to Wittredge St.

The 26th Annual Brazilian Day Festival 
Sunday, September 5
(on 6th Ave. from 42nd - 56th St. & on 46th St. from Madison - 7th Ave.) 

M.E.C.A. Family Festival 
Monday, September 6 
(on Lexington Avenue from 34th - 42nd Street)

30th Avenue Astoria Festival
Monday, September 6
on 30th Avenue from 29th Street to 41st Street

Fulton Street Follies
Friday, September 10
(on Fulton Street from Water - Gold Street)

Gramercy Park Neighborhood Summer Festival 
Saturday, September 11
(on 3rd Avenue from 14th - 23rd Street)

37th Avenue Festival
Saturday, September 11
on 37th Avenue from 89th to 83rd Street

8th Avenue Festival
Saturday, September 11
on 8th Avenue from 14th to 23rd Street

Tudor City Festival 
Sunday, September 12
(on Lexington Avenue from 42nd - 52nd Street) 

3rd Avenue Community Benefit Festival
Sunday, September 12
on 3rd Avenue from 86th to 66th Street

Fordham Road Festival
Sunday, September 12
on Fordham Road from Morris to Kingsbridge

Bleecker Street Festival
Saturday, September 18
on Bleecker Street from 8th to 7th Avenue

Woodside Festival
Saturday, September 18
on Woodside Ave. from 63rd St. to Roosevelt Ave.

Guardian Angels Fair 
Saturday, September 18
(on Broadway from 47th - 57th Street) 

Eighth Avenue Fall Festival 
Sunday, September 19
(on 8th Avenue from 42nd - 57th St.) 

Myrtle Avenue Festival
Sunday, September 19
on Myrtle Avenue from Fresh Pond to Wyckoff

Murray Street Festival
Friday, September 24
on Murray Street from Broadway to Church Street

N.Y.C. Police Museum Festival 
Friday, September 24 
(on Old Slip from Water - South St.) 

Broadway Autumn Fair
Saturday, September 25
(on Broadway from Waverly Pl.- 14th Street) 

Greenwich Avenue Festival
Saturday, September 25
on Greenwich Avenue from 6th to 7th Avenue

Jerome Avenue Festival
Saturday, September 25
on Jerome Avenue from Moshulu to Gun Hill Road

Lexington Avenue Fall Festival 
Sunday, September 26
(on Lexington Avenue from 34th - 42nd Street)

Broadway Astoria Festival
Sunday, September 26
on Broadway (Queens) from Steinway to Crescent Street

92 Street Y Lexington Avenue Festival
Sunday, September 26
on Lexington Avenue from 96th to 79th Street

Extra Information:

If You're a Vendor and want to learn about participating? Well then, visit the Clearview Festival Productions Site for all information.
http://www.clearviewfestival.com/
& there's also:
http://www.nycstreetfairs.com

Times and Dates are subject to change without notice

ALL EVENTS SUBJECT TO MAYOR’S OFFICE FINAL
APPROVAL PHONE: (646) 230-0489 - FAX: (646) 230-0718

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Previous Fairs and Festivals

Children's Carnival
at the
Queens County Farm Museum
April 10, 11 and 17, 18 from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday
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Go Green! Go Greenpoint!
Earth Day Celebration in Brooklyn
Saturday, April 19
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Kite Flight: Paper Play
Seventh Annual Kite Making Workshop
Sunday, April 26, 2009
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Rain or shine!
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Earth Day Celebrations
Be sure to visit as well the Earth Day Page
to see some items coming right up.
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EarthFair Outside beside
Grand Central Terminal
April 23 - 24
Vanderbilt Avenue between 42nd-45th street
A two-day festival of art, music and the environment on Vanderbilt Avenue & in Vanderbilt Hall.
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NYC Grows
Sunday, April 25, 2010
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Union Square Park, Manhattan
14th Street to 17th Street and Broadway
Rain or Shine

New York Restoration Project (NYRP) and the NYC Parks Department, along with presenting sponsor Organic Gardening magazine, invite New Yorkers to this annual, FREE outdoor festival that promotes community gardening, tree planting and care, urban farming and sustainable living.

NYC Grows is FREE and open to the public and will feature activities for all ages, including:
•    Gardening and tree-planting workshops
•    Organic cooking demonstrations
•    Greenmarket with locally grown produce
•    Eco-friendly products
•    Hands-on urban farming activities
•    Interactive demonstrations
•    Free giveaways
•    Live musical performances
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Annual Hippo Playground Spring Fair in Manhattan
Sunday, April 25 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE: This is for the kiddies and their parents.
This is the Hippo Playground’s 26th Annual Spring Fair.  Come help them celebrate! Help raise essential funds for Hippo Playground maintenance and programs.  Activities for children will include Rides for Children, a jumping castle, pony rides, petting zoo, a maze, face painting, games, prizes and more!.  If you are interested in volunteering to help with this event, please send an email to "hippoplayground@yahoo.com"
Taking place at the Hippo Playground (91st Street) along Riverside Park
For More Information: Phone number: (212) 870-3070
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Children's Carnival
at the
Queens County Farm Museum
April 18, 19 and 25, 26
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday
Join them for a carnival in the apple orchard! Carnival rides, midway games food, hayrides, petting zoo and a Magic Show (show times: 12,1,2,3 in the pavilion).
ADMISSION: $9.00 per person all ages to enter the farm grounds (carnival rides included at no additional charge)
(height rules apply at all rides)
Visit the official site to learn more.
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Ninth Avenue Food Festival 2010
May 15-16
from 9:30 am - 6:30 pm
9th Avenue from 37th Street to 57th Street
Contact: Ninth Avenue Association (212) 581-7029
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Farm Fest
at the Queens County Farm Museum
Sunday, May 16
from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Celebrate the return of spring with a visit to the farm!
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Kids Spring Fest 2010
in Manhattan's Madison Sq Park
Saturday, May 22
from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Join the Madison Square Park Conservancy for a fabulous day of family-friendly fun activities at the Spring Kids Fest in Madison Square Park, presented with Time Out New York Kids.
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7th Annual Mamapalooza Outdoor Extravaganza
at Pier 1, 70th Street within Riverside Park
Sunday, May 23
from 12:00 - 5:00 pm

Featuring mom bands, performances, arts & crafts for kids, tot rock, food and fun.  Weather permitting. 
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Japan Day at Central Park
Sunday, June 6
from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Japanese Community in New York along with the support of the Consulate General of Japanese in New york
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Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit
Memorial Day Weekend
May 29, 30, 31
Plus on the following weekend as well:
June 5, 6
Exhibiting hours: Noon to 6:00 pm,
rain or shine
Along University Place from East 10th Streetsouth along the side of Washington Square Park, to Third Street.
Official Site
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Pathmark Multicultural Arts Festival at South Street Seaport
Saturday, June 5
Food sampling, cultural music and a chance to win prizes.
Taking place at Pier 17
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Taste of Times Square
Monday, June 8 from 5:00 - 8:30 pm

This item takes place aong West 46th Street between Broadway and Ninth Avenue, including historic Restaurant Row
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Museum Mile Festival 2010
Annual Celebration
Tuesday, June 8
from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
(Rain or Shine)
Rain or Shine and FREE
During this special celebration one will have the chance to visit all the museums on Museum Mile (5th Avenue) from about 82nd - 105th Streets.
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Museum Mile Festival 2009
- Annual Celebration
Tuesday, June 9
from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Rain or Shine)
Rain or Shine and FREE
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Annual Sweden Day … a ‘Midsummer’ Tradition right here in New York
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Outdoor Patio, Swedish Menu, Outdoor Bar & Grill, Kid’s Activities, Games on the beach, Traditional Dancing around the Midsummerpole, Inground pool, Miss Sweden Day Contest
Taking place at Manhem Beach Club, 658 Clarence Avenue, Throgs Neck, New York in the Bronx
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Eighth Annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party at Madison Square Park
Saturday & Sunday, June 12-13
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Madison Avenue & Madison Square Park
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Annual Staten Island Irish Fair
To Benefit the St. Columcille Irish Cultural Center of Staten Island
June 12 - June 13

Cost is $10 at the gate and $8 in advance.
Spring is here and the tents are going up for the Annual Irish Fair held on the Staten Island Rodeo Grounds.
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Annual Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, Brooklyn
Saturday, June 19, 2010 beginning at 2:00 pm
Takes place from Surf Ave from 17th Avenue to W. 8th Street @ Coney Island
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Children's Day Target Fireworks at South Street Seaport
Saturday, June 26,
Noon start time, concert at 8:00 pm
On hand will be the Brooklyn Philharmonic Conducted by Music Director Michael Christie Performing Shaker Loops by John Adams
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Friends of Fort Totten Parks
presents
Family Fun Day
on Saturday, July 10
from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fort Totten Parade Grounds, Queens
Please join them for this free annual event featuring games, rides, craft projects, and exhibits from various community groups including FDNY Smoke House, APEC, NY Hospital Blood Pressure Screening, Safe Kids NY, Urban Park Rangers, and much more.  We will also be joined by Central Veterinary Associates offering pet microchipping ($25 donation requested).
No private vehicles are allowed inside Fort Totten so please park in the lot outside or take public transportation.  Please call (718) 352-4793 ext. 301 if you have any questions.
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Bastille Day
as brought forth by F.I.A.F
French Institute Alliance Française
Sunday, July 11
from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 pm
Official Site ---- 'and this other page here...
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Chinatown Summer Street Festival 2010
August 1 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Taking place at Columbus Park within Chinatown
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Arts Carnival at Crocheron Park
Friday, August 6 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
(Buz O'Rourke Playground at 214th Place and 33rd Road in Bayside)
Join them for an afternoon of fun in the park including arts & crafts projects, games, and other activities.
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Summer Streets in Manhattan
August 7, 14, 21
7:00 am until 1:00 pm
Traffic Free Streets For All to Enjoy!!!!
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African Arts And Culture Festival Returns To Governors Island
African Film Festival Inc.’s Third Annual ‘Family Day Celebration’
Heads to New York on Saturday, August 7
Noon - 5:00 pm

All events will take place at Colonels’ Row on Governors Island, a family and tourist destination located off the southern tip of Manhattan across from the Financial District.
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Times Square Kiss In - 62nd Anniversary 
Saturday, August 14th
Doors open at 10:00 am. Program begins at 11:00 am
Military Island, at the intersection of Broadway and 7th Avenue between 43rd and 44th Streets.
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Blues Barbecue Fest
Sunday, August 22 from 2:00 - 9:00 pm

Awesome Blues + the City’s Best BBQ.
HUDSON RIVER PARK’S PIER 54
14th Street and the Hudson River – Meatpacking District
This year’s Annual Blues Festival promises to be better than ever featuring the hottest blues artists.  While you enjoy the music amazing local BBQ restaurants will sell their specialties.  Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of this premier Hudson River Park event.
This year features:
Cyril Nevilie
Smoking Joe Kubek and Bnois King Band
Janiva Magness
The Teeny Tucker Revue
Joe Louis Walker
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Blues Barbecue Fest
Sunday, August 23 from 2:00 - 9:00 pm

Awesome Blues + the City’s Best BBQ.
HUDSON RIVER PARK’S PIER 54
14th Street and the Hudson River – Meatpacking District
This year’s Annual Blues Festival promises to be better than ever featuring the hottest blues artists.  While you enjoy the music amazing local BBQ restaurants will sell their specialties.  Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of this premier Hudson River Park event.
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23rd Annual
Brazilian Day Festival
Sunday, September 6
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Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit
FALL 2010
Labor Day Weekend
September 4, 5, 6, 
and September 11, 12

Exhibiting hours: Noon to 6:00 pm,
rain or shine
Official Site
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San Gennaro Feast
in NYC's Little Italy
September 16 - 26

Annual Feast of San Gennaro, Food, games, rides, concessions, entertainment, parade, and religious procession at this well-loved festival in Little Italy.
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Wyckoff Farmhouse
Apple Festival
Saturday, September 25th
12:00 noon - 4:00 pm

This free event will offer one and all a fun time. On hand will be cider pressing along with a house tour, a performance by the Jug Addicts and more. There'll also be apple games and crafts.
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17th Annual
London Terrace Street Fair
Saturday, September 26
10am to 6pm (rain or shine)
24th Street between 9th & 10th Aves. in the heart of Chelsea.
The above listing is furnished by a good source.
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NYC Pagan Pride Day 2010
Saturday, September 25
11:00 am - 5:00 pm



at Battery Park, NYC
Annual Harvest Celebration & Food Drive
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For Kids and their Parents
Elephant Playground Fall Fair
Sunday, September 27
from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
76th Street & Riverside Drive 
Appropriate for kids ages 1-10.
Rain or shine.
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First Thursday Gallery Walk
In Dumbo, Brooklyn
October 1st, 2009
from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Festival-like DUMBO Teeming With Cultural on this special occasion.
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29th Annual Korean Parade
Marches Into New York


Saturday, October 3
from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Featuring the parade, displays, performances and festival.
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Apple Festival at Queens County Farm
Sunday, October 4 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
A large variety of apples, apple products, and freshly pressed cider will be available. The nation's largest apple cobbler will be baked on site. Enjoy cider pressing demonstrations while leaning fun apple facts at this delightful event. Vendors will have a variety of collectibles for sale, food, hayrides and free children's games will make this event fun for all ages.
Admission: free
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EcoFest 2009 in Central Park
Sunday, October 4th
from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

ECOFEST, Produced by the West Side Cultural Center, celebrates its 21st year with Central Park (72nd St mid-park)as the resource site for continuing its dedication to promoting awareness of environmental issues with practical ways to incorporate environmental changes to make your life more eco-friendly.
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St. Francis Day at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Sunday, October 4
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HOLIDAY/CHRISTMAS FAIRS

Folks, the Street Fairs Season has come to an end...

Hmmmm, ACTUALLY, not really.

Since coming up will be the
HOLIDAY FAIRES taking place all over town.

New Yorkled has always looked forward to these seasonal fests as have so many of our visitors and subscribers.

So why not check out that page to see what's been updated thus far.