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This 38th annual Town of Hempstead event features midway rides for all ages, live music, craft vendors, children’s shows including the National Circus Project, a sand sculpting competition on Sunday, a petting zoo, pony rides, carnival games and favorite fair food.

Live music highlights:

  • Friday – Generations (5 pm), Any Way You Want It (Journey tribute, 8 pm)
  • Saturday – 45 RPM (noon and 2 pm), Decadia (6:30 pm), Beyond Fab (Beatles tribute, 8 pm)
  • Sunday – Billboard Live (noon), That 70’s Band (3 pm), Jerome City Smith (5:15 pm)

There is no charge for festival admission and parking.

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36 inches and taller) are $15. Ride tickets are $1.50 each, $25 for 20 tickets, or $50 for 50 tickets plus 1 free ride. (Rides take 2 or more tickets each.)

The festival takes place in Lido Beach Town Park. Look for signs on Lido Boulevard for free shuttle bus service to and from the festival site.

For more information, call Dreamland Amusements at 866-666-3247. For craft vendor inquiries, call 516-292-9000, ext. 7480.

NY Carnivals does not operate, nor is affiliated with any event listed on this website. Hours, prices, and dates are subject to change without notice.