Stepping Out

Fall beckons at the Bellmore Family Street Festival

Annual festivities delight all ages

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Bellmore is ready to welcome thousands of area residents to its grand yearly extravaganza that is a staple of the fall festival season. The Bellmore Chamber of Commerce, which hosts the festival, has put together a community fair — now in its 28th year — that is acclaimed as Nassau County’s largest event of its kind.

As always, plenty of activities for all ages and interests await visitors to this year’s spectacle, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20-21, 11a.m.-6 p.m. at the Bellmore LIRR Station and Sunrise Highway in downtown Bellmore Village. And, for extra enjoyment, don’t miss out on the carnival, which begins Thursday, Sept. 18, at 6 p.m., and runs continuously all weekend until closing.

Over 250 exhibits and attractions are featured in a 25-square block area, drawing over 120,000 visitors each year. From traditional street fair activities and shopping to civic, business and health and wellness services, the fair combines amusements and access to vital community resources.

 “Our festival is the biggest on Long Island,” said Debby Izzo, Chamber of Commerce president, who is the owner of the Dirty Dawg in Bellmore. “We proudly show off to all who come what Bellmore has to offer. We want everyone to come back to our wonderful small town and stop into our shops. There are a number of terrific mom and pop shops within Bellmore village and we continually promote and support the shop local campaign in Nassau County.”

“We also try to have a wide variety of entertainment for all ages, from exhibitions by local dance centers, a magic show and bands of various genres. For 28 years we’ve been providing terrific sentertainment and a wide spectrum of vendors. We have something for the whole family to enjoy. And, of course, we have restaurants, food vendors, and a food court with tables and chairs that provide a great relaxation spot. We want everyone to come and enjoy themselves and see why Bellmore is such a great place to live and shop.”

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