As summer passes and fall knocks on the door, Nassau County Fairs hosted a street fair with Franklin Square Kiwanis on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 191 Franklin Ave. The event was open to all.
The event featured a wide range of local businesses, food trucks, and a bounce house. It was a great opportunity for families, friends, and the neighborhood to come together, enjoy the community, and support local businesses.
This year, the fair included approximately 38–40 vendors and about 500 visitors throughout the day. Jenny Amarain, president of the Kiwanis Club of Franklin Square, said the fair offers plenty of activities for children, including a bounce house and a petting zoo. Unfortunately, the organizer couldn't secure the petting zoo this year.
“We always look forward to this. It's something that I feel like it just brings the community together, especially when the weather is nice,” Amarain said. “People come out, they walk around, they do a little shopping. The kids have a great time. I think it's just for the community, and we love doing it.”
Many vendors attended the fair for the very first time. Among them was Dxi Studio, a popular online shop known for selling mochi-textured Taba Squishies, surprise boxes, and DIY squishy kits, attended the fair for the first time. Sophie Liu, owner of Dxi Studio, described her business as a squishy shop and hoped to attend similar fairs more often.
“I feel like they make me happy. My products make me happy, and I want to make more people happy,” Liu said. “...Squeezing and looking at all the cute designs.”
Another vendor, Snow Yang, heard about the fair from a friend and decided to set up a table to showcase her crystal jewelry. She wanted to introduce her products to more people because crystals are personally meaningful and interesting to her.
Jesse Lopez, owner of Jlopez Creation, was a returning vendor at this street fair. She also learned about the fair from a friend who had previously attended.
Amarain said they have maintained the street fair tradition for about eight years, hosting it as a twice-yearly community event that supports local businesses and brings residents together.
