If It's Columbus Weekend, It's Long Island Fall Festival Time

 It's LONG ISLAND FALL FESTIVAL time on Long Island.  Taking place on Friday, October 8 through Monday, October 11, the home for the annual fair is Heckscher Park in Huntington.  The four day event will feature lots of fabulous rides, hundreds of vendors, beer and wine tent, food court including a raw bar, 3 music stages for continuous entertainment, a meatball eating contest, celebrities such as the Travel Channel's Andrew Zimmern and Samantha Brown.  The festival features a spirited Columbus Day Parade to get everyone filled with Long Island pride. 

Parking is at a premium near the fair, but there are 10 municipal lots in the area as well as free parking at the Long Island Railroad Parking Lots.  A shuttle bus will be from the train station and you'll be able to catch a ride for a small fee.