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Long
Island Craft Beer Week Long Island Craft Beer Week (LICBW) is a collaborative venture created to raise awareness of the thriving local craft beer culture and promote patronage at local establishments. Uniting local breweries, restaurants, retailers, bars and business partners with beer enthusiasts, Long Island Craft Beer Week is a 10-day island-wide celebration of beer, the making of beer and the enjoyment of beer. Long Island Craft Beer Week will be filled with entertaining and educational beer events—including special events such as meet the brewer nights, beer dinners, brewery tours, cooking with beer classes, beer tastings and more will be hosted by participating breweries, bars and restaurant owners. Whether it is our award-winning breweries, our amazing local bars and taverns, our outstanding restaurants or our fast-growing local beer scene, the first Long Island Craft Beer Week will unite beer lovers from “The Island” and beyond. It will focus on our hometown breweries yet will also celebrate award-winning national craft breweries and promote locations where they can be enjoyed locally. Long Island Craft Beer Week is a non-profit organization overseen by an executive board comprised of brewery owners, distributors, restaurateurs, retailers, event marketers. The executive board will oversee the distribution of net proceeds to both local and national charities. Come out and celebrate the diversity of our local beer culture at one of the many events being held at great establishments all across Long Island. Click Here For More Information |
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Nassau
County Strawberry Festival Thursday, May 31 - Sunday, June 3, 2012 Thursday (6-10PM), Friday (6-11PM), Saturday (12-11PM), Sunday (12-8PM) Be sure to catch all the fun and excitement at the Annual Nassau County Strawberry Festival hosted by the Lions and Kiwanis Clubs of the Bellmores. There will be plenty of rides, free live entertainment, free parking, fresh strawberries and lots of strawberry concoctions. There is a $2.00 admission Friday - Sunday and children under the age of five are admitted free. Come and support your local not-for-profit organizations that give back to your community. |
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Cupcakes
& Cocktails 11 Davis Avenue East Garden City, NY Friday, June 1, 2012 From 7 - 11PM Cupcakes & Cocktails is a flavor-filled evening held to benefit the Long Island Children's Museum (LICM). Enjoy a continuous cocktail party with sumptuous food stations and passed hors d'oeuvres all evening along with an eclectic mix of live entertainment and engaging hands on activities. The highlight of the evening will be the live auction. This event is for "big kids" only in their best cocktail attire. The funds raised this evening will go to support LICM's museum-based educational programs and cultural experiences and extend its community outreach programs across Long Island. Admission: $300
Per Person |
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2nd Annual
Strawberry Festival 17 Three Sisters Road St. James, NY 11780 Saturday, June 2, 2012 From 10AM - 5PM The 2nd Annual Strawberry Festival to support Stony Brook Children's Hospital is being held at Harbor Country Day School in St. James on Saturday, June 2nd. The festival will feature craft vendors, food booths, children's activities, musical entertainment, tours of the Tulip Knoll Mansion, baking and eating contest and family fun for everyone. Cost: $5.00 Per
Person |
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A Taste Of
Summer 1303 Round Swamp Rd Old Bethpage, NY 11804 Saturday, June 2, 2012 From 5 - 7PM; VIP Entry at 4PM The First Annual Taste of Summer event will offer new release and specially-featured wines from over 30 Long Island producers. Guests will enjoy more than 100 hand-crafted Long Island wines paired with locally grown East End products and tasty creations by Celebrity Chef Tom Schaudel, co-owner of the newly opened Jewel Restaurant in Melville. Cost: $75
General Admission; $100 VIP Admission |
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Monster
Garage Sale & Strawberry Festival 666 Albin Ave West Babylon, NY 11704 Sunday, June 3, 2012 From 8AM - 5PM The annual Monster Garage Sale & Strawberry Festival is taking place on Sunday, June 3rd on the grass knoll behind Our Lady Of Grace Church in West Babylon. This event will feature over 100 families selling their treasures and bargains and there will be a large white tent where the strawberry marketplace is set up. You'll find a number of delights inside the tent including strawberries by the quart and strawberry shortcakes. Admission:
$1 Per Person |
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First
Annual Long Island Kosher BBQ Championship 243 Cantiague Rock Road Westbury, NY Sunday, June 10, 2012 From 11AM - 3PM Temple Beth Torah will be hosting the First Annual Long Island Kosher BBQ Championship on Sunday June 10th. This event was designed to raise much needed funds to support several prominent Long Island Food Banks. The championship will feature the finest in Kosher BBQ preparation and will bring together a broad spectrum of BBQ enthusiasts for a fun-filled day. In addition to the competition of over 25+ BBQ teams, the event will also host a number of family-friendly activities for guests to partake in. Admission:
FREE |
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58th
Annual Mattituck Strawberry Festival & Country Fair Mattituck, NY Thursday, June 14 - Sunday, June 17, 2012 Hosted by the Mattituck Lions Club, the 58th Annual Strawberry Festival & Country Fair is one of the North Fork's largest community fundraisers. The festival features its legendary strawberry shortcake, "virgin" daiquiris and decadent chocolate dipped berries. Guests will find over 100 arts and crafts vendors, amusement rides, entertainment stage, "friendly pirates" with treasure hunts for the kids, fresh berries and plants for purchase and much more. For more information call: 631- 298- 2222 |
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2012 Long
Island Hospitality Ball 8325 Jericho Turnpike Woodbury, NY 11797 Monday, June 18, 2012 From 7 - 11PM
The 2012 Long Island Hospitality Ball is being held at the beautiful Crest Hollow Country
Club on Monday, June 18, 2012. On the heels of raising $170,000 for the American Cancer
Society, organizers of this fantastic event are proud to announce the date of the
upcoming ball. Experience exclusive food, wine and spirits, entertainment, prized
and much more. Continuing at the heart of the affair is Kevin Hart, who is best
known for his eponymous marketing agency on New York's nightlife and entertainment scene.
His private battle with thyroid cancer, now in remission, inspired him to go public with
his mission and rally the industry to join the fight against cancer through an
extraordinary evening of dining, dancing and donating. Many
sponsorship opportunities available. |
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The Bar
& Restaurant Show 655 West 34th Street New York, NY 10001 Tuesday & Wednesday, June 26 & 27, 2012 From 11AM - 5PM The Bar & Restaurant Show is the essential industry event for On-Premise Food and Beverage Professionals. It is the culmination of the finest products and services that are available in the marketplace today on display at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. It is the largest show of its kind and is presented in a tradeshow format with new products and innovations, established brands, products/services for industry professionals, show floor demonstrations, educational programs, drink competitions and much more! New for the 2012 show is an expanded expo hall, education sessions and an after party with a purpose with T-Fox and the FOXCITY SHOW. Be sure to register for this exciting event in advance. For
more information contact: RDP Group - 152 Simsbury Rd Avon, CT 06001 |
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6th Annual
Wild Night For Wildlife Benefit Gala 49 Quaquanantuck Lane Quogue, NY Saturday, July 21, 2012 From 7 - 10PM Now in its 6th year, Quogue Wildlife Refuge's Annual Wild Night For Wildlife is a fantastic celebration of the wonder and beauty of nature and wildlife. Held at the historic home of Nancy Mullan-Demirjian & John Demirjian, the festivities for the evening will include live music performed by the Hackensack Men and The Trenton Horns, mouth-watering hors d'oeuvres prepared by Buoy One, Dockers and Goodale Farms Of Riverhead. Wine is being provided by Martha Clara Vineyards and beer by Southampton Publick House. There will also be live and silent auctions! Admission:
Tickets start at $150 Per Person |
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Bellport
Day Festival - A Taste & Trolley Tour Of Historic Bellport Presented by the Bellport Chamber of Commerce, The Annual Bellport Day Festival is offering something new this year - A Taste & Trolley Tour Of Historic Bellport. There will be lots to entertain you throughout the day including an Italian feast at Avino's Table, lobster bake, face painting, Japanese hibachi performances at Nakama, petting zoo, craft fair and live music all day long! Admission: FREE |
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6th Annual
Award-Winning North Fork Craft Beer, BBQ & Wine Festival 6025 Sound Ave Riverhead, NY 11901 Saturday, August 11, 2012 Voted North Fork Event of the Year in 2007, the North Fork Craft Beer, BBQ & Wine Festival returns to the beautiful Martha Clara Vineyard this year on Saturday, August 11th. This fun-filled event will showcase the finest craft breweries - more than 50 in all = from across the country and will pair them with outstanding BBQ prepared by Maple Tree BBQ and award-winning local wines. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample Long Island's best craft beers but also craft beers from national and international craft breweries. The event takes place rain or shine and the fields will have multiple tents to house attendees, breweries, wineries and special vendors. Weather permitting, the middle of the field will have tables and chairs for your comfort and enjoyment. Mystery Play will also be on hand performing live throughout the day. They are a 6-piece band that covers both classic and current rock, pop, funk and dance music. The festival will help raise money for the Beer For Brains Foundation and the Kent Animal Shelter. VIP Session: 1-6PM Includes an additional hour (1-2PM) where the VIP guests and ticket holders will be able to talk to brewers and taste special beers the breweries have reserved for this session only and will not be served to the general session attendees. Tickets are $80 per person (advanced purchase) and includes a souvenir tasting glass marked with a 2oz. pour line, admission to a special one-hour meet and greet with brewers, beer tasting and BBQ sandwich and side dish. General Admission Session: 2-6PM Gates open at 1:30PM for ticket and processing with first pour beginning at 2PM. Tickets are $55 per person when purchased online in advance and if available, tickets will be $70 at the door the day of the event. Price includes a souvenir tasting glass market with a 2oz. pour line, beer tasting and a BBQ sandwich and side dish. (Designated driver tickets will be available for $15 and will include a BBQ sandwich, side dish and bottle of water.) Click Here For More Information & To Purchase Tickets Online |
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21st
Annual Seafood Festival & Craft Fair 86 West Avenue West Sayville, NY Saturday, August 25 - Sunday, August 26, 2012 From 10AM - 6PM The Long Island Maritime Museum is hosting the 21st Annual Seafood Festival & Craft Fair on Saturday, August 25th and Sunday, August 26th. This annual two-day tradition is the largest single fundraising event for the Long Island Maritime Museum, a museum dedicated to the preservation of Long Island's rich maritime history and heritage for educational purposes. This year the festival will feature its indoor and outdoor museum exhibits, as well as over 150 vendors of fine nautical arts and crafts and educational groups, and - of course- huge pavilions purveying some of the finest and freshest seafood available. Admission:
$8.00 Per Person; Children Under 5 FREE |
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9th Annual
Taste & Toast The Town 440 Old Country Road Carle Place, NY 11514 Wednesday, September 12, 2012 Beginning at 6PM SAVE THE DATE!
The 9th Annual Taste & Toast The Town is being held on Wednesday, September 12th at
the elegant Chateau Briand in Carle Place. This fundraising event is held to
benefit The United States Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County (UCPN). For More Information Please Call: 516- 378- 2000 Extension 351 |
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5th Annual
International Taste Of Port Jefferson 118 W. Broadway Port Jefferson Station, NY Saturday, October 20, 2012 The 5th Annual International Taste Of Port Jefferson will take place on Saturday, October 20th at the Greater Port Jefferson Chamber Of Commerce. There will be raffles, guests appearances, wine and beer tastings and of course a delicious food sampling of over 25 popular local restaurants. Cost: $30 Advanced Purchase; $35 At The Door |
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Chef's
Secrets 8 Northern Blvd and Old Campus Road Old Westbury, NY 11548 Sunday, November 4, 2012 SAVE THE DATE! Chef's Secrets is not just an event; it's an experience to remember. Each year the Long Island Network of Community Services, Inc. hosts this outstanding charity event, attended by hundreds of guests. Proceeds raised go towards helping fund programs for the Long Island Association for AIDS Care, Inc. and BiasHELP. Guests will enjoy both food and wine tastings, boasting some of the most sensational culinary dishes and beverages anyone could ever encounter. They'll also have the opportunity to alternate through the many rooms of the mansion where colorful and aromatic dishes are prepared right in front of their eyes, by some of the most renowned chefs on Long Island. |