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East Northport Festival Begins Friday Night

Rides, games, live music, food and more at John Walsh Park.

The annual , sponsored by the East Northport Chamber of Commerce returns to on Friday night with rides by , games, vendors, live performances and more.

The fun starts with "Killer Joe and the Lido Soul," a high energy group specializing in soul rockin’ blues. Sit back, or stand up and dance while you hear the sounds of Gary US Bonds and the early Beatles all revved up.

On Saturday, rides, games, food court and vendors will kick off at 11 a.m. with a variety of entertainment going on all weekend. will
be on hand throughout the weekend demonstrating yoga techniques and belly dancing.

On Sunday at 2 pm (and again at 4:00 pm), the East Northport Chamber is proud to bring back Free Cycle Action Sports for daredevil stunts.

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At 12 p.m., East Northport will try to get their place on the record-breaking map with the largest crowd dancing to the Hokey Pokey in front of the park stage. Please bring a non-perishable or canned food item to help support the local food pantry.

Between 1 and 3 p.m., contestants can compete for the 2nd annual "East Northport Idol." Contestants will get to sing one popular song backed up by the party band Hi Def for a chance to win tickets to shows and other great prizes. 

At 3 p.m. the Campfire All Stars will play on the park stage. They are a Northport based, acoustic-electric cover band that plays music from the
60’s to the present day.  For more information visit the East Northport Chamber website.

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The hours of the fair are Friday Night, Sept. 7, from 6 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 8 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 9: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Visit the East Northport Chamber website for more information.


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