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71 festivals/fairs in New York City (NYC) Thu, 08/22/2019 - and on...
New York City street fairs are good reflection of the City: the offerings are sofisticated and amusing, and you always can find something that fits your budget. Please see street fairs/festivals schedule below.Fair | Street Fair
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Fri, Aug 23
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Sat, Aug 24
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Fair | Street Fair
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Sat, Aug 24
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Sun, Aug 25
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Sun, Aug 25
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Fri, Aug 30
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Fair | Street Fair
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Sat, Aug 31
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Fair | Street Fair
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Sat, Aug 31
10:00 am
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Festival | NYC Unicycle Festival
This festival has something for everyone, from long-time unicycle enthusiasts to first-time thrill-seekers, from extreme sports adventurers to circus fans, from avid bicyclists to families looking for the best way to spend a summer’s day in the Big Apple. Activities include races, competitions, exhibitions, and a variety of unicycle sports including basketball, hockey and sumo. For fans of extreme riding, the Hell on Wheel trials course challenges riders throughout the day. World-famous riders display their skills, and members of the public have the opportunity to try one-wheel riding in the Learn-to-ride area. DJ Sky King, famous for DJing New York’s disco roller skaters, lays down the uni groove. All ages and abilities are welcome.
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Sat, Aug 31
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
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Fair | Outdoor Art Exhibit
Enjoy looking at (and maybe buying some) oil paintings, pastels, watercolors, mixed media, graphics, photography, sculpture, and crafts including fabric, jewelry, glass, wood, and ceramics. August 31-September 2 and September 7-8, 2019
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Sat, Aug 31
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
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Festival | The Japanese Bon Odori Dance and Food Festival
Every August all over Japan, during the Obon summer holiday, people dance Bon Odori at festivals. This NYC event is notable for bringing dances from Japan's Big Three Bon Odori regions into one venue, including Nishimonai Bon Odori from Akita prefecture, Gujo Odori from Gifu prefecture, and Awa Odori from Tokushima prefecture. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn and participate in Bon Odori dance sessions and experience Japanese summer festival food and games, right here in New York City.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Aug 31
12:00 pm
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12:00 pm
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Fair | Street Fair
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Sun, Sep 1
10:00 am
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair
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Sun, Sep 1
10:00 am
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10:00 am
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Festival | NYC Unicycle Festival
This festival has something for everyone, from long-time unicycle enthusiasts to first-time thrill-seekers, from extreme sports adventurers to circus fans, from avid bicyclists to families looking for the best way to spend a summer’s day in the Big Apple. Activities include races, competitions, exhibitions, and a variety of unicycle sports including basketball, hockey and sumo. For fans of extreme riding, the Hell on Wheel trials course challenges riders throughout the day. World-famous riders display their skills, and members of the public have the opportunity to try one-wheel riding in the Learn-to-ride area. DJ Sky King, famous for DJing New York’s disco roller skaters, lays down the uni groove. All ages and abilities are welcome.
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Sun, Sep 1
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
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Fair | Outdoor Art Exhibit
Enjoy looking at (and maybe buying some) oil paintings, pastels, watercolors, mixed media, graphics, photography, sculpture, and crafts including fabric, jewelry, glass, wood, and ceramics. August 31-September 2 and September 7-8, 2019
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Sun, Sep 1
12:00 pm
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12:00 pm
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Fair | Outdoor Art Exhibit
Enjoy looking at (and maybe buying some) oil paintings, pastels, watercolors, mixed media, graphics, photography, sculpture, and crafts including fabric, jewelry, glass, wood, and ceramics. August 31-September 2 and September 7-8, 2019
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Mon, Sep 2
12:00 pm
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12:00 pm
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Fair | Street Fair
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Thu, Sep 5
10:00 am
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair
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Fri, Sep 6
10:00 am
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair
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Sat, Sep 7
10:00 am
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair
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Sat, Sep 7
10:00 am
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10:00 am
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Fair | Outdoor Art Exhibit
Enjoy looking at (and maybe buying some) oil paintings, pastels, watercolors, mixed media, graphics, photography, sculpture, and crafts including fabric, jewelry, glass, wood, and ceramics. August 31-September 2 and September 7-8, 2019
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Sat, Sep 7
12:00 pm
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12:00 pm
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Fair | Street Fair
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Sun, Sep 8
10:00 am
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10:00 am
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Fair | Outdoor Art Exhibit
Enjoy looking at (and maybe buying some) oil paintings, pastels, watercolors, mixed media, graphics, photography, sculpture, and crafts including fabric, jewelry, glass, wood, and ceramics. August 31-September 2 and September 7-8, 2019
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Sun, Sep 8
12:00 pm
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12:00 pm
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Festival | Second Sundays September Festival
A free event series that engages Pioneer Works disciplines through live music, food, artists’ open studios, and interactive programs.
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Sun, Sep 8
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
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Fair | West Side County Fair
Enjoy a full day of county fair magic in Manhattan with live bands, sideshow performers, carnival rides and games, local food and merchandise vendors, cotton candy, Grow NYC Stop ‘N’ Swap, and more!
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Sun, Sep 8
1:00 pm
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1:00 pm
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Fair | Street Fair
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Fri, Sep 13
10:00 am
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10:00 am
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Festival | 4th Annual Camp Doughboy WWI History Weekend
The fourth annual Camp Doughboy World War I History Weekend will bring living history, reenactors, authors, experts, vintage vehicles, and animals. This is the largest free public WWI exhibition in the United States. Reenactors representing the Allies and Central Powers—as well as civilians in Edwardian-era attire—are invited living history participants. The centennial of the service members returning to Governors Island is in 2019 and this group of volunteer reenactors will share the story of WWI participants. See living history, weapons and equipment displays, and vintage vehicles.
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Sat, Sep 14
10:00 am
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair
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Sat, Sep 14
10:00 am
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10:00 am
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Sat, Sep 14
10:00 am
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10:00 am
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Festival | Raptor Fest
Experience the thrill of viewing New York's premier predators live and up close at the annual Raptor Fest, hosted by the Urban Park Rangers. This event showcases many birds of prey, also known as raptors, that are found throughout New York City and beyond, including eagles, falcons, owls, and hawks! The family-friendly event will include education/activity tables stations along with live birds of prey performing aerial feats.
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Sat, Sep 14
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
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Festival | Monarch Celebration
During what should be the height of monarch butterfly migration in our area, explore gardens and natural areas in search of these charismatic creatures as you learn about their incredible migration down to Mexico. They’ll have lots of information on these creatures as well as crafts and ways you can help conserve them.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Sep 14
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
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Festival | 4th Annual Camp Doughboy WWI History Weekend
The fourth annual Camp Doughboy World War I History Weekend will bring living history, reenactors, authors, experts, vintage vehicles, and animals. This is the largest free public WWI exhibition in the United States. Reenactors representing the Allies and Central Powers—as well as civilians in Edwardian-era attire—are invited living history participants. The centennial of the service members returning to Governors Island is in 2019 and this group of volunteer reenactors will share the story of WWI participants. See living history, weapons and equipment displays, and vintage vehicles.
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Sun, Sep 15
9:00 am
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9:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair
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Sun, Sep 15
10:00 am
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair
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Sun, Sep 15
10:00 am
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10:00 am
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Festival | Community Day Block Party
Celebrate the Lower East Side at Community Day. This unique highlights the importance of community by sharing in food, music, and family-friendly activities together.
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Sun, Sep 15
12:00 pm
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12:00 pm
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Sat, Sep 21
10:00 am
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair
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Sat, Sep 21
10:00 am
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair
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Sun, Sep 22
10:00 am
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair
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Sun, Sep 22
10:00 am
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Sat, Sep 28
10:00 am
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair
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Sat, Sep 28
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Sun, Sep 29
10:00 am
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10:00 am
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Festival | Medieval Festival
The Medieval Festival brings to life the customs and spirit of the Middle Ages. The park is transformed into a medieval market town decorated with bright banners and processional flags. Performers, guests and festival goers dress in medieval costume. Visitors are greeted by authentic medieval music, dance, magic, and minstrels, as well as jugglers and jesters. The afternoon is concluded with a thrilling joust between four knights on horseback. Costumed vendors will be on hand to demonstrate and sell a wide variety of medieval crafts as well as food and drink.
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Sun, Sep 29
11:30 am
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11:30 am
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Fair | Street Fair
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Sat, Oct 5
10:00 am
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10:00 am
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Sat, Oct 5
10:00 am
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Festival | Little Red Lighthouse Festival
Celebrate Manhattan’s only remaining lighthouse with Urban Park Ranger educational presentations, visits to the lighthouse interior, readings of eponymous children’s book, fishing clinics, live music, food vendors, and fun family activities.
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Sat, Oct 5
12:00 pm
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12:00 pm
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Sun, Oct 6
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Sun, Oct 6
10:00 am
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Festival | Harvest Festival
A family-friendly celebration of fall! Activities: • Live musical performances • Pumpkin decorating • Face painting • Kite making • Meet the chickens • Crafts, games, and more!
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Sun, Oct 6
12:00 pm
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Fri, Oct 11
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Sat, Oct 12
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Sun, Oct 13
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