The first official weekend of fall offers a lot to do both in and around Syosset.
1. Pickle Festival
Where/When: John Gardiner Farm, 900 Park Ave., Greenlawn, 631-754-1180, Saturday, Sept. 24 @11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
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Why Go: Annual pickle festival sponsored by Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association, which features homemade pickles, jams, jellies, baked goods and more.
Fee: $3.00.
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2. Syosset Fair and Festival
Where/When: 50 Jackson Ave., Syosset, Saturday and Sunday Sept. 24 and 25 @ 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Why Go: Games, food, vendors, live entertainment and more
Pricing: Free.
3. Long Island Fair
Where/When: Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage, 516-572-8400, lifair.org. Friday, Saturday and Sunday @ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Why Go: See prize winning vegetables, flower and craft displays, farm animals, hear music. Also children’s games, rides, and entertainment including puppet and magic shows and food.
Pricing: Free.
4. Legends of the Autobahn Concours d’ Elegance
Where/When: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury, 631-864-2472, metronypca.org, Sunday September 25 @ 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: See mid 1950’s to current model Porsches,Mercedes-Benz’s and BMW’s on display.
Pricing: $10, $8 for seniors
5. Locust Valley Oktoberfest
Where/When: Thomas Park, 92 Forest Avenue, Locust Valley, 516-759-5319, www.Lvrotary.com. Friday September 23rd @ 6-10 p.m. and Saturday Sept. 24 @ 1-8 p.m.
Why Go: German festival with music, German food, beer and German dancers. Friday is for adults and Saturday is family day.
Pricing: $5.00 which covers both days.
