FEATURES

Long Island’s Second Annual International Festival is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20. This exciting festival will be held in the Town of Babylon at beautiful Tanner Park.

Friday, September 18th ~ 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, September 19 ~ 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday, September 20th ~ 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

There’s Music in the Air
The Festival Stage will feature something to satisfy all musical tastes. Beautiful music will fill the air at the Festival begining Friday evening, on Saturday you can hear exciting sounds of Rhythm and Blues by the Tash Brothers at the seaside main stage. In addition, the Festival will feature continuous performances throughout the weekend; including international dancing and singing and great music from up and coming artists.

Excitement on the Midway
Children of all ages will spin, swirl and sway on the exhilarating rides featured in the Festival’s thrilling world-class carnival, presented by All County Amusements. Young and old alike can enjoy the thrill rides, and try their luck at games of chance and skill in an excitement packed carnival midway. Don’t forget to bring your appetite because there’s always room for ice cream, cotton candy and funnel cakes.

The Oceanview Craft & Gift Show                                                                     An abundance of creative and talented vendors from all over will be setting up shop at the Festival’s Oceanview Craft & Gift Show featuring everything from jewelry, clothing, paintings, antiques, arts and crafts and one-of-a-kind specialty items. There will be items for the home, for the backyard, for the kids and even for the pet.

Corky’s International Haute Couture Fashion Show and Pooch Parade
Even our best four legged friends have opportunities to enjoy the Long Island InternationalFestival, as dog owners and dog lovers alike put their best paw forward and take part in Corky’s Haute Couture Fashion Show and Pooch Parade. The event will take place on Sunday afternoon. Corky Nightingale, the show’s creator, has put a “bark out” to all her international canine friends and their owners to “Paws for Style” and select an international canine couture outfit which will bring canine fashion to a new standard of prestige and style. Everyone is welcome to be on hand to celebrate some of Long Island’s own “Best-in-Show.”

"Tanner Jam" Skateboard Competition and Demonstration
A highlight at the International Festival will be a premier Skateboarding event which, provides a chance for local skaters of all skill levels to come and display their talents. The program will be divided into several categories, including freestyle, street, and vert events. There will also be a demonstration by up and coming skateboard stars who will interact with the audience and showcase tricks based upon difficulty, variety, continuity, speed, control and style.

Game Crazy’s Gaming Tent
Stop by Game Crazy’s Gaming Tent to try out the hottest games around. Game crazy has the largest selection of new, used and classic games and game consoles. They’re known for their “Try it Before You Buy It” philosophy and they guarantee more on trades. You won’t believe the great selections that will be here. And, there will be plenty of great prizes and giveaways!

Home Improvement Section
Even the do-it yourself fan will be able to find free advice and tips on a variety of home improvement projects at the Festival’s special Home improvement Section. From the latest tools and equipment to design ideas, experts in the field will provide free information and demonstrations for those weekend warriors ready to tackle a new project both in and around the home.

Auto Alley
Come see the latest models of custom import cars. Saturday afternoon visitors will see a create Crovette Show from the LI Corvette Association. Automotive experts will showcase their vehicles and provide free information about such important topics as safe driving, clean air emissions, fuel economy, automobile and motorcycle maintenance, and much more.

Celebrity Autograph Signings
Come meet and receive an autograph from Lidia Szczepanowski, Mrs. New York International and find out about her charity, National Organization for Women's Safety Awareness. Be dazzled by local skateboard celebrity Nick Sassa.

Pirates Family Show
The Pirates Show is a fun filled entertainment program suitable for all ages.

Living Green
Experts and advocates from various fields will discuss eco-friendly products and services for the home and office that will save you money as well as protecting our environment.

Beer & Wine Tasting
Raise a glass or two with some of Long Island’s most popular wineries and beer connoisseurs. Sample some of our region’s best wines and brews in our special tent. We won’t forget the pretzels or cheese and crackers.

Theme Days
Saturday afternoon, we celebrate Long’s Island’s bravest and finest will be on hand to promote fire and community safety in a special Fire Department and Law Enforcement observance. On Sunday afternoon, our brave soldiers, veterans and support personnel will be honored in an afternoon Celebration of our Military.

 

And there’s More!!

Don’t Forget to Stop by our Beer & Wine Tent
Enter the exciting Pizza Eating Contest
Fire Prevention Demonstrations

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photos from last year's event.