Annual Sayville Summerfest
Various locations downtown: Main Street/Montauk Highway, South Main Street, Gillette Avenue, Candee Avenue, Railroad Avenue, Rotary Park and The Common Ground, Gillette Park, and Sparrow Park.
Sayville, NY 11782
631-567-5257
August 2-4, 2013 (Friday 5-10 pm, Saturday 9 am-10 pm, Sunday 9 am-9 pm)
Free admission/entertainment. Fees for rides and food. $30 POP bracelets for half-day sessions.
This popular summer event features plenty of fun for the whole family. Check out live performances from The Manhattan Dolls, Sayville Dance Theater, and other local artists. Visit arts and crafts vendors, as well as a vintage car show, and don't forget to stop by the international food fest to sample a variety of delicious foods. Carnival rides and games keep the kids busy.

Annual Paumanauke Native American Festival
Babylon Town Hall Park
200 East Sunrise Highway
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
631-587-3696
August 3-4, 2013 (Saturday 10 am-10 pm, Sunday 10 am-5 pm)
$10 adults, $5 kids ages 12-16, free for kids under 12 years
The Paumanauke Native American Festival features Aztec dancers, traditional drummers, craft displays, food vendors, and dance competitions. The dance competition is open to all and dancers must register on Saturday morning from 9-11 am. Bring a chair and settle in to enjoy the show.

Holy Family Festival
Parish of the Holy Family
17 Fordham Avenue
Hicksville, NY 11801
516-938-3846
August 14-17, 2013 (Wednesday & Thursday 6-10 pm, Friday & Saturday 6-11 pm)
Free Admission. Fees for rides and food. Purchase discounted POP tickets online
Celebrate August summer nights at the Holy Family Festival. Join the fun with live music, rides, and games. Delicious carnival food such as hamburgers and funnel cake are served.

Annual Polish Town Fair & Polka Festival
Polish Town Civic Association
300 Lincoln Street
Riverhead, NY 11901
631-369-1616
August 17-18, 2013 (Saturday & Sunday, 10 am-6 pm)
Free admission to Town Fair; Polka Festival $13 for adults and $5 for children ages 10 & under
Join the Polish Town Fair and celebrate its 39th Anniversary. The schedule includes live entertainment, arts and craft vendors, a sports expo, and a car show. Polish imports and authentic cuisine are featured. In the mood to dance? Then stick around for the Polka Dance Festival on Saturday night.

Annual Greek Festival
Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption
430 Sheep Pasture Road
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
631-473-0894
August 22-25, 2013 (Thursday 5-10 pm, Friday 5-11 pm, Saturday 1-11 pm, Sunday 1-10 pm)
$2 per person, free for children ages 12 & under
Enjoy rides, games, live music, and dancing at this traditional Greek festival. Mouth-watering specialties such as souvlaki, moussaka, and baklava are served so come on an empty stomach. Witness a spectacular fireworks display on Friday and Saturday evenings. Shuttle busses are available for free transportation to and from Melville High School, Port Jefferson High School, and the Port Jefferson Train Station.

Annual Seafood Festival
Long Island Maritime Museum
86 West Avenue
West Sayville, NY 11796
631-447-8679
August 24-25, 2013 (Saturday 10 am-8 pm, Sunday 10 am-7 pm)
$8 per person, free for kids ages 5 & under
Head to the Long Island Maritime Museum for this two-day festival featuring over 50 indoor and outdoor exhibits. Live entertainment includes local and national bands, pirate shows, and plenty of children's activities. Kids join a treasure hunt, go on a pony ride, or set sail aboard the Oyster Sloop Priscilla. The Food Court and the Seafood-Lovers Pavilions offer fabulous choices from both land and sea.

Originally published on 8/1/11. Updated by Jennifer Battista on 7/31/13