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Port Washington turned out Sunday for 21st annual HarborFest Dock Day and Craft Festival.
Port Washington turned out Sunday for 21st annual HarborFest Dock Day and Craft Festival.
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Monday, June 6, 2011
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Road Closings for HarborFest
Some roads will be closed on Sunday, June 5.
HarborFest 2011 is Sunday, June 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. That means parking will be tight, and certain roads, closed during specific times. So plan ahead. Central Drive from Shore Road to Hillside Avenue will be closed from 9:15 a.m. to approximately 12 p.m. for the HarborFest 2011 Model Boat Regatta at the Baxter Pond, according to the Port Washington Police District. Police are asking Ridgeway Road residents who need to travel during this time to move their vehicles from the area before 9 a.m., as vehicles will not be permitted to enter or exit the area. In addition, lower Main Street from Shore Road to Prospect Avenue will be closed from 7 a.m. until approximately 7 p.m.
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Friday, June 3, 2011
Sunday is HarborFest 2011
The event kicks of Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The 21st annual HarborFest Dock Day and Craft Festival is Sunday, June 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on lower Main Street and the Town Dock. This event is all about celebrating Port Washington’s nautical heritage on Manhasset Bay, and the importance of protecting this natural asset. Parking will be limited, but there will be free trolley and shuttle buses from the Long Island Railroad station. Admission is free, but there is a fee for cruises. Be sure to stop by the Patch booth for a chance to win prizes. They include: EVENTS: Craft Show, 100-plus vendors Cruises on Manhasset Bay Nautical singers and entertainment at the tugboat Children's fun park Family fun stage and talent show PAL Family Field Day Captain Courage and the Maritime …
Monday, June 7, 2010
Marionettes Come to Life at HarborFest
Lynbrook man displays his weekend hobby at annual Port Washington craft festival.
Joe Grippaldi has two areas of expertise: one is sewing smiles on his puppets, the other is putting those same kinds of smiles on children's faces. He, along with dozens of other craftspeople, showed off their talents at Port Washington's 20th annual HarborFest Dock Day and Craft Festival on Sunday. Grippaldi's marionettes were a huge hit. They could be seen walking, galloping and scuttling alongside kids of all ages from Shore Road to the Town Dock. "It's very good for children," Grippaldi said. "It's not a toy that they just put on a corner and don't use. They've got to work it to get the full enjoyment." A resident of Lynbrook, Grippaldi has been making marionettes for more than 12 years. "I come from the old country, and in Italy, …
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The Sun Shines on a Crowded HarborFest
Despite the threat of thunderstorms, an estimated 5,000 people attended the 20th annual HarborFest Dock Day and Craft Festival.
Even the threat of bad weather couldn't keep people away from the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce's 20th annual HarborFest Dock Day and Craft Festival on Sunday, with large crowds visiting the Town Dock for a day of food and fun. "This is our 20th HarborFest," said Warren Schein, co-president of Port Washington Chamber of Commerce. "It started off as a little, tiny event on a boat, and now it's a big, major event." Schein estimated the crowds to be upwards of 5,000 people. The day was kicked off with a performance by Mrs. Fredda Meltzer's kindergarten class from Manorhaven Elementary School, who waved American flags while they recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The group of kindergartners then sang "My Country 'Tis of Thee" and "America…
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Friday, June 4, 2010
Something For Everyone at 20th Annual HarborFest
Port Washington Chamber of Commerce puts on its 20th annual HarborFest Dock Day and Craft Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
In most cities, Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, but in Port Washington, this Sunday's 20th Annual HarborFest Dock Day and Craft Festival really gets the town ready for some fun in the sun. Presented by the Chamber of Commerce and running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Town Dock, Baxter Pond and Lower Main Street, HarborFest will be a day of art, music, crafts and even a talent show. In addition, the Wells Fargo-sponsored stagecoach is returning to offer free rides from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., as well as cruises around the bay, which may or may not be invaded by pirates. According to Bobbie Polay, executive director of the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce, there will be something for everyone at the annual festival. "This is …
