Sunday September 7, 2008

2008 East Northport Annual Festival

The East Northport Chamber of Commerce's Annual Festival offers residents and surrounding communities an opportunity to come out and meet their neighbors, see old friends and get to know why East Northport is a great community to live and work. Our annual festival features: magic shows, sidewalk sales, exhibits, craft vendors, great food, petting zoo, bicycle stunt shows, amusement rides and games, live entertainment, street performers and much more!

Hours & Location - More Details
Friday, Sept. 5th from 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 6th from 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 7th from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: John Walsh Park - Corner of Pulaski & Larkfield Roads and north on Larkfield to Brightside Avenue.
Click here for directions from Mapquest

Major Sponsors of the 2008 Festival [Top of Page]

Rockabilly Barbers
Catering to young and old, fathers and sons, blue and white collar guys, civil servants, and local law enforcement officers! "From old school to new school, nobody in the area does better Fades, Buzzcuts or regulars. Rockabilly Barbers" is truly a unique Rock-n-Roll barbershop! Locations in East Northport, Huntington and West Islip.

Commerce Bank
"America's Most Convenient Bank" serves New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and now New York, with over 200 locations and growing. This full service Commercial Bank offers seven-day branch banking, free checking, and free coin counting.

HBSC Bank
HSBC is “the world’s local bank”, we are one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world. HSBC's international network comprises around 10,000 offices in 82 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa. HSBC provides a comprehensive range of financial services: personal financial services; commercial banking; corporate, investment banking and markets; private banking; and other activities.

Raymond A. Mascolo, D.D.S.
General, Cosmetic, and Reconstructive Dentistry
Preventive, Porcelain Veneers, Implants
Dentures, Bridges, Non Mercury Fillings
Digital X-Rays 80% Less Radiation
Saturday and Evening Appointments Available
Most Insurance Accepted as Partial or Full Payment
Handicapped Accessible Office

Stuart P. Besen
Town of Huntington Councilman

Back in 1994, many storefronts along Larkfield Road remained empty and the East Northport was looking very depressed. Stuart Besen, a young lawyer, teamed up with a few other energetic hopefuls to pool their ideas on how to revitalize the area. In June, 1994, the East Northport Chamber of Commerce was officially formed under their leadership and guidance. Today, Stuart continues to work with the Chamber while devoting many hours to his law practice of Besen and Trop LLP. In 2005, he was elected to serve as Councilman on the Huntington Town Board. Since his election, Stuart has been a forerunner in many Town initiatives including the installation of synthetic multi purpose recreational fields; environmental issues, hybrid vehicle incentives, recycling presentations, solar power fast track programs; sexual predator legislation including innovative mapping program and accessory rental apartment restrictions, etc.

Panera Bread
Since this businesses arrival in the East Northport area, they quickly became a favorite eatery of many. This unique store offers so much more than what is stated in their company mission: "A loaf of bread in every arm". They offer a spectacular array of baked goods, soups, salads, sandwiches, etc. They, too, have been extremely supportive to the East Northport Chamber since opening their doors here. In fact, ask any Chamber member, one of the best attended meetings is the breakfast meeting at Panara Bread. It’s a great place to sit and relax with a newspaper, laptop or chatting with friends. Be sure to visit Panera Bread on Jericho Turnpike

Newton Shows
In 1949, it started with four kids, a few stuffed animals and one ferris wheel. Today Newton Shows has 26 rides in tow and is the biggest carnival operator in Queens, Nassau and Suffolk. Headquartered right here in East Northport, Lewis J. Newton & Sons continues to be a ‘one of its kind family owned carnival concessionaire’ among the estimated 500 such traveling carnivals across North America. Out of seven Newton children, only two, John and Mike, joined as “carnies” in the family business. Their mottos for success include being partners in fun, their experience in planning and promoting successful events, presenting safe, quality amusements with enormous attention to detail and assistance in helping their clients attain their fundraising goals.

2008 Additional Sponsors

Adams Cyclery: Event Sponsor - Bike Stunt Shows by Free Cycle Action Sports Team
Clipper Magazine: Event Sponsor - Petting Zoo by Steppin’ Out Ponies
Times of Northport/East Northport: Stage / Entertainment Sponsor
Extra Space Storage/East Northport: Band Stage/Entertainment
Times of Northport/East Northport: Band Stage/Entertainment
Newton Shows: Rides and Midway
The Observer: Magic Shows
Gold's Gym: Magic Shows
Newton Shows: Rides/Midway

2008 Patron Sponsors with Booths - Live at Festival!

Inner Spirit Yoga Costco-Commack Northport/East Northport Library East Northport Gospel Church Huntington Republicans Coach Real Estate Extra Space Storage Jewish Academy of Suffolk Wizards FedEx Kinkos Prudential Douglas Elliman R.E. Knights of Columbus/Columbiettes Daniel Gale Agency Adams Cyclery Madame Butterfly Gardens IFG Himalayan Salts Ready Riders East Northport Christian Church Boy Scouts Cub Scouts East Northport Fire Department Huntington Democratic Party Good News Bookstore Foto Fabric Impressions My Computer Tutor AT & T George's Innovative Inflatables Schreiner - Blaeser Insurance Agency

2008 Patron Sponsors - Businesses That Show Their Support

Island Silkscreen Sapphire Interiors Somer & Heller LLP LaModa Salon & Academy Athens Square Cafe Suffolk Physical Therapy Erwin Cohen, Accountant Brueggemann Funeral Home Simply Accounting Services

Food Court [Top of Page]

Crossroads Café Nocello’s Restaurant Northport Fish & Lobster Chilly Willies Fresco’s Famous Italian Ices Carmine's Pizza Roasted Sweet Corn Tropical Smoothie Cafe Mister Softee

2008 Live Entertainment [Top of Page]

Killer Joe and the Lido Soul Revue - Friday, 9/5 at 7:30 pm
This is a high energy, enthusiastic and multi-talented group of musicians. They specialize in soul rockin' blues and they do it exceedingly well. Their new CD, BORN TO CRUISE, proves it! They rock hard and deliver their stuff with decidedly edgy attitude. The CD sounds like it's recorded live at a rocking jukejoint! Sit back, or stand up and dance, while you hear the sounds of Gary US Bonds and the early Beatles all revved up! Watch out for Joe both on and off stage. He loves audience participation while he's entertaining!

Southbound - Saturday, 9/6 at 2:00 pm
This versatile and entertaining group of musicians has been together as a group since 1990 and continues to bring forth both the best of country and classic rock music. They have been performing at the East Northport Festival for many years. Their repertoire has grown tremendously over the years to the point where there are few country requests they can't fulfill. SOUTHBOUND continues to be the area's top country dance band and their wealth of experience has brought them to the forefront of the Country Music Scene.

Soul Be It - Saturday, 9/6 at 7:30 pm
Join us and take a journey into the soul of one of the hippest bands of all time. SOUL BE IT is a 12 piece horn driven powerhouse ensemble dedicated to reigniting a concept that has been lost throughout the years. Dig in as the fully charged musicians of Soul Be It perform some of the hottest tunes from the baddest artists of the last four decades. With their brassy-rich grooves, tight right turns and bleeding ballads, Soul Be It guarantees a performance like no other. Their repertoire contains tunes by Chicago, Tower of Power, Earth Wind and Fire, Blood Sweat & Tears, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder and of course James Brown, among numerous others. We guarantee this is performance will rock the park till closing at 11:00 pm.

Vista Hill - Sunday, 9/7 at 2:30 pm
The East Northport Chamber is pleased to introduce another new band to our stage in John Walsh Park. Beginning at 2:30 pm, VISTA HILL will take charge. This band offers feel good, adult contemporary music that appeals to a wide range of listeners. They have recently released their new album, Looking For Tara. Come and enjoy this band. They promise to entertain in such a way that appeal no matter what the generation of music you're accustomed to.

More Entertainment

Inner Spirit Yoga Center & Belly Dancing Janelle and the East Northport Christian Church Anita’s Dance Studio Master Chae Tae Kwon Do Elite Dance Studio Professional Martial Arts Training Distant Twins Duo Trouble Bound The Buzzards The Hornets Rockabilly’s Barber Teri George & the Connection Free Cycle Action Sports Team The Magic of Mark & Kym

Festival Picture Gallery [Top of Page]