The Long Island Fair is one of the oldest agricultural fairs in the country. Set on the fairgrounds of the Old Bethpage Village Restoration, it is an old-timey, family-oriented ton of fun, whether you have entered your prize tomatoes or herb basket or not. Guess the weight of the giant pumpkin, admire the horses and ponies, eat grilled corn, ginormous turkey legs and sticky candy apples, watch the jugglers and magicians and the quirky Punch & Judy puppet show, and generally have a wholesome time outdoors. There are even hot-air balloon rides, weather permitting. Twenty thousand people visited last year during the two weekends of the show. Those who submit get a free entry pass.

2015 Long Island Fair

http://www.lifair.org/

September 25-27; October 2-4

Fridays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.