The arts are alive and thriving in Farmingdale Village. Join the community at Farmingdale Cultural Arts Day/Art In the Park on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Village Green. It is free to attend. The fourth annual Cultural Arts Day will feature music and dance performances by local entertainers, in conjunction with the ninth Art In The Park. Bring your family and friends to watch performances. Some seating and a shade tent will be provided. Performances include Wayne Krush, rising star Jackie Romeo, Dan Conway and Step-by-Step Dance Company.
In addition to the wonderful music and dance performances at the gazebo, the Village Green will be filled with about 30 magnificent artists exhibiting and selling their artwork. So many very special, talented artists are set to exhibit, show and sell their original artwork at the event including legendary Long Island artist Elaine Faith Thompson, Emma’s Journey and more. Elaine’s artwork has been commissioned and recognized by levels of government and still continues. Elaine’s paintings include the 2009 U.S. Open Bethpage Golf Tournament, the 2019 PGA Championship, Log Island Lighthouses and more.
We are thrilled that Farmingdale student, Emma Brussell of Emma’s Journey, will exhibit and sell her artwork, alongside Rufus, her diabetic alert dog. Emma is dedicated to helping type-1 diabetics purchase diabetic alert dogs.
Many will be exhibiting, including Live Art with The Tiny Artist Studio, Farmingdale Schools, Hardscrabble Seniors, Clothesline Art and Farmingdale Public Library. Come meet these special Long Island artists and enjoy their magnificent artwork displayed on the Village Green on Sept.15, with the rain date being Sept. 22. Art in the Park is a juried art show, featuring a wonderful array of original artwork on display. Ribbons and prizes will be awarded. Thanks to the Farmingdale Village Cultural Arts Committee and the Women’s Club of Farmingdale for holding the event. Check for updates at www.farmingdaleculturalartsday.org or call 516-249-0093.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the weekly Farmers Market by Schneider’s Farms will be held in conjunction with these events on Main Street in front of the firehouse. Main Street will be closed from Prospect Street to the parking lot entrance near The Nutty Irishman during the Farmers Market. While in the village, remember to shop and dine downtown. Free admission and free parking is available in village parking lots, along Conklin Street, on Main Street, neighboring streets and in Train Station Lots (open all day on weekends). Additional parking is available behind the Village Green in the Weldon E. Howitt Middle School parking lot off of Cherry Street.
