Friends Academy Fall Fest Returns Saturday

The 48th annual Friends Academy Fall Festival returns Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. 

The Fall Fair is a great community event with rides, games, athletic events, arts and crafts, great food and more. Youngsters will enjoy a wide variety of activities including a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, crafts, a mechanical surfboard and of course RIDES. New this year – Bippidy Boppity Boutique featuring tutu decorating, jewelry making and fabulous hair creations for princesses of all ages.

For adults, the Fair offers bargains galore in the gently used clothing and bric-a-brac boutique called “Gideon’s Attic.” Shop for children’s books and toys, as well as selections from the ready-to-wear boutique. A special addition to Gideon’s Attic will feature an enormous selection of brand-new designer shoes for adults and children. Also new this year – “The Alumni Boutique” featuring interesting items from fashion accessories to personalized children’s T-shirts.

Fairgoers can also enjoy an assortment of delicious foods including fresh clams, lobster rolls and Asian delicacies and more. This year, we are pleased to present “Wings & Things,” which will be serving up a variety of gourmet wings, homemade coleslaw and cornbread.   Visitors should save room for our delicious desserts from the Quaker Baker, Want S’Mores and Sushi Candy. Don’t forget to have an amazing candy apple and cider slushie on your way out.

Athletic events take place throughout the day beginning with the FA Boys Varsity Soccer team vs. Glen Cove HS at 11 a.m.; FA Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Valley Stream South at 1 p.m.; the FA Varsity Football team will match up against Roslyn HS at 3:00 p.m. and finally, round the day out with an exciting match at 3:00 p.m. between the FA Boys Varsity Soccer team vs. Glen Cove HS.