Arts & Entertainment

Merrick Festival Returns For Weekend Fun With Music, Rides

it runs from Oct. 20-22 at the LIRR train station and on Merrick Avenue.

The Merrick Festival is returning on Oct. 20.
The Merrick Festival is returning on Oct. 20. (Jerry Barmash/Patch)

MERRICK, NY — The annual Merrick Festival is here!

All of the favorites are back for family fun, including the petting zoo, pony rides, carnival rides, live entertainment and plenty of food.

The weekend event runs Oct. 20-22 at the LIRR station and on Merrick Avenue.

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The Calhoun High School choir and rock band will perform on Saturday morning. Other artists take the stage throughout the weekend.

A street fair runs from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, while the rides are operational Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

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It's hosted by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce.

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