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Franklin Square Street Fair

Jun1

Over 75 vendors, food trucks, entertainment and more

Where

Franklin Square, NY

Franklin Ave.

Franklin Square, NY

Phone

516-442-6000

Price

free

Gottscheer Festival

Jun2

Live music, food, dancing and the Miss Gottschee contest

Where

Plattduetsche Park Restaurant

1132 Hempstead Turnpike

Franklin Square, NY

Phone

516-354-3131

Price

$12, free 12 and younger

Long Island Bavarian Heritage Festival

Jun8

Authentic German dancing, food, beer, demonstrations, contests and music, plus activities for children, vendors with imported goods and raffles, rain or shine.

Where

Plattduetsche Park Restaurant

1132 Hempstead Turnpike

Franklin Square, NY

Phone

516-354-3131

Price

$12, $10 ages 65 and older, free 11 and younger

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