The Feast of Mother Cabrini Starts August 23rd

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Don’t miss The Feast of Mother Cabrini at SCCC

The Feast of Mother Cabrini, a beloved tradition on Long Island, returns to the Suffolk Community College Grant Campus, offering a spectacular celebration of Italian culture, family fun, and community spirit. The event spans two weekends, from August 23rd-25th and August 29th-September 2nd, promising an array of activities and entertainment for all ages. With free admission and parking, this event is an accessible and inviting way to close out the summer.

A Carnival of Fun

At the heart of the feast are the over 50 rides and attractions provided by Newton Shows, a company with more than 70 years of experience in the amusement industry. Families can enjoy thrilling rides, fun games, and a festive atmosphere that lights up the campus. Whether you’re seeking heart-pounding excitement or gentle rides for the little ones, there’s something for everyone.

Feast of Mother Calbrini — Free Admission and $30 for an unlimited ride wristband

Italian Delights and Culinary Traditions

No Italian festival would be complete without an array of mouthwatering food, and the Feast of Mother Cabrini delivers in spades. Each day of the event features homemade Italian cooking, celebrating the rich culinary traditions of Italy. From savory pasta dishes to classic sausage and peppers, the feast offers a culinary journey through Italy. And, of course, no Italian celebration would be complete without the indulgent treat of zeppole, those delicious, powdered-sugar-dusted fried dough balls.

For those with a competitive streak (and a big appetite), the Zeppole Eating Contest on Saturday, August 31st at 9 PM is a must-see event. Contestants will face off to see who can devour the most of these delectable treats in a spirited showdown.

Spectacular Fireworks and Live Entertainment

The feast also features two breathtaking fireworks shows on Saturday, August 24th, and Sunday, September 1st at dusk. These displays will light up the night sky, providing a dazzling spectacle for all to enjoy.

In addition to the fireworks, the feast boasts a lineup of live entertainment that will keep the crowd energized throughout the event. From local bands to cultural performances, the entertainment schedule is packed with acts that celebrate the diverse talents of the community.

The Feast of Mother Cabrini is a Community Tradition

The Feast of Mother Cabrini is more than just a festival; it’s a cherished tradition that brings together families and friends to celebrate the end of summer. The event is a tribute to the spirit of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the Patron Saint of Immigrants, reflecting the rich Italian heritage that has shaped Long Island’s communities.

Whether you’re drawn by the rides, the food, the fireworks, or simply the chance to spend time with loved ones, the Feast of Mother Cabrini is an event that captures the essence of community celebration. Don’t miss out on this year’s festivities at Suffolk Community College Grant Campus, conveniently located off Exit 53 of the Long Island Expressway. Bring your appetite, your excitement, and your love of all things Italian to this unforgettable event!

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Melissa Farrell

Melissa Farrell has a mission to support local business by "Going Local." As a local business owner herself, she understands the struggles entrepreneurs face when owning a business and is always trying to find ways to shine a spotlight onto them. Melissa started Going Local Tours & Experiences back in 2020 during the pandemic in hopes to bring people back into local restaurants and shops. She created food tours in Huntington, NY that would stop at 3-4 local businesses and gave the guests the chance to meet the owner and hear the story behind the business. She soon realized how powerful storytelling is when connecting people to local businesses and created options with local store owners as well to bring them onto the tour to share their story. Melissa wanted to expand out of Huntington to be able to support even more local businesses and started creating luxury picnics where she would bring local to you! She would find local businesses in the area of the picnic set up and deliver it to you offering ways to support over 3 local businesses at each picnic. This wasn't enough. She wanted to find a better way to help spread awareness of local businesses and share their stories. Enter Evangeline Knell...a woman with over 30 years of broadcasting experience who somehow convinced Melissa to host a 3 day live stream from the Huntington Fall Festival. She had never been on camera before, but working alongside Evie to create the 3 shows, gave Melissa the confidence to take on the challenge. The 3 shows produced focused on the local vendors, the food trucks and the events that occurred at the festival and had a much larger reach than Melissa could ever of done on her own. They soon realized a business partnership was needed and combined their two businesses, Identity Digital which is a production company and Going Local Tours and Experiences to form Going Local Media. Evie and Melissa even formed their own distribution outlet by creating Going Local TV, a streaming platform like Netflix or YouTube, that is all about local businesses, events and organizations on Long Island. There are over 200 videos including their podcast series "Let's Get Local" "Long Island Business Minds" and "Local Business Spotlight" that help spread awareness of our local businesses and Long Island Professionals. They are always thinking up new ways to support local, including this site, Going Local Today that is a directory of articles on how to Go Local on Long Island. We appreciate you taking the time to read this and for supporting local! Thank you!

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