Saturday • October 17
Live wrestling
The village lists live wrestling for Saturday. Confirm the performance time before building your afternoon around it.
Mineola • Nassau County • Long Island
Your fall weekend,
found in Mineola.
Food trucks. Local stories. Autumn in the park. Your guide to the Mineola Fall Festival, October 17–18, 2026.
Plan your visitSee the highlightsMineola Fall Festival 2026 visitor guide
One park. Two days.
Plenty of reasons to stay awhile.
The Mineola Fall Festival is scheduled for October 17–18, 2026, from noon to 6 p.m. both days at Mineola Memorial Park, 195 Marcellus Road, Mineola, NY 11501. It brings food, music, local vendors, seasonal activities, and Long Island writers together for an easy autumn outing in Nassau County.
Looking for things to do on Long Island this weekend? Start with the essentials below, then choose the parts of the festival you most want to enjoy. Whether your first stop is the food trucks or a conversation with a local author, leave a little room to explore.
WhenOctober 17–18
Saturday & Sunday
Saturday & Sunday
Hours12–6 p.m.
Both days
Both days
WhereMemorial Park
195 Marcellus Rd
195 Marcellus Rd
Rain datesOctober 24–25
Check for updates
Check for updates
Dates and hours are confirmed by the Village of Mineola and organizer listings. Check official updates before traveling. Village announcement ↗
01 / Taste the season
Come hungry.
Take your time.
The village announcement lists food trucks, seasonal beer and cocktails, music, and local vendors. The organizer also advertises artisanal beer and wine and a vendor market.
Make a relaxed afternoon of it: browse, pick something to eat, and enjoy the atmosphere between stops. Specific menus, prices, performers, and set times are not listed in this guide; check the organizer’s latest information.
See the organizer’s event details ↗
02 / Find your next great read
A good story
starts locally.
Long Island Authors plans a festival area where visitors can meet writers, hear readings, ask questions, and find autographed books. It is a chance to discover a new read and talk with the people who created it.
If books are your priority, visit the authors area early in your outing and ask about that day’s readings. This guide does not confirm an individual author roster or reading schedule.
Explore the Long Island Authors listing ↗
03 / Make room for fall fun
Pumpkins, browsing,
and a little spontaneity.
The organizer’s listing includes kids activities and a pumpkin patch alongside the vendor market. Plan time to explore rather than treating the festival as a quick stop.
Bring comfortable shoes and a layer, and check the forecast before heading out. Ask the organizer about activity charges, age requirements, accessibility, pet policies, and facilities if those details affect your visit.
Pick your day
Same fall feeling.
A different weekend highlight.
The Village of Mineola’s October 5 announcement adds two day-specific attractions. Exact start times were not provided in the announcement reviewed.
Sunday • October 18
Pie-eating contest
The village lists a pie-eating contest for Sunday. Ask the organizer about timing and participation details.
A simple afternoon plan
Less rushing.
More enjoying the day.
Use this suggested sequence to keep your visit flexible. This is a visitor plan, not an official festival schedule.
Get your bearings
Arrive with time to look around. Find the vendors, food options, and any posted schedule before choosing your first stop.
Follow your interests
Meet a writer, browse local sellers, or explore the seasonal activities. Check on any attraction you do not want to miss.
Settle into the afternoon
Enjoy something to eat, take in the music, and leave room for one more browse before you head home.
Getting to Mineola Memorial Park
Use 195 Marcellus Road, Mineola, NY 11501 as your destination. Check your route and current travel conditions before leaving. Dedicated festival parking arrangements were not specified in the reviewed sources; follow posted signs and avoid blocking residential driveways.
Get park directions ↗Before you go:
Check the village announcement and organizer page for changes. Rain dates are October 24–25. Confirm admission terms, individual activity fees, and any details that matter to your group directly with the organizer.
Quick answers
Mineola Fall Festival FAQs
When is the Mineola Fall Festival in 2026?
The festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
Where is the Mineola Fall Festival?
Mineola Memorial Park, 195 Marcellus Road, Mineola, NY 11501, in Nassau County on Long Island.
What are the rain dates?
October 24–25, 2026. Check the Village of Mineola and organizer updates before leaving home.
What can you do at the festival?
Published listings include food trucks, seasonal drinks, music, local vendors, kids activities, a pumpkin patch, and a Long Island Authors area. The village also lists live wrestling on Saturday and a pie-eating contest on Sunday.
Can you meet Long Island authors?
Yes. Long Island Authors lists readings, author Q&A, signed books, and opportunities to talk with local writers. Individual author appearances and reading times have not been confirmed in this guide.
Is admission free?
The event appears under the organizer’s Free Events navigation, but the event detail page does not clearly state public admission terms. Confirm admission and any activity charges directly with the organizer; vendor registration prices are not visitor ticket prices.
Where should visitors park?
The sources reviewed do not specify dedicated festival parking. Check current organizer directions, obey posted parking rules, and allow extra time. Confirm accessibility, pet rules, and available facilities with the organizer if needed.
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Talk with KellenExplore Long Island communities →Sources & event updates
- Village of Mineola: festival announcement, posted October 5, 2026
- Village of Mineola events calendar
- Mineola Events / LiPopUp: festival details
- Long Island Authors: festival participation
Independent community guide by Kellen Vinco; not the festival organizer. Details checked October 16, 2026 and subject to change. All four seasonal images are original AI-generated illustrations, not documentary photographs of the festival.