Fall Harvest Festival
Located on the grounds of a historic Gold Coast estate, between Oyster Bay and Bayville, the Festival, also known as the Apple Fest, has it all. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of apples and opportunities to learn about the Deaf, the Mill Neck Family of Organizations and its services.
In addition, visitors will find a wide variety of cheeses in the “Cheese House,” and plenty of mouth-watering baked goods, jellies, fudge and strudels. The “Country Store” also features a full-line of famous Karl Ehmer wurst and bacon products. The Fall Harvest Festival’s “Gourmet Shop” offers even more fine snacks and sparkling apple cider.
In the children’s activities area, Gooseberry Grove will have a fantastic array of games and activities, and Facepainting by Agostino Arts will also be back this year on Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 12 to 4 pm. This year, thanks to Barnes & Noble in Manhasset, Author Nick Katsoris will read in the pumpkin patch with his character “Loukoumi,” from his celebrated “Loukoumi’s Good Deeds” and “Loukoumi’s Gift” books, on Saturday from 12 to 3 pm. Maureen Sullivan and Illustrator Alison Josephs will also read their books in the pumpkin patch on Sunday from 12 to 3 pm.
In addition, Mill Neck is pleased to announce a special visit from legendary Sportscaster and Author Len Berman on Saturday from 12 to 3 pm. Sports fans will love chatting with the Emmy winner during this Barnes & Noble-sponsored book signing, where Berman will discuss and autograph his new book, “The Greatest Baseball Players of All Time.” The rain date for Len Berman’s visit is Sunday.
The Festival also showcases the latest in Deaf technology, sign language novelty items and books. Each year, Mill Neck Manor alumni attend the Fall Harvest Festival as a “homecoming,” and the event brings the heart of the Long Island Deaf Community together.
Other activities include a hearing van featuring free hearing screenings from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday, and our successful 50/50 raffle. Be sure to take a chance…tickets are only $10 each, and the winner, picked on Sunday at 3 pm, receives half of all money collected. Last year’s winner won $6,650.00!
The Mill Neck Family of Organizations will host the second annual “Kick-Off Breakfast for Volunteers” at the Deaf Education Center from 9 to 11 am on Saturday, October 2, 2010. Open to all 2010 Fall Festival volunteers ages 16 and over, the event will include a continental breakfast, orientation and long-time volunteer recognition. For more information or to sign up, please contact Nancy Leghart at (516) 628-4243 or nleghart@millneck.org or Catherine Giordano at (516) 628-4231or cgiordano@millneck.org. Click here to download the Kick-Off Breakfast invitation.
Proceeds from the Festival benefit the Mill Neck Family of Organizations, which includes Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, the Mill Neck Manor Early Childhood Center and Mill Neck Services for Deaf Adults. Please join the Mill Neck family for our very special annual Fall Harvest Festival. As you enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of fall’s finest on Long Island, we know that you will want to make the Festival a family tradition.
The Festival owes its success to the support of volunteers, and the help of civic groups, students, alumni and parents. In addition, local businesses contribute to the Festival by presenting donations, providing services or contributing products. For sponsorship opportunities or for more information about the Festival, please call (516) 628-4231.
Thanks to our supporters to date: SPONSORS - Empire; Anton Community Newspapers/Boulevard Magazine; Gala; County Fair Air Conditioning Corp.; McIntosh; Accolade Building Maintenance Corp.; CONTRIBUTORS - Badge Agency, Inc.; Mr. Robert B. Deans, Jr.; Hal-Hen Company, Inc.; Mr. & Mrs. Robert G.Herrmann and Mayor Theodore B. Smith, Jr.
Interested in participating in the 2010 Fall Harvest Festival? Here's how you can get involved before and/or during the event:
Interested in participating in the 2010 Fall Harvest Festival? Here's how you can get involved before and/or during the event:
Country Craft Vendors >
Our Country Crafts, offering handmade items and holiday gifts, is one of the Fall Harvest Festival’s main features. If you are a vendor of handmade crafts and/or gift items and would like to join us, please complete the online application by Friday, September 3, 2010.
Vendor Information:
Space Specifications
You will be assigned an outdoor space (10’x10’) with a table and two chairs. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own canopy or tent. (We can provide a tent for an additional $50)
Price
A non-refundable fee of $300 for the two days will be due once vendors are selected.
Late Registration
Payment must be received by September 17, 2010 or a late fee of $100 will incur. Please make sure you allow enough time for the application to be processed and the contract to be mailed so as not to be charged the $100 late fee.
Set-up
For your convenience, tents or canopies can be set up on Friday afternoon, October 8, from 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm. Merchandise set up is Saturday morning, October 9, at 8 am.
Advertising
Advertising is extensive, including newspaper ads and direct mail.
Security
There will be minimal security. Mill Neck Manor will not be responsible for any merchandise left overnight. Tents may remain up, and merchandise may be left over night at your own expense.
For more information, please email events@millneck.org
Application for Country Crafts Vendors
Deadline: September 3, 2010
Please click here to fill out and submit the application.
Vendor Information:
Space Specifications
You will be assigned an outdoor space (10’x10’) with a table and two chairs. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own canopy or tent. (We can provide a tent for an additional $50)
Price
A non-refundable fee of $300 for the two days will be due once vendors are selected.
Late Registration
Payment must be received by September 17, 2010 or a late fee of $100 will incur. Please make sure you allow enough time for the application to be processed and the contract to be mailed so as not to be charged the $100 late fee.
Set-up
For your convenience, tents or canopies can be set up on Friday afternoon, October 8, from 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm. Merchandise set up is Saturday morning, October 9, at 8 am.
Advertising
Advertising is extensive, including newspaper ads and direct mail.
Security
There will be minimal security. Mill Neck Manor will not be responsible for any merchandise left overnight. Tents may remain up, and merchandise may be left over night at your own expense.
For more information, please email events@millneck.org
Application for Country Crafts Vendors
Deadline: September 3, 2010
Please click here to fill out and submit the application.
Technology/Information Vendors >
Our Technology and Information area, offering services to the Deaf, is a very important part of our Fall Harvest Festival. If you are a techology or information vendor and would like to join us, please complete the online application by Friday, September 3, 2010.
Space Specifications
You will be assigned an outside space (10’x10’) with a table and two chairs. We advise you to bring a tent.
Price
A non-refundable fee of $400 for the two days will be due once vendors are selected.
Late Registration
Payment must be received by September 17, 2010 or a late fee of $100 will incur. Please make sure you allow enough time for the application to be processed and the contract to be mailed so as not to be charged the $100 late fee.
Set-up
For your convenience, partial set-up is on Friday afternoon, October 8, from 1:00 - 4:30. Product set-up is Saturday morning, October 9, at 8 am.
Advertising
A favorite tradition on Long Island, advertising is extensive, including newspaper ads and direct mail.
Security
There will be minimal security. Mill Neck Manor will not be responsible for any merchandise left overnight.
Application for Technology/Information Vendors
Deadline: September 3, 2010
Please click here to fill out and submit the application.
Space Specifications
You will be assigned an outside space (10’x10’) with a table and two chairs. We advise you to bring a tent.
Price
A non-refundable fee of $400 for the two days will be due once vendors are selected.
Late Registration
Payment must be received by September 17, 2010 or a late fee of $100 will incur. Please make sure you allow enough time for the application to be processed and the contract to be mailed so as not to be charged the $100 late fee.
Set-up
For your convenience, partial set-up is on Friday afternoon, October 8, from 1:00 - 4:30. Product set-up is Saturday morning, October 9, at 8 am.
Advertising
A favorite tradition on Long Island, advertising is extensive, including newspaper ads and direct mail.
Security
There will be minimal security. Mill Neck Manor will not be responsible for any merchandise left overnight.
Application for Technology/Information Vendors
Deadline: September 3, 2010
Please click here to fill out and submit the application.
Sponsorships >
At Mill Neck, we work everyday to enhance the quality of life for people who are Deaf, or who have other special communication needs, through excellence in individually designed educational, vocational or spiritual programs and services. Since our first official Festival opened in 1961, the event’s purpose has been to help support these programs and services, while educating the community about Deafness. We have been successful each year, thanks to the support of many individuals, local businesses and church organizations.
If you are interested in sponsoring this wonderful Long Island Tradition, please click here to download a copy of our Fall Harvest Festival Sponsorship Brochure.
If you are interested in sponsoring this wonderful Long Island Tradition, please click here to download a copy of our Fall Harvest Festival Sponsorship Brochure.
Volunteering >
This year’s Fall Harvest Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 9 and 10. What’s quite amazing is that the Festival is run entirely by faithful volunteers. Without the time and talents of volunteer workers, this event would never be possible.
Every booth will be outside and our craft area will be run by outside vendors only. Careful planning has gone into the Festival to ensure continued success, as well as safety, for all our festival goers.
We will be hosting a “Kick-Off” Breakfast for 2010 volunteers to be held on Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 9 to 11am. Click here to view the Fall Harvest Festival “Kick-Off” Breakfast Invitation.
To volunteer, simply complete the Online Fall Harvest Festival Volunteer Form and submit. If you have any questions about volunteering at the Festival, please email cgiordano@millneck.org.
Thanks for your support!
Every booth will be outside and our craft area will be run by outside vendors only. Careful planning has gone into the Festival to ensure continued success, as well as safety, for all our festival goers.
We will be hosting a “Kick-Off” Breakfast for 2010 volunteers to be held on Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 9 to 11am. Click here to view the Fall Harvest Festival “Kick-Off” Breakfast Invitation.
To volunteer, simply complete the Online Fall Harvest Festival Volunteer Form and submit. If you have any questions about volunteering at the Festival, please email cgiordano@millneck.org.
Thanks for your support!
50/50 Raffle >
Who says, “money doesn’t grow on trees?” You can win a bushel of cash by entering our Fall Harvest Festival 50/50 Drawing. Tickets are $10.00 each and can be purchased online or by calling 1-800-264-0662. Half of the amount is tax deductible. Void where prohibited by law. Must be 18 or over to enter. (Entry money received after the Festival date will be considered a donation.)
Purchase a 50/50 ticket online now!
The winner will be posted on our website by Monday, October 11, 2010. Try your luck… Past winners have taken home over $10,000!
Purchase a 50/50 ticket online now!
The winner will be posted on our website by Monday, October 11, 2010. Try your luck… Past winners have taken home over $10,000!
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