Annual Living History Demo at Farmingdale
Hosted by Canton of Lions End - Farmingdale, NY
Event date: June 7th, 2025
Event Last Modified: March 10th, 2025
Event details
We will be part of a larger craft fair that will be on Main Street, Farmingdale. This is a large event for the area, as it shuts down Main Street.
Fighters and fencers are encouraged to demonstrate their prowess and showcase their impressive armor.
Artisans of all kinds are urged to exhibit their creations and offer hands-on experiences for all. If you a demonstrating a craft/skill please contact Lady Jóra Úlfsdóttir at zilvra007@gmail.com. Please send a brief description of what you intend to teach/display (and when, if it's not ongoing, you would be most comfortable teaching/displaying your craft).
Musicians, Bards & Dancers are welcome!! We have use of the Green's large gazebo (old-style bandstand) for performances.
We will have the Provincial Green & White Pavilion (20' x 30') for shelter, but pop-ups are also encouraged. Folding chairs and folding tables will not be available, People are highly encouraged to bring their own.
The site is discreetly damp. The wearing of live steel is allowed.
****In the event of rain, please check the event Facebook page, and the East Kingdom event listing in case we have to cancel/postpone the demo. Also, please send me your email address by messenger if you are coming so that we can contact you that way.***
Site Opens: 8am
Site Closes: 6pm
Event Website
Event Location
The Village Green
361 Main Street
Farmingdale, NY 11735
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Directions:
The Village Green
361 Main Street
Farmingdale, NY 11735
The Village Green is on the south side of the main firehouse.
By public transportation: Long Island Rail Road to Farmingdale (Ronkonkoma line). The demo is about a ten minutes walk from the LIRR Farmingdale train station. We will provide a pick-up service from the station. If you would like to be picked up please contact Lord Nagashima Ichirō Ujimichi (aka Uji) at webminister@lionsend.eastkingdom.org the day before.
From the West: Best Route to Route 135, Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway. From the LIE or Northern State, take Seaford-Oyster Bay South to Route 24 East (Hempstead Turnpike/Conklin Street). From the Southern State, take the Seaford-Oyster Bay North to Route 24 East as above. Take Conklin Street East to Cherry Street and turn right.
(You will pass Main Street.) Follow directions from the asterisk below.
From the East: Best route to Route 110. Take it to Route 24 West (Conklin Street). Take Conklin Street west to Cherry Street and turn left. (If you reach Main Street, you've gone too far.)
* Go up Cherry Street. You will pass St. Killian's Roman Catholic Church on your right, and their school. Turn RIGHT into the first right turn, which leads to the back end of the park. Turn right, go ALL THE WAY AROUND the parking lot and stop near the gazebo, where we will be setting up. You may park in the lot back across the street, which will be reserved for us. Parking will be tight, but available.
Registration Fees
Registration:
If possible, please contact the Event Steward so that we may have a better head count.
Feast:
There is no feast. Lions End will be providing some food and beverages (Water, Gatorade) for people helping with the demo. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share. Paper goods and plasticware will be available, though the use of feast gear is encouraged. Please note that there are no facilities to wash them. Please bring an index card listing the ingredients.
There are MANY pubs/restaurants along Main St, and there will be food vendors as well.
Make Checks Payable to: No reservations are required
Contact Information
Event Steward:
Alexander (Alec) MacLachlan
(m.k.a. Brett Kessler)
Cell: 631-428-7492 (No calls after 10pm)
Texting is OK.
E-mail: 53751@members.eastkingdom.org
Please list Lions End Demo in the subject line
Send Reservations to:
If possible, please contact the Event Steward so that we may have a better head count.
Other Contact Information:
Merchants are welcome!!! You can vend at this demo, as long as you are also displaying your craft as "hands on".
Please contact Lady Jóra Úlfsdóttir at 207910@members.eastkingdom.org, along with a brief description of what you intend to display/sell.