The 52nd Great Feast of Mother Cabrini

For the 52nd year in a row, the Great Feast of Mother Cabrini is coming back to Long Island. The feast features a food promenade that stretches for a quarter of a mile, serving Italian and international foods, including two Zeppole and two sausage and pepper hero stations. There will be more than 20 thrill rides for the grown-ups, including Tokyo Drift, Pharaoh’s Fury, Super Shot and Crazy Bus. In addition, there will be children’s rides, midway games, live music and a Zeppole eating contest. 

The Feast of Mother Cabrini is presented by the Giuseppe A. Nigro Lodge #2234 – Order of the Sons of Italy and is partnered with Newton Shows. Each year, this event raises thousands of dollars for local charities.

Among the entertainers are DJ Gene & Joanne on August 22 and 29 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., singer/guitarist Gissel Garcia on August 23 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and August 31 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Singer John Ciota will perform on August 24 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., and The Blend will take the stage on August 30 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., performing Motown, disco, R & B, songs from the 1980s, Top 10 tunes and more.

In addition, there will be two big fireworks displays on August 23 and August 31. Fireworks begin at dusk each night. On August 30, the Zeppole eating contest will take place.

As a special part of the feast, children can receive three free ride tickets or a $15 discount off a ride bracelet as part of “Read & Ride Days,” which will take place on Monday, September 1. Children grades K-8 have to read two books approved by their teachers or parents and write a brief summary of each book (those six years and under may draw a picture) and submit the paperwork to the ticket booth to receive these special offers.