General FAQ

  • Is the festival free?

    Yes, there is no admission to the festival; however food and select attractions are available at a cost.

  • How do I get there?

    The Long Island Potato Festival is on Broadhollow Road in Farmingdale, accessible from all major highways and is a 4-minute car ride from the Farmingdale LIRR station. If you are looking for an address to put in your GPS - put in "Farmingdale State College, Horton Hall" and you'll find us!

  • Is parking nearby?

    Yes, Farmingdale State College has plenty of parking. General parking is free.

  • Is there a beer garden?

    Yes! Mulcahy's is running our beer garden, adjacent to the stage. Guests 21+ who want to partake, must have valid photo ID. Alcoholic beverages may only be consumed in the beer garden.

  • Can I bring my dog/pets?

    Sadly, no. Farmingdale State College pet policy only allows service animals on campus.  

  • Is the festival paved or on grass?

    The festival takes place on The President's Lawn and the entire area is grass.

  • Can I bring a stroller?

    Yes, we welcome strollers and scooters. We ask that you are cautious with festival guests as you navigate around with your stroller or scooter.

Festival Attractions

  • What will there be to do at the festival?

    There will be a food court with over a dozen food trucks, live music from 11am-6pm both days, shopping in our vendor area and in our Farmer's Market, elaborate photo booth for all the selfies you can take, and a beer garden for guests 21+.

  • What kind of live entertainment will there be?

    There is a mix of music all weekend, click the "music tab" for the most up to-date list or artists performing.

  • What is the Potato Festival Farmers Market?

    There's a farmer's market with vendors featuring products made from local natural resources from our local farms.

  • What is Touch-a-Truck?

    Touch a truck is a display of trucks and tractors that kids can get up close to and enjoy pushing buttons and sitting in the driver's seat!

  • Will there be a car show?

    We don't have a car show, but there will be car brands on display including Genesis of the North Shore, Atlantic Toyota, Babylon Honda, Hyundai 110, Mineola Moto, Indian Motorcycles, and even a Sling Shot!

  • Will there be potato contests or giveaways?

    Yes, all weekend between the bands, contests will happen at the stage.

  • Where can I take photos at the festival?

    There is an elaborate photo booth in central area of the festival, it has 4 sides, pick your favorite and snap away!

  • Do I have to love potatoes to have a good time?

    No! You can immerse yourself in Long Island potato history and enjoy foods from a variety of trucks without ever eating a potato!

Potato Related Questions

  • Why is there a Long Island Potato Festival?

    The Long Island Potato Festival exists to celebrate our roots and history in potato farming. To help reconnect Long Islanders with our rich potato history.

  • Why are potatoes such a big part of Long Island history?

    At the height, Long Island was covered with more than 70,000 acres of potato farms. That's 3 Disney Worlds or roughly 10% of Long Island's total acreage. That is significant land use to grow potatoes. Our soil and climate made it ideal conditions and that's how our story started!

  • Did Long Island really grow that many potatoes?

    Yes, and over 40 varieties!

  • Are Long Island potatoes still grown today?

    Yes, there are still some local farms that grow and ship potatoes. It's nothing like it used to be!

  • What kinds of potatoes will I see at the festival?

    You'll see a range of potato foods, from chip to fries to poutine to mashed to sweet!

  • What's the best potato food at the festival?

    Visit all our food trucks and you tell us!