ISLIP, NY – The Town of Islip held its 45th Annual Apple Festival Saturday, drawing a crowd of 40,000 throughout the day, as visitors explored 300 vendors including merchants, crafts, and food trucks. With live music and fair games, the entertainment never ended!

To commemorate this milestone, special 45th Apple Festival drawstring bags were given to the first 2,000 shuttle bus riders through the gate.

“On behalf of the members of the Town Board, we want to thank Islip’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs for another spectacular AppleFest. This is our longest-running event and a crowd favorite. We are grateful to the musicians and vendors for their continued support, who make the AppleFest so popular,” said Islip Supervisor, Angie Carpenter.

Crowds enjoyed a perfect fall weekend and made lasting memories at this year’s AppleFest and many are already anticipating the fun that next year’s will bring!