Bellport has a Robust Summer of Fun Planned for Residents of Long Island

Bellport Village is typically seen as a quiet and quaint version of the Hamptons, full of the picturesque charm of the far out eastern towns without the hustle and bustle of city tourists and traffic jams. During the summer, this quiet town opens itself up to exploration with a variety of awesome events that are fun for the whole family. Its most famous event is Bellport Day which will be held July 29th with local businesses and artists displaying their wares for residents and newcomers alike. It is a smaller version of Patchogue’s Alive at 5 that lasts all day long in this little slice of the Hamptons not located in the Hamptons. Bellport Chamber Co-President LuAnne Thompson of Bellport Arts & Framing Studio speaks about what Bellport Day consists of this year.

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July is an especially busy month for the little village as Bellport Day is the final major event of the month. “And July 29th is Bellport Day where we close down the main road here and we have juggling, circus acts, live music, vendors and stores setting up merchandise. Over by the fire department we have a bandshell where we have live music all day and the fire department will have a craft fair in their parking lot.”

Like Patchogue, Bellport Village is adding a new twist to their recurring summer street festival. “This year we’re adding something new called Rock and Race; it's actually remote control little cars that go around a large track. The kids can do that so I’m really excited to see that happen.”

On the evening of July 29th there will be an event called Shake the Shore honoring Diane Giattino’s achievements which will be put on by the Gateway Playhouse. Diane is a part of the Gateway Family and founder of the Stage Door School of Dance. The event will consist of special guest appearances and performances to make it a night to remember. Proceeds from the event will go to bring Broadway quality shows to the Town of Brookhaven, as well as fund the creative arts for schools and nonprofits in the area.

This summer will truly be an active one for the Village of Bellport and it would be a tragedy if one could not attend at least one of their amazing and thoughtful events. If you would like to see the other summertime events the Bellport Village Chamber of Commerce is organizing, please visit https://www.bellportchamber.org/ or call 631-438-1713. You may also email the chamber of commerce at info@bellportchamber.org.