I attended this huge street fair this year in 2026 and had a great time. The weather was…read moreexceptionally hot but we still walked up and down the fair from start to finish. It was very crowded but we were able to walk around and check out the local vendors. They had some local entertainment for the children and adults. There was every type of food you can imagine. We opted for a Mexican restaurant (Fatty Daddy) so we could sit down and eat in the AC, lol. I bought some little "Brooklyn" souvenirs and some sweets. I actually enjoyed this fair better than "Atlantic Antic" because it wasn't overly crowded. Definitely something I would check out again.

I typically hate NYC street fairs, but the Fifth Avenue lived up to its name!…read more Unlike some other fairs, where it's all the same sausage and peppers on every block, the Fifth Ave Fair puts a big emphasis on local businesses, with most of the food options coming from those storefronts! There was also a live band, lots of random stuff to buy (mostly jewelry and clothes). I set up station by the Letter of Marque Theater space and watched/participated in some awesome soundpainting and improv performances! Go support them! Also devoured a ton of pizza, and had more than a few beers from Nunu Chocolates. I love drinking in public! The fair also extended pretty far down! From almost Flatbush all the way down to the numbered streets!

I love coming here for shows, rain or shine it's a great time. They headliners are always showcased…read morewell, as their sound system is excellent. They view is great from any direction. The food and drinks are expensive, of course, but the quality is okay. There is always seating and the open-air, fully covered space is great protection from the elements. I hope there will be more shows later in the season.

Positives: A unique location, which is fun if you wanna check out some Coney Island stuff…read more Interesting semi-outdoor vibe. Great sound and visibility from anywhere in venue. Negatives: Food options were minimal and not very good. Takes forever to get in due to long lines.

It was ok, I was expecting it to be larger like more vendors. I still had a good time! A few place…read morehad some really good mixes, others were just bad. Bar Chuzo had the best favor to me. But the whole experience was nice i would go again.

Unacceptable Professional Behavior…read more My family and I came for the event on Saturday and was told the hours were changed. I did not receive an email regarding changed hours that the owner said she sent out. According to her they sent out emails three weeks ago. We purchased our tickets three weeks ago meaning the same timeframe. My question is (why did you allow us to purchase tickets for an event with the VIP 3-6 if those hours were changed. Being a business owner myself, I understand what a professional attitude should be and the owner did not show it. I also understand that mistakes are made, so I get that you allowed us to get tickets for a time that was no longer viable. Professional decorum would dictate that she should have offered us a refund and an apology. Yanni showed no care or concern for the lose of money, our time or for that matter for the business she has now lost. Instead she continuously stated that they sent out several emails. She doesn't have to worry about our business ever again.

Midnight Markets vary in size and the schedule feels arbitrary, but the July 4th fest is impressive…read moreto stand on its own regardless of music or fireworks. I'm not a World Cup guy but they've set up a delightful event on Magnolia Ave. with big screens and no pressure to buy anything. With four dinner-type vendors plus some desserts it's no Smorgasburg but of course four dinners is enough for most folks. The Super Savage Burger at Savage Burgers was a rare one-and-done for me so I didn't get to try the Going Bananas banana flight.

First time at Midnight Market and I got VIP tickets. The VIP area was pretty packed with the…read moreafter-work crowd, but it had a cute bar in the back called The District--I tried the lavender spritz, and if you love lavender like I do, it's a must. -196 also had a booth with lemon vodka seltzer, which was interesting. There were a lot of food vendors, but I recommend walking around first, some spots sold out of items I wanted. I tried the shrimp, crab, and cheese spring rolls from Rell's Kitchen--so good and a great size (I wish I got two!). The birria spring roll from Stop Drop N Roll was also top tier. The spinach and cheese roll was decent. I had to get some veggies in lol. To wash it all down, I got a strawberry colada from Aqua Frescas Juice... definitely tasted like diabetes in a cup. lol. Midnight Market was definitely a good vibes. I didn't see where they had roller skates but the miniature golf was fun.

I went to this event a few years ago and had a great time. I decided to go back again this year…read moreand had a good time. I am really happy to share some pros and cons related to this event. Some pros are; the event is for charity, environmentally caring, there is a good vibe there, great view by the water, not too crowded, and you sometimes see discounted tickets. Some cons are; some samples are small, some places run out of food, limited samples (you buy ticket books) long lines, overall value. Will I go back next year? Depends on what else is happening that weekend.

Taste of Williamburg Greenpoint is a culinary benefit to build the Northside Town Hall. It was also…read morethe latest location for date day and I had so much fun. I found out about the event through Yelp (yay!) and bought tickets for 8 tastings and 4 beverages. The space was chock full of restaurants selling their best, sponsors hawking their products, and hungry hungry Brooklynites. I arrived around 2 pm and stayed just until it started raining. Lucky for me, I was able to use all my coupons in time! Staff were fantastic overall, with big smiles and enthusiastic attitudes. Now, to the eats: Brooklyn Cupcake - fantastic generous ladies who are passing out the mini chocolate, french toast, red velvet, and vanilla cupcakes like they're going out of style. Brooklyn Floss - root beer cotton candy, a lovely lady spinning the sweets, and lots of happy people in the "smile spot" as they are mystified by their growing cloud of sugar. The Brooklyn Star - winner of the longest line, The Brooklyn Star passed out cheddar cheese waffles with fried chicken, cabbage slaw, and mashed potatoes. Tasty, creative, and pretty. Dirck the Norseman passed out beef brisket and pulled pork with soft buns. Oh so meaty, rich goodness, with a good portion size. Pies and Thighs offered their fried chicken on a biscuit with hot sauce and sweet creamy mayo, which while tiny, is still rich enough to clog your arteries. Maison Premiere was giving out cocktails and oysters on the half shell for a ticket - a nice clean and crisp alternative to the nearby bar fare. Phin & Phebes had six ice cream flavors to sample - or you could get three for a ticket! The ginger cookie and Vietnamese coffee were incredible. Rosamunde Sausage Grill had the second longest line. The Andouille was really solid and they had really fun condiments like wasabi and spicy mayos and cheese sauces Teddy's Bar and Grille had AMAZING beignets. Two Door Tavern had salsa rubbed fried chicken wings - creative, well executed, and delish. Yelp offered a fun gift basket and the usual fun knick knacks- I hope I win! There are probably more that I can't remember. BUT it was such a fun day with very cool people. I reserve a star however - my ticket came with four drink tickets. I can't drink alcohol. So I got lots and lots of free sodas, but definitely not enough to justify the cost of the tickets. I am mollified in that my purchase has made the dream of building the town hall closer, buuuuut may buy one off tickets next year for the food and not drinks.

MCU park is a great place for family fun. Cyclone tickets are really affordable, especially if you…read moreget the flex books pre season. Parking is conveniently located right outside the stadium and its easy to drop off family members who have mobility issues. Arrive at a game early and its easy to get food. Once the game starts- it can take innings to get what you want. We love taking family and friends for a true Brooklyn experience.

Have been to MCU Park several times to watch the Brooklyn Cyclones game…read more To get here, can take the train straight to Coney Island and walk a couple of blocks or drive and pay for parking either at MCU Park or at one of the parking lots. Games are fairly priced and they also have promotions, discounts etc. Seating not as strict as the MLB parks... sit in your section/seat and can move around if seats are not occupied during the game. Not a very huge park so can easily walk around before the game to look around. Plenty of food options - just decide on what you want to eat. Get a view of Luna Park from one corner of the park. Good times had by all and some nights they do have fireworks as well. Safety is important - during batting practice and the game, pay attention at all times as the balls do come flying across. If leaving by car, might want to head out a bit earlier as it does take awhile from the parking lot. Just remember where you parked the car!

What a gorgeous day for a street fair! Hell's Kitchen's 9th Avenue International Food Festival was…read moremany blocks full of food vendors, crafts, kids games and entertainment. The entire length of the festival was packed with families, pups and people soaking up the sun and good smells. I had just been to the Queens Night Market, and some of the same vendors were here, but the prices were significantly higher. That would be the only complaint. I guess there's inflation based on the Manhattan Local. Still a very worthy festival, and I would happily go back.

Note: Schedules/locations are updated at https://www.japanfes.com/newyork/2026…read more Always on weekends, and always on a handful of blocks, this is a very popular and very crowded Japanese food festival. From previous years, the space was very cramped, but at least this year, on the Upper East Side earlier today, it wasn't as bad as usual, as it seems some stuff was actually spread out for once. There are a couple of vendors who are commonly there, such as Karl's Balls, a takoyaki/octopus ball stand, among others. New for me this year was Mochi Mochi Sisters, which had various types of mochi, as per the name. This included fruit-filled ones (mango/peach/pineapple) for $3, larger daifuku for $5 to $6, depending on type and filling, or a single skewer of Mitarashi Dango for $5. I got the latter one, and I regretted it a bit even outside of the price, as it lacked any char, though at least the sugar/soy sauce syrup wasn't super sweet. Another newcomer was Chotto Matcha, which unfortunately only made matcha lattes, so I wasn't interested. I thought of getting some $5 broth from Menya Jiro, but in hindsight, I'm happy I didn't based on reviews. It's a fun thing to check out, but the prices are laughable.

I had so much fun at Japan Fes and ate so much good food. I enjoyed learning about Japanese…read moreculture. The festival did not only have food, but they had music, games, and art. There were a lot of vendors there. I was able to try Japanese dishes like onigiri, inari zushi, yakitori, gyoza, karaage, and the katsu sando. I had sweet treats like mochi, tanghulu fruit candies, and the delicious ube soufflé pancake. They also had refreshing drinks and different matcha vendors. I plan to go to Japan Fes every year. The festival is throughout the year in different boroughs in NYC and ends in December 5th.