Music On Main: Farmingdale

Meghan Tinelli

Located in Farmingdale, Music on Main is a free family friendly Long Island tradition. It is one of Long Island’s best street festivals featuring live music performances, DJ sets, outdoor dining from local restaurants, vendors from local businesses and games. This free event makes an amazing summer night to spend with family and friends.

When and Where?

It takes place on select Thursdays in the summer, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM on July 10, July 24, August 7, and August 21, with rain date on August 28 if needed. It is located on Main Street (between Prospect St. and South Front St.) Each day runs from 5 PM to 9 PM.

Favorite Restaurants

Before heading to Main Street, I went to Nunzi’s for dinner which is a few blocks away and an incredible Italian restaurant, one of my favorites. During the actual festival, there is a wide selection of types of food with outdoor seating and more music inside.

Italian: Vespa, Vico: Costiera Amalfitana, Zuzu

American: Library Cafe, Burgerology,

Mexican: High Tide Taco Bar, Cara Cara,

Bars: Nutty Irishman, Taproom, Croxley’s, Dark Horse Tavern.

What type of music?

Each night, the festival offers different bands and styles such as rock, pop, alternative and latin. There are multiple different designated music spots as well as DJs inside different bars.

Music Line Up:

Nutty Irishman: Hot Date, Duck Tape & DJ RC 5pm & Superbad (Patio ) 7pm

Dark Horse/Vespa/Library Cafe/Tap Room Area: Electric Dudes

Whiskey Down/Burgerology Area: DJ

Croxley’s / ZuZu area: DJ Neil C

Alibi: Wilson Valley Live / The My Space Band, 5pm

Coop: Joe Louis & the Groove 5pm

Harley’s: DJ Stevie Styles 7pm

Caracara: Flamenco Guitarist

Lithology: Axe Throwing (alleyway)

Plus more….