Rooted: A Local Spring Festival
This event has ended
It ran Sat May 16, 2026.
This is an annual event. We have not confirmed dates for the next one, so check with the organizer before you plan around it.
Gather in Historic Downtown Wading River for a vibrant, walkable celebration of small business, creativity, and springtime fun. The streets come alive with live music, a curated artisan market, food trucks, and interactive experiences including face painting, fairy hair tinsel, and axe throwing. Shop unique handcrafted goods from local makers, relax in the beer garden, and enjoy hands-on activities designed for the whole community.
All ages
Upcoming events
Sep 19–Oct 25 (Weekends plus Columbus Day (Mon Oct 12), September 19 - October 25, 2026; gates 10am-4pm, stay until 6pm)
$39.95 + tax in person / $43.95 + tax online; children 15 months and younger free
Sep 25–Nov 1 (Fridays and Saturdays September 25 - October 31, Sundays October 4 - November 1, and Wednesdays and Thursdays October 8 - 29, 2026; opens 7 p.m.)
General admission $44 online, $54 at the door; fast pass and funhouse extra
Oct 2–Nov 1 (Fridays and Saturdays October 2 - 31, Sundays October 4 - November 1, Thursdays October 15 - 29, and Wednesday, October 28, 2026; opens 7 p.m.)
$40 online in advance, $50 on site