Beekman Avenue Closes for Street Fair on Nov. 8
Rain forced organizers to move the annual gathering from October to the first Sunday of November, bringing 145 vendors to the village.
By Marco Kapoor ·
Drivers and pedestrians in Sleepy Hollow will encounter a pedestrian-only zone on Beekman Avenue next month. The street will close to automobile traffic from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, for the annual street fair. The event offers free access to local shops, food trucks, and arts and crafts stalls. Dogs are permitted to attend.
The Sleepy Hollow Tarrytown Chamber of Commerce moved the date from its traditional October slot due to rain. This change extends the local autumn season into early November. The fair will feature 145 vendors selling goods and food, along with live music and activities for children. Many local merchants plan to place tables outside their storefronts to engage with visitors.
Lucia Ballas-Traynor, executive director of the chamber, said the event highlights community spirit. “Whether you’ve lived here for generations or are visiting us for the very first time, there’s an extraordinary energy when our streets fill with local makers, eateries, and shops,” she said. She added that the fair is a favorite tradition that brings out the best in the area.
Entertainment is scheduled throughout the day. Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk will perform in front of Ganso Ramen on Beekman Avenue and Route 9 at 12 noon. A performer portraying the Headless Horseman will appear at the same location from 1 to 4 p.m. The group Witches Along the Hudson will perform at Beekman Avenue and Pocantico Street at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Luis Enrique’s Andean Flutes Band will play at the Beekman Lot at the top of Beekman and Route 9.
Live music presented by the BUMP will take place at the Beekman Parking Lot Entrance. The lineup includes Scoot and Marlena of The Kulprits from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Brad and Nate of The Incumbents Acoustic from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., the BUMP from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., The Altogether from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m., and Polish John from 4 to 5 p.m. A kids’ zone will be located at the Beekman Parking Lot.
The village will open the East Parcel Parking Lot at 60 Continental St. Organizers noted that parking is scarce and encouraged visitors to use public transit. The Tarrytown and Philipse Manor Metro-North stations are less than a mile from Beekman Avenue. Drivers may park in Irvington, Dobbs Ferry, Croton Harmon, or Hastings-on-Hudson and board trains to reach the event.
