About
Crafts, jewelry and art tents line City Island Avenue for two days, a short stroll from the Bronx's famous seafood spots on the Long Island Sound.
City Island feels like a New England fishing village dropped into the Bronx, and the fall fair is the best excuse to visit. Vendors fill the main avenue while seafood restaurants, galleries and marinas stay open around them. If you want a day trip that pairs browsing handmade goods with fried clams by the water, make the ride out.
What to expect
A walkable stretch of the island's main road lined with vendor tents, locals and visitors strolling between shops and galleries, and restaurant patios buzzing. Side streets end at the water, so a quick detour gets you views of the Long Island Sound, boats in the marinas and a breeze off the water.
Good to know
- Take the 6 to Pelham Bay Park, then the Bx29 bus over the bridge onto City Island
- Parking fills quickly on fair weekends; the bus is often easier
- Many island restaurants are known for seafood, so plan a meal around your visit
- Wear comfortable shoes; the fair stretches several blocks
- The Chamber runs the fair both weekend days
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Common questions
How do I get to City Island without a car?
Take the 6 train to Pelham Bay Park and transfer to the Bx29 bus.
Who organizes the fair?
The City Island Chamber of Commerce.