Queens answers Labor Day weekend with a full-day takeover of Austin Street, Forest Hills' main shopping strip, from 69th Road to 72nd Road. It's a proper neighborhood fair — local restaurants and shops spilling onto the car-free street alongside crafts, kids' rides, and live music. Time it with a US Open session: the fair sits right on the E/F and LIRR corridor to Flushing Meadows.
What to expect
Several car-free blocks of vendors selling crafts, handmade goods, antiques, and collectibles, plus fair food, children's rides, and games. Austin Street's restaurants and boutiques stay open around the booths, so it doubles as a shopping-street crawl. Expect a family-heavy daytime crowd from the surrounding neighborhood.
Good to know
- Runs 10 AM to 6 PM; admission is free — you pay for food, rides, and purchases.
- Take the E/F/M/R to Forest Hills-71st Ave; the station exits land you in the middle of the fair.
- The organizer's schedule places it on Austin Street between 69th Road and 72nd Road, around Continental Ave (71st Ave).
- US Open week: Flushing Meadows is a short ride away on the E/F or LIRR, so the fair pairs easily with a session.
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Common questions
Is admission free?
Yes — the fair is free to attend; you pay only for food, rides, and anything you buy from vendors.
Where exactly does it run?
Austin Street between 69th Road and 72nd Road in Forest Hills, per Clearview Festival Productions' official 2026 schedule.
Is it kid-friendly?
Yes — children's rides, games, and family activities are part of the fair alongside the vendor booths.
How do I get there?
The Forest Hills-71st Ave station (E/F/M/R) is at the fair's center; the LIRR Forest Hills stop is a block away.
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