Labor Day Weekend on Long Island 2008

Labor Day, which is celebrated each year on the first Monday of September, pays tribute to American workers. Although summer actually ends on September 22, we think of Labor Day Weekend as the last official weekend of the summer, an occasion to be celebrated with fireworks, races and other fun events. It's almost as if we're saying "Party now ... the dark days of winter are coming soon."

Multi-Day Events

Sunday, August 24 through Sunday, August 31

• The Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton
  This week-long event features horse jumping competitions. 8:30 to 5 p.m. daily. No competition on Monday, August 25. Daily general admission costs $10/person (under 6 free) or $20/carload; seniors can attend for free on Tuesday through Thursday; Kids can attend for free on Saturday. There is reserved grandstand seating for Grand Prix Sunday. Bench Seat tickets cost $20 each and premium center section seats cost $30 each (see Hampton Classic Ticket Information)
  See the Hampton's Travel Guide for information on visiting the Hamptons.

Friday, August 29 through Monday, September 1

• Shinnecock Indian Powwow on the Shinnecock Reservation, West Gate Road, Southampton
  Tribal dances and ceremonies; Native American craft demonstrations; storytelling; native foods. Opens Friday, 3 p.m., Saturday through Monday at 10 a.m. Admission: $10; $7 for kids, seniors & disabled.

• Long Island Mozart Festival at Old Westbury Gardens
  Concerts; arts and crafts; lectures; period dance; fencing demonstration. Young Peoples' Concerts at 12:30 p.m. and Main Stage Performances at 3 p.m. Lawn Seating: $10; $8 for seniors; $5 for children 7-12; free for children 6 and under; $25 for Tent Seating.

Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1

• Olde Time Music Weekend and 19th Century Base Ball at Old Bethpage Village Restoration
  Musical events will be held throughout the Village from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Labor Day Festival at Palmer Vineyards in Aquebogue
  11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Live music from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday and Monday. Complimentary admission. Free hot dog with purchase of a glass of wine (Kool-Aid for the kids). Reservations not required.

Saturday, August 30

• East Hampton Fireworks
  Main Beach at dark. No parking permit required. No reserve parking. Raindate: Sunday, August 31. Note: Event may have to be rescheduled if piping plovers or hatchings are still in the area.

Sunday, August 31

• John Daly Sr. Memorial One-Mile Swim in Long Beach
  Begins 9 a.m. at National Boulevard Beach; call (516) 431-1810 for more information.

Monday, September 1

• Robert C. McAvoy Labor Day Five-Mile Run in Long Beach
  Begins 8:30 a.m. at Riverside Boulevard on the Boardwalk. Call (516) 431-3890 for an application or information.

• Great Bonac Footraces
  10K run, four mile run and a four mile walk. Races begin and end near the Springs Firehouse at 179 Fort Pond Boulevard in East Hampton. Online and day-of-race registration are available.