The Over 50 Fair will interest and entertain the large crowd of Long Island Baby Boomers and seniors who will attend this year’s event. The Over 50 Fair, in its 14th year, returns to the Hilton Long Island/Huntington on Sunday, Sept. 10 from 10 AM – 4:30 PM.
The Over 50 Fair is, according to owner/director Barbara Kaplan of East Hills, “part health and wellness fair, part activities and education expo, and part conference.” In addition to running this annual event, Barbara runs the annual All Kids Fair every April.
Over 25 classes will be presented at the Over 50 Fair, including some unexpected offerings such as Dream Interpretation and “how to improve your dating and sex life after age 50.”
Michael Diaz, author of “Get out of the Water: A Story of Survival and Self Discovery,” will be speaking. Michael endured a harrowing ordeal whereby he floated on the choppy waters between Long Island and Connecticut for 17 hours after his kayak overturned in 2017.
In addition to the classes, there will be over 80 businesses and organizations promoting a diverse assortment of local products and services, including health and wellness, travel, attorneys, jewelry, and assisted living options.
Local beauty queens from the Ms. New York Senior America pageant, including 2023 winner Mae Caime, 2015 winner CJ Marie, and 2010 winner Elisabeth Zamarelli will be in attendance.
A live acoustic music showcase will consist of several local musicians, including Steve Charles’ Elvis tribute and Joanne Amante, lead singer in Illusion: A Tribute to Women Who Rock playing 60s and 70s music.
This year’s event will feature a blackjack table with “funny money” where attendees can play the popular casino game.
In the singles lounge, singles can relax, mingle, win a free matchmaking membership and maybe meet their “special someone.”
A free photo booth with props will also be available.
This event has been building a loyal following among the Boomer Generation due to its consistent presentation of a variety of classes and products they find appealing.
2022 Attendee Michele Splain shared “You offered variety and a lot of nice people. Something for everyone. You did a good job of putting it all together and meeting different people’s needs.”
Giving is Living Inc., a local non-profit that helps Long Island’s needy, will be collecting non-perishable food and money; those who donate will receive raffle tickets to win valuable prizes.
The Over 50 Fair is a nine-time consecutive winner of Best of Nassau County in the Best Annual Event/Festival category.
Admission tickets, which include access to all classes, exhibitors, and attractions are $5 online, $7 at the door, and free for Veterans with ID. Those who pre-pay will receive a special raffle ticket at registration.
The Hilton Long Island/Huntington is located at 598 Broadhollow Road (Rt. 110), Melville, just south of the Long Island Expressway. Free valet parking will be available at the rear (Grand Ballroom) entrance.
Sponsors for this year’s event include Tideline Center for Health & Aesthetics, Aetna, Senior Health Plan Specialists, Acupuncture Wellness Services, AARP, Wellcare, Financial Planning Association of Long Island, Blank Slate Media, Litmor Publications, Herald Community Newspapers and, 516Ads.com/631Ads.com.
For more information on this and future events, visit www.Over50Fair.com. Barbara Kaplan can be reached at 516-621-1446.
