Under The Big Tent
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See you in Summer 2025

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A day of free music, food, and fun on the grounds of Bay Shore's First Baptist Church.

The Big Tent held a triumphant post-pandemic return in 2024, featuring the Island Symphony Orchestra performing Leopold Mozart’s “Hunting Symphony”, arts and crafts activities, and more.

Featured Activities

Free Ice Cream for Kids | Health Expo | Fun and Fitness Zone

Arts and Crafts | Caricatures | Nature Activities | Mr. Owl

Line Dancing | Temporary Tattoos | Balloon Animals

Paint your own birdhouse | Bay Shore Fire Department Truck

Main Stage | Dance Floor Schedule

12:00 - 12:15 3-D Dance Studios

12:15 - 12:45 Welcome and Introductions by Pastor Dixon - Clark

1:00 - 1:45 Island Symphony Orchestra: performances of Leopold Mozart’s Toy Symphony and Hunting Symphony. Featuring participation by dogs and kids!

2:00 - 2:30 Juggling by Jester Jim

2:30 - 3:00 Line Dancing Instruction by Long Island Soul Sliders East

3:00 - 3:30 All Dance

Free lunch and ice cream for kids, plus Bay Shore’s best local food vendors

Performance by Jester Jim, plus arts and crafts

South Shore University Hospital offers a health station and fitness activities

A Great South Bay YMCA sponsored Fun Zone for kids

Performances by the Island Symphony Orchestra, talented dogs from Paws of War, and more. Public funding provided by Suffolk County.

Located in Bay Shore, New York

Find the Big Tent on the grounds of the First Baptist Church of Bay Shore.

 

175 Second Avenue
Bay Shore, New York 11707

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