Tradition Thrives in Woodhaven  as Families Flock to Fall Fairs

Tradition Thrives in Woodhaven as Families Flock to Fall Fairs

Photo Courtesy of Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association

The Fall Festival in Victory Field at Forest Park is always a big fall hit.

By Michael V. Cusenza

Photo Courtesy of Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association There certainly were plenty of bouncy houses to choose from at Victory Field on Saturday.

Photo Courtesy of Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association
There certainly were plenty of bouncy houses to choose from at Victory Field on Saturday.

South Queens families were treated to tons of autumn excitement last weekend in Woodhaven at City Councilman Eric Ulrich’s Fall Festival in Victory Field at Forest Park on Saturday; followed by the Wonderful Woodhaven Street Festival, organized by the Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation and the Woodhaven Business Improvement District, on Sunday afternoon.

Photo Courtesy of Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association Can’t have a Fall Festival without a scarecrow!

Photo Courtesy of Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association
Can’t have a Fall Festival without a scarecrow!

The celebrations featured rides and games galore, to go along with fall fare, face painting, craft tables, and, of course, a pumpkin patch.

Photo Courtesy of Project Woodhaven Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society President Ed Wendell (l. to r.), Woodhaven BID Executive Director Raquel Olivares, Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven), and 102nd Precinct Community Affairs Officer Jose Severino share a laugh Sunday on Jamaica Avenue.

Photo Courtesy of Project Woodhaven
Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society President Ed Wendell (l. to r.), Woodhaven BID Executive Director Raquel Olivares, Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven), and 102nd Precinct Community Affairs Officer Jose Severino share a laugh Sunday on Jamaica Avenue.

Both events have become a rite of fall for Woodhaven and its neighboring South Queens communities, with Wonderful Woodhaven marking its 44th year taking over Jamaica Avenue between Woodhaven Boulevard and 80th Street.

Photo Courtesy of Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association The Fall Festival’s sponsor, City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park; far r.), visits with Martin Colberg (far l.) and members of the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association at Victory Field.

Photo Courtesy of Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association
The Fall Festival’s sponsor, City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park; far r.), visits with Martin Colberg (far l.) and members of the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association at Victory Field.

Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) is all smiles Sunday as he visits with staff members from the Catholic Charities Woodhaven-Richmond Hill Senior Center at the Wonderful Woodhaven Street Festival.

Photo Courtesy of Sen. Addabbo’s Office
State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) is all smiles Sunday as he visits with staff members from the Catholic Charities Woodhaven-Richmond Hill Senior Center at the Wonderful Woodhaven Street Festival.

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