Who’s ready for fall?

This fall, the Chamber of the Moriches has prepared with events sure to please every trick-or-treater.

Fall Fest, Sunday, Oct. 20

The fair will be held on Oct. 19 with no rain date and a closed-off Main Street in Center Moriches from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be vendors, food trucks, and of course, the Main Street merchants displaying their merchandise as well as the Main Street eateries serving up tasty snacks and meals.

Vendor spots are $85. Nonprofit vendor spots are $45. Chamber member vendor spots are $45.

Food truck spots are $170 due to the need for two spots. Registration will be from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Allstate Office located at 369 Main Street in Center Moriches. Vendor spots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Spot assignments are not guaranteed. 

“We will try to accommodate special requests if received early enough,” said the chamber. “If you wish the same spot as a previous fair, apply early and specify the spot number and which fair.” 

All mailed applications and checks must be received by Oct. 17. After this date, all applications must be accompanied with cash or money order only, may be turned in at Moriches Bay Realty, 328 Main Street, Center Moriches. To register the day of the fair, the fee will be $100 per spot, cash only. Do not call to reserve a spot. Spots are reserved with payment only.

For more information or for application, contact Geraldine Sapanaro at 631-878-3849 or visit moricheschamber.org.

VENDOR RULES

All vendors must park off Main Street by 9:30 a.m. or you will be moved.

Clean up your area before leaving.

Food vendors must adhere to health department rules and post such permits as it applies.

If your setup exceeds the 14-foot-wide spot measurements, you will be required to purchase another spot. This includes curbside setups.

All vendors must post the approved chamber vendor permit in a visible position. NOTE: All vendors must have a valid NYS Certificate of Authority in order to sell your goods. To Obtain Certificate of Authority, please call (518) 485-2889.

All food vendors must register with and have a permit from; NYS Bureau of Public Health Protection, 360 Yaphank Avenue, Suite 2A, Yaphank, NY 11980 Tel: 631-852-5999 Fax: 631-852-5871.

Spooky Walk, Oct. 17, 18, 24 and 25 at Camp Paquatuck 

Celebrating its 37th year, the Spooky Walk will be held to benefit the camp for children with disabilities. The walk will be open from 7 to 9 p.m. at 2 Chet Swezey Road in Center Moriches.

Delivering about 45 minutes of scares, the Spooky Walk is considered the longest-lasting haunted walk on Long Island. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to the camp.

Tickets are $25. For more information visit spookywalk.com. 

Fall Festival, now through Oct. 31

Waterdrinker Farms will be hosting a fall festival every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at their farm, located at 663 Wading River Road in Manorville. There will pumpkin-picking, hayrides, a corn maze, and animals.

March of the Goblins, Oct. 31

The trick-or-treat event will be held for the children of the community to provide a safe environment to get candy along Main Street. Businesses along Main Street are welcomed and encouraged to have candy for the children. Main Street will be closed to traffic from Chichester to Railroad avenues. Since the event started in 2002, the fire department has staffed the streets intersecting with Main Street to ensure the children’s safety. The event will be held on Main Street in Center Moriches from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Veterans Parade, Sunday Nov. 9

The chamber will be hosting the annual Veterans Day parade on Nov. 9 starting at 2 p.m. on Main Street in East Moriches. If you or someone you know is a veteran and would be interested in participating in the parade, please call Miriam Gillies at 631-878-1111. If you are unable to walk, the chamber will drive. Float participants are also needed. For more information visit: www. moricheschamber.org.