A family is seen near a vendor hosting a ‘pop the balloon’ game, where people could win stuffed animals as prizes. Photo: Kyle Stevens / @ thekylestevens
Steinway Street turned into a block party for the ages on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
From 10 am to 6 pm, thousands of families gathered in Astoria to enjoy arts and crafts, a wide variety of demonstrations, and children’s rides. Festival-lovers found themselves munching on delicious bites from over 500 different vendors. It was the perfect way to cap off a jovial weekend in Queens. Astoria’s diversity was proudly celebrated as dancers from troupes all around the world performed traditional song and dance routines from Japan to the USA.
Good vibes took over 28th Ave. to 34th Ave. as people found themselves completely immersed in the different booths. Kids wound up taking impromptu karate lessons, while adults enjoyed soaking in the sunshine as they sipped on fruity beverages inside of freshly cut pineapples. There truly was something for everyone.
This is just the beginning of street fair season in the borough. Mark your calendars because there’s much more to come. Here is a list of future street fairs in Astoria that you won’t want to miss this summer:
One of the many performers at the Festival on Steinway Street. Photo: Tony Barsamian
Monday, May 25 – Broadway (30th to 41st Street)
Sunday, June 28 – Broadway (Steinway to 47th Street)
Sunday, July 26 – 30th Ave (31st to 41st Street)
Sunday, August 9 – Steinway (34th Ave to 30th Ave)
Saturday, August 22 – 36th Avenue (31st to 35th Street)
Monday, September 7 – 30th Avenue (30th Street to 41st Street)
Saturday, October 10 – Broadway (30th Street to 41st Street)
Stay tuned. The Queens Gazette will be on the ground to capture all of the magic in the neighborhood as the weather continues to heat up outside. Put on your baseball caps, wear your sunglasses, and lather up the sunscreen because the summer festival season has officially begun.
Children were enchanted by the performers at the Festival. Photo: Carol Marino