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Posted 21 October 2016 - 07:49 PM

LIRR news release, 10/21:

 

Enjoy Port Jefferson’s Fall Fests with a Long Island Rail Road Getaway Package
Discount Package Includes Rail, Taxi Vouchers and Merchant Coupons
 

 

MTA Long Island Rail Road is a great way to get to two upcoming Port Jefferson events that celebrate the essence of the fall season. Avoid traffic and parking congestion by taking the LIRR discount package to Port Jefferson Station and save. And while it seems too early to be thinking about winter, keep in mind that the Charles Dickens Festival is coming to the Village on the weekend of December 3-4.

 

The Taste at Port Jefferson – Saturday, October 22

1 – 4 p.m. (noon for VIP ticket holders)

 

The 8th Annual Taste At Port Jefferson, sponsored by the Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, is sure bring foodies to the Port Jefferson Village Center for a day of eating, drinking and judging the best the Village has to offer. This year, more than 35 local restaurants are participating, including last year’s winners Danfords and Smoke Shack Blues. For more information and to purchase tickets for Taste of Port Jefferson, visit http://www.thetastea...tjefferson.com/ or call (631) 473-1414.

 

 

Harvest Fest – Saturday, October 30

Noon – 5 p.m.

 

A farmer’s market, live performances and wine tastings are just some of the fun activities festival-goers will experience at the Port Jefferson Village 2016 Harvest Fest. The family-friendly event includes spooky crafts and a woodcarving demonstration. Plus, don’t miss the Spooktacular Glow-in-the-Dark Puppet Show at noon, the Costumed Dog Parade at 2 p.m., and Scarecrow Alley along East Main Street. For more information about the event, please visit http://portjeff.com/...vest-fest-2016/

 

Your discount package for your trip to Port Jefferson Village includes:

  • Discounted round-trip rail fare to/from Port Jefferson Station
  • Two taxi vouchers for Lindy’s Taxi
  • LIRR Port Jeff Deals Coupon, good for offers at participating merchants. See below for a complete list of participating merchants. Coupon has no cash value.
  • Port Jeff Ferry discount voucher good for $3 off regular round-trip walk-on adult rates.
  • Package price for adults is $26.50; children (5-11) is $16

 

Train Schedule (Call to Confirm):

 

Take any off-peak Port Jefferson Branch train to Port Jefferson Station. Pick up a walking map at the station or while in town. Lindy’s Taxi will be at the station - present taxi voucher to driver for each trip. Please call 1/2 hour in advance for return trip to station or for large groups: 631-473-0707.

 

 

Buying Tickets

 

At Gray, Green or Blue Ticket Machines (not available at Red, Daily Ticket Machines)

All machines accept credit and debit cards; gray and green machines also accept cash.

 

Select "Deals & Getaways", then "Long Island Getaways" followed by the tour or package of your choice (listed in alphabetical order). Escorted tour tickets can be purchased up to midnight on Thursday of the week of the tour. Non-escorted "Package" tickets are available on all days that they are valid for without time restrictions.

 

To learn more about other great LIRR getaway deals, please visit: http://web.mta.info/...aways/index.htm

For information about LIRR train schedules, visit our schedules page at http://web.mta.info/...s/schedules.htm or download the free LIRR Train Time App® for train times. The app is available via the Apple Store for iOS devices or Google Play Store for Android along with MTA eTix® - Long Island Rail Road’s mobile ticketing app which allows customers to buy LIRR tickets on their mobile device -- anytime, anywhere.

 






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