Every summer, thousands of people from across Long Island and beyond make their way to Glen Cove for the Feast of St. Rocco, one of the North Shore’s most popular events. Guests can expect games, rides, prizes and, of course, an extraordinary diversity of food. The four days of fun and festivities that comprise “The Best Feast in the East” begin on July 26. 

The smell of meatballs will waft through the air, and the rides will soar outside the stone Church of St. Rocco. While the event will have outside vendors offering savory treats, most of the food will be prepared by the church. A dedicated group of woman affectionately called “nonas” has been feeding most of the visitors since the feast’s beginnings almost 50 years ago. Every year, they aim for their creations to be full of flavor and love.