Sign up for our Newsletter

Summertime brings festivals, dance parties, chicken barbecues and more to the North Fork.

Here are 10 of our favorite happenings.   

Hallockville Barn Dance

ANNUAL BARN DANCE AT HALLOCKVILLE

Saturday, July 29, at 6:30 p.m.

6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead

Enjoy live traditional music and learn the dance steps from caller Chart Guthrie in the historic Naugles Barn. A summer tradition that’s fun for all ages and an annual summer fundraiser for the not-for-profit Hallockville Museum Farm. Food truck, beverages will be available for cash purchase. Admission: $25 at the door for ages 12 and up; $5, ages 12 and under. All proceeds directly support the not-for-profit mission of the museum farm. For details, visit hallockville.com.

HARVEST EAST END

Saturday, Aug. 5, at 2 p.m.

Martha Clara Vineyards, 6025 Sound Ave., Riverhead

General admission tickets are $75 and VIP tickets, which include the “winemaker experience” featuring specialty wines and winemaker meet-and-greets, are $125.

Enjoy tastes from dozens of Long Island wineries and food from Lombardi’s Love Lane Market catering, as well as other North Fork specialities. For tickets and more information, visit liwines.com/harvest-east-end. Northforker is a sponsor of this event. BUY TICKETS

ALIVE ON 25

Thursdays, July 27, Aug. 10, 24 and 31, 5 p.m.

Main Street, Riverhead

This free summer street festival offers craft beverages, live music, artists, street vendors and more.

Visit aliveon25.com for more information.

POLISH TOWN STREET FAIR AND POLKA FESTIVAL

Saturday, Aug. 19, and Sunday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Pulaski and Lincoln streets, Polish Town, Riverhead

More than 250 booths with arts, crafts, ethnic foods, exhibits, Polish imports and more. Live music, dance performances and polka dancing. The street fair is free; admission fee for Polka Festival, 5-11 p.m.

Visit polishtowncivicassociation.com for more information.

 CUTCHOGUE FIRE DEPARTMENT CHICKEN BBQ

Saturday, Aug. 26

Cutchogue Fire District, 260 New Suffolk Road, Cutchogue

Check northforker.com for updated time and ticket information.

cutchoguefiredept.org

10k 5k sound to bay jamesport fire department

SOUND TO BAY 5K and 10K

Sunday, Aug. 27, 9 a.m.

Town Beach Road and Peconic Bay Boulevard, South Jamesport

10K runners will be bused to the starting line at Iron Pier Beach. The 5K begins and ends at South Jamesport Beach. The event is sponsored by the Jamesport Fire Department.

Pre-registration is $25 (by Aug. 15) and day-of registration is $30. Visit soundtobay5k10k.itsyourrace.com for more info.

4TH ANNUAL GREAT PECONIC RACE

Saturday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m.

An adventure paddle race circumventing Shelter Island. Starts and finishes at Wades Beach. Designed as an elite race for seasoned recreational, advanced, elite and experienced paddlers. A fundraiser for the Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program. Event includes demos, clinics, children’s activities and races, short races, live music and a party on the beach. Open to the public.

For details, visit greatpeconicrace.com

foodie tour north fork

NORTH FORK FOODIE TOUR

Sunday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Peconic Land Trust’s Agricultural Learning Center at Charnews Farm, 3005 Youngs Ave., Southold. Chart your own course for a day filled with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the North Fork’s food industry. Learn about artisanal foods, wines and sustainable agriculture. Tickets are $25 for adults and free for children under 12. For tickets and details, visit northforkreformsynagogue.org, call 631-722-5712 or purchase the day of at the headquarters located in Southold.

EAST END MARITIME FESTIVAL

Friday, Sept. 22, Saturday, Sept. 23, and Sunday, Sept. 24

The Maritime Festival serves to highlight and showcase Greenport’s maritime culture and history. Friday night begins the festival with the Land and Sea Gala cocktail party. Saturday morning’s parade will kick off the day’s events followed by a display of classic wooden boats, nautical arts and crafts, music, activities for children and families, pirate shows, local produce and seafood, wines and craft beer. Saturday evening will be filled with music and dancing in Mitchell Park, screenings of movies and fireworks. Sunday starts off with a children’s breakfast with mermaids and pirates followed by more family-friendly activities, games and a snapper contest and ends with a sunset sail to Bug Light. For details, visit eastendmaritimefestival.org or greenportvillage.com.

X
X