It’s Father’s Day weekend! Celebrate the father figure in your life, as well as witness the first-ever Juneteenth parade on the North Fork, and consider heading to the South Fork for a very special event.
EAT
Seafood Pop-up Series | Chronicle Wines, 2885 Peconic Lane, Peconic
On June 13, Chronicle Wines and Grace & Grit kick off their seafood pop-up. Price varies, check out ordergraceandgrit.com/pop-ups for more.
Taste of Westhampton Beach | The Great Lawn, Westhampton Beach
Cross over to the South Fork for this special food and wine tasting event, hosted by Times Review Media Group on Saturday, June 15 at 7 p.m. $95 general/$185 VIP with early admission at 6 p.m. Click here for tickets.
DRINK
Long Ireland PintWood Derby | 817 Pulaski St., Riverhead
Long Ireland 8th annual PintWood Derby is back on June 15. Make a pinewood racecar or dust off an old one and head to Long Ireland Beer Company (817 Pulaski St., Riverhead) to race! Visit Facebook for more information on this popular tradition.
Father’s Day at the Vineyard | Palmer Vineyards, 5120 Sound Ave., Riverhead
On June 16, get 15% off any bottle of wine with the purchase of pizza. Craft beer from Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. available as well. palmervineyards.com
LIVE
The 69th Mattituck Strawberry Festival | Strawberry Fields, 1105 North Road, Mattituck
Enjoy this county fair-style weekend of rides, games, local food trucks and artisan vendors, shortcake-eating contest and, of course, the crowning of the Strawberry Queen. Tickets are $10, free for kids under 5, and free for dads on Father’s Day (June 16). Visit mattituckstrawberryfestival.com for more
Juneteenth Celebration | Throughout Greenport
The North Fork celebrates its first-ever Juneteenth parade on June 15 in Greenport. Pastor Natalie Wimberly of the Clinton Memorial A.M.E. Zion Curch will lead a blessing at 10 a.m. followed by the parade at 11 a.m. and a celebration and picnic in Mitchell Park. At 2 p.m., the North Fork Arts Center will screen Juneteenth: Freedom and Faith. All are welcome.
BREATHE
Father’s Day on the Farm | Harbes Family Farm, 715 Sound Ave., Mattituck
Harbes Family Farm is hosting a whole weekend of Father’s Day activities. The Father’s Day Festival runs Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16, with half-price admission for dads. Click here for tickets.
Live and Let Die | The Suffolk, 118 E. Main St., Riverhead
Tony Kishman of Broadway’s “Beatlemania” will perform “Live and Let Die,” a tribute to the music of Paul McCartney. Tickets are $69–$79, food and drinks available for purchase. Visit thesuffolk.com to secure your spot.
