Mark your calendars for the multitude of not-to-be-missed events going on all summer on the North Fork…
JUNE
1
Paint the town with chalk
Mosaic Festival 2025
It’s Riverhead’s most colorful day of the year as artists of all ages and skill levels create pavement chalk murals throughout downtown Riverhead while local bands perform. Visit eastendarts.org
for more information.
7-8
Pups who plunge
9th Annual Dog Dock Diving Weekend
Moores Lane Polo Grounds, Greenport
Raise money for the Greenport Skate Park and other local charities at this super fun, floppy-eared event, where dogs compete for plunging perfection while venders sell treats for your four-legged friends (and you). Limited swag bags for those who arrive early. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day-of. For more details, check out harbor-pet.com.
11-15
A berry good time
Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival
Strawberry Fields,
1105 North Road, Mattituck
Kick off strawberry season with a community hulling night followed
by a county fair-style weekend of rides, games, local food trucks and artisan vendors, a pie-eating contest and, of course, the Strawberry Queen crowning. Tickets are $10; free for kids under 5, and free for dads on Father’s Day (June 16). Visit mattituckstrawberryfestival.com for more.
16
Tee up for a good cause
ELIH Foundation Annual Golf Classic
Gardiner’s Bay Country Club, 12 Dinah Rock Road, Shelter Island
This golf tournament raises money for the ELIH Foundation, the fundraising arm of Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital. Tee times are first-come, first-served from 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. $450 includes breakfast, a BBQ lunch, raw bar and dinner. Visit elihfoundation.org for more information.
17-18
Binge tomorrow’s next hit
2025 North Fork TV Festival
Sound View Greenport, 58775 County Road 48, Greenport
The North Fork TV Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with two days of independent TV pilots, screenings, panels and networking opportunities. For tickets, visit northfork.tv.
21
Run on the Rock
Shelter Island 10K & 5K Run/Walk
Shelter Island Union Free School District, 33 N. Ferry Road, Shelter Island
This annual rain-or-shine run takes racers on an island-wide course with a mixture of hills and flat terrain. Olympian Bill Rodgers will run this year. Ticket prices vary; register at shelterislandrun.com.
22
We came here for love
North Fork Pride
Greenport Village
The second annual North Fork Pride includes a parade, street festival and party. The parade kicks off on 3rd Street, travels down Main and ends in Mitchell Park. You can register to march or just enjoy the inclusive festivities. Learn more at northforkpride.org.
JULY
6
A summer lightshow
Orient Harbor Fireworks
Over Orient Harbor
The annual July 4 weekend celebration is back, with fireworks lighting up the sky at the end of the Fork. You can enjoy the magical lights from the Orient Causeway and along the shore on Hallock Bay. Rain date: July 7. Learn more at orientfireworks.com.
10
Look at Riverhead from both sides now
Judy Collins
The Suffolk, 118 E. Main St., Riverhead
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter performs at The Suffolk, with a curated selection of cocktails and bites to enjoy during the show. Tickets, $75–$129, available at thesuffolk.org.
12
Bright on the beach
Shelter Island Fireworks
Crescent Beach
Head over to the rock for the best beachy light show around.
Grab your beach blanket, a cooler (or hit up Sunset Beach for dinner and the show) and be ready to ooh and ahh at 9 p.m.
23-27
Witness a classic tragedy (for fun!)
Othello
Various locations; ends at Mitchell Park, Greenport
Northeast Stage’s annual Shakespeare in the Park stages the classic “Othello” throughout the North Fork, culminating in a three-day run at Mitchell Park overlooking the harbor. Performances at Mitchell Park are free. Visit northeaststage.org for other locations.
26
A seafood tradition
33rd Annual Lobsterfest
Veterans Beach, 11280 Peconic Bay Blvd., Mattituck
The 33rd annual Lobsterfest supports the Greenport and
Southold Rotary Clubs. For $65 ($75 if you pay at the door at your own risk—this event always sells out!), you get lobster, steak,
and corn on the cob, with beer and wine available for purchase.
A live band will play well into the evening. Buy tickets at
southoldrotary.org/page/lobsterfest.
AUGUST
9–10
You’re a peach
Annual Peach Festival at Harbes
715 Sound Ave., Mattituck
Harbes’ fresh peaches are in full bloom for this sweet festival. There’s a peach-eating contest Saturday and Sunday and live music in the courtyard. Bryan Gallo will perform Saturday;
singer/songwriter Matt Taylor performs Sunday. Wine will
be available from Harbes Vineyard, too. Find out more at
harbesfamilyfarm.com.
16–17
Pierogies on parade
Polish Town Street Fair and Festival
Pulaski Street, Riverhead
After a multi-year hiatus, the Polish Town Street Fair and Festival is back in full force for 2025, with 200 vendors, live music and great food. Polish Hall will also be open and even feature a Polish wedding. Learn more at polishtownfair.com.
21
A historic milestone
Hallockville 50th Anniversary Celebration
Hallockville Museum Farm,
6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead
Join Hallockville for their golden year from 6 to 10 p.m.
Visit hallockville.org for ticket and event information.
23
Winner, winner, chicken dinner!
68th Annual Cutchogue Fire Department Chicken Barbecue
New Suffolk Avenue
You haven’t experienced a North Fork summer if you haven’t been
to the annual chicken barbecue in Cutchogue. With a secret recipe that’s delighted everyone from locals to Martha Stewart—yes, we’re serious—this beloved community event is not to be missed. Tickets go on sale in July at cutchoguefiredept.org/content/barbeque.
And don’t miss these special events and series:
June 14
Taste of Westhampton Beach
Great Lawn, Westhampton Beach
Our annual Southforker event showcases restaurants, breweries and wineries from both forks on the Great Lawn in Westhampton Beach. Tickets are $125 and include all food and drink. Visit towhb.squadup.com for more information.
August 28
The Fourth Annual Northforker Wine & Food Classic
Borghese Vineyard, 17150 Middle Road, Cutchogue
More than 55 restaurants and purveyors will showcase their food, wine, beer and cocktails at this Northforker-hosted event with live music and views of the vines. Visit squadup.com/events/the-4th-annual-northforker-wine–food-classic.com for info.
Friday July 18 & August 1
Alive on 25
Downtown Riverhead
Riverhead’s popular street fair returns with live music, craft brews and food. No ticket necessary—just show up from 5 to 9 p.m. (Rain date: Aug. 22). Visit downtownriverhead.org.
Mondays, July 7–August 25
Dances in the Park
(Mitchell Park, Greenport)
Every Monday night, live music and dancing light up Mitchell Park for this annual summer tradition. Free! Visit villageofgreenport.org for more information.
Fridays & Saturdays, June–August
Works in Progress Concerts
Perlman Music Program, 73 Shore Road, Shelter Island Heights
These free concerts showcase the talents of Perlman Music Program students and alumni as they perform pieces they’ve been working on. Visit perlmanmusicprogram.org
