What to eat, drink and experience on the North Fork this month.
1. Feast on freshness
Peconic Golds is providing freshly shucked local oysters at the Suhru & Lieb Vineyards (13050 Oregon Road, Cutchogue, 631-734-1100) tasting room the last Friday of each summer month through August. Swing by to eat from 5 to 7 p.m. on July 25. Reservations are recommended; for more information visit suhruliebvineyards.com.
2. A Tuesday night treat
Kick off the month with an evening of performances at Scott’s Pointe (5835 Middle Country Road, Calverton, 631-953-2133). The House Band Festival, with performances from gaggles of musical groups, starts at 5 p.m. and admission is free. See more at schoolofrock.com.
3. A weekend of farm fun
Mark your calendar for a trip to Harbes Family Farm (715 Sound Ave., Mattituck, 631-482-7641) this holiday weekend. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 4, 5, and 6 enjoy food, drinks, music and barnyard entertainment. Admission is $28.95 plus fees per person each day. For tickets, visit harbesfamilyfarm.com.
4. Patriotism for a prize
Show off your Fourth of July style at Strong’s Water Club & Marina’s (2255 Wickham Ave., Mattituck, 631-333-0081) “Dress Your Boat” competition on July 5. Reserve your contest spot at strongswaterclub.com.
5. Famous folk at The Suffolk
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins will take The Suffolk stage (118 E. Main St., Riverhead, 631-727-4343) at 8 p.m. on July 10. Five decades after her debut, Collins, who has inspired generations with her music and activism, is still showcasing her 50-album portfolio of work. Get tickets at thesuffolk.org.
6. Unwind among the vines
Peter White, an acclaimed contemporary jazz artist, will open the Jazz In the Vines series at Jamesport Vineyards (1216 Main Road, Jamesport, 631-722-5256) at 7 p.m. on July 12. Appreciate the music and serene scene on the back lawn of the winery. A seat up front goes for $75, general admission is $65 and front-row seats are $99 plus booking fees. Buy tickets at tickettailor.com.
7. Frolic through the fields
Pindar Vineyards (37645 Main Road, Peconic, 631-734-6200) will host its annual Run the Vineyards 5K at 9 a.m. on July 20. Food, fun and wine greet runners at the finish line. Sign up at runsignup.com/Race/NY/Peconic/RuntheVineyards
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8. Make Gin with Matchbook
Learn the art of nosing and tasting spirits and the science behind it all from 5 to 7 p.m. on July 25 at Matchbook Distilling Co. (230 Corwin St., Greenport) in the Landcraft Garden. Blend botanical mixes and take home a personalized bottle of gin. Members, $125; general admission, $150. Go to eventbrite.com and search for “Matchbook Distilling Co.”
9. Shellabrate summer
Another year of the Southold Greenport Lobsterfest! Stop by Veterans Beach (11280 Peconic Bay Blvd., Mattituck) for the Rotary clubs’ annual event from 5 to 8 p.m. on July 26. Fill up on lobster at this fundraiser for service projects in Southold and Greenport. To learn more, visit nofolobsterfest.com.
10. Amusement for all ages
Brady Rymer & The Little Band That Could will play at Mitchell Park & Marina (115 Front St., Greenport) in a family-friendly concert at 6 p.m. on July 29. The show is open to all. Check out more at bandsintown.com.
