Our curated guide to the North Fork’s hottest season will keep you entertained, enriched and excited from June to August.
June
6-7
Paws for a cause
Annual Dog Dock Diving Weekend
Moores Lane Polo Grounds, 170 Moores Lane, Greenport
Stop by the dock from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a weekend full of four-legged-friendly events, including fun treats, vendors and activities for people and pets. Now in its 10th year, a portion of ticket proceeds support the Greenport Fire Department. Single-day tickets are $20 and weekend passes are $35. Visit northforkdogdockdivingweekend.com.
8
Golf and give back
ELIH Foundation’s Annual Golf Classic
Gardiner’s Bay Country Club, 12 Dinah Rock Road, Shelter Island
Show some sporty support with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., then hit the barbecue lunch, cocktail reception, raw bar and plated dinner with an honoree presentation. Registration is $1,980 for a foursome and includes breakfast, lunch and golf; $495 for individuals (comes with breakfast and lunch); and $175 for dinner admission. Proceeds benefit the ELIH Foundation. Learn more at elihfoundation.org and page 26.
17-21
Fruity fun in the sun
Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival
Strawberry Fields, 1105 Sound Ave., Mattituck
Celebrate peak red-berry season at this annual event full of all order of strawberry possibilities: shortcake, chocolate covered, daiquiris and more. Live music, arts, crafts, rides and fireworks round out the enjoyment. Join the pre-festival hulling and stick around to see the crowning of the 2026 Strawberry Queen and the Shortcake Eating Contest. Daily rates and more information at mattituckstrawberryfestival.com.
20
Find your stride on Shelter Island
Shelter Island 10K & 5K Run/Walk
Shelter Island Union Free School District, 33 N. Ferry Road, Shelter Island
Complete the race, then finish your evening with beer from Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. and live music. The free Kids Fun Run on Fiske Field kicks off at 4:15 p.m., with the 10K going at 5:30 p.m. and the 5K at 5:50 p.m. Register online at shelterislandrun.com or on race day by 5:15 p.m. Ticket prices vary.
(Photo credit: David Benthal)
27
Revel in love
North Fork Pride
Greenport Village
Greenport’s Main Road between Broad and Front streets will be flowing with joy as the fourth annual North Fork Pride Parade passes through beginning at noon. Ending at Mitchell Park, an energy-loaded festival will follow from noon to 5 p.m. See what to expect at northforkpride.org.
27
Pre-Fourth festivities
Orient Harbor Fireworks
Over Orient Harbor
Start your July 4 celebration early with this annual display over Orient Harbor. Check orientfireworks.com for more details.
July
1-4
Carnival Capers
Greenport Fire Department Annual Carnival and Fireworks
Polo grounds at Moores Lane, Greenport
There’s fun for everyone at the Greenport Fire Department’s Annual Carnival and Fireworks, with rides, games, food and two fireworks shows. Eat your weight in cotton candy, get dizzy on the Tilt-a-Whirl and indulge in some good, old-fashioned summer fun.
Thursday – Sunday.
11
Sparklers on Shelter Island
Shelter Island Fireworks
Crescent Beach, 35 Shore Road, Shelter Island
Sparks will fly on Shelter Island on July 11 at 9 p.m., when beachgoers are in for a booming treat at this annual week-after-the-Fourth spectacular sand-side display. For more information, visit shelterislandfireworks.com.
11-26
Dark humor hits the stage
All’s Well That Ends Well
Various locations, ends at Mitchell Park, 115 Front St., Greenport
Northeast Stage’s Shakespeare in the Park is back with one of the playwright’s darkest comedies performed at different outdoor locations on and off the North Fork. Learn more at northeaststage.org.
25
Community claws
34th Annual Lobsterfest
Veterans Beach, 11280 Peconic Bay Blvd., Mattituck
Greenport and Southold Rotary Clubs join forces to serve a delicious dinner under the summer sky. Eat up from 5 to 8 p.m. and stick around for live music until 9 p.m. Buy tickets at nofolobsterfest.com.
26
Wind through the vines
Run the Vineyards 5K
Pindar Vineyards, 37645 Main Road, Peconic
The seventh annual summer 5K takes runners through the Pindar Vineyards property at 9 a.m., followed by live music, doughnuts, food trucks and celebratory wine. Registration starts at $48. Visit runsignup.com/race/ny/peconic/runthevineyardspindarvineyards5K.
August
8-9
A peachy treat
Annual Peach Festival at Harbes
Harbes Family Farm, 715 Sound Ave., Mattituck
Pick a sweeter weekend activity … you can’t! Watch peach-eating contests, listen to live music and indulge in treats. For more information, go to harbesfamilyfarm.com.
15-16
Toast to tradition
Polish Town Fair & Festival
Polish Town USA, 300 Lincoln St., Riverhead
Head over to the historic neighborhood for two days full of Polish music, food and crafts. Event schedules and updates at polishtowncivicassociation.org.
15-16
Step into the studio
ArtSI’s Annual Open Studio Tour
Various locations, Shelter Island
Head to Shelter Island for the 15th annual heart-of-art event, allowing weekend-long access to 20 artists’ working studios. View pieces, ask questions and be inspired.
22
Decorate the rock
Shelter Island Art Show & Craft Fair
Shelter Island Union Free School District, 33 N. Ferry Road, Shelter Island
Get your hands on some crafty creations at this annual fair, where the handmade work of actual artisans is there for the shopping. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., roam the school grounds finding homemade treasures. See more at shelterislandchamber.org.
22-23
Be part of the buzz
Waterdrinker Honey Festival
Waterdrinker Manorville, 663 Wading River Road, Manorville
From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. it’s all things sweet — bee-education exhibits, honey-inspired treats, music and farm fun. Admission is $20 and kids under 2 get in for free. More information at water-drinker.com.
22
Finger-licking at the fire department
Annual Cutchogue Fire Department Chicken Barbecue
Cutchogue Fire Department, 260 New Suffolk Road, Cutchogue
For nearly 70 years, the Cutchogue Fire Department has celebrated the season with this annual barbecue. Tickets sell out fast, so head to cutchoguefiredept.org to nab yours.
And don’t miss these special events and series:
June 20
Southforker’s Taste of Westhampton Beach
The Great Lawn, Potunk Lane and Main Street, Westhampton Beach Village
For guests 21 and older, kick off summer with food and craft beer, wine, spirits and cocktails from over 30 top restaurants and artisans, plus live music from 6 to 10 p.m. Secure your spot at southforker.com and click “Tickets” in the drop-down menu.
September 3
The Fifth Annual Northforker Wine & Food Classic
Borghese Vineyard, 17150 Middle Road, Cutchogue
Savor flavors from over 75 participating businesses, including the top restaurants, vineyards, distillers and brewers from the East End. From 6 to 10 p.m., those 21 and older can dance the night away. Secure your spot at northforker.com under “Tickets.”
June 29 – September 7
Dances in the Park
Mitchell Park, 115 Front St., Greenport
On Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. sashay over to Mitchell Park, where live music from local bands will move you all summer long. Free admission; grab a lawn chair, bring a picnic basket and get ready to groove. Visit facebook.com/danceinpark.
July 4 – August 15
Works in Progress Concerts
The Perlman Music Program, 75 Shore Road, Shelter Island Heights
On most Fridays and Saturdays from 7 to 8:15 p.m., Perlman Music Program students and alumni will perform free concerts. More details at perlmanmusicprogram.org.
