PARTY WITH NORTHFORKER
Northforker’s fifth annual Wine & Food Classic takes off Sept. 3 (VIP entry 6 to 10 p.m.; general admission 7 to 10 p.m.) at Borghese Vineyard (17150 County Road 48, Cutchogue, 631-734-5111). Enjoy noshes and drinks from over 75 participating businesses while grooving to live music. Nab tickets at northforker.com.
COLLECT CRISPS
On Sept. 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Harbes Family Farm (1223 NY-25, Jamesport, 631-494-4796) hosts its Harbes Honeycrisp Apple Festival. Pick the fruit at its peak, hear live music and indulge in farm food and Harbes Vineyard wine. More details at harbesfamilyfarm.com.
FRIED FOOD AND SPARKLING SIPS
Head to Sparkling Pointe (39750 County Road 48, Southold, 631-765-0200) at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 7 when Balo’s Foods brings fried chicken, seafood, sides and specials to the tasting room, all accompanied by sparkling wines. Learn more at sparklingpointe.com.
FEEL THE ENERGÍA
Rites of Spring Music Festival presents Energía Internacional, a three-day music event with various performers and venues, from Sept. 11 to 13. See who’s on the docket, where they’re playing and get tickets at ritesmusic.org.
RIVER SIPS
The Long Island Aquarium’s Booze Cruise/Sunset Adventure (431 East Main Street, Riverhead, 631-208-9200) from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 12 will see guests enjoying snacks and local wine, plus live music, aboard the Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat for a trip along the Peconic River. Tickets are $89; get yours at longislandaquarium.com.
GARLIC GOODNESS
Waterdrinker North Fork (4560 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 631-779-2130) hosts its annual Garlic Festival Sept. 12 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $20 per person. Expect live music, vendors, food trucks, kid-friendly activities and garlic-themed fun. Details at water-drinker.com.
5K FOR ELIH FOUNDATION
At 9 a.m. on Sept. 13 at Indian Island County Park (Cross River Drive, Riverhead, 631-852-3232), support Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital by participating in their annual 5K Family Walk/Run. Register at elihfoundation.org.
TWO DECADES OF FOODIES
The North Fork Foodie Tour celebrates its 20th year on Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try featured food purveyors and watch the processes behind their top-notch products. Tickets are $35 each; children under 12 are free. Learn more and get tickets at northforkfoodietour.com.
DANCE TO DAYNE
Grammy-nominated Taylor Dayne will bring iconic hits like “Tell it to My Heart” to The Suffolk Theater (118 E. Main St., Riverhead, 631-727-4343) at 8 p.m. on Sept. 17. Get tickets at thesuffolk.org.
CELEBRATE THE SEA
Under new leadership, the Greenport Maritime Festival gears up for another year at this village-wide event featuring local craftmanship, food, music and community fun from Sept. 25 to 27. Details at greenportmaritimefestival.com.
