Enjoy the East End Al Fresco. From Riverhead to Orient to Montauk
The Eastern End of Long Island, New York City’s backyard beach getaway, offers a variety of fun activities for all ages and interests. From Riverhead to Greenport to Montauk, there are the Hamptons, North Fork farms and vineyards, breweries, scenic beaches, and stunning views. From tall ship festivals to music festivals to drag racing events, to the Long Island Aquarium, Splish Splash, and the Parrish Art Museum, there’s something for everyone.
Join the largest indoor gift market in the area, sponsored by the Riverhead Business District! Stay warm while you find your perfect gifts. The market is held on the EEA campus on two consecutive weekends, with a variety of vendors each week. Enjoy the Riverhead Town Square Tree Lighting on 12/2 and the Holiday Parade & Bonfire festivities for a truly merry experience.
Shop Small. Shop Local, Give Love.
[The East End Merry Market follows the severe weather dates of the concurring events. Please visit downtownriverhead.org for more information.]
Join our Winemaker or House Sommelier for a full tour of our vineyards, winemaking facilities, and barrel cellar. This Vine to Wine course includes a fully guided tour, a tasting of our wine line-up, and ends with a hand-crafted charcuterie platter.
Indulge your senses in a culinary journey like no other at our upcoming event, where we celebrate the newly released “The Ark of Taste: Delicious and Distinctive Foods That Define the United States,” a cookbook written by Slow Food USA.
Join us for an evening of gastronomic delight as Chef Lippin demonstrates the art of preparing dishes inspired by the book’s treasured recipes. As we savor the flavors that define America’s diverse culinary landscape, we’ll also explore the stories and traditions behind these remarkable ingredients.
The Ark of Taste is a living catalog of our food heritage and a movement to preserve gastronomic treasures passed down for generations. The cook book illuminates the history, identity and taste of these unique food products, many of which were revived or saved from extinction.
This event is a heartfelt tribute to the rich tapestry of American cuisine, and a call to preserve the unique flavors that make our nation’s food heritage so exceptional. Come savor the taste of history and join us in preserving these delectable treasures from our past.
Please note that this event will be held under the big tent at East End Food Market in Riverhead.
East End Food events offer exclusive opportunities to connect with the community through demonstrations, workshops and talks with local leaders. East End Food is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support, promote and advocate for local farmers and producers, while ensuring everyone can enjoy and be nourished by local food.
Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of Long Island’s aquatic ecosystems with a captivating lecture by the Clamity Janes, an inspiring female-owned clamming crew. These remarkable women clam not just for sustenance but for the sheer joy of it, emphasizing fun, friendship, and the incredible bounty of the sea.
Join us as they share their passion for the North Fork’s unique ecosystem, unveiling the intricate web of life that thrives beneath its waters. Discover how you can play a vital role in preserving and protecting these precious bays.
The Clamity Janes are not just clamming; they’re clamming for a cause, and you’re invited to be part of their mission to safeguard the health of our cherished waters.
Don’t miss this enlightening event that will inspire you to become a steward of our coastal treasures!
Please note that this event will be held under the big tent at East End Food Market in Riverhead.
East End Food events offer exclusive opportunities to connect with the community through demonstrations, workshops and talks with local leaders. East End Food is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support, promote and advocate for local farmers and producers, while ensuring everyone can enjoy and be nourished by local food.
Join us for a delightful evening of creativity and relaxation at our Paint and Sip event featuring the talented artist and teacher, Pamela Trastelis. Unleash your inner artist as Pamela guides you step-by-step through the process of creating a beautiful and festive fall themed masterpiece, all while sipping on your favorite local wine. Whether you’re a seasoned painter or a complete novice, Pamela’s expert guidance and warm personality will ensure a fun and memorable experience. Come together with friends and fellow art enthusiasts for a night of art, laughter, and inspiration you won’t want to miss.
Grab your paintbrush and a glass, and let your creativity flow at this special event!
Please note that this event will be held under the big tent at East End Food Market in Riverhead.
East End Food events offer exclusive opportunities to connect with the community through demonstrations, workshops and talks with local leaders. East End Food is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support, promote and advocate for local farmers and producers, while ensuring everyone can enjoy and be nourished by local food.
Join artist and teacher Melissa Pressler for an enchanting Autumn Art Adventure! In this whimsical children’s art class, young artists will embark on a creative journey through the captivating colors of fall. Using an array of dried leaves and delicate flowers, they will craft their very own paper mache jack-o’-lanterns, bringing the spirit of autumn to life with every brushstroke and leafy flourish. As the crisp air and golden leaves swirl outside, our little artists will channel their inner pumpkin-patch magic to sculpt, paint, and decorate their seasonal masterpieces. Plus, they’ll add a magical finishing touch by placing a soft, warm LED light inside their jack-o’-lanterns, casting a cozy, autumnal glow that will illuminate their artwork and create a heartwarming ambiance.
Celebrate the splendor of autumn in a truly imaginative and hands-on way, igniting their artistic spirits and watching their creativity bloom like the autumn flora that inspires them!
Please note that this event will be held under the big tent at East End Food Market in Riverhead.
East End Food events offer exclusive opportunities to connect with the community through demonstrations, workshops and talks with local leaders. East End Food is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support, promote and advocate for local farmers and producers, while ensuring everyone can enjoy and be nourished by local food.
Don’t miss two fun-filled days of fall fun and SUNFLOWERS! Get lost in a breathtaking sea of golden-yellow as you wander through the sunflowers. Don’t forget to grab those sunflower selfies!
Come make it the perfect Fall day! Our Jamesport Honeycrisp Apple Orchard has loads of delicious apples to pick. Our innovative trellis system allows us to grow apples that are even within reach of the smallest of hands! Don’t worry about having to walk far because our Apple Express will chauffeur you to the ripest rows of apples. While you’re here you can’t miss our Robin Hood Trivia Challenge Corn Maze! Our maze has a fun & challenging touchless trivia game. As an extra bonus game, you can help Robin Hood on a very special interactive video mission.
There’ll be FREE LIVE MUSIC in our courtyard both days from 1-5 pm. Saturday, the talented Saturday, the talented Nick Kerzner is scheduled to perform. Nick will be playing original music and covers from the ’60s to today in rock, alternative, and popular genres in an acoustic style. Sunday, popular Long Island singer/songwriter Bryan Gallo takes the stage. Whenever Bryan sets up his guitar and harmonica he’s sure to entertain!
To round out the day there will be pumpkin picking in our 9-acre on-the-vine “u-pick” pumpkin patch, hayrides, great foods to enjoy, Harbes Vineyard’s award-winning wines to sip, vendors, and additional children’s activities.
NOTE: Sunflowers, Robin Hood Corn Maze, Apple Picking & Hayride require admission.
There will be plenty of Honeycrisp apple picking! Our 6-acre Jamesport Honeycrisp Apple Orchard has loads of delicious apples to pick. The innovative trellis system allows us to grow apples that are even within reach of the smallest of hands! Don’t worry about having to walk far because our Apple Express will chauffeur you to the ripest rows of apples.
There’ll be FREE LIVE MUSIC in our courtyard on both days from 1-5 pm. Saturday, singer/songwriter Glenn Jochum is scheduled to play. Glenn easily transitions from folk to soul to rock to blues to country, delivering lyrics that come straight from the heart. Sunday, singer/guitarist Thomas Moran will be performing. Come enjoy this rising young talent!While you’re here you can’t miss our Robin Hood Trivia Challenge Corn Maze! Our maze has a fun & challenging touchless trivia game. As an extra bonus game, you can help Robin Hood on a very special interactive video mission. To round out the day there will be hayrides, great foods to enjoy, Harbes Vineyard’s award-winning wines to sip, vendors, and additional children’s activities.
Long Island Wine Country invites you to the 50th Anniversary Grand Celebration at 5pm on August 19th at Peconic Bay Vineyards.
This event celebrates the founding of the Long Island wine region when Louisa and Alex Hargrave planted the first wine grapes in 1973. In attendance will be Louisa herself along with other pioneers of our industry including many of the winemakers who have dedicated their entire careers creating the wines that you have come to love. All that is needed to complete the celebration is you, without whom our region would have never reached this milestone.
Enjoy wines from 35+ Long Island Wineries along with delectable bites from 20+ local top culinary talents. Celebrate the diversity of wines styles and the foods grown and produced on both the North and South Forks at this one of a kind event! Whether it is traditional methode champenoise sparkling wine or pet-nat, white wines that display “maritime minerality” or a rare red library wine selection from our best vintages, there will be dishes created specifically for each wine style to showcase the best Long Island has to offer.
Bring your family and friends to the Summer Antiques, Fine Art, and Crafts Fair on the beautiful grounds of the Southold Historical Museum Maple Lane Complex at 55200 Main Road, Southold.
There will be vendors selling fine art, antiques, pottery, photography, handmade crafts, and vintage treasures. There will also be live music! Join Southold Historical Museum as it partners with the Old Town Arts and Crafts Guild to present this two-day outdoor event. The admission of $5.00 for adults entitles entrants to a free raffle ticket!
The Railroad Museum of Long Island is honored to present Greenport native, “Jimmy” Quatroche, “The Singing Brakeman” in a very special homecoming in our #759 boxcar titled, “Music, Poetry and Story in the Boxcar!” “Jimmy” will offer us his iconic poetry and stories from the road and life!
Born on the end of Long Island’s North Fork in Greenport in the mid 50’s ~ estranged native son Vincent “Jimmy” Quatroche, Jr. returns to the old country for a rare local performance to present a perspective on the influence of his father’s work upon his own creative endeavors.
Vincent Quatroche, Jr. is a journeyman educator/irritant de jour listed as “Visiting Assistant Professor” in the Communication Department of Fredonia State College in Western New York. He has been creating and publishing in book, audio and video formats for the past thirty years which has been widely distributed and largely ignored in the US & abroad. He is a veteran of the NYC Poetry scene at venues such as Otto’s Shrunken Head, The Stark, The Jujo Tea Lounge and the Nightingale with Su Polo, Rimes of the Ancient Mariner and from Whitman to Ginsberg as his head bounces up and down 1st Ave!
A free evening of music on the beautiful Peconic Bay. Mattituck Park District hosts Gene Casey and the Lone Sharks. Bring your blankets and chairs. Food and beverages are available.
Celebrate the arrival of one of the best parts of a long Island Summer – Harbes own super-sweet corn!
Don’t miss our Corn Eating Contests! They will be held in the Barnyard Adventure at 2:30 pm & 4:30 pm on both Saturday & Sunday. First come, first served. Participation limited. Must purchase Barnyard admission to participate.
There’ll be FREE LIVE MUSIC in our courtyard/picnic area both days from 1-5 pm. Saturday, the talented Nick Kerzner is scheduled to perform. Nick will be playing original music and covers from the ’60s to today in rock, alternative, and popular genres in an acoustic style. Sunday, singer/guitarist Thomas Moran makes his debut on the farm. Come enjoy this rising young talent!
While you’re here you can visit Harbes Barnyard Adventure for hours of family fun! Harbes Barnyard Adventure is an 8-acre, family-friendly experience for all ages. The Barnyard admission includes a Musical Hayride tour of our 100-acre farm and our famous pig races. There are also farm animals, our very popular “Jumbo Jumpers” bounce pillows, a Sports Zone with baseball, football, and basketball tossing games, “Lil’ Farmers PlayLand” filled with lots of fun activities for preschoolers, a trike track, obstacle course, hedge maze, our musical animatronic chicken show, and much more. We’ll also be debuting some exciting new attractions for 2023!
Harbes Wine Barn, located behind the main farmstand, is a wine lover’s dream! In our 100-year-old renovated potato barn, we offer tastings of our award-winning wines and wine by the glass or bottle. There’s a rustic ambiance inside or you can enjoy your wine outside under an umbrella on our patio.
You won’t want to miss our delicious foods during your visit! Of course, we’ll be offering Harbes famous roasted sweet corn. There will also be delicious tomato/mozzarella paninis and much more. Please don’t miss our mouthwatering selection of homemade ice cream – including sweet corn ice cream!
Highlighting the best of the Hamptons and North Fork summer season encompasses dozens of festivals, outdoor recreational activities, live music and more for couples and families of all ages. The majority of these events take place during the day or on the weekends, with several that span the course of a half or full week.
Below are a few summer events on the East End to help make the most of your getaway.
Reflextions Riverhead Grangebel Park (Milton L. Burns Park), Riverhead June 17th | July 14th | August 19th | 5p – 10p
Reflextions is a free, interactive, walkable public art space that takes place in the summer June-August with an OKTOBERFEST event in September. The events feature assorted elements of light based on artist interpretations and designs including LED, fire, Dayglow, and photoluminescent displays. Each illumination event will include various live performing arts.
Rites of Spring The Rites of Spring Music Festival is an annual event that takes place across the North Fork and the East End of Long Island on various dates throughout the summer. The music festival has quickly become the premier classical and contemporary music festival on the North Fork. In addition to great music, locals and visitors can enjoy a great local food and wine paired with an historic setting and inspiring artist talks. 2023 Summer Calendar: Saturday June 24th | 5p Landcraft Garden Foundation in Mattituck The Rite of Spring: the sound of the earth Vassily Primakov, piano, Natalia Lavrova, piano Music by Igor Stravinsky, Mussorgsky and Saint Saens
Thursday June 29th | 6p Poquatuck Hall in Orient Viennese Atmosphere – Mahler, Weill, Korngold Gil Goldstein, accordion, Tom Manuel, trumpet, Laura Metcalf, cello, Paolo Bartolani, piano
Thursday July 13th | 5:30-8:30p Village Green in Cutchogue -Cutchogue – New Suffolk Historical Council Music at the Village Green Stephen Gorgone, violin, Dan Martinez, viola, Craig Mehler, cello Music by Franz Schubert and Joseph Haydn
Saturday, July 22nd | 5p Castello di Borghese Vineyard, Cutchogue Summer Concert & Dine – Ulysses String Quartet Music by L. van Beethoven, Molina, Richter, traditional folk songs
Sunday August 27th | 6:30p McCall Vineyard, Cutchogue Rustic Mid-Summer Concert – Arnaud Sussmann, violin, Paul Neubauer, viola Music by Halvorsen, Rolla, Martinu, Mozart, Sibelius
Alive on 25 Main Street, Riverhead June 30th | July 14th | July 28th | August 11th | August 18th (rain date) 5p – 9:30p
Alive on 25 is a popular, free annual event in downtown Riverhead taking place on select Fridays throughout the months of July and August. The event offers local craft beverages and wine, live music on multiple stages, a car show, artists, street vendors, and activities the whole family can enjoy. The walkable, pop-up festival on main street also features restaurant offerings and specials, artist exhibitions, and much more.
Jamesport Firemen’s Association Annual Bazaar and Parade George Young Community Center, Main Road, Jamesport 2023 Schedule: Tuesday, July 18th | 6p – 10p Wednesday, July 19th | 6p – 11p Thursday, July 20th | 6p – 10p PARADE 7p Friday, July 21st | 6p – 11p Saturday, July 22nd | 5p – 11p FIREWORKS 10:30p
A summertime favorite on the North Fork, the Jamesport Firemen’s Association hosts their annual carnival full of exhilarating rides, captivating games and mouth watering bites to eat. On Wednesday night, the community gathers to pay tribute to local heroes in the Jamesport Parade, and the spectacular fireworks show by the Jamesport Fire Department ends the week’s festivities on Saturday night!
Sweet Corn Harvest Harbes Family Farm, Mattituck Saturday, July 22nd & Sunday, July 23rd | 10a – 7p
The annual Sweet Corn Harvest Festival is hosted and takes place at Harbes Family Farm in July each season. The event hosts live music in their courtyard/picnic area both days, as well as a corn eating contest, plus the opportunity to explore Harbes Barnyard Adventure that offers plenty of fun for the whole family. Admission includes a Musical Hayride tour of their 100-acre farm, famous Pig Races, adorable farm animals, and much more.
The Farm also hosts a Watermelon Harvest, Tomato Harvest, Peach Harvest and more. Harbes Orchard and Farm also host a variety of fall events including apple picking, and pumpkin and autumn festivals.
Paddle Battle Peconic Riverfront, Riverhead Saturday, July 29th | 9:15a
Paddle Battle is an annual event that benefits the NY Marine Rescue Center is a rescue and rehabilitation organization that promotes marine conservation. There are two separate races. One is a 2 1/2 mile recreational race, the second is a competitive 5 mile race. There are different categories per race. For instance, categories include recreational kayak, stand up paddle boards and more, depending upon the race. Estimated race start times will be given at check-in. CLICK HERE for more race details and to register.
Grab your cardboard and duct tape and get crafty! One of Riverhead‘s most exciting summer events is The Annual Cardboard Boat Races. Participants have the opportunity to race in various categories including the Youth Regatta, Grand National Regatta and more. Prizes are given out for the best spirit, best captain, best constructed, most creative, and more. Online pre-registration is required.
The Hampton Classic Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton August 27th – Sept 3rd
The Hampton Classic Horse Show is a longtime annual Hamptons event that traditionally takes place over the last week of August until right before Labor Day. Well into its fourth decade, it is one of the largest outdoor horse shows in the United States and is widely popular for everyone of all ages. At this week-long show, top equestrians from around the world compete for more than $800,000 in prize money. National champion hunter competitors, Olympic medalists, and scores of children and adult amateurs make up the field throughout the event.
In addition to watching world class equestrian sport, event goers enjoy onsite boutique shops, International food stations and food trucks, daily activities in the kids’ play area and more. Day and weekly passes are available for purchase as are individual and carload tickets.
East End Seaport Museum’s Annual Maritime Festival Greenport Village Saturday, September 23rd & Sunday, September 24th | 10a – 5p
Hosted by the East End Seaport Museum, the Annual Maritime Festival celebrates all things nautical and marks the end of the summer season on the East End. With over 100 artisan craft and food vendors to explore, weekend highlights include the Merfolk Parade (Sat. 11a), kayak and cardboard boat races, sea shanty performances, live music, children’s activities and Mermaids!
The Land & Sea Gala will kick off the weekend on Friday, September 22nd from 6:30p – 9:30p at Crabby Jerry’s with a VIP admission at 5:30p. For tickets, visit eastendseaport.org/landandsea
featuring Ulysses Quartet Christina Bouey, violin | Rhiannon Banerdt, violin | Colin Brookes, viola | Grace Ho, cello
Summer Concert & Dine at Borghese Vineyard is a new event that combines classical music and a delicious dinner paired with Borghese wine. It’s an intimate indoor concert featuring the exceptional Ulysses String Quartet performing music by Molina, Richter, Beethoven and traditional folk songs while the audience are seated at the table.Wine tasting and a charming dinner presented by the chef Martine Abitbol will be served at the table during the intermission of the concert.
” This is a program that celebrates the incredible variety and vitality of the string quartet repertoire. We will open with a work written for us, Patricio Molina’s Selva Sonora—“Sounds of the Jungle”—full of the rhythms and spirit of Latin American dances. Next, a moment for reflection and hope for peace with our own Christina Bouey’s arrangement of Max Richter’s powerful On the Nature of Daylight. The first part of the concert will close with selections of Nordic folk music expertly scored for quartet by the Danish String Quartet. In the second part, Beethoven’s masterful Op. 59 No. 3 will take us on a journey that reflects the full breadth of the human experience, from the tragic to the heroic, with tenderness and laughter along the way. ” Ulysses Quartet
Music Program Part One PATRICIO MOLINA: Selva Sonora (2022) MAX RICHTER (arr.by Christina Bouey): On The Nature Of Daylight TRADITIONAL (arr. Danish String Quartet): Folk Songs
Table Dinner Menu (45 minutes) Seasonal Local Grilled Vegetables Whole-wheat Gnocchi in Creamy Spinach Organic Chicken Breast in lemon and sage Homemade Bread Homemade Truffles and Candied Oranges dipped in Chocolate. Chef: Martine Abitbol
Music Program Part Two LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Quartet No. 9 in C Major, Op. 59, “Razumovsky”, No. 3 1. Andante con moto – Allegro vivace 2. Andante con moto quasi allegretto 3. Menuetto (Grazioso) (C major) 4 Allegro molto (C major)
Spend the morning with master gardener Christine Killorin and learn how you can turn your yard into a haven for bees, butterflies, and birds. These pollinators play a critical role in our ecosystem, but their numbers are in steep decline due to loss of habitat. Learn how to replace non-native plants, or a section of your lawn, with native plants that will provide pollinators food and shelter. Tour gardens at Hallockville illustrate two approaches – a woodland garden, and a full sun border. You will take home a native plant that will get you started!
We are really excited to kick off the season with a showcase of all wheels! We are looking for content for our instagram as well as our website so we are hosting this event to invite all athletic disciplines to show off their beginner or advanced skills alongside photographers & videographers.
Novice photo & film enthusiasts also welcome. We look forward to showcasing your work and providing you with a featured album on our website! Most of all, we are just looking to have a great time, celebrate our park and our community and introduce all forms of enthusiasts to each other for a great day of networking and fun!
Calling all musicians, singers, poets, playwriters, magicians, and comics — Green Hill Kitchen hosts a weekly open mic nights on Fridays!
Secure your place on our roster here. Your act will be listed on the roster in the order in which the submission was received – all submissions should be in by 12noon on Fridays. We do accept walk-ins. If you need to cancel – please email us at hello@greenhillny.com. We can’t wait to see your talent, and remember to tag us in your promotions!
Also, you don’t need to be part of the show to enjoy the show! Come on out for the music and stay for the delicious Southern BBQ !
This is not your typical “Paint and Sip”, as your canvas is made of delicious chocolate. When done, you will get to enjoy and savor your art work. Our Chef Chocolatier will teach you the use of paint on chocolates and will guide you, so you can create your masterwork. You will be able to pick your own colors and style for more of a personal touch to your creation; and of course, all while enjoying a snack and refreshment…
Valentine’s Day may fall on a Tuesday, but we’re hosting the perfect date night that Saturday! On the 18th, swing by for passed hors d’oeuvres and great music that will get you dancing with your special someone! The evening starts at 8pm and we’ll have glass specials available too! Tickets are available on our website.
