09 Sep 6 Fall East End Festivals You Can’t Miss
Hallockville Fall Festival & Craft Show – Sept. 10 & 11
Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave, Riverhead
Support historic restoration and upkeep of 19 buildings on preserved North Fork land by attending Hallockville Museum Farm’s Fall Festival. Admission to the festival grants visitors access to 50 artisan vendors, demonstrations, guided tours of the farm’s historic homestead, a petting zoo, live music, activities for children, and more.
Harbes Orchard Apple Festival – Sept. 10 & 11
Harbes Orchard, 5698 Sound Ave, Riverhead
The annual apple-picking festival at Harbes Family Farm invites visitors of all ages to join in on the tradition of apple picking over the orchard’s 15 acres. 24 different apple varieties are grown here, and the farm provides a fun hayride to access the ripest apples. Admission includes a bag to fill with fresh-picked apples and many Fall-related activities for the whole family.
Montauk Seafood Festival – Sept. 10 & 11
Montauk Marine Basin, 426 West Lake Drive, Montauk
Fresh local fish and shellfish are the staples at this festival. The event takes place in two separate locations and free ferry service is provided between them. Fun family activities are themed after marine life and include an ocean petting zoo. Live music played by local artists and beer from Montauk Brewing keeps the adults entertained, too!
Long Island Garlic Festival – Sept. 17 & 18
Garden of Eve Organic Farm & Market, 4558 Sound Ave, Riverhead
You guessed it – this festival is about all things garlic! Garlic to eat and plant, garlic-inspired foods, and garlic crafts. Even garlic ice cream! Admission is just $5 and children under 6 are free. If you love garlic, this festival is the place for you. #garlic
Greenport Maritime Festival – Sept. 23-25
Various Locations, Greenport
The 26th Annual East End Maritime Festival is one of the best times of year in Greenport, celebrating the deeply rooted nautical heritage of the area. The crown jewel on the roster of events is Saturday morning’s parade through downtown Greenport. Elaborate displays of historical sea vessels, participation by local vendors and shops, and local beer and food are all part of the festival. You can even catch a boat tour to the Bug Lighthouse for a rare up-close glimpse. The full schedule is available here.
Long Island Fresh Hops Festival – Sept. 24
LI Hopes at Plant Connection, 5873 Sound Ave, Riverhead
Have you ever tried beer brewed with fresh hops? Now is your chance! Hops, one of the base ingredients in the beer brewing process, are typically dried in a kiln before use in the brew. Fresh or ‘wet’ hops style beer is brewed with hops freshly picked off the vine. The resulting beer produces bright, delicate, and juicy flavors. Meet the brewmasters to learn more about their process including Long Ireland Beer Co, Greenport Harbor Brewing, Great South Bay Brewery, Ballast Point, Crooked Ladder Brewing Co, and more. Taste the dry hop equivalents alongside the wet hop brews for a truly interactive tasting session. 21+ only.