Roasting corn, hot cider, fallen leaves and apples .......
Smells like autumn!
So, where do you go on the North Fork to partake it these delectable treats???
You can choose to go farm hopping, apple picking, attend a festival or spend the day at you favorite spot. I put together a list of our North Fork adventure spots and what they offer. Also, check our events page, Facebook and Instagram for other planned happenings.
I also made a list of local farms with what they offer, where they are and a link to their website. Next week, look for the Apple Picking Guide!
Go have an adventure!
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Events coming up:
Fall Festival Weekend Calendar – North Fork 2025
| Weekend | Festival(s) | Location | Highlights & Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30–31 | Harbes Honeycrisp Apple Festival | Jamesport (Harbes Farms) | Honeycrisp apple picking, Robin Hood trivia corn maze, live music (Robin Sidor & Nick Picarella), vendors, food, and Harbes Vineyard wines. |
| Sept 6–7 | Harbes Orchard Apple Festival | Riverhead (Harbes Orchard) | Apple picking, Robin Hood trivia corn maze, live music (Matt Taylor), pony rides, vendors, food, and Harbes Vineyard wines. |
| Sept 13–14 | San Gennaro Feast of the Hamptons | Hampton Bays | Italian food, rides, vendors, live music, fireworks. |
| Sept 13–14 | Garlic Festival | Riverhead (Waterdrinker Family Farm) | Garlic-themed foods, sunflower fields, scavenger hunt, family activities. |
| Sept 13–14 | Harbes Sunflower Festival | Jamesport (Harbes Farms) | Sunflower field exploration, Honeycrisp apple picking, Robin Hood trivia corn maze, vendors, food, Harbes Vineyard wines. |
| Sept 21–22 | Maritime Festival | Greenport | Nautical parade, boat races, vendors, kids’ activities, maritime heritage celebration. |
| Sept 21–22 | Long Island Fresh Hop Festival | Riverhead | Craft beer festival featuring fresh hop ales, pumpkin beers, Oktoberfest styles. (Sept 22 only) |
| Sept 21–22 | Wildwood Fall Festival | Wading River (Wildwood State Park) | Craft vendors, wagon & pony rides, petting zoo, scarecrow contest, pumpkin raffle—free admission. (Sept 22 only) |
| Sept 27–28 | Hallockville Country Fair & Craft Show | Riverhead (Hallockville Museum Farm) | Artisans, workshops, farm demonstrations, local crafts. |
| Oct 4–5 | The Great Pumpkin Palooza | Manorville (Lenny Bruno Farms) | Pumpkin & sunflower picking, corn maze, hayrides, artisan vendors, pony rides, face painting. |
| Oct 10–13 | Famous Food Festival: “Taste the World” | Riverhead (Tanger Outlets) | 100+ international food & beverage vendors, kids’ zone, live music, cultural performances. |
| Oct 11–12 | The Great Pumpkin Palooza | Manorville (Lenny Bruno Farms) | Pumpkin & sunflower picking, corn maze, hayrides, artisan vendors, pony rides, face painting. |
| Oct 12 | Riverhead Country Fair (48th Annual) | Downtown Riverhead | Carnival rides, tractor displays, vendors, local food, live entertainment. |
| Oct 12–13 | Fall Fest at The Pridwin | Shelter Island | Pumpkin painting, sack races, live music, food & drinks. |
| Oct 13 | Oyster Fest | Greenport Harbor Brewery, Greenport | Local oyster farms shuck on site, live music by Northbound Sound, craft beer, head to Little Creek for final anchor drop behind Bootleg Alley. 1–6 pm |
| Oct 13 | Greenport Chowder Fest | Port Waterfront Bar & Grill, Greenport | Local chowder tasting, live music, vendors, family-friendly activities. |
| Oct 18–19 | The Great Pumpkin Palooza | Manorville (Lenny Bruno Farms) | Pumpkin & sunflower picking, corn maze, hayrides, artisan vendors, pony rides, face painting. |
| All of October Weekends | Fink’s Country Farm Fall Harvest Festival | Wading River | Hayrides, 5-acre corn maze, pumpkin picking, barnyard animals, live music, interactive attractions, food & snacks. Admission: $23 (ages 3+), children under 2 free. |
| All Weekends & Holidays | Harbes Barnyard Adventure | Mattituck (Harbes Family Farm) | Animal encounters, hayrides, corn maze, live music, food, Harbes Vineyard wines. Admission required. |
| Early Fall Weekends | Waterdrinker's Fall Festival | Manorville (Waterdrinker Family Farm) | Pumpkin picking, hayrides, corn maze, family fun zones, barnyard animals. |
Where are the hot spots??
North Fork Farms Guide (A–Z)
| Farm Name | Location | Offerings | Seasons / Events | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Hands Farm | Cutchogue | Seasonal produce, pasture-raised meats, prepared foods | Open seasonally, farmstand | 8handsfarm.com |
| Bhavana Berries | Southold | Organic U-Pick blueberries, garlic | Blueberry season (July–Aug) | Bhavana Berries |
| Breeze Hill Farm | Peconic | Fresh produce, preserved farm land | Seasonal farmstand | Breeze Hill Farm |
| Briermere Farms | Riverhead | Famous pies, jams, jellies, baked goods | Seasonal, especially fall treats | Briermere Farms |
| Browder’s Birds | Mattituck | Eggs, poultry, fiber products | Year-round farmstand | Browder’s Birds |
| Catapano Dairy Farm | Peconic | Goat & cow cheeses, award-winning chèvre | Seasonal stand, cheeses sold locally | Catapano Dairy |
| Harbes Family Farm & Vineyard | Mattituck | Produce, cider donuts, wine, Barnyard Adventure for kids | Fall festivals, apple & pumpkin picking | Harbes Farm |
| Sang Lee Farms | Peconic | Certified organic vegetables, herbs, CSA program | April–Dec, CSA shares delivered | Sang Lee Farms |
| Sujecki Farms & Nurseries | Calverton | Fresh fruits and vegetables | Summer U-Pick & produce stand | Sujecki Farms |
| Wesnofske Farms | Peconic (Southold) | Produce, fresh mozzarella, cider | Seasonal produce & fall specialties | Wesnofske Farms |
| Wickham’s Fruit Farm | Cutchogue | Pies, baked goods, U-Pick berries & cherries | Summer & fall U-Pick fruits | Wickham’s Fruit Farm |
