North Fork Weekend Calendar, August 7-10: Potato Festival, 'Wedding Singer,' Beer Fest
This weekend on the North Fork is the inaugural Long Island Potato Festival, the North Fork Craft Beer, BBQ & Wine Festival, the North Fork Designer Show House, and much more!
Thursday, August 7
NFCT’S YOUTH ON STAGE “THE WEDDING SINGER”
8 p.m. North Fork Community Theatre Youth On Stage performs the hit musical based on the film of the same name. North Fork Community Theatre, 12700 Old Sound Avenue, Mattituck. nfct.com
Friday, August 8
MATTITUCK FARMERS MARKET
3–6 p.m. Through 10/31. 95 Love Lane, Mattituck.
LIVE MUSIC AT TWEED’S
7–10 p.m. Various artists on Friday Nights. 17 East Main Street, Riverhead. 631-208-3151, tweedsrestaurant.com
ANNUAL BOOK SALE AT CUTCHOGUE NEW SUFFOLK LIBRARY
9 a.m.–5 p.m. Thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, games and puzzles. Bargain bag sale (Saturday only) starts at 1 p.m. Cutchogue New Suffolk Library, 27550 Main Road, Cutchogue. 631-734-6360 cutchoguelibrary.org
CHILL OUT FRIDAYS AT SANNINO BELLA VITA VINEYARD
4 p.m.–7:30 p.m. No admission fee. Live music, wine, cheese and chocolate plates available for purchase. Sannino Bella Vita Vineyard, 1375 Peconic Lane, Peconic. 631-734-8282 sanninovineyard.com
THE NORTH FORK DESIGNER SHOW HOUSE
6–8:30 p.m. 16 interior designers design 16 rooms. $100. Include hors d’oeuvres by chefs from around the North Fork. 27150 Main Road, Cutchogue. northforkdesignershowcase.com
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE FAIRE AND BENEFIT DANCE
7:30 p.m. Italian buffet, rhythm master class, dancing and more. Cash bar. $20–$30. Riverhead Polish Hall, 214 Marcy Avenue, Riverhead. 631-283-1488 hamptonsaarp.org
JOAN OSBORNE AT SUFFOLK THEATER
8 p.m. The blues rock icon. $45. This event will sell out. The Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main Street, Riverhead. 631-727-4343 suffolktheater.com
NFCT’S YOUTH ON STAGE “THE WEDDING SINGER”
8 p.m. North Fork Community Theatre Youth On Stage performs the hit musical based on the film of the same name. North Fork Community Theatre, 12700 Old Sound Avenue, Mattituck
Saturday, August 9
SHELTER ISLAND FARMERS MARKET
9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Through 9/6. 16 South Ferry Road, Shelter Island.
GREENPORT FARMERS MARKET
9 a.m.–1 p.m. 621 First Street, Greenport.
SHELTER ISLAND LIBRARY BOOK SALE
9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Shop an extensive collection of titles. Fiction, mystery, biography, children’s, cookbooks and more. Shelter Island Public Library, 37 North Ferry Road, Shelter Island. 631-749-0042 shelterislandpubliclibrary.org
FLANDERS FARM FRESH FOOD MARKET
10 a.m.–2 p.m. David W. Crohan Community Center, 655 Flanders Road, Flanders.
WEEKLY RIVERHEAD FARMERS MARKET
11 a.m.–3 p.m. Farmers market located in and behind the Swezey’s building. 117 East Main Street, Riverhead.
FAMILY FUN DAY: KICKOFF TO SHARK WEEK
11 a.m.–3 p.m. A day of family activities to celebrate the kickoff of Discovery’s 27th annual Shark Week. $26.50 ages 13–61, $20.50 ages 3–12. Kids under 2 are free. Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center, 431 East Main Street, Riverhead. 631-208-9200 longislandaquarium.com
LIVE MUSIC AT LAUREL LAKE
11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Laurel Lake Vineyards, 3165 Main Road, Laurel. 631-298-1420
VINE TO WINE TOUR AT SANNINO BELLA VITA VINEYARD
1–2:30 p.m. Summer weekends. Tour includes wine tasting, cheese plate and special discounts. $25 per person. Sannino Bella Vita Vineyard, 1375 Peconic Lane, Peconic. 631-734-8282 sanninovineyard.com
NORTH FORK CRAFT BEER, BBQ & WINE FESTIVAL – SOLD OUT
2 p.m., 1 p.m. VIP entry. Local wines, beer and barbecue. Peconic Bay Winery, 31320 Main Road, Cutchogue. 631-734-7361 northforkcraftbeerfestival.com
LIVE MUSIC EVERY SATURDAY AT LENZ WINERY
2–5 p.m. Also on Sundays. The Lenz Winery, 38355 Main Road (Route 25), Peconic. 631-734-6010 lenzwine.com
LIVE MUSIC AT MARTHA CLARA VINEYARDS
2–5 p.m. Free admission, additional cost for wine and food. Martha Clara Vineyards, 6025 Sound Avenue, Riverhead. 631-298-0075 marthaclaravineyards.com
LIVE MUSIC AT LIEB CELLARS OREGON ROAD
2–5 p.m. Rain or shine. Open every day from noon–7 p.m. 13050 Oregon Rd, Cutchogue. 631-298-1942 liebcellars.com
LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEEKEND AT BAITING HOLLOW
2–6 p.m. Live music, beer and great food. No cover charge. Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard, 2114 Sound Avenue, Baiting Hollow. 631-369-0100 bhfvineyard.com
LIVE MUSIC AT SHERWOOD HOUSE VINEYARDS
2–6 p.m. Live music in the tasting room. Sherwood House Vineyards, 1291 Main Road, Jamesport. No cover. 631-779-2817 sherwoodhousevineyards.com
NFCT’S YOUTH ON STAGE “THE WEDDING SINGER”
8 p.m. North Fork Community Theatre Youth On Stage performs the hit musical based on the film of the same name. North Fork Community Theatre, 12700 Old Sound Avenue, Mattituck. nfct.com
TASTING UNDER THE STARS AT ONE WOMAN WINES
6–10 p.m. Saturdays. Enjoy wine with movies, bonfire and candlelight. 21 and over. One Woman Wines & Vineyards, 5195 Old North Road, Southold. onewomanwines.com
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: DUSK AT DILIBERTO WINERY
7 p.m. $20. Diliberto Winery, 250 Manor Lane, Jamesport. 631-722-3416 dilibertowinery.com
Sunday, August 10
LONG ISLAND POTATO FESTIVAL
11 a.m.–5 p.m. Craft beverages, fresh food and artisan products. $20, free children 12 and under. Peconic Bay Winery, 31320 Main Road, Cutchogue. 631-734-7361 lipotatofest.com READ MORE ABOUT THIS INAUGURAL EVENT
LIVE MUSIC AT MARTHA CLARA VINEYARDS
1–4 p.m. Free admission, additional cost for wine and food. Martha Clara Vineyards, 6025 Sound Avenue, Riverhead. 631-298-0075 marthaclaravineyards.com
BOB BLATCHLEY AT SANNINO BELLA VITA VINEYARD
1–5 p.m. Acoustic sounds of Bob Blatchley. No cover, wine, cheese platters and chocolate plates available for purchase. Sannino Bella Vita Vineyard, 1375 Peconic Lane, Peconic. 631-734-8282 sanninovineyard.com
VINEYARD WALK AT SHINN ESTATE VINEYARD
1:30 p.m. Summer weekends. Learn about organic, sustainable and biodynamic winemaking. Shinn Estate Vineyard, 2000 Oregon Road, Mattituck. liwines.com
LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEEKEND AT BAITING HOLLOW
2–6 p.m. Live music, beer and great food. No cover charge. Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard, 2114 Sound Avenue, Baiting Hollow. 631-369-0100 bhfvineyard.com
NFCT’S YOUTH ON STAGE “THE WEDDING SINGER”
2:30 p.m. North Fork Community Theatre Youth On Stage performs the hit musical based on the film of the same name. North Fork Community Theatre, 12700 Old Sound Avenue, Mattituck. nfct.com
JAZZ ON A SUMMER NIGHT AT THE RAM’S HEAD INN
6–9:30 p.m. Weekly. Pianist Jane Hastay and bassist Peter Martin Weiss are jazz hosts. Relax, enjoy the sunset, dine on the patio and listen to special guest Devon Leaver. The Ram’s Head Inn, 108 Ram Island Drive, Shelter Island. 631-749-0811 theramsheadinn.com