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As the warm summer air turns crisp on Long Island, there are plenty of seasonal celebrations to fill your weekends. Whether you’re into live music, great food, or cool art, there’s something for everyone. From maritime history to delicious eats and stunning lantern displays, these festivals are perfect for enjoying the season of change and making some lasting memories.
September 7, 2024
Water Lantern Festival
The Water Lantern Festival on the evening of September 7th invites participants to design their own lanterns before setting them into the water in East Meadow. There will be food trucks and music before the lantern launch. Illuminate the night, have fun, celebrate community, and celebrate love in all its forms.
Harbes Orchard’s Annual Apple Festival
Join Harbes Orchard from September 7-8 in Riverhead for two fun-filled days of apple activities for the whole family. Their 15-acre apple orchard has apples that are even within reach of the smallest hands. Get lost in the corn maze or let loose and listen to some live music in the picnic area while sipping one of Harbes award-winning wines.
September 14, 2024
10th Annual Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival
The 10th Annual Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival is September 14th, and this year celebrates the Year of the Dragon. This annual festival hosted by The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce brings together Long Island communities to share a day of recreational racing and entertainment. Unique to this year is a fire breathing dragon display, dragon dance, paint class, and raffle prizes.
Riverhead Garlic Festival
This is a festival you'll be able to smell from the parking lot! The 22nd Annual Riverhead Garlic Festival is at Waterdrinker Family Farm's new Riverhead location and will take place both September 14th and 15th. Don't miss the garlic eating contest, garlic beer and even garlic ice cream!
September 15, 2024
Southold Historical Museum Revolutionary War Reenactment
Join Southold Historical Museum for an exciting Revolutionary War Reenactment at the Maple Lane Complex where you can experience what life would’ve been like at a Patriot encampment! In full costume, the 3rd New York Regiment reenactors immerse themselves and their visitors in a well-researched experience of what it was actually like to spend the day in a military encampment. Visitors will explore 18th-century camp life, including demonstrations of firearms, military drills, and other daily tasks—all for free!
September 21, 2024
34th Annual Maritime Festival
Celebrate Long Island’s marine history at the 34th Annual Marine Festival in Greenport on September 21-22, a tribute to the region’s seafaring heritage. Hosted by the East End Seaport Museum & Marine Foundation, this festival brings together over a hundred vendors, a variety of delicious food, live entertainment, and fun activities for children, all in the coastal village of Greenport.
September 26, 2024
Sag Harbor American Music Festival
The Sag Harbor American Music Festival highlights a wide spectrum of roots music and all kinds of fusion from September 26-29. This year will include three whole days of free music at outdoor locations, two ticketed stand-alone evening concerts at Bay Street Theater, and plenty of performances at venues throughout Sag Harbor in celebration. Be sure to head to Baron’s Cove on Sunday, September 29 to catch the Phil Firetog Trio at 2:30!
October 11, 2024
Famous Food Festival
The Famous Food Festival is a must-experience event! It returns Columbus Day weekend to the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park, October 11-14. With over 100 food, art and beverage vendors, get ready to savor some of the best cuisine that the Tri-State area has to offer. While you’re visiting, be sure to stop the mechanical bull, the King O’Rourke tent to see the new Hummer EV, or get a free energy boost from C4 Energy! This is an event for all ages, and there is a Buy 2 Get 1 Free discount on tickets from September 3-10! Find out more HERE.
October 12, 2024
Mill Neck Manor 2024 Apple Festival
The Mill Neck Manor 2024 Annual Apple Festival will be held on October 12-13, and this year’s festival promises to be bigger and better than ever! Located on Mill Neck Manor’s 86-acre property, the Apple Festival draws tens of thousands of visitors year after year to enjoy this celebrated tradition, filled with apples, Karl Ehmer specialty meats, cheeses, jellies, fudge, strudel, goodies, games and activities. The Mill Neck Family of Organizations is dedicated to creating a world in which Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals are included and celebrated, so the festival also showcases the latest in Deaf technology, healthcare checkups, and ASL classes.
