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Top Hamptons Events This Weekend: Film Festival, Fall Festivals, Dog Walks and More, Oct. 8-12
Hollywood stars, Montauk’s chowder contest, Wölffer’s Harvest Party, ARF’s Dog Walk and Judy Carmichael lead a weekend of music, art, food and community events.
The Hamptons International Film Festival heads into its final five days, Montauk breaks out the chowder, and Wölffer celebrates the grape harvest. Add live jazz, community fundraisers and sidewalk sales in Sag Harbor and Westhampton Beach, and Columbus Day weekend has plenty going on.
Here are Spark Hamptons’ picks for Oct. 8-12.
EDITOR’S TOP 5
1. Hamptons International Film Festival
Thursday, Oct. 8-Monday, Oct. 12 | Various times and ticket prices
East Hampton, Sag Harbor and Southampton
Jesse Eisenberg, Pedro Pascal, Sara Bareilles and John Turturro are among the stars on screen during the festival’s final five days. Ron Howard’s Richard Avedon documentary, a Bob Balaban tribute and a star-studded closing night are also on the schedule. See Spark’s full guide.
See our HIFF Highlights and picks here.
2. ARF Dog Walk to the Sea
Saturday, Oct. 10 | 9 a.m.-noon | $40-$250; children under 10 free with a registered adult
Mulford Farm, 10 James Lane, East Hampton
Hundreds of dogs and their humans head to Main Beach for ARF’s annual fundraiser, with pet contests, vendors, giveaways and a silent auction. The four-legged participants are the stars.
3. Montauk Fall Festival and Clam Chowder Contest
Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Free admission
Montauk Town Green, 743 Montauk Highway, Montauk
Montauk’s 45th annual Fall Festival brings live music, food, vendors and family activities to the village green. Saturday’s clam chowder contest starts at 11 a.m., with tasting mugs on sale at 10 a.m.
The festivities continue Saturday night with the inaugural Montauk Comedy Festival, featuring stand-up performers from the Long Island Comedy Festival at the Montauk Playhouse, 240 Edgemere St., at 8 p.m. Tickets are $43.
Comedy tickets to Montauk Comedy Festival, here.
4. Wölffer Estate Annual Harvest Party
Saturday, Oct. 10 | Noon-4 p.m. | Adults $205; ages 2-20 $105; children 2 and under free with ticket
The Wine Stand at Wölffer Estate, 3312 Montauk Highway, Sagaponack
Grape-stomping, barrel-rolling, hayrides, live music and food and wine stations make this a signature harvest celebration. Advance tickets required; rain date Sunday, Oct. 11.
Website: https://www.wolffer.com
5. Judy Carmichael Trio at Bay Street Theater
Saturday, Oct. 10 | 8 p.m. | $44-$56
Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor
Grammy-nominated jazz pianist and vocalist Judy Carmichael returns with guitarist John Merrill and saxophonist and clarinetist Dan Block for an evening of stride piano, swing and Great American Songbook favorites.
FALL FESTIVALS, FOOD & SHOPPING
Sag Harbor Columbus Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale
Saturday, Oct. 10-Monday, Oct. 12 | 9 a.m.-8 p.m. listed | Free
Main Street and surrounding streets, Sag Harbor
Village merchants bring clothing, accessories, gifts and more outdoors for three days of holiday weekend bargains.
Website: https://www.instagram.com/sagharborchamberofcommerce/
Springs Food Pantry’s 8th Annual Chowdah Chowdown
Saturday, Oct. 10 | Noon-3 p.m. | $50 plus fee
Springs Tavern and Grill, 15 Fort Pond Blvd., Springs
Sample chowders and soups from East End chefs, vote for your favorites and enjoy music and raffles while supporting Springs Food Pantry.
Westhampton Beach Fall Festival and Sidewalk Sales
Fall Festival: Saturday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sidewalk sales: Saturday, Oct. 10-Monday, Oct. 12 | Free
Main Street, Sunset Avenue and Maria Z. Moore Community Park, Westhampton Beach
Live music, food trucks, artisan vendors and family activities fill downtown Saturday, while village retailers offer holiday weekend deals. Festival rain date Sunday, Oct. 11.
Oktoberfest at Solé East
Sunday, Oct. 11 | 3-9 p.m. | Cash bar
Solé East, 90 Second House Road, Montauk
German food, beer steins, a DJ and a live oompah band bring Oktoberfest to Montauk, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Montauk Food Pantry.
ART & CULTURE
Lynn Matsuoka: The World of Sumo
Saturday, Oct. 10 | Artist talk 12:30-1 p.m.; reception 1-3 p.m.
Stella Flame Gallery, 2385 Main St., Bridgehampton
Artist Lynn Matsuoka discusses her decades documenting Japan’s sumo wrestlers and the extraordinary access behind her work. A reception follows.
Website: https://stellaflamegallery.com
In Conversation With Artist Irina Alimanestianu
Saturday, Oct. 10 | 4:30-6 p.m.
Keyes Art, 45 Main St., Sag Harbor
Artist Irina Alimanestianu discusses paintings that weave together landscape, memory, mythology and history.
Storytellers: An Oral History of the Historic Black Beachfront Communities
Sunday, Oct. 11 | 2-4 p.m. | General admission $10; members $5
The Church, 48 Madison St., Sag Harbor
Residents and descendants share the history of Sag Harbor’s Black beachfront communities, including Azurest and Sag Harbor Hills, in a program connected to The Church’s Dear Mazie exhibition.
BENEFITS & COMMUNITY
Inlet2Inlet Beach Cleanup & Fall Fair
Saturday, Oct. 10 | Cleanup 11 a.m.; Fall Fair noon-5 p.m.
Dune Road shoreline; Fall Fair at the Great Lawn, 35 Main St., Westhampton Beach
Help clean the beaches between Moriches and Shinnecock inlets, then enjoy music, food and family activities at the Fall Fair. Rain date Sunday, Oct. 11.
Shinnecock Community Jewelry Fundraiser and Music Hour
Saturday, Oct. 10 | Noon-6 p.m.; music 4-5 p.m. | Music hour $20
Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 977 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton
Shop jewelry supporting Shinnecock community housing initiatives, with live music by the Thunderbird Sisters, Meegan Chaskey, Abby Flemming and others.
No Matter What 5K Run/Walk
Sunday, Oct. 11 | 9 a.m. start, rain or shine | $44.15
Two Mile Hollow Beach, East Hampton
Hamptons Run Club hosts a 5K supporting local mental health programs, with music, cash prizes and a Lululemon T-shirt for the first 100 registered participants.
