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Top North Fork Events This Weekend: Oyster Fest, Classic Cars, Art and Wine, Oct. 9-12
Greenport’s Oyster Fest, a classic car show in Cutchogue, an Orient art exhibition and vineyard celebrations headline Columbus Day weekend on the North Fork.
From Greenport to Orient, the North Fork has plenty happening this holiday weekend. Here are Spark Hamptons’ picks for Oct. 9-12.
Sunday, Oct. 11 | Noon-6 p.m.; live music 1-5 p.m.; shucking contest 3 p.m. Greenport Harbor Brewing Co., 234 Carpenter St., Greenport
Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. Oyster Festival this weekend
Local oysters, food from Little Creek Oyster Farm & Market, music by The Get Up Band and an oyster-shucking contest headline the festivities. Plus local vendors and interactive marine projects with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Back to the Bays program.
Classic and collectible cars roll onto the Village Green for music, raffles, food and free tours of historic buildings. Proceeds benefit paid internships for local high school students. Rain date Sunday, Oct. 11.
Old Point Schoolhouse, 1555 Village Lane, Orient
North Fork Art & Artists Exhibit this weekend
Oysterponds Historical Society showcases paintings, photography, sculpture and other work by North Fork artists. Proceeds are split equally between the artists and the historical society. The exhibition continues through Oct. 18.
Friday, Oct. 9 | VIP reception 5-6 p.m., $75; general admission 6:30 p.m., $20; live auction 7:30 p.m.
Unitarian Universalists of Southold, 51900 Main Road, Southold
Bid on goods, services and other finds at this community fundraiser featuring live and silent auctions, refreshments and music. Proceeds support the congregation’s programs and outreach.
Angela LaGreca, Editor-in-chief and co-Founder/Publisher of Spark Hamptons, is a four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, producer, writer and comedian/host. Her TV credits include NBC’s “Today,” ABC’s “The View,” and, most recently, the primetime cable news program “Cuomo” on NewsNation. On the East End, she was the Creative Director at LTV, VP Features/Events/Photo Editor at Dan’s Papers, and has performed at Guild Hall, Bay Street Theater and the WHBPAC. Her publishing career began at Modern Photography, where she was managing editor. LaGreca lives in Manhattan and East Hampton and can be reached at angelatvmedia@gmail.com and angela@sparkhamptons.com
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