This was my first time attending the festival and I had the time of my life. Seriously, you…read morewouldn't believe how many different beers were there! Easily over 200 hundred different varieties of craft beer and I'm pretty sure I sampled every single one. (The ride home I'm not so sure about?) Thank God for the DD tickets they have for non-drinkers! The bbq was pretty amazing as well; paired perfectly with the beer. People were very friendly and out to have a really good time, what a great crowd. We were lucky to have such a nice day too as the weather called for thunder storms. Whats better on a hot sunny day than ice cold beer?!? Will definitely coming back yearly to this event. I would have come last year too but they sold out fast ***Tip: get your tickets on-line as soon as they go on sale***. They do not over sell, so no tickets available at the door! Added perk: A LOT of swag and beer-related merchandise for sale. I picked up a sick growler in the shape of a gargolye for 35 bucks! Yesss!

Huge event! Lines for the brews were pretty tame as I wasn't waiting for too long anywhere. We were…read moreable to taste, wander, mingle, make faces. Plenty to do under the tents. I'm pleased to share that almost every craft brewery from longguyland was there, and even one or two I've never heard of before (Po'boy brewery, who ARE you, really?). I started taking pictures of everything I enjoyed because after 10 or so of those tastes, the mind starts getting a little fuzzy. I couldn't find any wine tastings, unlike the previous years. Still - totally OK with me there was PLENTY of unusual beers and ciders to enjoy. In regard to the food ...... what ....happened? Not unlike everyone else, I was peeved about the eats. Previously, you'd get a ticket included in the price of admission to score some BBQ. This year, they only had 4 food trucks for noshes. FOUR. To feed, I don't know well over 1,000 people? Yikes. It's completely inefficient to make one order at a time when 25-40 people are waiting on each line. I spent 35+ mins roasting in the sun, then another 20 parking my sweaty self down in the shade to consume my much awaited prize. Almost an hour of a 3.5 hour event was lost just to grab half a meal. Make no mistake, the chicken sliders from the sweet buns truck were good, but paired with the lackluster overpriced parmesan truffle fries ($7), and the wait, I should have just brought a couple of KIND bars to stuff in my face instead. Leaving was a sheet show. Literally. We saw a girl dropping off some brown babies next to a car in FULL view of the road. Listen lady, at least go in the bushes or hide behind the car door to do your business. No one wanted to see that. Traffic wasn't super well orchestrated out of the place either. The security and staff were trying, but it was going slooooow. There wasonly one egress and a buncha' crazies in their cars so I was glad we all rented a short bus. I'd go again, but the organizers really need to up their game next year.

When I first heard the words "strawberry festival" I had a different image in mind than what I saw…read more To me, this was just like any fair- rides, games, food trucks. Though there were vendors, not one of them had any strawberry related goods. What I did enjoy was the strawberry shortcake eating contest and the crowning of the strawberry queen (the only two events that made it feel like I was at a strawberry festival). There were also chocolate strawberries being sold as well as strawberry shortcake slices (but I got one for free because I was front row for the eating contest and there were many extra!). ALSO MET BADLANDSCHUGS!

In the passage of returning to NYC from Mattituck for a Meetup, on a whim without planning, our…read moresmall group ventured to a local fair. The Hamlets on the North Fork contains wineries, farms, and even a carnival fair. This local flair, Mattituck Lions Strawberry Festival, is far remote to anything but strawberry festival but a local fair or carnival fair. Cash only admission adults $5.00 and $2.00 for children, no pets permitted and parking is included with admission. Every activity is pay per person including contests, games and all rides thus, fair patrons bring lots of cash especially sunscreen SPF 30+. A Pay-One-Price Ride Bracelet is available for $25.00. Carnival fairs always attract my foodie interests for funnel cake (Fried Dough) and Italian sausage, but sadly no strawberry concoctions hence the name "Strawberry Festival." I desired strawberry syrup as my topping for vanilla ice cream or even strawberry shortcake but, sadly, none were avail. There is also no fried pickle. Annually operates four days of the year on Father Day's weekend, rain or shine. Route 48, Old Sound Avenue is open on both the East and West direction controlled by Suffolk Police admitting entrance. www.mattitucklionsclub.org

I went toward the end, but this festival was one of the saddest I've been to. I keep trying and…read moretrying to go to Long Island festivals, but this island simply doesn't know how to festival right. The fried wontons with comfort food stuffings was awful. Bland, greasy, and WAY overpriced. The spiral chips/potatoes on a stick were CRAZY overpriced. Seriously, $5 for one fried potato, while a 10-lb bag sells for $4? Highway robbery. Also, I'd gotten the same fried potatoes in Prague for 50 cents. Fifty CZECH cents. This overpricing seemed to be the theme for the majority of vendors and food trucks. Honestly, if I'd paid full price for a ticket and found nearly NO samples and all expensive food, I'd have been pissed. Super disappointed.

Vineyards are competing with great events and music BUT this…read moreone at Peconic Bay Winery paid tribute to the history and traditions of Long island long ago..... POTATO! Great fun Families galore This was a feel good event Saw and tasted a lot of local produced , organic, and boutique items that were awesome...as well as met a lot of friendly people all having just great fun. kudos and shout outs to Chef Marc Bynum whos BBQ Ribs and Pulled Pork Sliders stood out in the crowd of food trucks and offerings....Good Luck in your new venture of Hush Bistro...we will come check it out. One special discovery during this event was Masterchef Johndavid Hensley of CJ's American Grill....a restaurant sponsoring and contributing to the event...Chef Hensley was a judge of the Potato Salad contest that showed an incredible amount of grace and enthusiasm that made everyone feel like a winner.His charm created a standing ovation and applause for a humorous mash potato eating contest that reminded me of a Coney Island Hotdog tradition.... All in all, a terrific day of fun that there should be more of on the North Fork...

I wonderful event for the community of Riverhead. Take Main Street, shut down a portion, and give…read moreeveryone chalk! That's exactly what's going on here. People express themselves through art. It's great for everyone and is fun to watch. They also have vendors set up so you can also see what's to offer on the East End. I really enjoy the community coming together like this and making art. They do this every year so make a plan to visit if you can. I am happy I came to see how talented some people are.

East End Arts is VERY SPECIAL and has something for every one. What a wonderful group of loving…read morepeople helping and paying it forward ! My whole Family absolutely loves everything about East End Arts ! Thank you Diane and Stephanie !!!

We had a great time at the farm today. We arrived late which was bittersweet since it was pretty…read moreempty but they were also closing soon so we did not have much time to spend time doing all the activities. We bought the ticket for their big slide and our kiddo had a blast riding it a bunch of times. The staff there's were really nice. We got to hang out with all the animals and that was the best because there was literally no other person at the farm, at that time. They have hand washing stations, decent bathrooms, tons of things that kids can jump on, ride and play with. It's so nice and I definitely want to come back. We payed on the go-carts and they also have huge bouncy pillows and a big corn playpen for the kiddies that love sensory play. They have a beautiful nursery and small farm store, so on the way out I purchased some flavored honey, painted rocks, and plants, for my mother.

Dunks Country Farm is an awesome place to spend a day, whether you're going with kids or just…read morelooking for something fun and low-key to do. The whole property is clean, well-kept, and has that cozy, family-run feel. The staff is friendly and patient, and you can tell they really put effort into making the experience great for everyone. There are a ton of things to do from animals to hay rides to seasonal activities and everything is organized so you never feel rushed. It's one of those spots where you can wander around, take your time, and just enjoy being outside. Perfect for families and my kids had a lot of fun.

This was equally great...and not that great…read more.. The Great: * The music. Seriously, it was amazing. It was like Niles was having a hangout session with his awesome rockstar buddies and we all got to watch. Very cool. * The setting. Festival at a vineyard. Say no more. Beautiful! * The parking / traffic. This was seriously easy. Given, there were only 3k people there, not the 10k expected, but the in/out was simple. * Since there was only one main stage, there could've been a long layover btw bands. They did a great job with this and during one of the longer layovers (before Beck), they put Thomas Gold on stage to keep people dancin'. Well done! The Not so Great: * Food trucks- Good idea, but with no regular tent vendors, the 3k people that were there all had to hit up 5 food trucks. It took me AN HOUR to get two hot dogs. That's insane. * No set times. This is like festival 101 here. Publish when artists are taking the stage! Everyone I asked, from merch vendors to security guards, had NO clue. * Tuesday/Wednesday show. Yikes. Takes a lot of the NYC crowd out of it (wait, maybe that should be put in the Great column?) * Pharell had a pretty major billing here but only stayed for 3 songs. No bigs, it was still cool, but it should have been put as "Special Appearance by..." instead of his name in lights. I could see how people were pretty pissed about that. Overall, this has so much potential and the first year problems could be easily overlooked bc the music was that good. Hoping that this fest is here to stay! Great job, Niles and co.!

This vineyard was the highlight of my weekend trip to Greenport…read more Loves: + Good food options for our group = tasty pizzas, salads, accommodating of diff dietary restrictions, etc! + Some of the best wine in the north fork ($25 for four tastings) + Indoor and outdoor seating that feels spacious + Nice grounds + Superb staff. I believe we had Lauren and she was fantastic. Really good time overall. 10/10, would recommend! :)

A good place for friends and family to get tipsy…read more One of the most memorable things about Jamesport Vineyards is actually the pizza. To be honest, the location is gorgeous with large wooden benches indoors and opening up to a large field and stage area with seating for live music outside, all along a water front. But again, the pizza. With ingredients including house-made mozzarella, hot soppressata and Mikes Hot Honey, the oven fired pizzas made fresh to order are the star of the show. The unique brews on draft vary constantly and are sure to please whatever you palate is in the mood for. If you are on line for the bar, you can see the drink selections on the floor mounted menus while waiting to speed up your choices. Bar tenders are friendly and can help make selections according to your preferences. There is also plenty of parking. Side note, a wedding party was heading down from the second floor of the building when we visited, so if you are looking to host a party you may also want to inquire about options here taking into account the available views.