SAG HARBOR, NY — One of the most beloved events of the year takes place this weekend as HarborFest brings music, food, classic boats, art, cruises, kids' activities and more to Sag Harbor.
The event, which includes a fall arts and crafts fair, takes place on Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15.
Hosted by the Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce, the fun fills two days of events including:
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sag Harbor Farmers Market, Bay Street.
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9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arts and Crafts Exhibition, Marine Park.
10 am Pop-up performance by Our Fabulous Variety Show dancers, Long Wharf.
10 am to 1 p.m. “Sag Harbor Stories” by Sam Hamilton playing both in the windows outside the Sag Harbor Cinema, 90 Main Street, and inside the main theater. Free participation.
10 am to 4 p.m. Fun, games and activities for children, Long Wharf and Windmill Beach.
10 am to 4 p.m. Classic Boat Show, Long Wharf.
10 am to 4:30 p.m. “725” Art Exhibit featuring 30 artists in residence at the 725 Call Center, Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum, 200 Main Street.
10 am to 5 p.m. A Taste of Sag Harbor, Long Wharf.
10:30 am to
17:30 Oops, parents! Bring your babies and toddlers for a photo opportunity to pose as captains on our rocking boat. Bring your cameras, The Wharf Shop, 69 Main Street.
11 a.m. Live music with the Sag Harbor Community Band, Long Wharf.
11:30 am Children's Tug of War, Windmill Beach.
11:30 to
5:45 p.m. Ninety minutes of sail on Luna, a 74-foot schooner from the SailHamptons fleet, to celebrate Sag Harbor. Depart Long Wharf end at 11:30am. and at 1:30, 3:30 and 5:45 p.m. $70 for adults and $55 for seniors. Tickets are available online at sailhamptons.com and at the SailHamptons tent on Long Wharf.
Lunchtime Blessing of the Sea Fleet with PMallon Walsh, Windmill Beach.
Noon Whaleboat Races Elimination Round #1, Long Wharf and Windmill Beach.
From noon to 3 p.m. Exhibition featuring artist Michael A Butler, “Forgetting to Remember Project” and “Eastville Tintypes”, Eastville Historical Society Heritage
House, 139 Hampton Street. Sign up by emailing eastvillechs@gmail.com.
From noon to 8 p.m. HarborFest Lounge with Sen and Kidd Squid. Live music, local draft beer, wine, sake and food, Steinbeck Park.
Noon to 11pm Save the Whale(Boats) May Release Limited Edition Beer, Kidd Squid Brewing Company, 11 Spring Street
Noon Live music with Tim Skoldberg, Steinbeck Park Lounge.
1pm Kids' Corn Shucking Contest, sign up at the Epic Martial Arts booth on Long Wharf.
13:00 Pop-up performance by Our Fabulous Variety Show dancers, Long Wharf.
13:30 Live music with The Popsicles, Steinbeck Park Lounge.
2 p.m. Children's Potato Sack Race, Windmill Beach.
2:30 p.m. Children's entertainment with hula hoop, Windmills Beach.
2:30 p.m. Sea Shanties with PMallon Walsh, Long Wharf.
3 p.m. Whaling Races Qualifying Round #2, Long Wharf and Windmill Beach.
3 p.m. American Beauty Cruises & Charters 90 minute nature cruise with narration about the history of Sag Harbor. Sites along the route include Barcelona Point, Cedar Point Lighthouse, and Mashomack Nature Preserve. Check in starts at 14:30 at Long Wharf. $35 for adults, $25 for children 5 to 12, and $10 for children 4 and under.
3 p.m. Live music with the Lynn Blue Band, Steinbeck Park Lounge.
4 p.m. Live Music with Gene Casey and The Lone Sharks, Steinbeck Park Stage.
6:30 p.m. Live music with The HooDoo Loungers, Steinbeck Park Stage.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
8 a.m. to noon Pancake Breakfast, Sag Harbor Fire Department, Brick Kiln Road.
9 to 10 a.m. Free yoga on the beach with Evolve East Yoga, Windmill Beach. Students must bring their own blanket or beach towel.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arts and Crafts Exhibition, Marine Park.
9 a.m. Tour the Old Whalers' Church, 44 Union Street, a National Historic Landmark, including a demonstration of the oldest pipe organ on Long Island.
10 am Historic Service at Old Whalers' Church, celebrating Sag Harbor's whaling history.
10 am Pop-up performance by Our Fabulous Variety Show dancers, Long Wharf.
10 am to 1 p.m. “Sag Harbor Stories” by Sam Hamilton playing both in the windows outside the Sag Harbor Cinema, 90 Main Street, and inside the main theater. Free participation.
10 am to 4 p.m. Fun, games and activities for children, Long Wharf and Windmill Beach.
10 am to 4 p.m. Classic Boat Show, Long Wharf.
10 am to 4:30 p.m. “725” Art Exhibit featuring 30 artists in residence at the 725 Call Center, Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum, 200 Main Street.
10 am to 5 p.m. A Taste of Sag Harbor, Long Wharf.
10:30 am to
17:30 Oops, parents! Bring your babies and toddlers for a photo opportunity to pose as captains on our rocking boat. Bring your cameras, The Wharf Shop, 69 Main Street.
11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Ninety minutes of sail on Luna, a 74-foot schooner from the SailHamptons fleet, to celebrate Sag Harbor. Depart Long Wharf end at 11am. and 1 p.m. Tickets are available online at sailhamptons.com and at the SailHamptons tent on the pier.
11:30 am Tour of the historic Old Burying Grounds, next to the Old Whalers' Church, 44 Union Street.
11:30 am Fire Whaling Cup Race, Sag Harbor FD Championship, Windmill Beach.
Noon Clam Chowder Contest to Benefit Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce Long Wharf Sag Harbor Chowder of Commerce Tent, $20 includes HarborFest 2024 commemorative mug.
Noon Whaleboat Races Semi Final, Windmill Beach and Long Wharf.
Noon Live music with Alfredo Merat, Steinbeck Park Lounge.
From noon to 3 p.m. Exhibition featuring artist Michael A Butler, “Forgetting to Remember Project” and “Eastville Tintypes”, Eastville Historical Society Heritage
House, 139 Hampton Street. Sign up by emailing eastvillechs@gmail.com.
From noon to 8 p.m. HarborFest Lounge with Sen and Kidd Squid. Live music, local draft beer, wine, sake and food, Steinbeck Park.
Noon to 8 p.m., Save the Whale(Boats) May Release Limited Edition Beer, Kidd Squid Brewing Company, 11 Spring Street
13:00 Children's Corn Competition, Windmill Beach.
13:00 Pop-up performance by Our Fabulous Variety Show dancers, Long Wharf.
1:15 p.m. Live Music with JettyKoon, Steinbeck Park Lounge.
2 p.m. Children's Tug of War, Windmill Beach.
2:30 p.m. Live Music with George Howard, Steinbeck Park Lounge.
3 p.m. Children's Hula Hoop Competition, Long Wharf.
3 p.m. American Beauty Cruises & Charters 90 minute nature cruise with narration about the history of Sag Harbor. Sites along the route include Barcelona Point, Cedar Point Lighthouse, and Mashomack Nature Preserve. Check in starts at 14:30 at Long Wharf. $35 for adults, $25 for children 5 to 12, and $10 for children 4 and under.
3:30 p.m. Men's and Women's Whaleboat Championship, Windmill Beach and Long Wharf.
4 p.m. Live Music with Rum Punch Mafia, Steinbeck Park Lounge.
17:30 American Beauty Cruises & Charters two hour sunset cruise. Check-in starts at 5pm. at Long Wharf. $50 for adults, $35 for children 12 and under.
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