Annual Events

Arts & Crafts Fairs

You will find a number of Arts, Crafts and Antiques shows during the summer season in and around Sag Harbor.

Each summer, usually toward the end of July, the Bay Street Theater holds its Fundraising Summer Gala, and features outstanding and world class entertainment.  For more information, call 725-9500 or visit their website www.baystreet.org

Carnivals and a Circus

Just South of Sag Harbor, a number of fundraising carnivals are held in Bridgehampton each summer by various groups, on the grounds adjacent to Carvel on Montauk Highway.  Look for signs announcing the carnivals in advance.

The Southampton Elks Lodge, on County Road 39 in Southampton, is home to a number of carnivals during the summer.  The Cole Brothers/Clyde Beatty Circus has also been an annual event once each summer.  Look for it!

Easter Events

Easter Bonnet Sidewalk Parade
Stroll down the sidewalks of Sag Harbor in your best Easter Bonnet!  The Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce sponsors an annual Easter Bonnet Sidewalk Parade every year on Saturday, the day before Easter.  Children, adults, and even pets love to participate in this event.  Meet at noon on Main Street, directly in front of the Sag Harbor Launderette and Sue's Gifts to start the parade.

Easter Egg Hunt
On Easter Sunday, the Sag Harbor Lions Club holds an Easter Egg Hunt, at Mashashimuet Park, at the corner of Jermain Avenue and Main Street.  After the Easter Bunny arrives on a Fire Engine, the Hunt begins promptly at 1:00.

Fireworks

Who doesn't love fireworks?  Each year there are a number of fireworks displays in the greater Sag Harbor area to celebrate Independence Day.  You will find other fireworks shows during the summer as well, both public and private.  The North Sea Fire Department also hosts fireworks at their annual carnival.

Golf Tournaments

The Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce holds an annual fundraising Golf Tournament each Fall at the Noyac Golf and Country Club.  Our 2005 Golf Outing will be held on Tuesday, September 13th. The Tournament usually includes a light breakfast, shotgun start at 11am, lunch, and dinner following at the Club.  There will be prizes for various categories of winners, raffles, and lots of fun!  Call Dr. Stephen Petruccelli at  631-725-8209 or Barbara Schmitz at 725-4379 or 725-0054 for more information or to register to play.

There are a number of other fundraising golf tournaments throughout the playing season sponsored by various groups.  We hope you have the opportunity to take advantage of them.

Hampton Classic Horse Show

Located on their beautiful 70 acre site in Bridgehampton, the Hampton Classic Horse Show is a week-long equestrian celebration beginning the week prior to Labor Day Weekend, with a Children's Day, practice and qualifying events, and concluding with its world famous Grand Prix on Sunday, the day before Labor Day itself.  Hosts the largest hunter/jumper show in North America!  Family entertainment, pony rides, petting zoo & 5 show rings! For information, call 537-3177, or info@hamptonclassic.com

HarborFest

Originally called the Old Whalers Festival, Sag Harbor now holds its annual HarborFest during the second weekend of September, and is sponsored by the Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce.  HarborFest is a Celebration of Sag Harbor's Maritime and Whaling History, and boats too many events to list here!  Some of the typical things you'll see are:  Whaleboat races, Historic Tours and Displays, Food Tastings, Music programs, a Parade, and more!  Call HarborFest Chairman Bryan Boyan at 725-1700 for more information, or visit our September Calendar Page.

Halloween Events

P.T.A. Halloween Parade
On the Saturday before Halloween, the Sag Harbor Parents and Teachers Association sponsors a Halloween Parade down Main Street.  It usually begins at 12 noon, and participants should gather at the Sag Harbor Launderette and Sues Gifts, near the Flag Pole on the North end of Main Street.

Pumpkin Trail Trick-or-Treating
Usually held on October 31st each year, the Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce's "Pumpkin Trail" was designed to provide a safe place for our children to trick-or-treat.  Walk throughout the Village Business District and visit businesses displaying their SHCOC Pumpkin Trail Pumpkin sign in their window.  Check our October calendar page for exact dates and times.

House and Garden Tours

There are several House and Garden Tours held each year, giving a special look at the wonderful architecture and landscaping of many of Sag Harbor's private homes.

The Ladies Village Improvement Society holds an annual House Tour.

The First Presbyterian (Old Whalers) Church sponsors an annual Tour of Hidden Gardens each June.  Contact Virginia Bennett at (631) 725-5949 or by email at veebags@aol.com

Holiday Happenings

Check out our November and December calendar of events pages to see all of the things going on during the Hanukkah and Christmas season.  We'll tell you about the Menorah Lighting on Long Wharf, Holiday Light-Up and Santa's visit (after he's driven down Main Street on a Fire Engine!), holiday carolers, horse & pony rides, and even the special events and sales by our merchants to make your shopping experience memorable!

Parades

Just like the song goes..." Iiiiiiiiiiiii Love a Parade..."  Sag Harbor is home to a number of parades during the year - some to commemorate holidays, and some to kick-off some wonderful festivals!  Come on down and see a variety of participants, bands, antique cars, fire trucks, and more!

Our annual Memorial Day parade is held every year on Memorial Day Monday to honor those who have served in our Armed Forces and made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.  Sag Harbor is very proud of this parade - its participants include the members of our American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fire and Police Departments, Local Government and Dignitaries, Schools, Scouts, and Historical Societies.  The Sag Harbor Community Band starts performing at 9am on Main Street, right in front of the movie theater, while the parade participants get ready to step off at Otter Pond at 10am.  Once they've marched down Main Street, there are memorial ceremonies and speeches at Marine Park and then at the American Legion building on Bay Street.  The Community Band accompanies the ceremonies, which are followed by free hot dogs and refreshments for the public.

Parades are also a great kick-off to a weekend festival.  Look for another fun parade on Saturday morning of the Chamber's HarborFest weekend, sponsored by the Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce.

On the Saturday before Halloween, the Sag Harbor Parents and Teachers Association sponsors a Halloween Parade down Main Street.  It usually begins at 12 noon, and participants should gather at the Sag Harbor Launderette, near the Flag Pole on the North end of Main Street.

Summer Concerts

If you love music, you'll love Sag Harbor in the summertime.

On Tuesday nights during July and August, come down to the American Legion Hall (Home of the Dockside Bar and Grill) on Bay Street to hear the Sag Harbor Community Band play FREE outdoor concerts from 8:00-9:00pm.  From Mozart to Marches, Show Tunes and Sing-a-longs, you'll find fun for the whole family!  Bring your beach chair and set up in the streets directly across from the Band, or sit on the patio of the Dockside Bar & Grill and enjoy the music while eating a delicious meal or sipping a nice summer cocktail.  For more information about the Sag Harbor Community Band, call President Dave Lee at 725-0429.  New members are always welcome, so drag out that old instrument that you probably haven't played since High School and join us!

On Thursday nights during August (except during the week of the Sag Harbor Fire Department Carnival), the Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce sponsors FREE concerts on the grounds of Marine Park on Bay Street.  From the stage of the Suffolk County Showmobile, you'll be entertained by a variety of musical performers.  Bring your beach chairs, a blanket, a picnic dinner and lots of friends!  You won't be disappointed!  Concerts begin at 7:30pm.  More more information, visit our August Calendar Page, or call George Simonson, the event chairman, at 725-0752.