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In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Birthday Bash

• School Security

• Weekend Preview

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The Lowdown

Hallockville’s Big Birthday Bash 🎂

Hallockville Museum Farm is throwing a double celebration this weekend, 50 years of Hallockville + the 44th annual Country Fair. Translation: wagon rides, pony rides, tractor pulls, and more jam than your toast can handle.

Before the fair even opens, the real showdown happens: jams, jellies, pumpkins, and potatoes face off for blue ribbons.

• Jaymee Sire (yes, the Food Network host) is a first-time judge and says the key to perfect jam is balance, not too sweet, not too runny, not too stiff.

• Local jam queen Laura Klahre is bringing a raspberry-blueberry “queen’s jam” and a blueberry-violet combo that sounds fancy enough to have its own Bon Appétit cover.

• Over at the veggie table, Joanne Zilnicki of Zilnicki Farms will judge potatoes, focusing on appearance and firmness.

And when the ribbons are handed out, there’s still a whole fair to enjoy: kids’ train rides, historic tours, glass pumpkin patch, plus food trucks, music, and artisan booths.

Get the full story 👉 North Fork Sun

Parents Sound the Alarm 🚨

Security was the hot topic at Tuesday’s Mattituck-Cutchogue school board meeting. Parents said they’ve walked into the high school with no one at the front desk, and they’re worried.

Superintendent Shawn Petretti says security staff are now patrolling the 26 entrances instead of just sitting at the desk, and he’s happy with coverage overall.

Athletic Director Gregg Wormuth is serving as district security supervisor through December, and two new full-time guards (one a former NYPD officer) were hired last week. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

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Happenings: Weekend Preview

Friday

🦞 Hook, Line & Lobster Grab your rods and crack the claws, ELIH Foundation’s Annual Fall Fishing Showdown & Lobster Bash is back. It all kicks off Friday with the Captain’s Huddle before anglers hit the water for two days of friendly competition. Then on Saturday the real feast begins: the Lobster Bash. More Info

🌱 Seed Collecting Walk & Talk Take a walk on the wild side at Downs Farm Preserve with Rewild North Fork. You’ll wander through meadows, woods, and wetlands while Taralynn Reynolds spills the dirt on her restoration work, and teaches you how to collect seeds like a pro. More Info

🧘 Yoga & Provisions Start your weekend the mindful way at 8 Hands Farm. After you pick up your provisions, roll out your mat for a grounding yoga session with Lucy Nystrom of New Moon Health & Wellness. Breathe deep, stretch long, and ease into the weekend. More Info

🍽️ Fire Kissed Flavors Supper on the Farm is back at 8 Hands Farm, and Fyr & Salt is bringing the comfort-food heat. Picture this: bubbling baked cavatelli straight from the wood-oven, tossed in 8 Hands tomato sauce with Italian sausage, slabs of sourdough garlic bread for dunking, and a local mozzarella & tomato salad with marinated olives to keep things fresh. More Info

🖼️ Opening Reception Join the North Fork Art Collective for the opening of Everything the Light Touches, a group show celebrating the glowing beauty of East End landscapes. Come soak in the magic of light, land, and local vision. More Info

Saturday

🛍️ Fall Shopping The Southold Historical Museum and Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild are joining forces for a two-day Autumn Antiques, Fine Art & Crafts Fair. Stroll the tents and score everything from pottery and photography to handmade crafts, fine art, antiques, and vintage treasures you didn’t know you needed. More Info

🛍️ Cozy, Chic & For a Cause Betty’s Boutique is back for fall with a Yard Sale Fundraiser that feels more like treasure hunting than shopping at Ames Feline Adoption & Rescue. You can score cozy sweaters, winter coats that actually make you excited for cold weather, and a designer boot collection that’ll have you strutting. Every find supports the North Fork Animal Welfare League. More Info

🎉 Country Fair Fifty years young and still going strong, Hallockville’s Country Fair is back. Old-school charm with a little something for everyone: traditional craft demos, historic house tours, live music, kids’ activities, and that legendary bake sale. Add in historical cooking demos, the Spirit of Long Island Drill Team showing off on horseback, pony rides for the little ones, plus food trucks and local vendors to keep you fed and happy. More Info

💜 Honor, Remember, Walk The 3rd Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is stepping off at Peconic Landing. It’s more than just a walk. It’s families, friends, and neighbors coming together to honor loved ones, raise awareness, and push for a future without Alzheimer’s. Every step adds up to more research, more support, and more hope. More Info

🎃 Pumpkin Palooza Harbes is kicking off pumpkin season with their Annual Pumpkin Festival. Two pumpkin patches to wander, fall fun for the whole crew, and live music. Consider this your official invite to make all your autumn Instagram dreams come true. More Info

🍺 Oktoberfest Dust off your lederhosen, Oktoberfest round 2 is happening at Tucker’s Taproom under the big Fest Haus Tent. Enjoy live music, smoked German eats, steins overflowing, and games that’ll keep the party rolling all day long. More Info

🍺 Raise a Stein Jamesport Farm Brewery is going full Bavarian from until Oct. 6 for their Oktoberfest bash. Enjoy their fresh Oktoberfest Märzen release, a limited stein drop, along with keg rolling races and stein holding competitions. Grab your friends, throw on some lederhosen (optional but encouraged), and enjoy fall vibes, farm views, and frosty pours. More Info

🍽 End of Harvest Dinner Hellenic Restaurant is throwing the ultimate end-of-harvest bash. Chefs George & Savvas Giannaris are teaming up with Wölffer Estate Vineyard for a five-course Mediterranean feast with perfectly paired pours. Add in live tunes from vocalist Isabel Alvarez + finger-style guitarist Russ Amenson, and you’ve got yourself a night worth dressing up for. More Info

Sunday

🥂🦪 Bubbles Meet Brine Sparkling Pointe is popping corks and shucking shells for its Local Oyster Showcase. It’s a walk-around tasting where six sparkling wine stations meet their match with the freshest Long Island oysters. Add in special guest oyster farmers, North Fork restaurants showing off their best bites, and plenty of bubbles to go around. More Info

🍷 Sip, Swirl & Spookify Pindar Vineyards is turning wine glasses into art this weekend. Maggie from Wine of a Kind will lead you through painting two Halloween-themed glasses while you sip Pindar’s finest. More Info

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Thursday

Billy’s by the Bay | Sahara | 5-8 PM
Eastern Front Brewing | Sonic Gumbo | 5 PM
Greenport Harbor Brewing (Pec) | Trivia | 6-8 PM
Taps & Corks | Karaoke | 7-10 PM
Southold American Legion | Bingo | 7 PM

Friday

Clovis Point Vineyard | Erin Chase | 4-7 PM
Corey Creek | Gene Casey | 4-8 PM
Main & Mill | Emy McB | 5-7 PM
Jamesport Farm Brewery | Uncaged: Zac Brown Tribute | 5-8 PM | Tickets
Billy’s by the Bay | Tetra | 5-8 PM
Tucker’s Tap Room | George Tebbit | 5-8 PM
Palmer Vineyards | Christiaan Padavan | 5:30-8:30 PM
Jamesport Vineyards | Deanna Hudson | 6-8 PM
Little Fish | Bruce MacDonald | 6-9 PM
One Woman Winery | Brandi Disterheft Trio | 6-9 PM
The Privé (Southold Social) | K + R | 6:30-9:30 PM
Clam Bar at Alize | Bobby Sexton | 7-10 PM
Greenport Harbor Brewing (Gpt) | Open Mic Night | 7-10 PM
Sannino Vineyard | Live Jazz | 8-11 PM
Green Hill Kitchen | Karaoke | 9 PM-12 AM

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