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🐝 More Than a Floating Museum

🐝 More Than a Floating Museum

A Floating Family, Poker Run, Lobster Bake Club

Thomas Loncar
July 23, 2026

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In today’s North Fork Buzz:

A Floating Family
Poker Run
Lobster Bake Club

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The Lowdown

A Floating Family ⛵️

The Kalmar Nyckel may be a replica of a 17th century warship, but for many of the people who sail her, she's much more than a floating museum.

Capt. Lauren Morgens first fell in love with tall ships as a college student, eventually working her way from seasonal deckhand to captain of the Kalmar Nyckel. Alongside her, crew members have found careers, lifelong friendships, and in one case, even a place to live.

The original Kalmar Nyckel sailed in the 1600s before sinking off Scotland in 1652. The modern replica was launched in Delaware in 1997 and continues to bring maritime history to ports like Greenport, where the crew says the enthusiastic welcome keeps them coming back. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

Poker Run 🏍️

The annual Kait's Angels Poker Run & Pig Roast returns on Saturday, Aug. 9, bringing together motorcycles, classic cars, trucks and even the occasional Prius to raise money for local families in need.

Created in memory of Kaitlyn Doorhy, who passed away at just 20 years old, the event has become the biggest fundraiser for Kait's Angels, the nonprofit her family founded to continue her legacy of helping others. Every dollar raised stays on the North Fork, supporting neighbors facing difficult times.

This year's event takes place at Breeze Hill Farm & Preserve, with a day featuring poker hands, a pig roast, prizes, food and drinks.

Get the full story 👉 Patch

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Happenings: Weekend Preview

Friday

🎭 Shakespeare in the Park Mitchell Park becomes an open air theater as Northeast Stage brings Shakespeare's All's Well That Ends Well to Greenport Friday-Sunday. Packed with wit, romance, mistaken identities, and the playwright's signature twists, the production offers a chance to enjoy live theater under the summer sky. More Info

🌊 3rd Annual Friendraiser Ocean lovers are invited to gather at Sound View for Surfrider Eastern Long Island's 3rd Annual Friendraiser. Enjoy waterfront views, drinks, and good company while learning how becoming a Friend of the Ocean helps protect the beaches and waterways that make the East End so special. More Info

🪦 Old Burying Ground Tour Step back through centuries of local history on this guided tour with the Southold Library at the First Presbyterian Church. More Info

Saturday

🦞 Lobsterfest Veterans Beach sets the scene for a classic summer feast, as the Greenport & Southold Rotary Club serves up a choice of lobster or steak dinners by the water. The Eagle River Band provides the soundtrack for the evening, making for a fun night ti catch up with friends, and enjoy one of the North Fork's favorite summertime traditions. More Info

🤠 Summer Country Barn Dance Dust off those dancing shoes and head to Hallockville Museum Farm for an evening of old fashioned country fun. Live music fills the barn while caller Chart Guthrie leads traditional dances. More Info

🛍️ Crafts Fair Treasure hunters and art lovers can spend the weekend browsing a mix of antiques, fine art, handmade crafts, and unique finds at the Southold Historical Museum. Plenty of opportunities to uncover a one of a kind piece while supporting talented artists, makers, and collectors. More Info

🍽️ Supper Series For one night only, Grace & Grit transforms into an intimate dine in experience for its next Supper Series. Chef Adam serves a specially curated menu showcasing the internationally inspired flavors he's known for. More Info

🍋 Fishers Island Lemonade Sip something refreshing during the Fishers Island Lemonade pop up at The Shoals. Sample cocktails from the Fishers Island Lemonade bar cart and take home a complimentary custom embroidered bandana. More Info

🦪 Oyster Social Freshly shucked Little Ram Oysters, crisp wine, craft cocktails, cold draft beer, and live music set the scene at the Oyster Social at North Fork Table & Inn. More Info

🌽 Sweet Corn Festival Nothing says summer quite like fresh picked sweet corn. Harbes Family Farm celebrates the season all weekend long with its annual Sweet Corn Festival. Don’t miss the corn eating contests. More Info

Sunday

🎉 Garden Party An afternoon at The 1901 Grill at Goat Hill becomes an investment in local students. The Shelter Island Educational Foundation's annual Garden Party supports grants that help students pursue enriching experiences and opportunities beyond the classroom. More Info

🏃 Run the Vineyards Lace up for a scenic run through 500 acres of vineyard at Pindar Vineyards. This popular annual 5K winds through one of the North Fork Wine Trail’s most iconic properties before finishing with a laid back after party featuring live music and award winning wine. More Info

🚗 Cabernet & Cars Classic cars and North Fork wine make a pretty good pairing at Cabernet & Cars at Borghese Vineyard. Members of the Mercedes, BMW, and Datsun clubs of New York will gather for an afternoon of impressive rides, good conversation, and great wine. More Info

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Local Spotlight

Lobster Bake Club 🦞

Some dinners don't need much of a pitch. A lobster, and a glass of local wine usually do the talking.

That's the idea behind the Lobster Bake Club at Anker, where Thursdays are all about the classic seafood feast. The special includes a 1.5 pound lobster with corn, tri-colored potatoes, and mussels, plus discounted local wines that pair perfectly with the meal. It's simple, satisfying, and a dinner made for summer.

The only catch? Once they're out, they're out. If you've been looking for an excuse to gather a few friends, plan a date night, or simply treat yourself to a proper lobster dinner, all that's left to do is bring your appetite.

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