Let the hayrides begin: Hallockville country fair set for Sept. 28-29

Hallockville Museum Farm is set to host its 43rd Country Fair later this month in Riverhead.

The 28-acre preserved farm homestead in Riverhead will welcome visitors on Saturday, Sept. 28, and Sunday, Sept. 29, to the annual event. Organizers said this year’s Country Fair will feature a family-friendly mix of farm activities, historical tours and re-enactments, folk arts and skills demonstrations, and contemporary music and food trucks.

The event takes place on the grounds of Hallockville Museum Farm and adjacent Long Island Antique Power Association on Sound Avenue in Riverhead.

Here’s what’s new

• Special demonstrations by the  3^rd NY Regiment 1775 Long Island Revolutionary War re-enactors.
• Colonial cooking demonstrator Diane Schwindt.
• Performances by the Islip Horsemen’s Association Spirit of Long Island Mounted Drill Team.
• A traditional post and beam building demonstration.

Unplug for an immersive experience

Heather Johnson, executive director of Hallockville Museum Farm, said the country fair each year delivers an immersive Long Island farm and history experience, including historic home tours, hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, tractor pulls and parade, and traditional children’s games and activities. Rounding out the fair will be live music, along with food and beverage trucks.

Click here for a schedule of Country Fair activities.

“We are delighted to team-up with the Long Island Antique Power Association again this year, to present a broader farm-life experience,” said Heather Johnson, executive director of Hallockville Museum Farm. “There will truly be something for every member of the family to enjoy. Our Country Fair is the perfect opportunity for people to unplug and experience a traditional North Fork celebration on an authentic Long Island farm homestead.”

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