County Fair Guide

Suffolk County Fair

Riverhead, New York

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Typical Month

August

Duration

6 days

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Size

large

About Suffolk County Fair

The Suffolk County Fair in Riverhead celebrates Long Island's eastern county — Suffolk contains the Hamptons, the North Fork wine trail, Shelter Island, and Fire Island, and the county's potato farms, duck farms, and vineyards that made Long Island one of New York's most productive agricultural counties come together at a well-organized fair at the Riverhead Agricultural Center.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, Long Island wine and potato exhibits, duck farming displays, carnival rides, live entertainment, local food vendors, and a large, well-organized fair drawing from Long Island's enormous suburban and farming population.

Visitor Tips

Riverhead anchors the North Fork wine trail — Long Island's premier wine region with over 50 wineries. The Hamptons' luxury resort scene, Fire Island National Seashore, and the Peconic River kayaking corridor reflect a county of extraordinary recreational and agricultural diversity.

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