Get Ready for Long Island Winterfest 2020

Bundle up and bring the family to Long Island Winterfest 2020. The annual event returns to the East End for its thirteenth year of magic in the winter. Our REALTORS® love this five-week celebration of local culture, and we're sure you will too! We've gathered everything you need to know about prior events and how to prepare for Winterfest 2020.

Winterfest 2020

• Date: February 7th – March 8th, 2020
• Where: Venues throughout the East End of Long Island

The East End hosts festivals and events throughout the year, and if you haven't checked out any of their previous Winterfest celebrations, you've been missing out! Offering authentic experiences of Riverhead, the North Fork, and the South Fork, last year 30 unique venues in the North Fork and Hamptons hosted Winterfest events. People from all over the state came to meet the local farmers, bakers, makers, performers, artists, musicians, and chefs that make Long Island such a unique part of New York.

New this year is the Winterfest VIP Founders Club and its corresponding VIP Passport Card. Join the club and receive a card and lanyard holder qualifying you for substantial savings on participating festival restaurants, hotels, and entertainment. With your VIP Passport Card, gain access to the After Hours Party following the Winterfest Kick Off Party (a $20 value), a $20 Bistro 72 gift card, and 10 percent off overnight bookings at Hotel Indigo Riverhead. Purchase your VIP Passport Card here.

Last year's events included trivia nights, live concerts, theatrical performances, and family-friendly activities for kids and adults. This year will be no different, with a variety of events to enjoy, including:

• 13th Annual Winterfest Kick Off Party at Hotel Indigo Long Island East End - 1830 W. Main St., Riverhead, NY 11901 | Friday, February 7th, 2020 | 7 - 10 pm
  Winter may be in full swing, but Winterfest is just heating up with the 13th Annual Winterfest Kick Off Party. Celebrate the night with live music, food, a Chinese auction, a 50/50 raffle, and plenty of other fun surprises. Overnight packages including a ticket and lodging at the Hotel Indigo will also be available if you'd like to make it a weekend getaway. Presale tickets are $55 until Feb. 7, and tickets at the door are $65.
  
  
• Pints, Flights, & Trivia Night at Jamesport Farm Brewery - 5873 Sound Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901 | Feb. 7, 6:30  - 7:30 pm
  Test your knowledge and enjoy great craft beer at Jamesport Farm Brewery in Riverhead, NY. Prizes include free beer, so this is one event you (and your trivia-loving friends) won't want to miss.
  
  
• Smoked Craft Cocktail Demonstration at Long Island Spirits - 2182 Sound Ave., Baiting Hollow, NY 11933 | Feb. 8, 3 - 5 p.m.
  In addition to live demonstrations of how these impressive cocktails are made, attendees can see how the art of torching barrel staves is achieved. All this and live music, too!
  
  
• Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes at The Suffolk Theater - 118 E. Main St., Riverhead, NY 11901 | Feb. 8, 8 pm
  Get ready to rock out to the "Godfathers of the Jersey Sound"! In addition to having collaborated with big names in the industry like Bruce Springsteen and Steven Van Zandt, Southside Johnny is also a member of the NJ Hall of Fame.

​​​​​​​We invite you to join us at Winterfest 2020! As always, contact us if you'd like help buying or selling our warm and welcoming homes around Long Island.