Community

"Our first ever Fall Festival features pumpkin decorating, face painting, miniature pony cart rides, games for kids, beautiful mums, jams and baked goods, food and beverages, beer and wine," noted Mary Castro.

"Boot Camp Against Bullying is a great community-driven event bringing together local Hamptonites as a way to stomp out bullying," explained Robert Vitelli.

"After the success of last year's Big Truck Day, making this an annual event was an easy decision," said Steve Long, the Museum's president. "Besides, I'm sure I'm not the only parent with a child who is absolutely wild about trucks."

"Thanks to many supportive people, over the past decade we've raised more than $25 million," shared Linda Argila.

Year after year, attendees exclaim, "WOW!!! My family had a great day!" notes Hampton Bays Civic Association Vice President, Maria Hults.

"The southern pine beetle invasion, more severe weather patterns and acid rain have already begun to damage our local environment," noted Frank Quevedo.

"It provides so much fun for the children as they can ride it over and over free," explained Laraine Creegan.

"This event is both a paddle, and a party," shared Kimberly Barbour, Marine Program Outreach Manager at Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Suffolk County.

"In the spirit of the Old Whalers Festival, there will be Whaleboat races, live music, old fashioned children's games, raffles, and an amazing assortment of food as Long Wharf is transformed into the largest Block Party over the water," shared Lisa Field.

"The Montauk community has graciously opened their arms to us and made us feel like family and we are forever grateful for that," said Steven Lippman.