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TASTE NORTH FORK: FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE NOV. 7 AND 14

TASTE NORTH FORK: FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE NOV. 7 AND 14

Posted by on Nov 2, 2015 in Farms & Orchards, Uncategorized, Wine & Dine | 0 comments

RIVERHEAD, NY – For the third straight year, visitors to Long Island’s Wine Country will be able to tour the region without a car.  The Long Island Wine Council is once again organizing a two day promotion on consecutive Saturdays, November 7 and 14, called Taste North Fork, which includes special tastings, events, discounts and live music at the wineries. Special events and offers will also be provided by hotels, bed & breakfasts inns, restaurants, hamlet shops and attractions. More info at Taste North Fork.

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Take a Trip, It’s Fall! Some Ideas So You Don’t Stumble.

Take a Trip, It’s Fall! Some Ideas So You Don’t Stumble.

Posted by on Sep 25, 2015 in Farms & Orchards, Holiday & Seasonal, Kids & Families | 0 comments

Here on Long Island the mornings are getting cooler each day, and there’s a peculiar sort of crunch when you go out walking in the woods.  The sweet warmth of summer has said its goodbyes and if you haven’t prepared you are out of time, because fall has arrived!   This time of year is great for an outing, where visitors are able to take advantage of our beautiful harvest transformation and all that the season offers.  Don’t come without a plan; read on for the details surrounding some of Long Island’s best fall festivals and fairs.

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Live Music at Local Wineries During Winterfest: Live on the Vine

Live Music at Local Wineries During Winterfest: Live on the Vine

Posted by on Jan 30, 2015 in Arts & Culture, Farms & Orchards, News, Wine & Dine | 0 comments

Long Island Winterfest: Live On The Vine – returns for its eighth, and most eclectic year ever. Presented by Suffolk County National Bank, this award winning festival is a six week, mid-winter music and performing arts festival, running each Saturday and Sunday from February 21, thru March 29, 2015. Winterfest – Live On the Vine will present more than 70 concerts, in over 25 unique venues throughout Long Islands scenic North Fork.

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Top Ten ‘Fun Fall Fests’ on Long Island

Top Ten ‘Fun Fall Fests’ on Long Island

Posted by on Oct 2, 2014 in Arts & Culture, Farms & Orchards, Holiday & Seasonal, Kids & Families, Wine & Dine | 0 comments

Summer may be over on Long Island, but don’t fret. Fall is one of the best times to visit –our coastal climate keeps things a bit warmer than the rest of the continent, so the leaf peeping season extends well into November.. But the most anticipated part of the season is the fall festivals. Find a full schedule of events and check out some of our ‘Top Ten’ festivals below. All events at www.discoverlongisland.com

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Redbook Names Long Island A Top Wine Region

Redbook Names Long Island A Top Wine Region

Posted by on Aug 4, 2014 in Farms & Orchards, News, Wine & Dine | 0 comments

In just 40 years it’s amazing to see how much the North Fork region of Long Island has evolved from a primarily potato farming region to a world-class wine producing region. Apparently the climate and soil conditions are just right for growing grapes here (who knew?). There’s been some great recognition of the region lately; in fact Redbook just named it one of the Top Ten Wine Regions in America. Redbook is a pretty prestigious, 110 year old magazine  owned by Hearst publications and has a total circulation of over two million.

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