Cap off your summer during the sweetest harvest on Long Island! Harbes Annual Watermelon Festival returns on Saturday, August 24, and Sunday, August 25, from 10 am-7 pm. There will be plenty of watermelon to snack on and lots of fun, too!

Don’t miss the Watermelon Eating Contests which will be held in the Barnyard Adventure at 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. First come, first served. Participation limited. Must purchase Barnyard Adventure admission to participate.

Enjoy live music in the courtyard and picnic areas both days from 1 to 5 pm. Saturday, the farm welcomes Evan & James. Join this rising Long Island duo as they perform hits from the Beatles to today. Sunday, singer/guitarist Matt Taylor will be performing. Enjoy this versatile musical performer.

While you’re there, visit Harbes Barnyard Adventure for hours of family fun! Harbes Barnyard Adventure is an 8-acre, family-friendly experience for all ages. The Barnyard admission includes a Musical Hayride tour of the 100-acre farm and the famous pig races. There are also farm animals, the popular “Jumbo Jumpers” bounce pillows, a Sports Zone with baseball, football, and basketball tossing games, “Lil’ Farmers PlayLand” filled with lots of fun activities for preschoolers, a trike track, obstacle course, hedge maze, the musical animatronic chicken show, and much more. The family-friendly farm will also debut exciting new attractions for 2024!

Enjoy Harbes Vineyard wines in the farm’s restored 100-year-old Wine Barn. Tastings are offered and wine by the glass or bottle is available. Concession foods include roasted sweet corn, delicious tomato mozzarella paninis, a mouthwatering selection of homemade ice cream made with Harbes seasonal produce, and more!

Purchase Barnyard Adventure admission here.

Harbes Family Farm, 715 Sound Avenue, Mattituck NY 11952