Calendar of Events
2008

ST. PATRICK'S PARADE WEEKEND

The 46th Annual St. Patrick's Parade!!
Sunday, March 30

...with dozens of marching bands, pipes and drums, floats, fire departments and much more on hand. From harbor to town Montauk will a sea of green, as thousands of locals and visitors flood town for a weekend's celebration.

You can begin the official fun on March 29th with a ticket to the Annual Parade Cocktail Party held on the sea at Gurney's Inn (631-668-2345). As with the parade itself proceeds benefit the local Friends of Erin scholarship fund.

SHARK TOURNAMENTS

As all serious fishermen know, Montauk is shark central, with more fins taken here than any other port on the East End. If you'd like to match wits with the best captains in the area be sure to reserve your slot in any of this year's off-shore competitions. Not only are small fortunes there for the winning, so is the more precious title of Top Hook for the New Year!

JUNE 12-14
Star Island 22nd Annual Shark Tournament - Over 200 boats are expected to compete for prizes and gear. For information call 631-668-5052

JUNE 26-28
Montauk Marine Basin - The oldest contest in town returns for its 38th year with a fleet of blue-water boats competing for money and prizes in our only catch and release tournament. For information call 631-668-5900

JULY 12-13
29th Annual MBCA Shark Tournament - Sponsored by the Montauk charter boat fleet, proceeds from this tournament benefit their local scholarship fund. For information call 631-668-5052

AUGUST 8-9
16th Annual Star Island Mako Mania - The final tournament of the year offers a shot at big money and prizes. For more information call 631-668-5052

HARBOR FEST

The 5th Annual Celebration of all things nautical takes place on June 21-22. Beginning at noon the harbor comes alive with enough live music, food, games and treats to float the entire fleet! Fun for the whole family and sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce you can get more information by calling 631-668-2428.

FIREWORKS

It just wouldn't be summer without a night of exploding shells overhead!
For more information call 631-668-2428.

MONTAUK LIGHTHOUSE

Ordered by President Washington in 1789 the old grey lady has stood watch over our coastline as iron men and wooden boats gave way to steam and oil. Learn all about her history, and climb her historic tower!

Weekends in March and April, from 10:30AM - 4PM; daily May through August from 10:30AM - 5PM. Admission $5 adults, $3 kids under 12 with parking $6. www.montauklighthouse.com

MONTAUK FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

New this year, a juried 3 day fine arts festival on the village green will feature nationally recognized award-winning artists from across the country. Held Memorial Day weekend, admission is free Saturday and Sunday from 10AM-6PM, Monday 10AM-5PM

A NIGHT AT THE LIGHT

The Second Annual Celebration of Long Island Wines benefits the Montauk Lighthouse and the local Chamber of Commerce.

Held Saturday July 19 from 5-8PM at the Lighthouse, enjoy live music, catered Hors D'Oeuvres, raffles, prizes and much more. For tickets call the Montauk Chamber 631-668-2428.