Activities for All Ages

8 am -12:30 pm  Northport Farmers’ Market Open

9 am-10 am Northport Running Club’s Downhill Mile Race

10 am                  Opening of Village Park for Activities, Booths and Exhibits until 2 pm

11 am                  Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony at Northport Village Dock

11:30 am-2 pm  Tours of Vessels at Northport Village Dock (including Fishing Vessels, Tug Boat, Rescue & Response Crafts) until 2 pm.

‍ ‍Judging of Best Maritime Brews at Gazebo in Village Park

At the Village Dock:

Blessing of the Fleet Parade of over 100 Boats anticipated from area yacht clubs as well as general recreational boaters. 

o   Area clergy,

o   Government officials and

o   Coast Guard

will officiate at the Village Dock throughout the boat parade.

Coast Guard, Training and Working Ships at the Northport Village Dock with invited vessels including

o   US Coast Guard Response Boat

o   US Merchant Marine Academy 60 Foot Tug Boat and Training Vessel “142”

o   Northport Fire Department Fire Boat

o   Plus working fishing vessels from local baymen

In the Village Park:

Seaworthy Activities for All in Village Park with invited organizations including

o   From Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program

o   Opportunity to try your hand at Coast Guard Lifesaving Skills including man-over-board life ring toss, May-Day distress calls, first aid response, and more!

o   Radio Communications Display by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary

o   A variety of “hands-on” activities for young & old from our many area businesses and community organizations

Maritime History with invited organizations including

o   the Northport Historical Society’s presentation on Northport’s extensive oyster industries an

o   Revolutionary War Reenactors from the Order of the Ancient & Honorable Huntington Militia

Festive Music including

o   nautical music from the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Band

Maritime Educational Institutions with invited organizations including

o   US Merchant Marine Academy

Walk-up Display of Maritime Vessels in the Park with invited organizations including:

o   the Patriot’s Covert Weapon - the Whale Boat (built and provided by the Village of Port Jefferson)

Seaworthy Volunteer Opportunities including from:

o   US Coast Guard Auxiliary including opportunities in Public Education, Communications, Vessel Inspection, Aids to Navigation, Boat Crew Training, On-the-Water Patrols and Search & Rescue and other direct support of our local US Coast Guard Station Eaton’s Neck

o   Cornell Shellfish Restoration and SPAT Programs (invited)

o   Oyster Reef Project by the Rotary of Huntington

Northport’s Working Waterfront& Recreational Boating with invited participation from

o   Seymour’s Boat Yard

o   Britannia Yachting Center

o   Northport Yacht Club

o   Centerport Yacht Club

o   Baymen’s Association

Judged Best Maritime Brew Contest with invited breweries including

o   Sand City Brewing

o  Cow Harbor Brewing

o   And more!

Northport Farmers’ Market will be open from 8 am to 12:30 pm

Throughout the Village (in cooperation with the Northport Chamber of Commerce)

Delicious Seafood & other Coastal Delights at Northport’s many restaurants. 

Nautically Themed Treasures and Gifts at Northport’s variety of shops

Wandering Mariners of all Ages