Pickles + Paws
Pickles & Paws – New York’s Largest Adoption Event & Pickle Festival
📍 Southaven County Park, Yaphank, NY
📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Join us for Pickles & Paws, where adoptable animals collide with a full-scale pickle festival for an unforgettable day of family fun. This one-of-a-kind event brings together rescues and shelters from across New York with adoptable dogs, cats, rabbits, puppies, kittens, farm animals, and even select exotic animals, giving visitors the chance to meet a wide variety of animals looking for their forever homes.
Beyond adoptions, Pickles & Paws is a true festival experience for all the foodies and fun-seekers. Explore an entire pickle festival featuring creative pickle foods, specialty vendors, and contests, plus live music, food trucks, a beer garden, artisan makers, permanent jewelry, pot-your-own plant stations, and interactive vendors for all ages.
Enjoy signature attractions like the Adoptable Animal Fashion Show, Puppy Yoga, agility demonstrations, training sessions, foam party, face painting, fairy hair, and more. Whether you’re looking to adopt, support local rescues, or just enjoy an amazing community event, there’s something for everyone.
Come for the Paws. Stay for the Pickles. 🐾🥒
🎟 Tickets Required – Limited Quantity Available
🐾 Rescue & Shelter Participation
🎪 Vendors & Interactive Experiences
🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities
Learn more, get tickets, or apply to participate at www.picklesandpaws.com
Vendor, sponsorship, and talent opportunities available.
Learn more at www.picklesandpaws.com
U.S. Open | Southampton | Parking
Skip the Traffic. Park Smart.
Heading to the 2026 U.S. Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club?
Reserve your parking in advance with convenient off-site parking just minutes from the course. Avoid the stress of event traffic, packed roadways, and long searches for parking on tournament week. 🏌️♂️🚐
Event Parking Details
📍 Convenient Southampton location
📍 Approximately 2 miles from Shinnecock Hills
📍 Easy in / easy out access
📍 Secure on-site parking
📍 Clean restroom access available
📍 Shuttle transportation running throughout the day
Whether you’re attending for one round or the full championship week, our parking location offers a smoother, easier way to experience one of golf’s biggest events.
Dates
June 15–21, 2026
Location
Southampton Full Gospel Church
Reserve Your Spot
Spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly during tournament week. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
👉 Visit: www.southamptongolfparking.com
Why Park With Us?
✔ Close to the tournament grounds
✔ Avoid expensive last-minute parking searches
✔ Convenient shuttle access
✔ Ideal for daily or weekly parking
✔ Hosted by local event professionals
Park once. Enjoy the tournament. Leave the traffic headaches in the rearview mirror. 🚗⛳
East End Latin Festival
💃🌴 ¡Celebra el Ritmo, el Sabor y la Cultura Latina en el East End Latin Festival! 🌴💃
Acompáñanos el domingo 6 de septiembre de 2026, de 12 PM a 8 PM, en el hermoso Southaven County Park para disfrutar de un día inolvidable lleno de música vibrante, orgullo cultural, deliciosa comida, vendedores, entretenimiento y diversión para toda la familia.
Disfruta de auténtica música latina en vivo, espectáculos culturales y bailes llenos de energía que traerán el espíritu de la cultura latina al corazón del East End. Recorre un animado mercado con vendedores únicos, prueba comida tradicional increíble y vive una celebración creada para unir a la comunidad a través de la cultura, el ritmo y la conexión.
✨ ¿Interesado en ser vendedor? Ya estamos aceptando solicitudes para artesanos, pequeños negocios, productos culturales, artículos hechos a mano y algunos vendedores de comida que quieran formar parte de esta emocionante celebración cultural.
Ya sea que vengas a bailar, comer, comprar o simplemente disfrutar del ambiente, el East End Latin Festival será una experiencia inolvidable para todas las edades.
📍 Southaven County Park
📅 Domingo, 6 de septiembre de 2026
⏰ 12 PM – 8 PM
¡Trae a tu familia y amigos y ven a celebrar el corazón de la cultura latina en Long Island! 🎶🔥🌺
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💃🌴 Celebrate the Rhythm, Flavor & Culture of Latin America at the East End Latin Festival! 🌴💃
Join us on Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 12 PM to 8 PM at beautiful Southaven County Park for an unforgettable day filled with vibrant music, cultural pride, incredible food, artisan vendors, and nonstop energy for the entire family.
Experience the sounds of authentic Latin music, live performances, and dynamic dancing that bring the spirit of Latin culture to life in the heart of the East End. Stroll through a lively marketplace featuring unique vendors, enjoy delicious traditional cuisine, and immerse yourself in a celebration designed to unite community through culture, rhythm, and connection.
✨ Interested in becoming a vendor? Vendor applications are now being accepted for artisans, specialty vendors, cultural goods, handmade items, and select food vendors looking to be part of this exciting cultural celebration.
Whether you’re coming to dance, eat, shop, or simply soak in the atmosphere, the East End Latin Festival promises a colorful and unforgettable experience for all ages.
📍 Southaven County Park
📅 Sunday, September 6, 2026
⏰ 12 PM – 8 PM
Bring your family, bring your friends, and come celebrate the heartbeat of Latin culture on Long Island! 🎶🔥🌺
Downtown Sound Beach Spring Festival & Street Fair
Downtown Sound Beach Spring Festival & Street Fair
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sound Beach Blvd between Huntington Rd & N. Tyler Ave — Sound Beach, NY
Rain or Shine | Severe Weather Date: April 26, 2026
Main Street becomes the town square for the day.
Join the Rocky Point–Sound Beach Chamber of Commerce for a full-scale spring street fair in the heart of Sound Beach. The downtown corridor transforms into a walkable outdoor marketplace featuring local craft artisans, small businesses, food trucks, and live entertainment alongside hands-on activities for all ages.
Guests are encouraged to explore the entire business district — visit local restaurants, discover brick-and-mortar shops, and support the businesses that make the Sound Beach community thrive year-round.
Enjoy interactive experiences including face painting, fairy hair tinsel, henna, permanent jewelry, axe throwing, games, raffles, and live music throughout the day while shopping and dining locally.
Designed as a true community event, the festival brings residents, families, and businesses together for a day of connection, discovery, and supporting the local economy.
Vendor information and event details: www.rpsbchamber.org/events
East End Latin Festival
East End Latin Festival – A Celebration of Culture, Music & Community!
Join us for the East End Latin Festival at Southaven County Park (761 Victory Avenue, Yaphank) on Sunday, September 7, from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. This high-energy cultural celebration will feature over a dozen live bands, mesmerizing dance performances, and an incredible lineup of Latin talent spanning multiple genres and regions. Stay tuned for the full lineup of bands, musicians, and special guests!
Explore a full-scale artisan market showcasing authentic Latin crafts, handmade goods, and specialty services. Indulge in a variety of delicious, traditional Latin cuisines, sip on refreshing drinks in the beer garden, and enjoy interactive family-friendly activities like face painting, pony and horse rides, fairy hair tinsel, glitter tattoos, trackless train rides, and more!
This highly anticipated event draws a large Spanish-speaking audience eager to experience the rich culture of Latin America. Expect meet-and-greet opportunities with public figures, influencers, and talented performers, making this an unforgettable experience for all!
Vendor spaces are limited—apply now to showcase your business to an enthusiastic, engaged crowd ready to shop, eat, and celebrate! Don’t miss your chance to be part of the biggest Latin cultural event on Long Island!
Únase a nosotros para el Festival Latino del East End en Southaven County Park (761 Victory Avenue, Yaphank) el domingo 7 de septiembre, de 11 a.m. a 8 p.m. Este evento cultural de alta energía contará con más de una docena de bandas en vivo, impresionantes presentaciones de danza, y un increíble elenco de talentos latinos que representan diversos géneros y regiones. ¡Esté atento al anuncio del cartel completo de bandas, músicos e invitados especiales!
Explore un mercado artesanal a gran escala, donde encontrará artesanías auténticas, productos hechos a mano y servicios especiales. Deléitese con una variedad de comidas tradicionales latinas, disfrute de refrescantes bebidas en el beer garden, y participe en actividades familiares interactivas como pintura facial, paseos en pony y a caballo, tinsel de hadas para el cabello, tatuajes de brillo, paseos en tren sin rieles y mucho más.
Este evento tan esperado atrae a una gran audiencia de habla hispana ansiosa por experimentar la riqueza cultural de América Latina. Habrá oportunidades para conocer y saludar a figuras públicas, influencers y artistas destacados, ¡haciendo de este un evento inolvidable para todos!
Los espacios para vendedores son limitados—aplique ahora y exhiba su negocio ante una multitud entusiasta y comprometida, lista para comprar, disfrutar y celebrar. ¡No pierda la oportunidad de ser parte del evento cultural latino más grande de Long Island!
Hooked: South Jamesport Seafood Shellabration
Get ready to dive into summer’s most delicious seaside celebration presented by Lighthouse Market and MDP Events!
Join us for Hooked: South Jamesport Seafood Shellabration—a sunset clam and lobster bake like no other, where the salt air meets savory bites and good vibes flow like the tide. Set against the stunning backdrop of South Jamesport Beach, this coastal bash features everything seafood—from fresh-shucked clams and buttery lobster to chef-curated seafood specialties, plus land-lover options for all appetites.
Sip local craft beer and wine, shop unique goods from artisan vendors, play jumbo outdoor games, and sway to the sounds of live music as the sun sets over the bay. Whether you’re a seafood fanatic, beach lover, or just in it for the vibes, Hooked is the ultimate way to shellabrate summer on Long Island’s North Fork.
Don’t miss the catch of the season—bring your friends, your appetite, and your beach chair!
Pickles + Paws
Join us on May 31, 2025, at Southaven County Park in Yaphank, NY, for Pickles and Paws—the largest animal adoption event in New York State with a delicious twist! This family-friendly event brings together animal shelters and rescues for a day of adoption, awareness, and community support, all while celebrating a love for animals and pickles! Enjoy live music, entertainment, small business vendors, and—yes—an entire pickle festival.
But that’s not all! We’ve got fun for the whole family, including a pickle contests, face painting, henna, foam party, fairy hair, axe throwing, and much more. With training sessions, a doggie fashion show, agility courses, and tons of activities for all ages, this is a day you won’t want to miss!
Come for the Paws, Stay for the Pickles 🐾🥒
BUY Tickets NOW! Limited Quantity Available.
Vendor, sponsorship, and talent opportunities available.
Learn more at www.picklesandpaws.com
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