Fall Fest Time in Montauk

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 02:58

A chowder contest kicks off the festival on Saturday morning.

Carissa Katz

October 9, 2025

The 44th annual Montauk Fall Fest happens on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the downtown green.

A clam chowder contest kicks off the festivities on Saturday at 11 a.m., and the festival will also offer food, beer and wine, live music, a farmers market, and a bouncy house and other activities for children. Chowder contest mugs can be bought in advance at the Montauk Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center and in front of the building starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday.

Weather permitting, Saturday's fun will conclude with a fireworks display at 7 p.m. at Umbrella Beach.

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