Long Island weather cancels events, festivals this weekend

As weather forecasters predict a storm bringing offshore winds of up to 60 mph to Long Island this weekend, the organizers behind many events scheduled for Saturday and Sunday are canceling, postponing or rescheduling their events. Here's their latest status: 

Long Island Potato Festival: Monitoring weather

This debut festival is expected at Farmingdale State College Saturday and Sunday. Organizers say it's a rain-or-shine event, though they are closely tracking weather for potential updates. The event is free and takes place 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both dates. "We're busy prepping potatoes and getting ready for the weekend. We are closely monitoring weather patterns and forecasts and encourage you to follow us on Instagram (@lipotatofestival) for the latest updates," a statement from the organizers reads. 

Greenport Maritime Festival: Postponed 

Set to take place this weekend in Greenport, the festival has been rescheduled for Oct. 16 through 18. "Maritime has always been about our relationship with the water and part of that is respecting the conditions around us," festival organizers said in a statement posted to Instagram on Monday. "Making this decision now gives our residents, businesses, vendors, sponsors, volunteers, visitors and participating organizations time to adjust while allowing us to preserve the full festival weekend."

Big Truck Day: Canceled

The Bridgehampton Children's Museum of the East End's annual truck day was scheduled for Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon but has been canceled. A new date has not yet been announced.

Sag Harbor American Music Festival: Postponed 

The outdoor music festival in Sag Harbor set for this weekend has been postponed to Oct. 1 through 4. A revised schedule of performers will be posted to sagharbormusic.org.

Tour of the Hamptons: Canceled 

The biking event scheduled for Sunday in Southampton has been canceled.

Greek Festival on the Harbor: Monitoring weather

Archangel Michael Church's outdoor festival featuring Greek food, pastries, festive dancing and music is scheduled for Thursday through Sunday in Port Washington. As of Wednesday night, organizers said the event will be held as scheduled. 

2026 WRS Chamber Fall Festival: Monitoring weather

The festival is scheduled to take place at the East Wind in Wading River on Sunday. Organizers said they are closely monitoring weather conditions and have yet to decide whether to reschedule.

Cedar Beach Blues Festival: Postponed 

The Cedar Beach Blues Festival previously scheduled for Sunday at Harborfront Park has been canceled, organizers said Thursday. The event has been rescheduled for Oct. 3.

Long Island Fair: Monitoring weather

Organizers said Thursday the Long Island Fair at Old Bethpage scheduled for Friday through Sunday will take place as planned.  

Italian Festival in Massapequa: Monitoring weather

The 29th annual Italian feast on Broadway is still on as planned for Sunday, but has a rain date of Oct. 4, organizers said Thursday.

Iron Man at Jones Beach: Monitoring weather

The Iron Man race set for Jones Beach in Wantagh on Saturday is still on as scheduled, organizers confirmed Thursday afternoon.

Car Show at Tobay: Postponed 

This weekend's Tobay car show has been rescheduled to Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. with That 70's Band, organizers said Thursday.