Montauk Fall Fest combines the annual clam chowder contest with food, drinks, music and family activities on the Town Green.
October 10–11, 2026
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At a glance
Date
October 10–11, 2026
Time
Festival 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; chowder contest begins Saturday at 11 a.m.
Location
Montauk Town Green · 742 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954
Admission
Festival access is generally free; food and contest tastings cost extra
Three-year record
Recent history is more useful than an unsupported guess. Cancellations, venue changes and unannounced dates remain visible rather than being rewritten as if they never happened.
| Year | Date, time and location | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | October 12–13, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; chowder contest Saturday at 10. | held | 2024 source |
| 2025 | October 11–12, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; chowder 11; fireworks 7. | held | 2025 source |
| 2026 | October 10–11, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; chowder contest Saturday at 11. | scheduled | 2026 source |
Planning notes
Chowder tasting is time-sensitive and can draw a line before the official start.
Use organizer information for entertainment, children’s activities and any evening program.
The Town Green is exposed to October weather, so bring layers and review cancellation updates.
What changed
The festival consistently occupies the second October weekend.
Chowder-contest start time moved from 10 a.m. in 2024 to 11 a.m. in 2025 and 2026.
Source standard
East End Seasonal is an independent editorial publisher, not the organizer or a sponsor. This guide was last reviewed on July 30, 2026. The organizer’s current announcement controls if a detail changes.
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