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Crowds Descend on Sag Harbor for Annual HarborFest Celebration

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Sag Harbor Fire Department teams compete for the Fire Fighter Cup Whaleboat Race Trophy.

Sag Harbor Fire Department teams compete for the Fire Fighter Cup Whaleboat Race Trophy.

The Murray Hill Hose Company took the trophy at the Firefighters Cup Whaleboat races on Sunday afternoon.

The Murray Hill Hose Company took the trophy at the Firefighters Cup Whaleboat races on Sunday afternoon.

The children's tug-of-war at Windmill Beach on Sunday afternoon.

The children's tug-of-war at Windmill Beach on Sunday afternoon.

The John K. Ott Women's Whaleboat team cheers on the men's team during the Whaleboat Championship on Sunday afternoon.

The John K. Ott Women's Whaleboat team cheers on the men's team during the Whaleboat Championship on Sunday afternoon.

Our Fabulous Variety Show gives a pop-up tap performance at HarborFest on Saturday.  LISA TAMBURINI

Our Fabulous Variety Show gives a pop-up tap performance at HarborFest on Saturday. LISA TAMBURINI

Our Fabulous Variety Show gives a pop-up tap performance at HarborFest on Saturday.  LISA TAMBURINI

Our Fabulous Variety Show gives a pop-up tap performance at HarborFest on Saturday. LISA TAMBURINI

Yoga on Windmill Beach with evolve East Yoga on Sunday.  GAVIN MENU

Yoga on Windmill Beach with evolve East Yoga on Sunday. GAVIN MENU

Yoga on Windmill Beach with evolve East Yoga on Sunday.  GAVIN MENU

Yoga on Windmill Beach with evolve East Yoga on Sunday. GAVIN MENU

Uviha Gavietto goes fishing at the Fighting Chance booth at HarborFest on Sunday.   DANA SHAW

Uviha Gavietto goes fishing at the Fighting Chance booth at HarborFest on Sunday. DANA SHAW

Scenes from HarborFest on Sunday.   DANA SHAW

Scenes from HarborFest on Sunday. DANA SHAW

Scenes from HarborFest on Sunday.   DANA SHAW

Scenes from HarborFest on Sunday. DANA SHAW

Scenes from HarborFest on Sunday.  DANA SHAW

Scenes from HarborFest on Sunday. DANA SHAW

Scenes from HarborFest on Sunday.  DANA SHAW

Scenes from HarborFest on Sunday. DANA SHAW

The children's corn shucking relay on Windmill Beach on Sunday afternoon.  DANA SHAW

The children's corn shucking relay on Windmill Beach on Sunday afternoon. DANA SHAW

The Art's and Crafts Fair in Marine Park on Sunday.   DANA SHAW

The Art's and Crafts Fair in Marine Park on Sunday. DANA SHAW

Gillian Kluge watches the activities during HarborFest from the window of the windmill on Sunday afternoon.  DANA SHAW

Gillian Kluge watches the activities during HarborFest from the window of the windmill on Sunday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Captain Jacks in North Sea took first place in the clam chowder contest, with Sen a close second.  DANA SHAW

Captain Jacks in North Sea took first place in the clam chowder contest, with Sen a close second. DANA SHAW

Captain Jacks in North Sea took first place in the clam chowder contest, with Sen a close second.  DANA SHAW

Captain Jacks in North Sea took first place in the clam chowder contest, with Sen a close second. DANA SHAW

Captain Jacks in North Sea took first place in the clam chowder contest, with Sen a close second.  DANA SHAW

Captain Jacks in North Sea took first place in the clam chowder contest, with Sen a close second. DANA SHAW

Alfredo Merat performs at the Steinbeck Park Lounge.  DANA SHAW

Alfredo Merat performs at the Steinbeck Park Lounge. DANA SHAW

Alfredo Merat performs at the Steinbeck Park Lounge.   DANA SHAW

Alfredo Merat performs at the Steinbeck Park Lounge. DANA SHAW

The Murray Hill Hose Company took the trophy at the Firefighters Cup Whaleboat races on Sunday afternoon.  DANA SHAW

The Murray Hill Hose Company took the trophy at the Firefighters Cup Whaleboat races on Sunday afternoon. DANA SHAW

The children's tug-of-war at Windmill Beach on Sunday afternoon.  DANA SHAW

The children's tug-of-war at Windmill Beach on Sunday afternoon. DANA SHAW

The children's tug-of-war at Windmill Beach on Sunday afternoon.  DANA SHAW

The children's tug-of-war at Windmill Beach on Sunday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Watching the Whaleboat Races on Sunday afternoon.   DANA SHAW

Watching the Whaleboat Races on Sunday afternoon. DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Women's Whaleboat Team took the trophy in the Women's Championship on Sunday afternoon.   DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Women's Whaleboat Team took the trophy in the Women's Championship on Sunday afternoon. DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Women's Whaleboat Team took the trophy in the Women's Championship on Sunday afternoon.  DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Women's Whaleboat Team took the trophy in the Women's Championship on Sunday afternoon. DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Women's Whaleboat team; Robyn Mott, Karin Schroeder, Shawn Mitchell and Shelly Cottrell, with the trophy.   DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Women's Whaleboat team; Robyn Mott, Karin Schroeder, Shawn Mitchell and Shelly Cottrell, with the trophy. DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Men's Whaleboat team celebrates after securing the Championship once again.    DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Men's Whaleboat team celebrates after securing the Championship once again. DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Men's Whaleboat team celebrates after securing the Championship once again.   DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Men's Whaleboat team celebrates after securing the Championship once again. DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Men's Whaleboat team celebrates after securing the Championship once again.   DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Men's Whaleboat team celebrates after securing the Championship once again. DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Men's Whaleboat team celebrates after securing the Championship once again.   DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Men's Whaleboat team celebrates after securing the Championship once again. DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Men's Whaleboat team; Mike Daniels, Gene Garypie, John Cottrell and Dave Schroeder, with the Championship trophy.    DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Men's Whaleboat team; Mike Daniels, Gene Garypie, John Cottrell and Dave Schroeder, with the Championship trophy. DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Men's and Women's Whaleboat teams with their Championship trophies.    DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Men's and Women's Whaleboat teams with their Championship trophies. DANA SHAW

authorStephen J. Kotz on Sep 16, 2024
Sag Harbor’s annual HarborFest weekend was a rousing success this year, as perfect weather brought throngs of visitors to Long Wharf to watch whaleboat races and sample clam chowder, listen... more

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