Cow Harbor Day is This Weekend

Back in the day, Northport was once called “The Great Cow Harbor.” Fitting to its name, cows used to graze on the grass fields along the harbor.

Although those fields are now two parks and the name of the town has officially changed, residents still celebrate the great history of Northport each year with Cow Harbor Day Weekend.

Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18 will be packed with activities: a popular road race, concerts, a parade, vendors, amusement rides and much more.

Here’s what the Village has in store for Cow Harbor Day Weekend:

Saturday

The Great Cow Harbor 10-Kilometer Run

• Features a 10K run and a 2K run/walk.
• Runners begin to toe the line near Laurel Avenue School at 8:30 a.m.
• Race proceeds will help make a substantial contribution to Special Olympics Long Island.
• Check out race FAQs here.

Decorated Boat Display

• The sight can be seen on the Village Dock starting at 6 p.m.

Cow Harbor Concert

• The performance kicks off at 8 p.m. in the Village Park at the bandshell.
• Bring your chairs, blankets and picnic baskets.

Sunday

Cow Harbor Parade

• Parade begins at William Brosnan School on Laurel Avenue and goes down Main Street to Harbor Park on Woodbine Avenue.
• Kicks off at noon.
• Parade will feature local music, floats, sports teams, high school marching bands, antique cars and more. Some will be dressed in costumes.

Activities in Harbor Park

• Activities include amusement rides, live music, local vendors, crazy boat races, sales along Main Street and more.
• Begins at 1 p.m.
• Main Street and parking lots will reopen at 6 p.m.

Sunday Night Concert at Village Park

• Musical performances will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at these locations: Village Park at the Bandstand, in front of John W. Engeman Theater, at the foot of Main Street and at Woodbine Avenue and Main Street.
• Read more information here.