Live Music
Local bands on Main Street all night.
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Downtown Riverhead · Summer 2026
aLive on 25Summer Block Party
Free · Family-Friendly
The Dates
Thursday · AUG
06
Thursday · SEP
10
When
5:00 — 9:00 PM
Main Street · closed Roanoke → Union
The Vibe
Festival Highlights
A free summer block party focused on local food, drink, music, artists, and family fun.
Tons of Vendors
Makers, artists, and merchants.
Local Food
Restaurants, breweries, and treats.
Live Performance
Music Schedule
Thursday, August 6
Confirmed- 01White Room Band
- 02Project Vibe
- 03East End Arts Bands
- 04Jim Brown Duo
- 05Jay Shepard Band
- 0612th House
Thursday, September 10
ConfirmedCraft & Spirits
Local Breweries & Distilleries
Sip your way through the North Fork's best.
Meet the Makers
Featured Vendors
Spotlighting the standout small businesses bringing Alive on 25 to life.
Cafe • Bar • Social Club
Antigua Cafe & Social Club
A welcoming Riverhead cafe, bar, and social club serving espresso, fresh juices, pastries, and craft cocktails — a lively Main Street gathering spot from morning through late night.
Mobile Bar & Craft Cocktails
Sassy Sips
A vibrant, flower-adorned mobile bar serving signature cocktails like Mango Joy, Purple Hugh, and Pink Dragon Club. Bringing the party to Main Street with color, flair, and a whole lot of sass.
Greek Food & BBQ Concessions
G&L Gyro
A family-owned Long Island favorite for over 30 years, serving up authentic Greek gyros and BBQ classics at more than 80 events a year.
Waterfront Bites & Cocktails
Seaside Bar and Grill
East End waterfront flavor comes to Main Street — sustainable seafood, blended beef burgers, and cool cocktails from Riverhead's Peconic riverside hot spot.
Fair Food Favorites
Hines Catering
Over 35 years of high-volume concession magic from Riverhead— hand-dipped chicken tenders, signature gyros, and freshly poured funnel cakes and fried Oreos.
Sweet Cinnamon Bites
Emily's Apple Puffs
Golden, fluffy apple puffs dusted with cinnamon sugar — a Wading River mobile favorite bringing warm, fresh-fried nostalgia to every event.
Dominican & Puerto Rican Flavors
Amor del Caribe — Caribbean Love
A family-run food truck serving up authentic flavors from the Dominican Republic & Puerto Rico — yuca fries, Dominican salami, and the crowd-favorite Sofie Special.
Hand-Twisted Soft Pretzels
Knot of this World Pretzels
Atisan soft pretzel makers — hand-twisted, salted just right, and served warm with signature dips.
Jamaican Food Truck
Oh My Deliciousness
A Riverhead-local food truck bringing bold, authentic Jamaican flavors — jerk-spiced classics and island favorites served up hot off the grill.
Tri-State Gourmet Catering
D&C Catering
Personalized menus using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients — bringing full-service catering flair to Alive on 25.
The Original Ice Cream Truck
Mr. Softee
The iconic soft-serve jingle you know and love — cones, sundaes, and sprinkles for every kid (and grown-up) on Main Street.
Frozen Treats & Island Vibes
Tropical Productions
Colorful shaved ice, frozen fruit drinks, and umbrella-topped island refreshers — a splash of summer in every cup.
The Archive
Scenes from Last Year
Photos by Christopher Scott via Greater Long Island.
Eat & Drink
Where to Refuel
Restaurants
- Antigua Cafe Restaurant and Bar
- Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream
- Buoy One
- Casa Dorado Deli Taqueria
- Cliff's Rendezvous
- Dark Horse
- Digger's Ales N' Eats
- Insatiable Eats
- Jerry & The Mermaid
- Mexicandy
- Mugs on Main
- Northfork Chocolate and Eatery
- Seaside Grill
- Shampaige Island Cuisine
- Star Confectionary
- Tweeds
- Victoria's Helado
Beverage Stops
- Buoy One
- Digger's
- Dark Horse
- Tweeds
- Ubergeek
- Antigua
- Jerry & The Mermaid
- More info coming!
Getting to AO25
Driving: LIE east to Exit 71 (Route 24). Right onto Route 94/24, continue east ~3.5 miles.
Sunrise Hwy east: Exit 61. Follow Riverhead signs to Route 51 north for 8 miles, then right onto Route 24.
Sunrise Hwy west: Exit 65N (Route 94/24). Travel east.
From Route 25: Take Route 25 into Riverhead Village.
Road Closures
Main Street closed between Roanoke Ave and Union Ave.
Free municipal parking throughout Downtown Riverhead:
- · Riverwalk on Peconic Avenue (open to the public)
- · Near Roanoke Avenue and East Avenue
- · Accessible parking by the Riverwalk from Peconic Ave
Inclement weather: Cancellation determined by the Town of Riverhead Chief of Police and Emergency Services before 12pm the day before the event and posted online.
Brought to you by
Town of RiverheadThe Village
Our Awesome Sponsors & Partners
A huge thanks to the local businesses making Alive on 25 possible.
