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HarborFest Draws Record Crowd to Sag Harbor Waterfront

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Shelly Cottrell, Shawn Mitchell, Robyn Mott and Karin Schroeder of the John K. Ott Women's Team took the Whaleboat Race Cup at HarborFest on Sunday.  DANA SHAW

Shelly Cottrell, Shawn Mitchell, Robyn Mott and Karin Schroeder of the John K. Ott Women's Team took the Whaleboat Race Cup at HarborFest on Sunday. DANA SHAW

John Cottrell, Gene Garypie, Mike Daniels and Dave Schroeder of the John K. Ott Men's Teams with the Whaleboat Race cup.  DANA SHAW

John Cottrell, Gene Garypie, Mike Daniels and Dave Schroeder of the John K. Ott Men's Teams with the Whaleboat Race cup. DANA SHAW

John K. Ott team members Robyn Mott and Karin Schroeder celebrate after winning the cup in the women's division at HarborFest on Sunday.  DANA SHAW

John K. Ott team members Robyn Mott and Karin Schroeder celebrate after winning the cup in the women's division at HarborFest on Sunday. DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Women's Team clebrate after winning the cup.  DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Women's Team clebrate after winning the cup. DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Men's Team celebrate after winning the cup.  DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Men's Team celebrate after winning the cup. DANA SHAW

Gene Garypie and Mike Daniels of the John K. Ott Men's Team celebrate after winning the cup.  DANA SHAW

Gene Garypie and Mike Daniels of the John K. Ott Men's Team celebrate after winning the cup. DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Men's and Women's Teams swept the Whaleboat Races at HarborFest on Sunday. Left to right are John Cottrell, Shawn Mitchell, Gene Garypie, Shelly Cottrell, Mike Daniels, Karin Schroeder, Dave Schroeder and Robyn Mott.  DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Men's and Women's Teams swept the Whaleboat Races at HarborFest on Sunday. Left to right are John Cottrell, Shawn Mitchell, Gene Garypie, Shelly Cottrell, Mike Daniels, Karin Schroeder, Dave Schroeder and Robyn Mott. DANA SHAW

The crowd lines up to taste the offering of the Chowder Contest on Sunday.  The Dock House took first place in the contest with Page coming in a runner up.   DANA SHAW

The crowd lines up to taste the offering of the Chowder Contest on Sunday. The Dock House took first place in the contest with Page coming in a runner up. DANA SHAW

The crowd lines up to taste the offering of the Chowder Contest on Sunday.  The Dock House took first place in the contest with Page coming in a runner up.   DANA SHAW

The crowd lines up to taste the offering of the Chowder Contest on Sunday. The Dock House took first place in the contest with Page coming in a runner up. DANA SHAW

The crowd lines up to taste the offering of the Chowder Contest on Sunday.  The Dock House took first place in the contest with Page coming in a runner up.   DANA SHAW

The crowd lines up to taste the offering of the Chowder Contest on Sunday. The Dock House took first place in the contest with Page coming in a runner up. DANA SHAW

Spectators watch the Whaleboat Race finals at HarborFest on Sunday.  DANA SHAW

Spectators watch the Whaleboat Race finals at HarborFest on Sunday. DANA SHAW

The crowd waits for the Whaleboat Race Finals to start at HarborFest on Sunday.  DANA SHAW

The crowd waits for the Whaleboat Race Finals to start at HarborFest on Sunday. DANA SHAW

Charlotte Whelan-Semkus and Maya Silva-Whelan during the tug-of-war on Sunday during HarborFest.   DANA SHAW

Charlotte Whelan-Semkus and Maya Silva-Whelan during the tug-of-war on Sunday during HarborFest. DANA SHAW

On the slide at HarborFest.  DANA SHAW

On the slide at HarborFest. DANA SHAW

Arianna Verzosa and Claire Chmielewski in the hula hoop contest at Windmill Beach during HarborFest.  DANA SHAW

Arianna Verzosa and Claire Chmielewski in the hula hoop contest at Windmill Beach during HarborFest. DANA SHAW

Alfredo Merat performs in Steinbeck Park on Sunday afternoon.  DANA SHAW

Alfredo Merat performs in Steinbeck Park on Sunday afternoon. DANA SHAW

The Sag Harbor Express team throws the harpoon.  DANA SHAW

The Sag Harbor Express team throws the harpoon. DANA SHAW

Rum Punch Mafia performs in Steinbeck Park on Sunday.  DANA SHAW

Rum Punch Mafia performs in Steinbeck Park on Sunday. DANA SHAW

The Arts and Crafts Fair in Marine Park.  DANA SHAW

The Arts and Crafts Fair in Marine Park. DANA SHAW

Long Wharf during HarborFest on Sunday.  DANA SHAW

Long Wharf during HarborFest on Sunday. DANA SHAW

Harper Mallow during the Corn Shucking Contest on Sunday at Windmill Beach.  DANA SHAW

Harper Mallow during the Corn Shucking Contest on Sunday at Windmill Beach. DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Women's team edges out the Brown Harris Stevens Team during the Whaleboat Women's Finals on Sunday.  DANA SHAW

The John K. Ott Women's team edges out the Brown Harris Stevens Team during the Whaleboat Women's Finals on Sunday. DANA SHAW

The Sag Harbor Community Band performs on Long Wharf on Saturday afternoon.  KYRIL BROMLEY

The Sag Harbor Community Band performs on Long Wharf on Saturday afternoon. KYRIL BROMLEY

Members of the Pierson Class of 1983 at HarborFest on Saturday.  KYRIL BROMLEY

Members of the Pierson Class of 1983 at HarborFest on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

authorStephen J. Kotz on Sep 19, 2023
Sag Harbor’s annual HarborFest was held under sunny skies last weekend that brought thousands of people to Long Wharf to sample clam chowder, visit booths set up by businesses and... more

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