Mattituck - Peconic Bay Winery and BIG SUGA Productions announced recently that the NOFO Rock & Folk Fest will take place on Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1 in the open fields of Peconic Bay Winery on Main Road (Route 25) in Cutchogue. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days with music commencing at 11 a.m. The two-day landmark event will raise funds and awareness for the East End Arts' Council to expand music and art programs offered at Brecknock Hall located on the Peconic Landing campus in Greenport.

The NOFO line-up includes Jorma Kaukonen (of Hot Tuna and Jefferson Airplane), legendary Richie Havens and rock 'n roll guitar hero Leslie West. West will perform with both of his popular bands - Mountain and West-Bruce Jr. and Laing (a 1970s rock 'n roll collaboration between members of Mountain and Cream).

Legendary Richie Havens

Also on the bill are alternative rock pioneer Pat Dinizio of The Smithereens and Devon Allman with his band Honeytribe. Devon often tours, opens for and plays with his father and modern music trail blazer, Greg Allman. Many more musicians and musical acts from throughout the tri-state music scene will perform on both the main stage and on acoustic stages that will be set up throughout the festival grounds.

Peconic Bay Winery General Manager Jim Silver stated, "Quality music and interesting cultural events go hand-in-hand with the North Fork Wine Country. This festival will celebrate artists, writers, musicians and the North Fork as a cultural destination while providing support for cultural youth programs in our community."

Jorma Kaukonen of Hot Tuna and Jefferson Airplane

As an added feature of interest, the festival will include a farmers market showcasing locally grown produce, plants and farm-related items. The event is kid-friendly and will offer activities for children. There will also be plenty of room to spread out and toss a Frisbee or a beach ball.

Founder of BIG SUGA Productions, Josh Horton concluded, "I am proud to be a part of this festival. It is a family-friendly event designed to promote the arts. We're bringing great music, music fans and East End Arts Council together for a quality show and an important purpose."

NOFO Rock & Folk Fest is a benefit for the East End Arts Council's music instruction programs.