The Holiday Festival at Olish Farms returned for its fourth year, transforming the Eastport farm into a bustling seasonal marketplace that drew families from all over. What began 60 years ago as a small farm stand started by Kip Olish and his wife, Eleanor, has grown into a beloved tradition featuring 85 craft and food vendors, live music, and free photos with Santa inside the greenhouse.
According to Tracee Olish, the festival’s popularity reflects the farm’s deep local roots and its year-round mission to support small businesses, artisans, and Long Island growers. Olish Farms remains a true family operation, now carried forward by Tracee, her husband Donny, and their three children, along with Tracee’s sister, Shannon Curran, who organizes the farm’s events.