Big Events in the Hamptons Big Events in the Hamptons

HAMPTONS SPRING GARDEN ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE May 29-June1 This summer season-opening event begins with an East End Hospice Benefit Opening Preview on Thursday. The wares are on view through Sunday at the Bridgehampton Community House, Montauk Hwy, Bridgehampton. For information: 631-537-0333

THE HAMPTONS AUTO CLASSIC June 6-8 The Hamptons Auto Classic auction has become established as the annual source for summer wheels in the East End. The weekend-long social whirl surrounding the auction includes the Hamptons Concours d'Elegance, showcasing vintage automobiles. The Concours also features a luncheon and cutting-edge fashion show to benefit South Fork Breast Health Coalition. For information: www.thehamptonsautoclassic

BAY STREET THEATRE'S SUMMER GALA BENEFIT July 26, 2003 Sag Harbor's Bay Street Theatre, on Long Wharf, holds its annual benefit, with cocktails, a silent auction, sit-down dinner and a live 'fantasy' auction. For information: 631-725-0818

WESTHAMPTON BEACH ART SHOW Aug 2-3, 2003 This festival is a favorite in the Hampton art scene. Art works are displayed at the Village Green, Main and Mill Streets.

THE HAMPTON CLASSIC August 24-31, 2003 One of THE social events of the summer season, this riding event is the place to be seen. It is one of t he country's largest hunter/jumper horse shows, with more than 1,300 horses exhibited and more than $500,000 in prize money offered. Show held at 240 Snake Hollow Rd., Bridgehampton. For information: www.hamptonclassic.com.

SHINNECOCK POWWOW Labor Day Weekend Its the 56th Annual Shinnecock Powwow held at the Shinnecock Indian Reservation in Southampton. The festival features dance and drum contests. For information: 631-283-6143

HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Oct. 22-26 This film festival is held at different locations in Southampton and East Hampton. It serves as an outlet for independent films. For information: www.hamptonsfest.org.