Hollywood is heading to the North Fork. The North Fork TV Festival returns to Greenport on October 21st and 22nd for its 11th annual celebration, bringing together some of television’s most recognizable faces alongside emerging writers, directors, and producers for two days of screenings, conversations, and special events.
This year’s star-studded lineup includes Anthony Anderson, Kate Walsh, Kelsey Grammer, Bridget Moynahan, Denée Benton, Melissa Navia, Kelly AuCoin, and Michael Nathanson, with programming taking place across some of Greenport’s most beloved destinations, including Sound View Greenport and American Beech.
Leading the festival’s 2026 honorees is Emmy-nominated actor and producer Anthony Anderson, who will receive the prestigious Canopy Award, the festival’s highest honor. Best known for his role as Andre “Dre” Johnson on ABC’s black-ish, which earned him seven consecutive Emmy nominations, Anderson will be celebrated during a special presentation and conversation at Sound View Greenport on October 22nd.
Kate Walsh, beloved for her portrayal of Dr. Addison Montgomery on Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice, will receive the Ambassador for the Arts Award in recognition of her contributions to television, film, and theater. Meanwhile, Denée Benton, who stars as Peggy Scott in HBO’s The Gilded Age, will be honored with the Breakout Performance Award, presented by Citrin Cooperman.
Beyond the awards, the festival will bring back its exclusive In Talks With… series, offering intimate conversations with some of the industry’s most celebrated talent. This year’s participants include Frasier star Kelsey Grammer, Blue Bloodsactress Bridget Moynahan, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds star Melissa Navia,
