Warren County Wanderings

August 17, 2016

It's a vintage weekend in Warren County, with the Vintage North Jersey Wine & Food Festival being hosted at a local winery, and the Warren County Antiques Show & Vintage Marketplace returning to the fairgrounds for an 11th year. More fun is ahead, so read on, click through to learn more, and Happy Wanderings!

Coming Up

There are lots of activities to help you choose a healthier lifestyle at this event, conveniently located and open to all.

Music in the Park takes place at Shappell Park every Thursday at 6:30 p.m.  New for 2016 is Rocking by the River, 3 incredible shows by the banks of the Delaware River AND Gnarly Brews and Carol’s bar will have a “beer/wine tent” at the Summer Concerts!

Roomful of Blues, according to DownBeat magazine, “are in a class by themselves.” With their masterful combination of jumping, horn-heavy, hard-edged blues and R&B, it’s no wonder why the great Count Basie called them “the hottest blues band I’ve ever heard.”

Recently voted the Lehigh Valley’s “Best R&B for 2011 & 2015, &2014 Soul Music awards,” whether it’s Rhythm & Blues, Classic Rock, Dance Tunes, or Memorable Ballads, Charlie Brown's Notorious Groove has it covered.

Centennial of Alton Hester's 1916 Journey on the Morris Canal

The Warren County Morris Canal Committee is commemorating Alton Hester's historic 1916 trip along the Morris Canal with a slack-water journey open to all paddlers from Lock 4 West ("Elsie's") to Lock 5 West (Saxton Falls).

A two-day show held mid-August at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Harmony Township, featuring 150 dealers offering a wide variety of antiques including primitive items, Victorian and other rare pieces, furniture, jewelry, pottery, toys and even a blacksmith and a ceramics restoration expert. Food vendors and a farmers market also available.

Have you ever tried rose geranium jelly or lovage potato salad? Come to Well-Sweep Herb Farm and discover the many uses of culinary herbs. Learn which herbs are the best for cooking, as well as how to grow, harvest and preserve them.

Vintage North Jersey, a collaboration of northern New Jersey wineries, announces its 3rd annual Wine & Food Festival to be held at one of the oldest north Jersey wineries – Four Sisters Winery.

Enjoy live music by the area's most talented musicians under our arbor. Each week a different band will appear for your entertainment. Complimentary with the purchase of a wine tasting or for current Gold Club members.

Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!

Rocky and His Friends is a band of four long time veteran musicians who, individually and together, have been playing for over forty years in various bands on the East coast and beyond.

Classic Rock performed by Joe Piparato, Bobby Prushinski, Bobby Baltera, Mel Allen and Charles Japhe.

Take a ride on the Centerville and Southwestern Miniature Railroad and check out their museum, full-size rolling stock and engines on display, and gift shop. Free Admission. Located across from Joe’s Steak Shop on South Main Street in Phillipsburg. Directions and information can be found at: WWW.PRRH.ORG.

Enjoy live music by the area's most talented musicians under our arbor. Each week a different band will appear for your entertainment. Complimentary with the purchase of a wine tasting or for current Gold Club members.

Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!

We May Be Right: Billy Joel Tribute Musician/Band

New Jersey's premier Billy Joel Tribute Band, featuring Karl Dietel (The Samples). Playing theaters, corporate parties, weddings and private events.

A traditional Sunday Italian Dinner to benefit Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary, held at the Brook Hollow Winery Pavilion. Featuring festive Italian music and delicious Italian fare, all in the family-style tradition. Special guest is Don Anthony as the one and only Elvis Tribute.

Shippen Manor Summer Lawn Concert Series

Bring lawn chairs or a blanket, pack a picnic if you like, and relax and enjoy a variety of  live musical performances - FREE- all summer long on the lawn of Shippen Manor.

Community Corner

Clothing Drive  and Car Wash during Lopatcong Twp. Community Day
Where: Behind Lopatcong Twp. Municipal Pool (Enter via Wildew Avenue, make left at pool; follow signs and road leading behind the pool)

Car Wash: