Celebrating its 85th year of providing affordable family fun, the Farmers' Fair includes the 22nd Hot Air Balloon Festival and the return of the Traditional Arts Expo. Where else can you thrill to a hot air balloon ride, eat cotton candy on a carnival midway, watch traditional craftsmen at work, take in a Demolition Derby, and cheer your neighbor on in a tractor pull all in the same place? Yes, the Farmers' Fair, featuring one of New Jerseys' popular Hot Air Balloon Festivals, is truly a family affair. Enjoy the mass balloon launches each evening. Visit the Kids Corral, where all shows and activities are free of charge for fairgoers. Enjoy the Antique Stock/ Lightweight Tractor Pulls, for free, in the Main arena. The Fair has some great, free, musical entertainment lined up throughout the week, too. This year, the Beer Garden features three local brewing companies - Czig Meister, Buttzville and Invertase! And don't forget to come to the "Warren County and You" building behind the main grandstand, where you can pick up tourism information from Explore Warren, and learn about other county government departments and agencies, too.
Summer Vibes August 2023
Would you like to "goat" with me to the Farmers' Fair? - Asking for a friend
Yes, the Warren County Farmers' Fair is now underway! The weather is perfect, so don't miss it! And if you can’t get enough of the fairgrounds, you can return to the site the last weekend in August for an Antiques Show. Staying with an old-fashioned theme, you can also take in a Vintage Baseball Game & Car Show this month, in Washington Borough.
Summer concert series are still going full-tilt – there’s a lot of great stuff in the “Continuing” and “Community Corner" sections below so don’t run out of steam as you scroll! Our wineries and breweries are offering extra-refreshing versions of their infusions, as well as special events; and farms and farm markets offer more than meets the eye. Sunflowers are meeting the eye, however!
Okay, enough of this intro, let’s get on with it! August is a great month to Explore Warren County! Happy Wanderings!
National Night Out, a nationwide, annual event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, will be celebrated in a number of Warren County communities. Click to find details on times and locations for each event.
Seussical, one of the most performed shows in America, comes to life through Centenary's Seussical the Musical. A fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza created by Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime).
Throughout the month of August, Czig Meister Brewing Company will be back for year 2 of Czeltzer Fest, their Hard Seltzer Festival!
"Snoopy!!! - the musical" is the sequel to "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown." This musical sparkles with wit and warmth as it depicts life as seen through the eyes of Charles Schulz's unforgettable characters.
The best of the '60s, '70s and '80s music that had us glued to the radio will pumping with Jersey Sound. This is a free concert and donations are always appreciated to support the Friends mission to maintain and promote the history of Rutherfurd Hall.
Celebrate sunflower season with food trucks, live music, and a walk through the Sunflower Trail. Bring your lawn chair and blanket and join us for delicious food from our lineup of food trucks, live music, games and activities for all ages!
This weekend Villa Milagro features Peachy Sangria made with local, freshly picked fruit and its popular "porch wine" - Rosita. Taste it on site, buy your Rosita and get some Jersey peaches to make more at home.
Dust off your boots and head out to Riverview Kennels for line dancing lessons. Cost is $25 per person and all proceeds go to help the rescue.
Warren County Arts Council presents all things that move including people or commerce at The Oxford Municipal Gallery, 11 Green Street, Oxford. This exhibit will run from July 29 to October 28 will a reception open to all being held August 6, 2-4pm.
Na'Bodach explores tunes, ballads and songs of Celtic immigration to the United States. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket, pack a picnic if you like, and relax and enjoy a variety of live musical performances happening Sunday evenings on the lawn of Shippen Manor. Note earlier time now that it's August!
Bring an instrument, a story or come to listen and relax. A light farm fare dinner will be available $10. If you'd like a performace spot, you can email CSGarderninfo@gmail.com to sign up or show up.
Donations are appreciated.
You'll surely learn some new moves and have a great time with Deb, from Dance Phillipsburg. She'll be teaching basic belly dance moves we can do for fun and to get fit.
Registration is required.
Free admission for all scouts and leaders in uniform. The weekend is a great time to visit the New Jersey Sunflower Trail, get lots of great photos, enjoy a hayride, pick some raspberries, and visit the farm animals
Enjoy a choice of white or red Sangria made with fresh fruits and served icy cold. Recipes and tips for making a great sangria will be provided. Enter a chance to win a sangria pitcher with matching glasses to use at home to achieve the perfect blend of fruit and wine.
It's all about Beaver Creek Red wine and you will find it everywhere during the weekend.
Find out about the importance of vegetables in your diet as studies show eating a variety of vegetables is not only good for you nutritionally, but may almost certainly provide a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease and specific types of cancer.
This is a BYOB, drinking glasses, corkscrew, etc. and your favorite lawn chair or blanket. Chef Ed Oliveira of The Angry Chourico BBQ will prepare a delicious assortment of Tasting Plates using the freshest locally sourced ingredients.
The Bolshoi Studio Cabaret of 6 talented singers will perform a 90-minute show of Cabaret/Broadway standards, with some Pop music and Blues mixed in.
Get your Irish on! This youthful trio blend Irish traditional melodies with their own personal flair which has gained them critical acclaim and accolades including ‘New Band of the Year’ by the Irish Music Association.
These pups love to be read to by children of all ages and reading levels. Please register for one time slot for each child attending.
A day of free community fun at the Borough Park & Pool Stadium featuring The Neshanock Base Ball Club of Flemington as they face off against the Warren Hills Varsity Baseball Team at a vintage game with 19th century rules from the 1800s.
A rock & roll lifer, the British-born singer/songwriter has been carving his path since the 1980s with a raw, soulful voice with a storyteller’s sense of narrative and the ability to blur the lines between folk, classic pop, and rock.
You will be guided, step-by-step, by a professional artist while you learn how to paint something beautiful with acrylic paint on canvas. You will also get to visit the New Jersey Sunflower Trail and pick sunflowers to bring home!
Beers, field day games, live music, and more? Czig Meister Brewing Company is having their Summer Block Party with an Adult Field Day.
This scholarship fund was established to help Belvidere High School seniors fund their post-secondary education in memory of Brian Duckworth, a long-time Warren County Buildings and Grounds employee who succumbed to cancer in 2013 at age 51.
Held at the scenic Warren County Fairgrounds, the event offers a weekend in the country shopping for the best in antiques. Delicious food, free parking, easy access and much more make this the "show of shows" for all who love antiques.
Bring a friend, your mom or your adult children to learn basic torch enameling with artist Colleen Puglia of Rustic Heart Studio. In this fun and colorful class, you'll learn enameling techniques and how to make fishhook earring wires for three pairs of earrings.
Warren County ARTS presents a workshop on Eco Printing led by Claire Rohloff at The Oxford Municipal Gallery, 11 Green Street, Oxford.
Funding made possible in part by WCC&H Division.
Free admission for all scouts and leaders in uniform. The weekend is a great time to visit the New Jersey Sunflower Trail, get lots of great photos, enjoy a hayride, pick some raspberries, and visit the farm animals
What better way to combined dogs and reading than reading to a therapy dog who loves to listen! Please register for one time slot for each child attending.
The Bolshoi Studio Cabaret of 4 talented singers will perform a 90-minute show of Cabaret/Broadway standards, with some Pop music and Blues mixed in.
Warren County Arts presents Aida Birritteri teaching Zen art drawing and painting at The Oxford Municipal Gallery. Free for members and $25 for nonmembers.
11 Green Street, Oxford.
Funding made possible in part by WCC&H Division.
The best of the '60s, '70s and '80s music that had us glued to the radio will pumping with Jersey Sound. Along with live music will be '50s dance lessons, costume and hula hoop contest, vinatge cars and food!
Tickets are $25, food is extra.
Along with all the rides, games, animals and food expected from a country fair, the Warren County Farmers' Fair includes the Hot Air Balloon Festival and Traditional Arts Expo. Be sure to come to the "Warren County and You" building behind the main grandstand, where you can pick up tourism information from Explore Warren and see the displays and get free stuff froms other county government departments and agencies.
Held at the scenic Warren County Fairgrounds, the event offers a weekend in the country shopping for the best in antiques. Delicious food, free parking, easy access and much more make this the "show of shows" for all who love antiques.
This weekend Villa Milagro features Peachy Sangria made with local, freshly picked fruit and its popular "porch wine" - Rosita. Taste it on site, buy your Rosita and get some Jersey peaches to make more at home.
Enjoy a choice of white or red Sangria made with fresh fruits and served icy cold. Recipes and tips for making a great sangria will be provided. Enter a chance to win a sangria pitcher with matching glasses to use at home to achieve the perfect blend of fruit and wine.
Shappell Park will be rocking this summer with their 2023 concert series!
Barnyard Buddies is a program that was designed for kids ages 2-8 who have an interest in farm life and love the outdoors.
Relax and enjoy outdoor dining and live music while surrounded by the stunning views of Donaldson's. James on Main and Czig Meister Brewing Company will be on site as well.
Dinner/food schedule - 5pm-8:30pm, Music 6pm-9pm. Admission tickets are required for guests to attend the event.
Get ready for another summer of music at Flynn's!
August 4 - Naked Jake
August 11 - Harmony Garage Band
August 18 - Dr. Dick Band
Evening music at Alba, Fridays and Saturdays 6-8:30pm.
Four Sisters kicks off June with live music every weekend.
Alba has great music all summer, Saturdays 1-4:30pm and Sundays 1:30-5pm.
UACNJ provides free public programs at the astronomy club in Jenny Jump State Forest from April through October on Saturday evenings.
The live presentation is followed by stargazing on the telescopes until 10:30 PM, weather permitting.
Looking for a chance to get off the couch and do some cycling with a local group? Want to reward yourself with craft beer after your ride? Head out to Buttzville every other Sunday through October 29. Arrive by 9:30am and rides leave at 10am sharp.
Bring lawn chairs or a blanket, pack a picnic if you like, and relax and enjoy a variety of live musical performances happening Sunday evenings on the lawn of Shippen Manor. Rain or shine.
Free to attend and weather dependent (check social media for cancellations). Plan your summer entertainment and your fav Invertase brews!!
Enjoy free live music at the community center every third Friday this summer. Bring chairs, blankets and snacks.
Get ready for another great summer at Rutherfurd Hall! One week sessions beginning in June and running through August featuring sports, nature, arts and crafts, offsite trips to the pool and more!
Register online!
Shappell Park will be rocking this summer with their 2023 concert series!
Line Up
Sept. 7 - Dr. Dick
Sept. 14 - Total Soul
Sept. 21 - DMC Duo
Sept. 28 - Castaway Band
Evening music at Alba, Fridays and Saturdays 6-8:30pm.
Alba has great music all summer, Saturdays 1-4:30pm and Sundays 1:30-5pm.
Little Ridge is back every weekend with live music.
UACNJ provides free public programs at the astronomy club in Jenny Jump State Forest from April through October on Saturday evenings. The live presentation is followed by stargazing on the telescopes until 10:30 PM, weather permitting.
Looking for a chance to get off the couch and do some cycling with a local group? Want to reward yourself with craft beer after your ride? Head out to Buttzville every other Sunday through October 29. Arrive by 9:30am and rides leave at 10am sharp.
Little Ridge is back every weekend with live music.
Little Ridge is back every weekend with live music.
October 1 Dave Read
October 7 Scott & Mac Paige Duo
October 8 Alan Wilcockson
UACNJ provides free public programs at the astronomy club in Jenny Jump State Forest from April through October on Saturday evenings. The live presentation is followed by stargazing on the telescopes until 10:30 PM, weather permitting.
Little Ridge has live music in November.
Nov. 4 - Jeni Hackett
Nov. 11 - Frank Mondillo
Nov. 18 - Peter Amadeo
Little Ridge has live music in December.
December 2 - Jeff Bellfy
December 9 - Walt Kosar
December 16 - Jeni Hackett
Little Ridge has live music in March.
March 2: Frank Mondillo
March 9: Dave Read
March 16: Peter Amadeo
March 23: Scott Messina
Little Ridge has live music in May, along with Mother's Day celebration, a gala and more!
May 4-Allan Willcockson
May 5-Lauren Christine
May 11 -Scott Messina
Barnyard Buddies is a program that was designed for kids ages 2-8 who have an interest in farm life and love the outdoors.
Relax and enjoy outdoor dining and live music while surrounded by the stunning views of Donaldson's. James on Main, Czig Meister and Va Fa Napoli Pizza Truck will be on site as well.
Get ready for another great summer at Rutherfurd Hall! One week sessions beginning in June and running through August featuring sports, nature, arts and crafts, offsite trips to the pool and more!
Register online!
Barnyard Buddies is a program that was designed for kids ages 2-8 who have an interest in farm life and love the outdoors.
Barnyard Buddies is a program that was designed for kids ages 2-8 who have an interest in farm life and love the outdoors.
The Hackettstown Business Improvement District (BID) is bringing back Late Night Thursdays each week in July through August. Live music or a children’s activity at the Main Street Gazebo. Shop, eat and drink locally with business specials throughout the Hackettstown Business District.
Get your volunteer on with Ridge and Valley Conservancy. In addition to the above, it is recommended you bring water and wear gloves, sturdy shoes, long pants, a head covering, and tick/bug repellant.
Check the website for specific location closer to the volunteer day.
July is a great time to come out to the16th annual Blairstown Farmers Market. Come see your favorite local farmers, food producers and vendors at the Blairstown Farmers Market!
Held each Saturday in downtown Washington borough through September 30, the market runs along Route 57, anchored in the Pocket Park located at 44 E. Washington Ave.
The downtown Belvidere businesses are joining together to support the Good Will Fire Company and their annual duck race fundraiser with a town wide duck hunt. Businesses will all be "dressing up" a 7" rubber duck, giving it a secret name and placing it somewhere in their shop or front window.
Release stress, get exercise and view the swans, turtles and other birds and wildlife that call Allamuchy Pond their home. Canoes and single, and tandem kayaks will be available. An ACA-certified canoe and kayak instructor and lifeguard will be at the dock to provide assistance.
Opening May 7 is Hackettstown own farmers' market! Every Sunday until Oct. 29 from 9:30am - 1pm, vendors include local farmers like Kimballs, cottage food makers, artisans, craftsman, bakers like Coots Kitchen, and bread makers Down to Earth Breads, Jersey Pickels and RuxiTirisi Designs.
Phillipsburg's first open air market will have their Grand Opening June 18 with a garland cutting. There will be vendors, baked goods, farms and artisans.
Many of the homes in the Musconetcong River Watershed have septic systems, yet they're not always well understood by homeowners.
Rescheduled at least once, maybe twice, the car show has been brought in under the Lopat Community Day umbrella.
September is a great time to come out to the 16th annual Blairstown Farmers Market. Come see your favorite local farmers, food producers and vendors at the Blairstown Farmers Market!
Held each Saturday in downtown Washington borough through September 30, the market runs along Route 57, anchored in the Pocket Park located at 44 E. Washington Ave.
Opening May 7 is Hackettstown own farmers' market! Every Sunday until Oct. 29 from 9:30am - 1pm, vendors include local farmers like Kimballs, cottage food makers, artisans, craftsman, bakers like Coots Kitchen, and bread makers Down to Earth Breads, Jersey Pickels and RuxiTirisi Designs.
Phillipsburg's first open air market will have their Grand Opening June 18 with a garland cutting. There will be vendors, baked goods, farms and artisans.
Release stress, get exercise and view the swans, turtles and other birds and wildlife that call Allamuchy Pond their home. Canoes, single, and tandem kayaks will be available. An ACA-certified canoe and kayak instructor and lifeguard will be at the dock to provide assistance.
September is a great time to come out to the 16th annual Blairstown Farmers Market. Come see your favorite local farmers, food producers and vendors at the Blairstown Farmers Market!
Get your volunteer on with Ridge and Valley Conservancy at Dark Moon Preserve for some tree planting. It is recommended you bring water and wear gloves, sturdy shoes, long pants, a head covering, and tick/bug repellant.
The Phillipsburg Farmers Market is a producer-only market that features fresh, high-quality produce and meats. Plus, local artisan baked goods, plants, pickles, flowers, plant proteins, healthy meals to take home as well as hot prepared foods and beverages.
The Hackettstown Business Improvement District (BID) is bringing back Late Night Thursdays each week in July through August. Live music or a children’s activity at the Main Street Gazebo. Shop, eat and drink locally with business specials throughout the Hackettstown Business District.