Warren County Wanderings

Starting August 12, 2020

“You can't start worrying about what's going to happen. You get spastic enough worrying about what's happening now.”- Lauren Bacall (1924-2014), American actress and singer who died on this date in 2014.

Yes indeed, Ms. Bacall, we have enough to worry about right now, like deciding what to do and where to go in the coming days! Please read on for suggestions, and note that the Warren County Hot Air Balloon Festival kicks off one week from today! Scroll down to that event listing to find out how to enter for a chance to win free admission, and a balloon ride for two! No worries, and Happy Wanderings!

Coming Up

This Lehigh Valley band is comprised of two sets of brothers from two generations and is always a crowd pleaser. Come see them play some classic rock in the park!

Order dinner from a Hackettstown restaurant, bring a growler from your favorite brewery (or BYOB), and listen to the band - halfNelson - performing live under the outdoor dining tent located in the parking lot next to Davila's and Stella G's. Click through for a huge list of specials from participating businesses! Keep an eye on Hackettstown BID's website and social media for the latest updates.

Live music from 7-10pm from the Noble Brothers Band! $10 cover includes the price of your first pint starting at 6:30. Full line up of beers available, as well as Lemon & Raspberry craft hard CZeltzer.

 

 

Relax under the Arbor every Friday, 12-9pm through September 25, weather permitting. No one under 21 will be admitted
Customers must wear masks inside the building
Seating for 2-4 people on a first come, first serve basis
Groups of 5-7 MUST make a prior reservation

A chance to get Knowlton Lions' delicious (and famous) roasted sweet corn! A nice meal will be served up under the huge Lions Pavilion (behind Smitty's Liquors on Route 46). Takeout available - limited seating. 

Sunset on the deck with Banjo Brian and Friends! Enjoy music, evening food specials, and the view at Four Sisters Winery.

This week features two gourmet Food Trucks: Summer Daze Catering and Hold My Knots, plus Donaldson's own roasted sweet corn, steamed clams, and live music by the Dirty Blondes Rock Band! (James Off Main is on vacation and will return to Donaldson Farms next Friday.) Please click through as some details have changed - admission tickets are required for all guests to attend this event. 

Live music, weather permitting, Friday and Sunday evenings. August schedule posted on Facebook.

You are invited to bring in a meal from a local purveyor (food will not be provided by the winery), relax and enjoy the evening along with your favorite Brook Hollow wine.

Bobby Clark plays it hard on August 14! Reservations are required (and face masks when traveling to and getting up from your table).  

Upcoming schedule:

  • 8/14: The Dr. Dick Show
  • 8/28: Truth and Soul

 

 

Kathy's Kove is delighted to resume weekly Friday open mic events, hosting sidewalk performances to entertain guests at outdoor tables along East Washington Avenue.

Enjoy the beautiful view and live music on the deck with Rich Goldberg on Saturday and Jackie Rudy on Sunday. New menus specials at the bistro; add a glass or bottle of your favorite FSW wine to savor on the outdoor deck overlooking the picturesque 250-acre farm.

Relax under the Arbor (weather permitting) with Jeff Bellfy & Co. on Saturday and Hazelrigg Brothers on Sunday. Chef Anthony, Trattoria Di Fiore, is back with freshly made wood-fired pizza, caprese salad, paninis, and charcuterie.

Visit Brook Hollow Winery and Event Facility for live music each weekend day: Kate and Paul on Saturday and George Baier on Sunday.

Sit in the shade of the pergola and enjoy the talent of the versatile Dave Read.

Dizaster Horse plays all the songs you forgot you loved - great songs from the '60s and up by great bands that never really got the recognition they deserved.

Relax under the Arbor Saturday evenings from 6-9pm through September 26, weather permitting. Food available for purchase: Freshly made wood-fired pizza, caprese salad, paninis, and charcuterie.

Irv Ball covers hits that span four decades of great music. From rock to country, as a solo act or with his band Irv is always entertaining!

United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ, continues it public programs with "New Glenn vs. Old Glenn" presented by Dale Skran, NSS. Reservations are required.

Enjoy some (socially distant) tunes during a nice Sunday brunch in the shade. Seating is limited in the atrium, so be sure to make a reservation.

Relax under the Arbor Saturday evenings from 6-9pm through September 26, weather permitting. Food available for purchase: Freshly made wood-fired pizza, caprese salad, paninis, and charcuterie.

Bill Ihling has played with the best of them and brings a depth of experience to his performance. A $15 cover includes seating, music and a wine tasting.

Continuing

All ages welcome! Stories geared towards pre-school age kids, through August 26

August 12, 19 & 26 Story Time and music will be lead by Diana Dove of Dove Environmental Education

Kid’s lunch specials offered for purchase afterward at: