The hot air balloon festival that happens each summer is moving to a new location for 2020 for a five-day event with morning and evening balloon launches, drone demonstrations and more. Limited tickets are available due to social distancing requirements so get your tickets today!
Starting August 19, 2020
"We should all have personal hot air balloons and drift serenely through the clouds." - Rhys Bowen, pen name of Janet Quin-Harkin, British author known for mystery novels. Butterfly photo courtesy of Charlie Fineran.
Up, up and away! Today the new incarnation of the Warren County Hot Air Balloon Festival lifts off! Thanks to all who entered to win tickets last week, and congratulations to our winners: grand prize winner Laura G. of Alpha, and runners-up, Kimberly M. of Harmony and Carol C. of Lopatcong! Have a great time with our compliments! Besides balloons and drones, read on for other things to do in the coming week, and don't run out of steam before getting down to the "Plan Ahead" section, as you might want to snag some advance tickets before they sell out. Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
A Latin music artist who plays contemporary hits as well, Jesse likes to engage his audience by handing out percussion instruments and encouraging them to dance.
Funding has been made possible, in part, by the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Division of Land Preservation.
Businesses throughout Hackettstown are encouraged to stay open late each week. Among the many promotions and specials this week, there will be live music from Jukebox Trio.
This FREE outdoor event is a celebration of Centenary Stage Company and NEXTstage Repertory past and future musical productions!
Music from 7-10pm, over starts at 6pm ($10 cover includes a ticket for beer). $5 DD ticket available
We've got a full tap list of beers ready to go! We've also got Hard CZeltzers which are Gluten Free & only 5% for an easy drinking non-beer option.
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
Acoustic guitarist/vocalist Scott Messina performs classic rock hits spanning six decades. Bring 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.
Relax and enjoy delicious food and live music outdoors while surrounded by the stunning views of abundant crop fields and mountain vistas.
Live music, weather permitting, Friday and Sunday evenings. August schedule posted on Facebook.
Reservations are required (and face masks when traveling to and getting up from your table).
Upcoming schedule: 8/28: Truth and Soul
Take a beautiful, narrated, 1.5 hour scenic trip along the Delaware river to Riegelsville and return. Opportinunties to enjoy activities along the line; the Corn Maze is now open.
Enjoy an afternoon trip on a train to Villa Milagro for a beautiful journey along the scenic Delaware River behind New Jersey's only operating steam locomotive. Visit to one of New Jersey's most beautiful Wineries.
Come and enjoy the casual but lively atmosphere, award-winning wines, and beautiful vineyard views.
Relax under the Arbor (weather permitting) with Joe Wagner Jazz Trio on Saturday and Kathy Phillips Trio 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: Michael Long on Saturday and Janci & Berry on Sunday.
This incredibly talented multilingual singer and guitarist performs romantic songs in Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and English (bring your sweetheart for this one)! And pack a picnic to enjoy with the music under the pergola. $15.
Are you ready for a smashing good time? Formal wine tasting followed by a chicken parmesan dinner served with roasted potatoes, vegetables, tossed salad and bread. Dessert is introduced and paired with two dessert wines.
New Jersey native, Pentley Holmes is truly that rare artist whose work achieves both technical and emotional brilliance.
Flirtin With the Mob is a 10-member dance band, playing great dance music from the '70s to present.
United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ, continues it public programs with "The Northern Lights" presented by Gregg Waldron, NWJAA. Reservations are required.
Fresh air! Free wine tasting! Italian food and live acoustic music by Bill Ruddy! During COVID-19 our wildlife patients need your help more than ever. Please consider attending this outdoor family-style Italian dinner to benefit Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary.
Enjoy an afternoon trip on a train to Villa Milagro for a beautiful journey along the scenic Delaware River behind New Jersey's only operating steam locomotive. Visit to one of New Jersey's most beautiful Wineries.
Enjoy an afternoon trip on a train to Villa Milagro for a beautiful journey along the scenic Delaware River behind New Jersey's only operating steam locomotive. Visit to one of New Jersey's most beautiful Wineries.
Enjoy an afternoon trip on a train to Villa Milagro for a beautiful journey along the scenic Delaware River behind New Jersey's only operating steam locomotive. Visit to one of New Jersey's most beautiful Wineries.
Enjoy an afternoon trip on a train to Villa Milagro for a beautiful journey along the scenic Delaware River behind New Jersey's only operating steam locomotive. Visit to one of New Jersey's most beautiful Wineries.
Hard rock cover band, The Big Fuss, will grace Invertase Brewing Company once again Saturday, May 1 from 4pm- 8pm. Pair the experience with great beer and great friends.
Based out of the Lehigh Valley, PA. Folk/Rock/Americana. Pair the experience with great beer and great friends.
Continuing
Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market! Open every Saturday from 9:30am-1pm, June through October. Local vegetables, herbs, fruit, meat, eggs, dairy, baked goods, honey, and prepared meals from 25 miles of Blairstown.
A venue where local farmers, producers, and artisans come together to provide a variety of fresh produce and related products directly to the consumer, located in the parking lot of White Township School (corner of Rts. 46 and 519), Belvidere. Open every Sunday, June-September.
This new Farm Market will run every 2nd & 4th Sunday to October 25, on the beautiful grounds of Rutherfurd Hall.
All ages welcome! Stories geared towards pre-school age kids, through August 26. Story Time and music will be lead by Diana Dove of Dove Environmental Education
Kid’s lunch specials offered for purchase afterward at:
Community Corner
Annual Lords Auction for Belvidere United Presbyterian Church to be held at Garret D. Wall Park. All items hand made or home grown. Browsing begins at 9:30am; Auction starts at 10:30am. Bring your own chair and wear a mask.
Offered by United Presbyterian Church. Take Out ONLY $10. Pick up 4:30 - 6:30. Reserve yours 908-475-2771 (church) or 908-619-1351 (Ann).
Plan Ahead
Rescehduled from last week, due to weather. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy Free Lawn Movies at the Hackettstown Pool Field. The field opens at 7pm and the movie starts at dusk. Refreshments available by The Grove.
Longmeadow Farm opens for the season, picking Gala, Macintosh and Ginger Gold apples and pick-your-own raspberries in the front field. The farm will be open each weekend through the end of October from 9am-5pm. Masks Required upon entry.
Where is FDR When You Need Him? He’s at Rutherfurd Hall of course! Please bring a lawn chair for an outdoor 5-lecture series featuring FDR, his family, Harry Truman and of course the Rutherfurds, on the great lawn at Rutherfurd Hall.
SOLD OUT! Chefs Christen and Mario Garaffa, owner of Catered by Christen in Hunterdon County, will prepare Porchetta - a whole roasted piglet - with all the trimmings. Watch the sunset as you sip wine, smell the ripening grapes and enjoy the ambiance of this unique experience.