Starting June 30, 2021

Warren County Wanderings

“America is a tune. It must be sung together.”- Gerald Stanley Lee (1862-1944), American clergyman and author of numerous books and essays.

Like the call of our American symbol the Bald Eagle, we can sing together for this great country in which we live! Ken Sweigert took this photo of our majestic representation of freedom.

To commemorate Independence Day, Blairstown is putting on fireworks (July 3 - don't miss it!), a parade and its famous Rubber Duck race. Washington Celebrates America all day long on July 4 with an Orange Crate Derby, parade, food, music and fun, wrapping up with fireworks for the grand finale.

In other news, live music abounds this holiday weekend, including at all four Warren County wineries, and VonThun Farms hosts a free grandparent’s weekend with an admission ticket to the sunflower trail. Rutherfurd Hall's summer camps kick off this week, offering activities for Harry Potter enthusiasts, sports lovers, game fanatics and more. Centenary Stage Company presents ‘Forever Plaid,’ a popular barbershop quartet musical full of pitch perfect classics. And much more!

Happy Independence Day, and Happy Wanderings!

Coming Up

Lopatcong's weekly summer music series continues with Bobby Clark Playing It Hard. Bring a chair or blanket and relax!

 

RVC's virtual book will be meeting for a discussion of "Under the White Sky" by E. Kolbert. The book club is open to everyone and meets on Zoom.

Summertime is here and the lobster specials are back! Chef Anthony, Trattoria DiFiore, will be serving lobster pizza, lobster rolls, and shrimp cocktail. Regular menu of freshly made wood-fired pizza, salad, and paninis also available for purchase.

Enjoy the holiday weekend at Four Sisters Winery. Live music Friday, Saturday and Sunday; wine tasting ($5), savor wine by the glass or bottle, Vineyard View Bistro Menu available.

Spend part of your afternoon at Brook Hollow Winery and Event Facility for live music. Enjoy 3 days of music with Marty Koppel Friday evening, Kate and Paul on Saturday and Scott Messina on Sunday.

No reservations required this year! Doors open @ 5pm, music starts around 6:30pm.

Spend your evening at the Draught House listening to great country music!

Pack a picnic and come experience nature at its best! School is over - vacation is here! Take a deep breath of fresh air, spectacular views and great wines as you relax at the Villa. Canalside Band plays both weekend days. Bring your own picnic.

Get to know your herbs and the benefits they provide at the 32nd Midsummer Herb Festival. This year celebrates Parsley, Petroselinum crispum, the 2021 International Herb Association's Herb of the Year!

The New Jersey Sunflower Trail for Grandparent's Weekend will be open for one FREE admission for a grandparent with a paid admission.

Enjoy some great bands outdoors on the scenic Delaware River!

Come see The Big Ones play at the Boat Stage! 21+ event, first come first serve.

UACNJ provides free public programs at the astronomy club in Jenny Jump State Forest from April through October on Saturday evenings. The astronomy presentation begins at 8pm and is followed by stargazing on the observatory's telescopes until 10:30pm, weather permitting.

Come see The Jimmy Leahey Band play at the Boat Stage! 21+ event, first come first serve.

It's time to celebrate America and how lucky we are to live in this beautiful rural area. The annual Blairstown Rotary 4th of July Fireworks are returning! This is a free event held at North Warren Regional High School in Blairstown.

Celebrate Independence in Washington all day long with a parade, and live music at night with the fireworks.

An old-fashioned Independence Day! Free family fun with shopping, games, food, live music, and contests.

This year’s Duck Race will be a free event and will be available to those 18 and under who attend the Blairstown Fourth event at Footbridge Park. Stop by the Rotary Club of Blairstown booth any time before 3pm to get your ticket. The race will be held around 4pm.

Registration is open for summer camps at Rutherfurd Hall from July 5 through July 30! For the 10th summer in a row, historic Rutherfurd Hall in Allamuchy will be transformed into Hogwarts Castle and become the setting for two different morning sessions of Harry Potter themed camps.

Spend your evening at the Draught House listening to great country music!

An old-fashioned Independence Day! Free admission and free parking for a family day of fun with shopping, games, food, live music, and contests.

Pack a picnic and come experience nature at its best! School is over - vacation is here! Take a deep breath of fresh air, spectacular views and great wines as you relax at the Villa.

Spend your evening at the Draught House listening to great country music!

Pack a picnic and come experience nature at its best! School is over - vacation is here! Take a deep breath of fresh air, spectacular views and great wines as you relax at the Villa.

Celebrate Independence Day with an old-fashioned day of free family including shopping, games, food, live music, contests and fireworks in the evening.

Celebrate Independence Day with an old-fashioned day of free family including shopping, games, food, live music, contests and more!

 

Pack a picnic and come experience nature at its best! School is over - vacation is here! Take a deep breath of fresh air, spectacular views and great wines as you relax at the Villa.
 

Enjoy live music Saturdays from 1-5pm.

Continuing

The Blairstown Farmers Market is in full swing! Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market!

Held each Saturday in downtown Washington borough through October 2 from 10am to 2pm, the market runs along Route 57, anchored in the Pocket Park located at 44 E. Washington Ave. 

 

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.

Warren County Library's 2021 summer reading program “Tails and Tales,” offers something for everyone from infant through adult. Logging of books and activities will take place using the Beanstack program and entries will be made for weekly prizes.

Hike, run, bike or paddle for the New Jersey Highlands Coalition for their first Hike-a-Thon!

The Blairstown Farmers Market is in full swing! Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market!

Held each Saturday in downtown Washington borough through October 1, the market runs along Route 57, anchored in the Pocket Park located at 44 E. Washington Ave. 

 

The Blairstown Farmers Market is in full swing! Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market!

The Blairstown Farmers Market is in full swing! Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market!

Held each Saturday in downtown Washington borough through October 1, the market runs along Route 57, anchored in the Pocket Park located at 44 E. Washington Ave. 

 

Plan Ahead

Are you ready for a stomping good time? Well, now is your chance to be a part of an exclusive social event at Four Sisters Winery. The Barefoot Grape Stomping is a one-of-a-kind experience; surely to intoxicate all your senses. It's a unique opportunity you don’t want to miss!