Starting July 22, 2020

Warren County Wanderings

"It ain't the heat, it's the humility." - Yogi Berra (1925-2015), American professional baseball catcher and master of the malapropism

With humility, we wish for you to stay safe and cool through this hot spell. Once again we turned to Charlie Fineran for a photo of wildlife managing to find solace from the heat, and thank him for being so prolific. Check out some cool events in the days ahead, and be sure to scroll down to "Plan Ahead" to learn about the upcoming Warren County Hot Air Balloon Festival - tickets are on sale now! Happy Wanderings!

 

Coming Up

Hackettstown Businesses are encouraged to stay open until 8pm all summer. There are too many highlights to list here; click "MORE" to see what treats and discounts await you this week:

Mama's Cafe Baci - FREE appetizer for the tables

Trivia Night every Thursday outdoors.

Relax under the Arbor every Friday, 11am-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

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. 

 

Jazz Duo The Turnarounds to perform in the Beer Garden, and there may be a food truck on site! Remember, outdoor activities are weather dependent, so please watch for any changes.

Avenue 16 plays the hits from today along with '00s and '90s hits. Reservations required. Flynn's will have plenty of food and drinks; please leave yours at home!

 

Join DJ MVP for an outdoor Karaoke night at the Vineyard! This is your chance to sing in the middle of 104 acres! Safe practices will be observed. Advance ticket purchase required ($5) and no one under 21 admitted. 

Enjoy the beautiful view and live music on the deck with Rich Berry on Saturday and Dylan Carter on Sunday. Rich Berry plays an eclectic mix of music from the '50s, '60s and '70s as well as classic country. Dylan Carter is a piano player, covering Billy Joel, Elton John, Van Morrison and more.

Relax under the Arbor (weather permitting) with Barbie Tatum on Saturday and 6th Street 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: Rich Ortiz on Saturday and Stan & Elise 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.

 

 

Head to David's Country Inn for live music, great food and a fully stocked bar! No reservations required. This week's artist is Chris D'Amico.

Join Chef Anthony Fiore of Trattoria Di Fiore for an Italian Supper under the Arbor (weather permitting) featuring endless pasta, Chicken Parmesan, sausage, meatballs, garden salad, garlic bread, and Tartufo for dessert. Music (jazz guitarist Charlie Torre) from 6-8:30pm.

Fast track to your favorite '80s rock! Outdoors, weather permitting.

Come out to sing along with your favorite songs!

United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ, continutes it public programs with "Stellafane for Beginners" hosted by Bill Murray.

Back for the 5th year! Car, truck, motorcycle, antique firetruck, and antique tractor classes. Custom made trophies. Day-of-show registration: $25. Doors open at 7am and breakfast served. Rain date: August 2.

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.

Uncle Floyd is a NJ comedy legend and a national treasure. The Uncle Floyd Show aired in New Jersey and New York from 1974 to 1998. It can be read as a children's show or a parody of a children's show. Much of the humor has a twist aimed at adults, in the style of Soupy Sales and Pee Wee Herman.

Film begins at dusk - free admission. At the Veterans Pavilion in nice weather, or regular Pavilion in imperfect weather. Upcoming films: Fozen II (8/4); Sonic the Hedgehog (8/11)

 

Centenary Stage Company is proud to present the first ever Family Front Porch Series this July, featuring three FREE, family friendly musicals.

Uncle Floyd is a NJ comedy legend and a national treasure. The Uncle Floyd Show aired in New Jersey and New York from 1974 to 1998. It can be read as a children's show or a parody of a children's show. Much of the humor has a twist aimed at adults, in the style of Soupy Sales and Pee Wee Herman.

This event is sold out. A celebration of the very best in food and wine. Enjoy a four-course dinner comprised of dishes created by Chef Anthony Fiore, paired with Alba wines that originated in the estate vineyard.

Hackettstown Businesses are encouraged to stay open until 8pm all summer. Keep an eye on the Hackettstown BID social media and website for updates!

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.

This new Farm Market will run every 2nd & 4th Sunday to October 25, on the beautiful grounds of Rutherfurd Hall.

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.

Plan Ahead

Enjoy listening to singer-songwriter-guitarist Pentley Holmes. 

Flirtin With the Mob is a 10-member dance band, playing great dance music from the '70s to present.

Four Sisters Winery's popular interactive Murder Mystery dinners are back and following CDC regulations.

Jennifer Pharr Davis is a hiker, author, speaker, and entrepreneur.

The Cirotti Trio headlines an exclusive live-stream performance from the stage of the historic Roy's Hall in Blairstown, NJ.

Enjoy 15+ gourmet food trucks, a Czig Meister Brewing Company Craft Beer and Hard Seltzer Biergarten, live bands including The Emulators and the Katie Henry Band, games and activities, and more! Hosted by Donaldson Farms, this event will benefit The Arc of Warren County.