"I'm just here for the fried food."- Anonymous
As a bunch of foodies here at Explore Warren, we are fired up about the hot, savory and sweet delicacies being served at the 84th Warren County Farmers’ Fair and Hot Air Balloon Festival, kicking off this Saturday for a week long party, July 30 - August 6. Get your eatin’ pants ready for roasted corn on the cob from the Knowlton Lions Club (pictured above), burgers, BBQ, giant pickles, pies, popcorn, lemonade, cotton candy, ice cream sandwiches and more!
This year's fair features Rerun of Fair Queens Pageant as past fair royalty return to the hallowed grounds, the famed Demolition Derbies happening in the Main Arena, Kids Corral, the 4-H crowd, a car show and so much more. The hot air balloons will be taking off every night at 6:30pm, weather permitting.
Come by the “Warren County and You” government building at the fair (located behind the main grandstands on the Strykers Road side of the fairgrounds) to say hello to the Explore Warren team and enter to win a balloon ride for two and gift certificates to Well-Sweep Herb Farm and Centenary Stage Company.
And while you’re here in Wanderings, take a look around. There are great celebrations happening at Buttzville Brewing for their one year anniversary and Musconetcong Watershed Association is celebrating 30 years of watershed protection and stewardship at Donaldson Farms. Thomas the Tank Engine rolls into Delaware River Railroad Excursions for one weekend only in Plan Ahead and Mermaid Lessons are being offered at the Belvidere Community Pool in Community Corner.
Happy Fair and Happy Wanderings!
Get ready for an evening of great beer, stand-up and improv featuring Jack Iannarino, Austin Robertson and Becky Sahlin! This will be a private event and food will be available for purchase provided by The Angry Chourico BBQ.
Tickets are on sale now ($15ea) and limited!
This smash Off-Broadway hit takes place at the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where you are introduced to Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts!
Come out to Friday Nights on the Farm at Donaldson farms to celebrate 30 years of the Musconetcong Watershed Association. Food trucks include Marley’s Wings & Things, Latin Bites, Angry Archies, Bucks BBQ and Sweet Concessions.
Bring your family and friends, a lawn chair or blanket, and bathing suit for an evening of family fun and activites! Activities start at 5pm and Brass Roots comes on at 7pm.
Celebrating its 84th year of providing affordable family fun, the Farmers' Fair includes the 22nd Hot Air Balloon Festival and a Traditional Arts Expo.
You will be guided, step-by-step, by a professional artist from ART•stitution 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!
Buttzville Brewing opened their doors on July 31, 2021 and are so thankful to be going strong today! Come join the fun with a weekend of special beer releases, live music, door prizes, games, and other fun surprises.
The Draught House presents Big Hix.
$15 cover charge at the door.
Back for the 7th year! Car, truck, motorcycle, antique firetruck, and antique tractor classes. Custom made trophies.
Day-of-show registration: $25.
Each screening will be hosted and introduced by Country Gate troupe members, with a group discussion to follow.
Formed in 2008, This Way to the Egress is a 5-piece accordion led ensemble hailing from Bethlehem, PA.
Brass Roots is a rock and rhythm-based band with the usual make up of musical instruments plus brass. The band is based out of Long Valley, New Jersey and performs a wide variety of musical genres from rock to funk to soul to R&B to country.
You will be guided, step-by-step, by a professional artist from ART•stitution 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!
Back for the 8th year! Car, truck, motorcycle, antique firetruck, and antique tractor classes. Custom made trophies.
Day-of-show registration: $25.
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!
You will be guided, step-by-step, by a professional artist while you learn how to paint something beautiful with acrylic paint on canvas.
Buttzville Brewing opened their doors on July 31, 2021 and are so thankful to be going strong today! Come join the fun with a weekend of special beer releases, live music, door prizes, games, and other fun surprises.
Get creative with ART-stitution on the farm while you learn, step-by-step, how to paint this adorable cow! Each participant will be painting on a 14″ X 14″ stretched canvas with acrylic paint. Afterward, explore the blueberry fields and pick your own farm fresh blueberries!
Back for the 9th year! Car, truck, motorcycle, antique firetruck, and antique tractor classes. Custom made trophies.
Day-of-show registration: $25.
Get creative with ART-stitution on the farm while you learn, step-by-step, how to paint this rustic pickup truck! Each participant will be painting on a 14″ X 14″ stretched canvas with acrylic paint. Afterward, explore the blackberry fields to pick your own!
Market Price - Choice of: 6 oz. Filet $60, Dry Aged Pork Chop $50, Salmon Fish $45.
All served with seasonal vegetables, potato, and salad. Charcuterie A La Carte- $20.
Registration Fee - $25 non-refundable table fee.
Lopatcong is bringing back their weekly summer music series. Funding has been made possible, in part, by the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Division of Land Preservation
The Hackettstown Business Improvement District (BID) is bringing back Late Night Thursdays each week in July through August. Over 30 businesses will be participating with sales and special events every week.
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 your local farm! James on Main collaborates with Donaldson Farms to create delicious farm-fresh and locally sourced cuisine for our guests.
Enjoy live music, delicious food, ice-cold cocktails & beverages, all while enjoying gorgeous panoramic views from our bluestone patio!
Join Alba every Friday and Saturday evening for wine, food, and music! All guests must be 21+
Upcoming performers:
June 24- Kellen Pisani, guitarist
June 25- Walt Bibinger, guitarist
July summer music continues at Panther Pub continues this weekend!
The Blairstown Farmers Market is in full swing! Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market!
Every Saturday this summer, Waterloo is open and showcasing the Canal Museum and Highlands Boat Exhibit. In addition, the Gristmill and Smith Store will be open, and village tours will be given.
Other buildings will also be open, as well as the village Visitor Center.
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.
Join Alba every Saturday and Sunday afternoon for wine, food, and music! All guests must be 21+
"My Journey into Deep Space Astrophotography" presented by Mike Dzwinczyk, MMAS.
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.
Phillipsburg's first open air market is starting in July and runs through October. There will be vendors, baked goods, farms and artisans.
Enjoy an easy Sunday with brunch and live music.
Barnyard Buddies is a program that was designed for kids ages 2-8 who have an interest in farm life and love the outdoors.
Enjoy live music, delicious food, ice-cold cocktails & beverages, all while enjoying gorgeous panoramic views from our bluestone patio!
Market Price - Choice of: 6 oz. Filet $60, Dry Aged Pork Chop $50, Salmon Fish $45.
All served with seasonal vegetables, potato, and salad. Charcuterie A La Carte- $20.
Relax and enjoy outdoor dining and live music while surrounded by the stunning views of your local farm! James on Main collaborates with Donaldson Farms to create delicious farm-fresh and locally sourced cuisine for our guests.
Join Alba every Friday and Saturday evening for wine, food, and music! All guests must be 21+
Upcoming performers:
August 5 - Dan DeChellis, pianist
August 6 - Dave Roth, pianist
Join Alba every Saturday and Sunday afternoon for wine, food, and music! All guests must be 21+
Get ready for another summer of music at Flynn's!
August 5 Zaire
August 12 Harmony Garage Band
August 19 Truth & Soul
August 26 GruviTune
The Blairstown Farmers Market is in full swing! Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market!
Every Saturday this summer, Waterloo is open and showcasing the Canal Museum and Highlands Boat Exhibit. In addition, the Gristmill and Smith Store will be open, and village tours will be given.
Other buildings will also be open, as well as the village Visitor Center.
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.
Live Music all weekend!
August 6 - Chuck Schubert
August 7 - Allan Willcockson
August 20 - John Cain
August 21 - Just Jeff
"What's Up in the August Sky?" presented by Lonny Buinis, RVCC.
Phillipsburg's first open air market is starting in July and runs through October. There will be vendors, baked goods, farms and artisans.
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.
Relax and enjoy outdoor dining and live music while surrounded by the stunning views of your local farm! James on Main collaborates with Donaldson Farms to create delicious farm-fresh and locally sourced cuisine for our guests.
Enjoy live music, delicious food, ice-cold cocktails & beverages, all while enjoying gorgeous panoramic views from our bluestone patio!
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chef Jack as he fires up the grill for a special evening under the Arbor!
Menu includes an entree which comes with a twice baked potato and a summer vegetable medley
It’s mermaid season and the Belvidere Community Pool is excited to have Mermaid Sandy for mermaid lessons. One of the more popular and fun toys this summer are swimmable mermaid tails that can be dangerous if a child doesn’t know how to swim in them correctly.
Heartsaver CPR AED provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of CPR, and use of an AED. This course empowers students to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community.
Cost is $50. Registeration required.
Get ready for another great summer at Rutherfurd Hall! One week sessions from July through August featuring sports, nature, arts and crafts, offsite trips to the pool and more!
Register online!
National Night Out is a nationwide, annual event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, and will be celebrated in a number of Warren County communities.
In these workshops Elisa SolStar will help you tap into our creativity through various mediums such as painting, drawing and collage. She will teach about the history and practice of walking the Labyrinth as well as how to create your own.
Heartsaver CPR AED provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of CPR, and use of an AED. This course empowers students to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community.
Cost is $50. Registeration required.
Heartsaver CPR AED provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of CPR, and use of an AED. This course empowers students to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community.
Cost is $55. Registeration required.
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!
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!
Pre-game National Night Out at Buttzville Brewing Co. for BID Goodnight with Special Guest Mike Familant. Mike will be discussing his research of Bigfoots in Northern Jersey!
Light refreshments will be provided with a cash bar.
Ahoy there, matey! Set sail with us on a thrilling action-packed adventure about a crew of quirky pirates marooned on a desert island. Throughout the story, explore the incredible science behind clouds, physical and chemical changes, air pressure, and more!
Get your volunteer on with Ridge and Valley Conservancy at Dark Moon Preserve. Tasks will include spreading woodchips near the trailhead and gravel in the parking lot.
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!
An interactive story-line is non-stop amusement from beginning to end. Can you identify the perpetrator as you and your fellow gumshoes enjoy a hilarious and equally mystifying evening?
Day Out With Thomas is a family event that offers children and their grownups the opportunity to ride with classic storybook friend Thomas the Tank Engine. Parents, grandparents and siblings join their aspiring engineers in the fun.
Thomas trips leave on the hour from 10am - 5pm.
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.
Get your volunteer on with Ridge and Valley Conservancy. Like all other activities, we recognize that COVID concerns have had an impact on how individuals perform volunteer work.
Get your volunteer on with Ridge and Valley Conservancy. RVC will be doing some repair work on a wooden stream crossing bridge, in addition to invasive plants/shrub control within Beech Ridge Preserve.
Get your volunteer on with Ridge and Valley Conservancy. RVC will be doing some repair work on a wooden stream crossing bridge, in addition to invasive plants/shrub control within Beech Ridge Preserve.
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 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.
Pop’ on board a train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine! Day Out With Thomas: Bubble Tour is heading to The Delaware River Railroad Excursions with loads of bubble themed games and activities!
