Starting July 28, 2021

Warren County Wanderings

“'The children danced off toward the wonderful music and the wonderful adventure and the wonderful excitement, into the wonderful midway where there would be no parents - and they could do as they pleased.'' - from Charlotte's Web by E. B. White

The midway and lots more is available for a weeklong wonderful adventure as the Warren County Farmers' Fair comes back for the 83rd edition after a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic. And boy, are we ready to see everyone at Warren County's great get-together! Fred G Monster, the fearsome-looking green balloon pictured here, invades the Farmers' Fair on Saturday (opening day) and Sunday, then again on Wednesday, Friday, and closing day next Saturday, August 7. You know what else is back? The Shippen Manor Sunday Lawn Concerts, with the first one of the season featuring old favorites Kinderhook. And what's new? Buttzville Brewing Co. holds its Grand Opening this weekend! Plus, Tuesday is National Night Out, with lots of activities. There's plenty going on, so enjoy the summer weather, and Happy Wanderings!

Coming Up

This show is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963.

Shappell Park will be rocking this summer with 2021 concert series! There will also be raffle prizes for those that eat at a restaurant in Phillipsburg. The receipt from that night can be added to the raffle for some really nice South Main St Alliance prizes.

Grill Nights are back! $50/person - wine sold separately - reservations required. Your choice of steak, fish or chops. All served with seasonal vegetables, potato, and salad. Charcuterie a la carte - $17. Three seatings every half hour from 5-7pm

 

Join Alba every Friday and Saturday evening for wine, food, and music!  All guests must be 21+
Chef Anthony, Trattoria Di Fiore, will be back, with freshly made wood-fired pizza, salad, paninis, and other culinary treats available for purchase.

Spend part of your afternoon at Brook Hollow Winery and Event Facility for live music. Enjoy 3 days of music with Turngren & Young Friday evening, Rich Ortiz on Saturday and Kate and Paul on Sunday.

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

Draught House welcomes The JJ Lynch Band performing their own blues-rock originals to '90s and classic rock and roll covers.

.Come enjoy some good tunes, drinks, and food.

Celebrating its 83rd year of providing affordable family fun, the Farmers' Fair includes the Hot Air Balloon Festival and the 22nd Annual Traditional Arts Expo.

BBC is finally opening its doors! The brewery will be open 12pm-10pm or until they run out of beer! Tap list to be announced soon. Wear your Buttzville Brewing t-shirt to show your support and to be part of a group photo that will be hung up in the taproom. 

Come enjoy the beautiful view and live music on the deck with pianist Dylan Carter and guitarist Joe Izen.

Join Alba every Saturday and Sunday afternoon for wine, food, and music! Saturday with Corinne Mammana Quartet (pictured) and Sunday with Eric Mintel Quartet. All guests must be 21+ 

This weekend features talented Kerry Blue, Dave Antonown and Lou Czechowski. Pack a picnic to enjoy with Villa Milagro wines.

Come out to Invertase Brewing for some great brews and the musical stylings of aGirl & aGuy Band, an Americana, Alt-Country, Folk group.

Chef Kelly Carroll will be at it again cooking a delicious roundup of eight-10 tasting courses utilizing almost exclusively homegrown produce, beef, and honey from our farm.

Tickets to our Farm to Table Dinner are $110 per person and include:

The Friends of Ramsaysburg welcome Moss Henry & The Bryophytes  Their sound is created by an amalgam of veteran musicians with diverse musical backgrounds who have converged around the axis of country roots.

Come out to the New Jersey Sunflower Trail at Von Thun Farms for their first Sunday Fun Day of the summer!

Cas' Pierogi & Kielbasa will be serving up delicious food (10am - 5pm) and Jersey Cyclone Brewing out of Somerset, NJ will be pouring their craft beer (12pm - 5pm).

The 27th NJ will be set up on the grass along the lower drive. Tours of the interior of the Manor is "to be determined." Volunteers and staff will be on site to answer any questions our visitors have pertaining to the history of the Manor.

 

 

As the Olympics come to an end, we are toasting Tokyo with three wine cocktails: Geisha Dreams, Dark Kamikazi and Ichigo Innocence.

$15 includes tasting of 7 wines your choice of one cocktail to enjoy (choose from a selection of 3) gift glass to keep live music (see Music at Milagro).

Bring an instrument, a story or come to listen and relax. If you'd like a performace spot, you can email CSGarderninfo@gmail.com to sign up or show up. Donations are appreciated.

 

Join Shippen Manor as their free concert series returns this fall with opening act Kinderhook.

Bring a blanket or a chair for a free movie night at Hackettstown Pool Field. The feature movie is "Onward." Sponsored by the Hackettstown Recreation Department.

Enjoy the musical stylings of Rich Berry all evening this Friday.

This weekend features talented Rob Viola. Pack a picnic to enjoy with Villa Milagro wines.

The Lost Ramblers will open the Shippen Manor concert series in June. They are an authentic Appalachian bluegrass and old-timey band who have been performing regionally and nationally for over 30 years.

A delicious roundup of 8-10 tasting courses utilizing almost exclusively homegrown produce, beef, and honey from our farm.

Tickets are $150 per person and include:

-A hayride tour around the farm by one of the farmers

Bring a blanket or a chair for a free movie night at Hackettstown Pool Field. The feature movie is "Encanto." Sponsored by the Hackettstown Recreation Department.

Come out to Veterans Rally Point to see Pixar's Onward under the stars at the park!

The Lost Ramblers will open the Shippen Manor concert series in June. They are an authentic Appalachian bluegrass and old-timey band who have been performing regionally and nationally for over 30 years.

Bring a blanket or a chair for a free movie night featuring ‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish.’ at Hackettstown Pool Field. Sponsored by the Hackettstown Recreation Department.

Bring an instrument, a story or come to listen and relax. A light farm fare dinner will be available $10. If you'd like a performace spot, you can email CSGarderninfo@gmail.com to sign up or show up.

Donations are appreciated.

 

Continuing

Barnyard Buddies is a program that was designed for kids ages 2-8 who have an interest in farm life and love the outdoors.

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

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.

Community Corner

National Night Out, a nationwide, annual event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, will be celebrated in a number of Warren County communities. Board of County Commissioners Director James R. Kern III and Sheriff James J. McDonald Sr.

Plan Ahead

Curious about nature’s pharmacy? Join us for a discussion about medicinal plants lead by Reid Giacomarra from the Sussex Food Co-op.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. A celebration of the very best in food and wine. Experience the food-wine relationship in a unique way - by enjoying dishes created by Chef Anthony Fiore and tasting them alongside wines that originated in Alba's estate vineyard.