This show is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963.
Starting July 28, 2021
“'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
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.
Warren County's biggest annual event continues through Saturday! Hot air balloon launches each night (weather permitting) - carnival rides, animal and farming displays, arena events, food and free live music are in store for your day in the country. Tickets are still available for tonight's truck pull, tomorrow's Demolition Derby and Saturday's Rodeo, but not many, so don't delay! Czig Meister Craft Brewery will be back Friday and Saturday, and every day there's the Kids Corral with lots of free activities. Bobbie Clark Band "plays it hard" Friday night and Leah Fuls (pictured) makes the music on Saturday. Also, be sure to stop by the "Warren County and You" building where you'll find your friends from Explore Warren tourism (we who bring you Warren County Wanderings) where you can enter to win prizes, and displays from other county offices and agencies. See you at the fair!
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.
Post-pandemic Shippen Manor Lawn Concerts return! Kinderhook A six-piece, high-energy country rock act that plays a unique blend of original music mixed with their own takes on classic cover songs. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic basket if you wish, and enjoy the free concert.
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.
Shippen Manor Summer Lawn Concert series kicks off the season with The Lost Ramblers, an authentic Appalachian Bluegrass band that has been performing regionally and nationally for more than 30 years. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic is you like, and enjoy the free concert!
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!
Shippen Manor Summer Lawn Concert series kicks off the season with The Lost Ramblers, an authentic Appalachian Bluegrass band that has been performing regionally and nationally for more than 30 years. The series continues June 25 with Gypsy Folk & Hot Jazz from Pyrenesia. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic is you like, and enjoy the free concert!
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. Join Board of County Commissioners Director James R. Kern III and Sheriff James J. McDonald Sr. at one of the seven events here, as the communities offer a range of activities in their respective celebrations. Click to find details on times and locations for each event.