Hang out at the boat bar and celebrate Independence. There will be plenty of giveaways, drink specials, shot specials and live music from DJ Jeff.
Starting July 3, 2018
“For ourselves, let the annual return of this day forever refresh our recollections of these rights, and an undiminished devotion to them." - Thomas Jefferson, primary author of the Declaration of Independence, in the last letter he ever wrote, July 2, 1826. Photo by Kent Sweigert.
Officially, the Continental Congress declared its freedom from Great Britain on July 2, 1776, and those Founding Fathers agreed to all their edits to Jefferson's document two days later. But celebrating the birthday of the United States of America is a big enough deal that we can stretch it out for the whole week, with parades, fireworks, parties, picnics and other events. We hope that as you enjoy the holiday you'll also reflect on the freedoms gained through the sacrifices of those founders long ago and reaffirmed by the toil of many in the 242 years since. Read on for this week's activities - we are sending them a day early due to the holiday - and don't miss the Plan Ahead section! Tickets are now on sale for some great concerts next weekend, plus the whole upcoming Centenary Stage Company season is on sale to members and new members now, with individual tickets to the general public going on sale Sunday. And get ready for the Friday the 13th events, tickets also on sale for those. So happy birthday, America, and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Celebrate Independence in Washington all day long with an Orange Crate Derby, parade, and live music at night with the fireworks.
ORANGE CRATE DERBY:
Set up time is 7:30am. Competition will begin at 8:30am.
Location: Broad Street and Borough park entrance
Spend the day in Blairstown for some good old-fashioned Independence Day family fun. There will be live music and delicious food, shopping, historical displays and tours, geocaching, plus many community organizations for you to connect with.
Let Plan B do the cooking and celebrate the 4th of July "BBQ style". Adult $25/ Children under 8 $10. There will be steamers, chicken, wings, ribs, and more.
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.
Have a great time "ROCK'IN" out to great classic rock/country. Flynn's will have plenty of food and drinks; please leave yours at home.
Ever wondered what all the rage is about when it comes to Essential Oils? Mother and daughter team will show you the many uses and benefits of essential oils, learn fun and easy recipes you can make with them to use in your everyday life.
Relax to the sounds of The Bob Lanza Blues Band. Admission is $15 per person which includes wine tasting or your choice of 1 glass of wine. If you get hungry, there will be freshly made wood-fired pizza, cheese board, and other snacks available for purchase from Nicoletta Pizza.
A popular local duo, Stan & Elise return to Brook Hollow to perform a mix of classic “60s” tunes, contemporary favorites and jazz standards.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon creating a 8″ lavender wreath and a lavender wand, using fresh lavender. Lavender refreshments will be served. Reservations are required, so, please call 908-852-5390. Costs $39.
"A Stomping We Will Go" at our Barefoot Grape Stomping! $37.50 per person (plus tax & service fee). Advanced tickets required. Call for tickets at 908-475-3671.
Join certified Yoga Teacher Kate McGuiness for a one hour, all levels Hatha Yoga class. All levels of experience are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing, bring water and a yoga mat.
Two Warren County history museums, both located at sites on the route of the old Morris Canal, are open and staffed by volunteers on the second Sunday of each month, 1-4pm.
Relax to the sounds of Catmoondaddy. Admission is $15 per person which includes wine tasting or your choice of 1 glass of wine. If you get hungry, there will be freshly made wood-fired pizza, cheese board, and other snacks available for purchase from Nicoletta Pizza.
Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines! Wine is available for purchase by the bottle or glass at retail value.
Pyrenesia is a gypsy-swing-jazz-folk quartet based in Lambertville. Combining original compositions with the Django Reinhardt tradition of gypsy jazz, Eastern European and klezmer melodies, and anything else that swings.
Come explore, experiment, and experience the outdoors! They will explore the local wildlife and create numerous crafts from natural materials. Campers will experiment with different types of hands-on rocket projects.
Campers will explore nature through storytelling, cooperative play, and creative art and crafting projects designed to deepen their connection with nature.
Ever wanted to learn how to fish? Learn about fish biology and identification, casting techniques, equipment, knot tying and more. Discussions will be followed by an actual trout fishing experience in their Education Pond. This program is geared for ages 8 years and above.
Sign up your kids for a morning filled with fun, cooking & learning. Kids will learn how to follow a recipe, how to participate in meal prep, healthier cooking options and more!
Continuing
Ellen is a Level 1 Certified Qigong Instructor with Supreme Science Qigong Center. Learn and practice a 5 exercise movements and Qigong breath work. Cost is $5.
Commune with nature through the beauty of Qigong in an outdoor class. Cost is $150 for 12 sessions. Space is limited so register early!
Join artist and art teacher Suzanne Montgomery for six Friday night lessons exploring landscapes through drawing and painting. Donation: $90, all proceeds go directly towards RVC's efforts to preserve land.
Every Friday, sing your heart out! Bring your instrument, voice, poetry, story or written word. They have the mic and amp.
The Blairstown Farmers' Market is now in its 11th season and accepts SNAP! The Market, located on Route 521 across from the Blairstown Elementary School next to the Agway, will run every Saturday from 10am-1pm through October 27th and features a variety of local farmers, artisans, speakers,
Held every Saturday through September 22, rain or shine, with special events throughout the season. Check the "WEBSITE" link below and the Facebook page to find out what's new for this Saturday.
Richie G is a one-man band, singing and playing the piano. He uses backing tracks and voice harmonizer to create a full band sound. Richie G sings covers from the Beatles and hits from the 60's through today.
This Saturday night, enjoy the night at Four Sisters Winery. There will be wing n' sticks and fish n' chips for $12 per person (includes a glass of wine). Wine tasting and wine by the glass or bottle will be able as well.
Saturday evenings between April and October 2018, the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ will be open.
Relax and unwind with some tapas, delicious drinks and some smooth sounds. Mama's Cafe Baci offers live entertainment seven nights a week, including Monday Acoustic Cafe, Rising Stars, and a new Late Night Menu, relaxing cocktails & tapas in their new 201 Fifth bar.
A venue where local farmers, producers, and artisans come together to provide a variety of fresh produce and related products directly to the consumer. Open every Sunday, June-September.
Attention Veterans! There is a therapeutic yoga class designed for you and your families to attend.This class will be a place where you can come to learn through experience, the benefits of a regular yoga practice including peace of mind, improved physical health and overall well-being.
More Things to Do
At the heart of any successful event is a team of fantastic vendors, and the organizers of this September's Victorian Days intend to provide the public with vendors who offer one-of-a-kind, handcrafted merchandise. Interested in being one of the juried vendors? Click here to learn more about Victorian Days and how you can reserve your vendor booth.
Get ready to cook and compete at this year's Farmers' Fair! Bring your best game (and St. Louis style pork ribs) for the Fair's BBQ Ribs Cook Off on Saturday, July 28th! Eight ribs, cut with bone in, shall be turned in to a team of judges. Your ribs will be judged on appearance, flavor, texture and tenderness. Cash prizes will be awarded to the best team! Each team can have up to four members. Want to sponsor a team and get some exposure for your business? Contact Jason at sweigertiphone@gmail.com. For more detailed information, rules & regulations, please visit the Ribs Rules Page. Carrot Cake, Blueberry Pie, Brownies & Oatmeal Cookies, Oh My! There's a NEW day and time for the Baking Contest at the Fair: Saturday, July 28. Prizes for 1st through 3rd places in all 3 divisions! Adults (16 years old and up) bake a Carrot Cake (9 inch round, 3 layer, with icing of your choice, additions such as raisins and nuts are optional) or a Blueberry Pie (9 inch, double crust). Tweens (ages 10 to 15) bake Brownies (Chocolate, with icing of your choice, baked & presented in square pan, additions - ie nuts, chips - optional). Youth (under 10) bake Oatmeal Cookies with raisins, decorative sugar glaze optional, submit 6 for display. To view more detailed rules online please visit the Baking Contest page.
Plan Ahead
Season subscriptions for Centenary Stage Company’s 2018-19 exciting season of music, theatre and dance are now available for purchase and renewal, and tickets to individual events are now available to Season Producers and Flex Pass holders only, but tickets for all shows go on sale to the general
Sign up your kids for a morning filled with fun, cooking & learning. Kids will learn how to follow a recipe, how to participate in meal prep, healthier cooking options and more!
Hackettstown celebrates its diverse and exciting dining options with the 6th Annual Restaurant Week “Passport to HKTWN” from Friday, July 12 through Sunday, July 29, 2018.
Eat healthy and spend more time relaxing after work and less time in the kitchen. Vincent Ianelli of Pasta Grill by Enzo will show you how. Lunch & Learn events are scheduled for the 2nd Thursday of the month.
The Blairstown Museum invites you to "Dine & Dash" in beautiful and historic Blairstown, NJ, where the Friday the 13th movie franchise was born.
Thirteen lucky souls will join Robbi Morgan, the actress that portrayed Annie Phillips in the 1980 iconic horror movie Friday the 13th, on a popular three-hour Friday the 13th Trolley Tour.
Be a part of the fun on Friday the13th!
This promises to be a night to remember as it will be Four Sisters Winery's first Farm-to-Table Dinner featuring produce from local farms and the winery's own wines - including a serving of Apple Port Wine, Captain's Choice.
A beautiful scene for a fun race! This sprint triathlon has been called "the hidden gem" of NJ races. It tours the surrounding area of Mountain Lake in Liberty Township. After a half mile swim in the pristine lake, get ready for some ups and downs in the 15 mile bike ride.
Join Musconetcong Watershed Association Trustee Bill Leavens and Trustee Emeritus Chuck Gullage as they lead a walking tour of the Asbury Mill and grounds. Attendees will see the tailrace deck, canal and basement, including the auxiliary Sheppard diesel engine and the Leffel turbine.
Kinky has a new cd called "Circus Of Life", which presents a side of Kinky that few would have suspected in the halcyon days of the Texas Jewboys, laying perhaps legit claim to the title, “The Leonard Cohen of Texas.” Get your ticket<
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's modern classic, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has played to over 35 million people worldwide in 13 countries. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a youn
Lee Rocker has been consistently touring, recording and performing around the globe since 1980 and has cultivated a fanatically loyal following of rockers, rebels and all types of music lovers.
Relax with some Yin Yoga in the fields of lavender in the evening summer sky. Bring a mat, blanket, your own yoga props and a relaxed mind. Yin yoga is a gentle, relaxing yoga practice for any level student.
Enjoy some clams, shrimp and corn on the cob on the patio. Jukebox Riot will be rocking the patio at 8pm. Taking reservations, so call 908-854-5300.
Attention Children ages 9-13: Play some classic games like Capture the Flag, kickball, dodgeball, Monopoly, Risk, Stratego and Clue! Mornings will be spent outdoors with organized and referred sports games. Later, you will be indoors and play board games.
These aren’t your typical backyard games. Campers ages 9-13 will be engaged in activities like pipeline, treacherous transfer, stepping stones, blob tag, and many more.
Children 7-9 will explore the connections between the Earth's ecosystems, and the microorganisms within those ecosystems.
There's an old farm adage that the corn should be "knee high by the Fourth of July." This bird's eye view of the patriotic corn maze now growing at The Farm in Harmony reminds us that both sweet corn (and Warren County grows THE BEST sweet Jersey Corn) and the corn maze season are just around the