Calling all art enthusiasts! North Warren presents an art show from students grades 7-12. Enjoy gallery-style displays and live artist performances. A dedication of the new mosaic mural will take place at 7pm.
Starting June 1, 2022
“The world's a nicer place in my beautiful balloon”- The 5th Dimension, vocal group of the ‘60s.
Where do we begin? Well, as the photo and quote suggest, let's start with Warren County's first balloon festival of the season, this one launching from the fields at Warren County Community College June 3-5. Fun for the whole family, this three-day event includes arts & crafts, music, food trucks, a car/truck show on Saturday, and a mass hot air balloon launch each evening. Congratulations to Stephanie R. of Washington and Barbara W. of Hackettstown, both of whom visited the Explore Warren table at the Steampunk fair a couple of weeks ago, entered our drawing, and won free admission for four. Hoping they have a blast!
And there is so much more. VonThun Farms, just a wee bit west of the college on Route 57, is having a strawberry festival, so why not do both? The Blairstown area is also a hotbed of activity this weekend (Farmers Market opening day, a concert at Roy’s Hall, Buck Hill Brewery’s anniversary celebration, Mohican Farms’ grand opening); Waterloo Village is hosting a Canal Day; a free outdoor event at Rutherfurd Hall in Allamuchy includes archery, kayaking and canoeing, and is open for tours; a food truck event at Donaldson Farms; and there is STILL more!
As always, keep an eye on the Plan Ahead section. Next week, ParkFest returns to Bread Lock Park. Happy June and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
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
Bring your lawn chair to a 2-part lecture series with Rutherfurd Hall historian Joan Salvas. All proceeds benefit Rutherfurd Hall.
$15 for the series. $10/ea. at the door.
Start your month off right with live music Thursdays at Czig Meister's. Every first Thursday of the month will be a new local artist. All music will be in the biergarten under the tents. This week features the acoustic sounds of Mary Hubley, known as Maribyrd and her Byrdtu
Balloon fest season begins as the Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival returns to Warren County Community College for three days of fun. In addition to balloon activities like daily Mass Hot Air Balloon Launches, the festival features arts & crafts, vendors, food trucks, children’s activities, musical entertainment and more. Remember, Explore Warren is giving away admission tickets, see the opening paragraphs above!
Also performing select artists from the '90s MTV Unplugged era including Soundgarden, AIC, STP, Pearl Jam and more!
Dylan Kelehan -vocals, guitar
Dan Rapatski -vocals, bass R
Ryan “ShwizZ” Liatsis -guitar
Eric Challacombe -drums
Come out to opening day of the 15th annual Blairstown Farmers Market. Come see your favorite local farmers, food producers and vendors at the Blairstown Farmers Market!
Bring the family to this free, open event. Donations are appreciated and benefit the Healthy U Explore initiatives.
Enjoy the opening of the Canal Museum and Highlands boat exhibit, walking tours, sales table, live music by the Cracked Walnuts, demonstrations of Blacksmithing, Tin Smithing, and Wool Spinning, as well as tours through other historic Waterloo buildings.
It’s that time of year again to celebrate rebirth with the Strawberry Picking & Craft Fair Extravaganza hosted by Artistry Jubilee!
Two days full of creativity and fun while you browse the works of an array of fabulous artists & crafters.
Tours happening this weekend at 10am and 11:30am. Typically an hour and a half, there are threee levels to explore. Only level one is wheel chair accessible. Suggested donation of $10 per person.
It's time to kick off the summer with games, face painting, live music and food trucks! Food Truck Fest will feature 12-14 food trucks and fun for the whole family!
Tickets sold at the door. Cash only.
Student and child- $3
Adults-$5
What better way to celebrate than with a Lobster Boil! Each boil includes a complimentary drink, lobster, clams, shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes and dessert. Cost is $69 per person.
Details on their website.
"What's Up in the June Sky?" featuring the one and only Lonny Buinis, RVCC.
Enjoy a free concert by Frontiers, an amazing Journey tribute band and Buck Hill brewery will have a beer tent set up.
Bring your camping chairs and your dancing shoes and let's party!
This is a free event where children can earn their Junior Ranger Angler badge.
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? You will be a hand selected character who evolves as the story unravels.
"Exploring the Local Supercluster" featuring Clif Ashcraft, AAI.
"Space Weather and Working in Antarctica" featuring Gil Jeffer, NWJAA.
"What's Up in the July Sky?" featuring Lonny Buinis, RVCC.
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?
"The Life and Legacy of Charles Messier" presented by Bill Murray.
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?
"My Journey into Deep Space Astrophotography" presented by Mike Dzwinczyk, MMAS.
"What's Up in the August Sky?" presented by Lonny Buinis, RVCC.
One and a half hour tours happen this weekend at 11am and 12:30pm. There are threee levels to explore. Only level one is wheel chair accessible. Suggested donation of $10 per person.
For more information, please contact jsalvas@aes.k12.nj.us.
Back by popular demand, singer/guitarist Dylan Kelehan leads the band through a full set devoted to Nirvana’s iconic ’90s MTV Unplugged concert broadcast.
One and a half hour tours happen this weekend. There are threee levels to explore. Only level one is wheel chair accessible. Suggested donation of $10 per person.
For more information, please contact jsalvas@aes.k12.nj.us.
Come out to opening day of the 16th annual Blairstown Farmers Market. Come see your favorite local farmers, food producers and vendors at the Blairstown Farmers Market!
Rutherfurd Hall tours are taking place Saturday and Wednesday starting at 11am and 10:30am. Typically an hour and a half, there are threee levels to explore. Only level one is wheel chair accessible. Suggested donation of $10 per person.
Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Fun & Games Festival returns to Warren County Community College for a weekend of fun. In addition to balloon activities like daily Mass Hot Air Balloon Launches and tethered rides, the festival features games, vendors, food trucks, car & truck show and more! Celebrate Warren County's upcoming 200-year birthday with the America One - US Flag Balloon! The balloon will inflate and glow around 7:15pm, along with Fred G Monster, the RE/MAX hot air balloon and a few others. In addition, kids can pick up their LED wristbands at the Balloon Ride Tent, prior to The Balloon Glow Show, to make it an interactive glow! And learn about some Warren County history each day when Henry Skirbst presents will delight (and maybe even scare) all ages as he tells tales of Warren County, including a few ghost tales.
Rutherfurd Hall tours are taking place Saturday starting at 11am and 12:30pm. Typically an hour and a half, there are threee levels to explore. Only level one is wheel chair accessible. Suggested donation of $10 per person.
July is a great time to come out to the16th annual Blairstown Farmers Market. Come see your favorite local farmers, food producers and vendors at the Blairstown Farmers Market!
July is a great time to come out to the16th annual Blairstown Farmers Market. Come see your favorite local farmers, food producers and vendors at the Blairstown Farmers Market!
September is a great time to come out to the 16th annual Blairstown Farmers Market. Come see your favorite local farmers, food producers and vendors at the Blairstown Farmers Market!
September is a great time to come out to the 16th annual Blairstown Farmers Market. Come see your favorite local farmers, food producers and vendors at the Blairstown Farmers Market!
Balloon fest season begins as the Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival returns to Warren County Community College for a weekend of fun. In addition to balloon activities like the daily Mass Hot Air Balloon launches, the festival features arts & crafts, along with first Chalk Art Contest, vendors, over 10 food trucks, children’s activities including Autocades Mobile Games Trailer, School of Rock House Band, car show and more. Remember, Explore Warren is giving away admission tickets, see the opening paragraphs above!
Rutherfurd Hall tours are taking place Sunday starting at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Typically an hour and a half, there are three levels to explore. Only level one is wheel chair accessible. Suggested donation of $10 per person.
It’s that time of year again to celebrate rebirth with strawberry picking, food trucks, kids' activities, hayrides, face painting and crafts!
Food trucks include Chef D's & Sip n' Swirl (Saturday, 6/8) and Chef D's, Cousin's Maine Lobster & Sip n' Swirl (Sunday, 6/9).
Continuing
Joe's Steak Shop is hosting their 18th season of Cruise night.
Plan on meeting old friends, making new ones, see outstanding cars, and live music. Bring a friend, a chair, and enjoy the music, cars, and delicious food and drinks.
Music Line Up 2022
Live music continues in June.
June 4-Scott Messina
June 11-Chuck Shubert FOOD TRUCK Lobster Dogs NJ
June 18-Jeff Bellfy
June 25-Rave On
June music continues at the Pergola.
July 2 - Dave Read
July 3 - Lou Pompilio
July 9 - Ken Papa
July 10 - Joe Izen
Enjoy an easy Sunday with brunch and live music.
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
Joe's Steak Shop is hosting their 19th season of Cruise night.
Plan on meeting old friends, making new ones, see outstanding cars, and live music. Bring a friend, a chair, and enjoy the music, cars, and delicious food and drinks.
Music Line Up 2023
Joe's Steak Shop is hosting their 19th season of Cruise night.
Plan on meeting old friends, making new ones, see outstanding cars, and live music. Bring a friend, a chair, and enjoy the music, cars, and delicious food and drinks.
Joe's Steak Shop is hosting their 19th season of Cruise night.
Plan on meeting old friends, making new ones, see outstanding cars, and live music. Bring a friend, a chair, and enjoy the music, cars, and delicious food and drinks.
Get ready for another summer of music at Flynn's!
July 7 - Zaire
July 14 - 7North
July 21 - Truth & Soul
July 28 - GruviTune
August 4 - Naked Jake
Get ready for another summer of music at Flynn's!
August 4 - Naked Jake
August 11 - Harmony Garage Band
August 18 - Dr. Dick Band
Joe's Steak Shop is hosting their 19th season of Cruise night.
Plan on meeting old friends, making new ones, see outstanding cars, and live music. Bring a friend, a chair, and enjoy the music, cars, and delicious food and drinks.
Joe's Steak Shop is hosting their 19th season of Cruise night.
Plan on meeting old friends, making new ones, see outstanding cars, and live music. Bring a friend, a chair, and enjoy the music, cars, and delicious food and drinks.
Joe's Steak Shop is hosting their 20th season of Cruise night.
Plan on meeting old friends, making new ones, see outstanding cars, and live music. Bring a friend, a chair, and enjoy the music, cars, and delicious food and drinks.
Music Line Up 2024
Joe's Steak Shop is hosting their 20th season of Cruise night.
Plan on meeting old friends, making new ones, see outstanding cars, and live music. Bring a friend, a chair, and enjoy the music, cars, and delicious food and drinks.
Music Line Up 2024
Joe's Steak Shop is hosting their 20th season of Cruise night.
Plan on meeting old friends, making new ones, see outstanding cars, and live music. Bring a friend, a chair, and enjoy the music, cars, and delicious food and drinks.
Music Line Up 2024
