Starting June 21, 2017

Warren County Wanderings

Here it is, the longest day of the year, the official start of Summer, with an action-packed first weekend of the season ahead: Phillipsburg gets its groove on, there's a car and truck show in Washington, and two old-time historic hamlets hold old-time events, as Millbrook Village celebrates Independence Day, and Waterloo Village has a Canal Day (that's a tranquil section of the Morris Canal at Waterloo pictured above). Plus there are concerts, yoga classes, a garden tour, an herb walk, and much more. Read on, and click items to learn more. Welcome to Summer, and Happy Wanderings!

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Test your knowledge on current events, history, music and more with host Bill Nutt - a former Jeopardy! contestant. Two big winners each night. Call 908-459-4884.

We are celebrating 30 years of heritage at the annual Phillipsburg Ole Towne Festival with events at Walters Park on Friday and Saturday, and at Riverside Drive on Sunday.

A neighborhood favorite! Relax and enjoy delicious farm fresh food, live music, and fun. The kids will sleep great after pony rides, lawn games, and other activities. No entrance fee. Food and activities priced individually.

Music and $5 food TBA from 6 - 8:30pm. Wine for purchase by the bottle or glass at retail value.

The Bad Company Experience is an American tribute band dedicated to celebrating the music of Bad Company, Free, Paul Rodgers, and The Firm!

The Car & Truck Show, Washington Borough Business Improvement District's longest running special event, features classic cars and trucks from a wide area. This year’s show is sure to be a fun-filled day for the entire family!

Celebrate independence in a re-created 19th century agricultural support village in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

The first Canal Day at Waterloo for the season with Roy Justice, singing historian, and much more. The Canal Society of New Jersey offers a wide range of programming at Waterloo Village.

Take a private tour of lovely gardens located on historic properties in Pohatcong Township. Start with a train ride ride along the scenic banks of the Delaware River where you will pass quaint hamlets, farms, historic lime kilns and beautiful river views. At Villa Milagro Vineyards you

Join Alba Vineyard as they celebrate the release of their 2016 Estate Dry Riesling at its outdoor wine bar. 

Well-Sweep Herb Farm presents David Winston, renowned herbalist and ethnobotanist, who will present an educational walk to locate and identify common medicinal herbs in their native habitat. Learn about the healing properties of nature’s pharmacy, perhaps just beyond your own doorstep.

The Vintners room will be set for that very special evening including a formal wine tasting, dinner and the Murder Mystery.

Bring a picnic! Indoor, outdoor and cabaret seating available. Rain or shine. Simply Brass is a brass quintent that will play pop, classical, jazz and novelty pieces on June 24.

Eat, Shop, and Celebrate Gourmet Gallery's 12th Anniversary with an evening party! Lots of activities in Blairstown's Main Street village are planned.

Nothing Is Impossible hosts a benefit night at Brook Hollow Winery in order to raise funds and awareness to help those in need who live in the Morris, Sussex and Warren Counties of New Jersey.

Join us for our second alfresco dinner of the season in Row 51 of the vineyard, Chef Beth Ann Raynock of Local Mama's Catering, Bethlehem, PA will prepare a Greek outdoor feast to savor by sunset!!

Come out on to enjoy classic rock covers performed by Liquid Garden Band on the outodoor Boat Bar Stage - the most unique stage in Northern New Jersey!

SUPERNOVA covers a wide variety of music from the 70’s to today’s hits.

It's back! Larissa will return to the brewery to conduct her class starting at 10:30am. The cost to participate is $20 (cash only please) and includes your one hour yoga class and one pint of beer. The class is open to all levels.

Warren County ARTS is currently hosting the "JPEGGs Photo Exhibit at the WC ARTS gallery.  The exhibit, which runs until July 22, features the photography of Peggy Niece, June Filipski and Pegg Lyons-Roehm.

This old-time tavern celebrates its heritage as a speakeasy during Prohibition days with a special event during Phillipsburg's Ole Towne Festival, featuring 1920s music, bootlegger cars, costumes, and a sale/signing by author Richard H. Dalrymple, Jr.

We are celebrating 30 years of heritage at the annual Phillipsburg Ole Towne Festival with events at Walters Park on Friday and Saturday, and at Riverside Drive on Sunday.

This week's FREE Summer Lawn Concert presented by the Warren County Cultural & Heritage Commission is This Way to the Egress.

Continuing

All events will be held at the Veterans Rally Point at Lopatcong Park, weather permitting. Bring your lawn chair, blankets and friends!

The Blairstown Farmers' Market is now in its 10th 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-2pm through October 28th and feature a variety of local farmers, artisans, speakers, w

Join us each Saturday through September 30 for the annual Washington Borough Green Team Farmers' Market, featuring a dozen farmers and artisans! Special activities will also include live music, face painting, and more. Visit the Green Team page for more information. Rain or Shine.

Formerly known as the Belvidere Farmers' Market, the Warren County Farmers' Market provides 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.

$12 for your choice of  pulled pork, baby back ribs or chicken quarter with two sides and bread. Enjoy your food and wine while live music is playing.

Plan Ahead

Fireworks at Rutherfurd Hall! Bring your chairs, blankets, coolers and the entire family to enjoy music, awesome food vendors and an amazing Fireworks display.

This is a FREE EVENT. Free Buses will shuttle you from Panther Valley Ecumenical Church until grounds reach capacity.

Keep the Spirit Alive! Washington's Independence Day extravaganza is a special day for family and friends to celebrate the greatest country on earth! The festivities include a Soap Box Derby for kids, an Old Fashioned Parade and Fireworks at dusk!

An old-fashioned July 4th celebration at Footbridge Park with games and vendors and prizes; music and displays for families, neighbors and friends.