Join them in celebrating the official start of summer with fun for the entire family. They will have new games, fantastic rides, and delicious food. Wristband days will be: Thursday June 27 from 6pm- close, and Saturday June 29 from 2pm-6pm.
Starting June 26, 2019
"In summer, the song sings itself." - William Carlos Williams (1883-1963), American poet and physician
Everybody in the pool! Summer is in full swing and there are plenty of events in this week's edition of Wanderings. But when you want to cool off, head for one of the community pools - like Belvidere's pictured here - lakes or the water park at Land of Make Believe! They're all just a click away. To all our new subscribers who signed up at Ole Towne Festival last weekend, welcome to the Wanderings fold! Congratulations to Sandy E. of Phillipsburg, who won a family pack of tickets to Land of Make Believe. Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Pick your own raspberries! They're red, ripe, & absolutely delicious and available for picking daily from 10am-6pm (closed on Mondays). Call for availability at 732-986-6816. U-pick raspberries are 5.99/lb.
It's that time of year again! Pick your own strawberries while supplies last and raspberries are now available too. Berries priced by the pound. Quart containers are available for purchase or you may bring your own container, which will be weighed prior to and after picking.
Relax and do some yoga every Wednesday evening beginning June 12 through September 18. Find your breathe and peace of mind as you practice yoga in the fresh air with sweeping views of our vegetable crop fields and fruit orchard and a chance to view a spectacular sunset!
Singer-songwriter brings friends along for an evening of music. Funding has been made possible, in part, by the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Division of Land Preservation.
Johnny's Jukebox will be opening the Phillipsburg Summer Concert Series with the hottest Oldies Rock and Soul Dance Band in the Lehigh Valley! Come back every Thursday in the summer at Shappell Park in conjunction with the Community Farmers Markets.
Summer Nights on the Farm is Friday night neighborhood favorite featuring farm-fresh food, live music, kids activities, and good friends! Bring your own picnic blanket, favorite lawn chair, and beverage.
Marianna's Restaurant and Banquet Center is hosting a free Bride's Night Out with a DJ, hors d'oeuvres, dinner samples, cake, photographer, and a hair stylist.
A popular local duo, Stan & Elise return to Brook Hollow to perform a mix of classic '60s tunes, contemporary favorites and jazz standards.
Laugh the night away with Comedians Dustin Chafin, Paul Bond and Chips Cooney at Brook Hollow Winery! $20 per person and wine will be available to purchase.
Unwind from the week and relax under the arbor enjoying great wine, food, and music. Starting at noon, on-site Chef Anthony Fiore will have the following culinary treats available for purchase: freshly made wood-fired Pizza, Caprese Salad, Paninis, and Charcuterie.
Everybody's favorite party band! You are sure to have a fun night.
Spaz, Biff, Stretch, and Mongo have graced stages from the Jersey Shore to Las Vegas, earning their reputation as “America’s Party Band Fun-omenon” every step of the way. Party the night away at the Draught House! Tickets are $15. Call 908-223-1226 and get your ticket today.
Celebrate the 243rd anniversary of our independence at the annual Independence Day Celebration at Millbrook Village. Join the townsfolk in the parade down Main Street at 1pm and gather at the green in front of the general store for a patriotic speech given by one of our local celebrities.
Join Musconetcong Watershed Association to hike the Ridge Trail of Point Mountain Reserve; a good hike for beginners and expert hikers. The trail is diverse and challenging at times and includes a steep and rocky incline but this view is worth it.
Enjoy a relaxing and educational day with lavender. Start at 11am with ‘Lovely Lavender,’ a presentation by David Hyde on growing, enjoying and harvesting this herb. The history, best varieties, tips and tricks, as well as the many healing benefits of lavender will be covered.
Explore the sounds of space using unique instruments and sound processors! Using a voice box vocoder and microphone, kids will change their voice to sound like aliens and creatures from beyond. We'll also make music using a theremin, an instrument that can be played without any physical contact.
A hands-on program, where YOU are the Autograph Detective! Join international autograph and manuscript expert, Brian Kathenes, for an exciting afternoon of intrigue and hands-on investigation.
Rich Berry, a popular musician in Warren County, returns to Four Sisters Winery. With an eclectic mix, Rich adds his own twist to songs of the '50s, '60s, '70s, a little bit of country and more! The winery will be offering complimentary wine tasting and wine cellar tours.
Relax to the sounds of Last Thursday Band. Wood-fired pizza, estate premium wine, and music will be available. Admission is as follows: ESTATE - $15 per person, flight of eight wines from our primary production and estate cuvées and music.
Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
Sorry, sold out! It's Stomping Time! A bit of nostalgia, a tasting of wine, something to do with friends for a special time! There will be a formal wine tasting, Italian spaghetti with meatballs, garden salad, bread, dessert, coffee, tea and sweet tea.
Experience a delicious farm-fresh dinner and views of growing fruit in the rolling Warren County hills that is home to TreeLicious Orchards. Hosted and prepared by the farm owners, the Kesler Family, this three-course meal features fresh fruits and vegetables such as asparagus and rhubarb.
Bring your chairs, blankets, coolers and enjoy music, awesome food vendors and an amazing Fireworks display. For questions, please call 908- 852-1894 x 338. Buses will shuttle you from Panther Valley Ecumenical Church on Route 517 in Allamuchy.
Market Price - Choice of: 6 oz. Filet $60, Dry Aged Pork Chop $50, Salmon Fish $45.
All served with seasonal vegetables, potato, and salad. Charcuterie A La Carte- $20.
Registration Fee - $25 non-refundable table fee.
The Sycamore Banjo Band will bring a great selection of tunes from the early twentieth century (1900-1940), including jazz tunes, pop standards, and even some western swing at historic Ramsaysburg! Come early to picnic. It's a family friendly event. $10 suggested donation.
Without a doubt, The Motown Sound has left an indelible stamp on the heart, soul and mind of several generations of fans worldwide. Over the years many of the artist and writers responsible for bringing to the world this incredible body of work has passed on.
HollowPoint is New Jersey's premier hard rock, alternative and metal cover band. Have some food, drinks, and a lot of fun!
Good food, great drinks and amazing music should make for a great night.
Jeff Miller of the folk/rock duo The Walking Brothers officially launches his solo side project, J.S. Miller, with singer-songwriter Dave Paulson of the band Water Street supporting with backup vocals and instrumentals.
Bill Ihling, a solo singer/guitarist, turns loose his "inner troubadour” with a performance that features a wide variety of tunes from the Americana '60s-'70s singer-songwriter, old school country, and more.
Shop till you drop from vendors selling handmade jewelry, wall decor from reclaimed wood, Chocolate Chambourcin Truffles, teas that you can steep in your wine, and much more. Multiple food vendors preparing your favorites, anything from BBQ to ice cream.
The '50s, '60s and '70s music with classic country and more is the style that Janci and Berry bring to Four Sisters Winery.
Enjoy live music by the area's most talented musicians under our arbor. Each week a different band will appear for your entertainment. Wood-fired pizza, estate premium wine, and music will be available.
"The mysteries of poetry make it one of the most complex, beautiful, and emotional forms in the writing arts. Have you dabbled in poetry, but don't consider yourself a poet? Are you unsure of the difference between a pantoum and a sonnet, or what makes a great poem?
Spend your evening at Panther Pub with some live music by JJ Lynch Band, steamers and clams.
Come groove in the gazebo with everyone's favorite local family band, Banana Moon Pie! This four piece band will have you laughing, dancing, and singing along. If it rains, we'll move the party inside. Free and open to the public. All ages.
Market Price - Choice of: 6 oz. Filet $60, Dry Aged Pork Chop $50, Salmon Fish $45.
All served with seasonal vegetables, potato, and salad. Charcuterie A La Carte- $20.
Chef Jack as he fires up the grill for a special evening under the Arbor!
Menu includes an entree which comes with a twice baked potato and a summer vegetable medley
Continuing
Join certified instructors every Wednesday at 6pm for beginning yoga and Qi-Gong (2nd Wednesday of every month). Classes are $5 per person and held at the John R. Fisher Pavilion. Please bring your own mat (Yoga) and wear comfortable, non-constrictive clothing.
Kathy’s Kove & Kafe’ will be offering Knitting Classes beginning in June, each Wednesday evening from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Hackettstown LIVE is an outdoor concert series which celebrates both community and business! Every Friday in June from 6pm-8:30pm we will host a band for your enjoyment.
Location:
239 Main Street
Municipal Parking Lot at the corner of Main Street and Plane Street
Kick off your weekend each Friday with our "All You Can Eat" Friday Family BBQ! Enjoy live music, delicious summer eats and BBQ, ice-cold cocktails & beverages, all while enjoying our gorgeous panoramic golf course scenic views!
The Farmers’ Market offers quality fruits and vegetables as well as specialty items with special events throughout the season. The weekly farmers’ market takes place every Saturday through the end of October, from 10am-2pm.
Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market! Open every Saturday from 9:30am-1pm.
Saturday evenings between April and October 2019, the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ will be open.
Enjoy some breakfast before you go on a ride! Fresh made to order breakfast from Chefs Catering.
Join us every Sunday for a great day of farm fresh food, amazing rustic decor, beautiful flowers and some adorable adoptable dogs. Open each Sunday 9am to 1pm until August 25.
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.
Sorry, but this class is full! 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 weekly Farmers’ Market offers quality fruits and vegetables as well as specialty items with special events throughout the season, from 10am-2pm every Saturday through September 26. The market runs along Route 57, anchored in the Pocket Park located at 44 E. Washington Ave.
Plan Ahead
With lavender in full bloom, enjoy a relaxing afternoon creating two beautiful scented projects from this fragrant herb. We will make a 6” heart-shaped fresh lavender wreath and a lavender wand woven with ribbon – delightful decorations for your home. Lavender refreshments will be served.
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.
Discover the wizarding world of Harry Potter in beautiful Warren County! For an eighth summer, Rutherfurd Hall, a spectacular Tudor mansion in Allamuchy, will be transformed into Hogwart’s Castle and becomes the setting for a Harry themed camp.
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.
Bring your little farmer(s) to Donaldson Farms to enjoy a pony ride, hayride farm tour, horse/pony craft, a healthy snack, storytime and sandbox playtime. This session is limited to 28 participants.
Celebrating its 82nd year of providing affordable family fun, the Farmers' Fair includes the Hot Air Balloon Festival and the 22nd Annual Traditional Arts Expo.