NOTE: Thursday's activities are canceled due to the weather. The festival resumes Friday! A four-day festival hosted by Warren County Community College features hot air balloon launches in the evenings at 6:30pm, and tethered rides as weather permits.
Starting June 3, 2021
"Again and again, the cicada's untiring cry pierced the sultry summer air like a needle at work on thick cotton cloth." - Yukio Mishima (1925-1970), Japanese author, poet, playwright and many other interesting things.
Apologies if the photo above creeps you out, but the Brood X Cicadas only appear every 17 years! These creatures have been underground since 2004, and can be seen - and heard - at Merrill Creek Reservoir right now (this picture was taken on June 1). Cicadas are beneficial insects that do not bite or sting. They prune trees, aerate the soil, are a food source for animals (including people!) and once they die, their bodies serve as an important source of nitrogen for growing trees. (Source: MCR's Facebook page, from cicadamania.com.) If you choose to go, you will hear them upon your arrival! Please note the visitor's center is still closed to the public, but portable restrooms are available.
And Merrill Creek is just a hop, skip and a jump from the Hot Air Balloon Festival at Warren County Community College and the Strawberry Festival at Von Thun Farms. (Well, about seven miles or so.)
But wait! There's more! So much more! So scroll down without further ado, and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Local rock & roll singer/songwriter extraordinaire Sean Henry Tonight! plays acoustic at Czig Meister Brewery.
Originals and covers spanning decades of rock, punk, pop, blues, folk and more! Outdoors; $10 cover (includes one beer); $5 Designated Driver ticket.
Welcome to Well-Sweep Herb Farm and the 52nd Open House! Three full days of free informative lectures and presentations, tours of our spectacular gardens, and a special Craft and Farmers’ Market!
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
Enjoy an evening of sipping, designing, and planting your own 12" annual flower planters! Reservations are required.
Spend part of your afternoon at Brook Hollow Winery and Event Facility for live music. Enjoy 3 days of music withmarty Koppel Friday evening, Michael Long on Saturday and Joe Janci on Sunday.
Join Alba every Saturday and Sunday 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.
Dr. Dick Show on June 4. No reservations required this year!
Come see The Nerds play at the Boat Stage!
$15 cover charge at the door or come in and purchase your tickets at the bar!
21+ event, first come first serve. All ticket sales are non refundable and non transferable.
Belvidere town wide garage sale weekend is here!! Come to Belvidere to find your new favorite treasure!! The entire town and our vendors will be participating! That's a lot of shopping and deals!!
Be an agent of change! Join RVC stewards for our June Volunteer Day at Dark Moon Preserve.
Opening day at the Blairstown Farmers Market is right around the corner! Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market!
Bring your blankets and chairs and join Donaldson Farms for Summer Fest. Join us for a great event featuring between 12-14 food trucks, live music, games and activities for all ages!
Wine, Jazz & Artisan Festival at Tranquillity Farms in Green Township, NJ features Unionville Vineyards, White Horse Vineyards, delicious food by James off Main, live jazz music trios, farm activities for the family, cheese & charcuterie, and over 40+ artisan craft vendors.
Playing for the first time at FSW will be Uptown Boogie Band. A well renowned Blues, swing and boogie band is made up of a talented team of creative musicians. They pride themselves on their technical abilities and musical versatility.
This weekend's music features Jeff Penque and Rob Viola. "Just Jeff" plays original tunes and singer/songwriter hits from the '60s through today!
Join Alba every Saturday and Sunday afternoon for wine, food, and music! Eric Mintel Quartet on Saturday (pictured) and Patrick Kerssen Trio on Sunday. All guests must be 21+
UACNJ provides free public programs at the atronomy club in Jenny Jump State Forest from April through October on Saturday evenings. The astronomy presentation begins at 8pm and is followed by stargazing on the observatory's telescopes until 10:30pm, weather permitting.
Come see The Benjamins play at the Boat Stage! This high energy band blends a unique mixture of classic, modern, elegance and edge!
$15 cover charge at the door or come in and purchase your tickets at the bar!
Come see Squad5 play at the Boat Stage! Squad 5 is one of the premier cover bands in NJ. The bands musical catalogue spans Classic Rock, Motown, Modern Rock, Alternative, Country, Soul and Funk.
$15 cover charge at the door or come in and purchase your tickets at the bar!
It's time for the 3rd annual food truck fest at Donaldson Farms. It’s time to celebrate the great outdoors featuring between 12-14 food trucks, live music, games and activities for all ages!
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!
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!
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!
Continuing
Take a 1.5-hour scenic trip on a historic passenger coach along the beautiful Delaware River to Riegelsville and return. Trips depart from Phillipsburg at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm.
Turn the clock back to a time when steam engines pulled passenger cars along idyllic miles of train tracks through quaint hamlets and farmland to an awaited destination. Board the train for a trip along the banks of the Delaware River to visit our winery.
Plan Ahead
Are you ready for a stomping good time? Well, now is your chance to be a part of an exclusive social event at Four Sisters Winery. The Barefoot Grape Stomping is a one-of-a-kind experience; surely to intoxicate all your senses. It's a unique opportunity you don’t want to miss!
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.
Washington Business Improvement District is celebrating sustainability and healthy living options. Attendees can enjoy live music and activities for children while parents can browse for renewable product options offering green living solutions. Free admission and held rain or shine!