The Rutherfurd Hall Foundation will be holding its inaugural Celebrate the Arts festival. From an elegant opening gala to an art show, the week will feature performances in music, dance, opera, history, and conclude with a two-day film festival.
Starting May 11, 2022
"They were warned. They were doomed..." - The Original 1980 Friday the 13th film.
If you're a hardcore fan, you know the rest! It’s a big week for Blairstown as Friday the 13th is upon us!
Need a guide to the famous film landmarks to wow your friends? Look no further than Friday the 13th: Film Locations and Then & Now, where we found this week's cover photo.
Roy’s Hall and the Blairstown Museum are always in on the fun with film screenings, and the Friday the 13th Museum open for tours.
Camp NoBeBoSco in Hardwick - home of the film's fictional Camp Crystal Lake - will be running tours this weekend, through the end of May and into June.
Not your cup of tea? Fear not! Wanderings is jam packed with festivals, music and all things spring! To name a few: Phillipsburg Railroad Historians and Country Gate Players emerge from hibernation this weekend; the 3rd annual Fishing Derby is Saturday in Blairstown; and Hackettstown is celebrating International Day with music, food, vendors and more!
Wherever you roam, there's bound to be an event to explore! Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
DJ Rupe will be spinning the tunes! Listen to your favorite country songs while you learn dances such as “Good Time”, “Boot Scootin Boogie”, and “Trashy Women”
$10 cover at door. Lessons from 7-8pm.
Open dancing and requests from 8-11pm.
The Friday the 13th Museum, located at 27 Main Street in Blairstown, will be open on Friday, May 13th for 13 hours! Fans can view killer exhibits, from the original film and franchise, all day long for a one-time $5 per person fee.
Modeled after VonThun's Equine Scout Program, young horse lovers will be introduced to horses, horse care, handling, and riding. Appropriate for ages 6 and older.
Throw back to a simpler time with Matty Alan Estock and his vintage video game setup. Consoles include an NES, SNES, N64, and GameCube with the games available to play!
BYOB, snacks and friends! Ages 15+
Emmy-nominated rapper/actor, T.O.N.E.-z will grace the stage once again! Join in the fun with basketball tournaments, a d.j., free food, giveaways and so much more!
Every Friday the 13th hundreds of horror fans make a ritual pilgrimage to Blairstown, NJ to remember the film that made the town a legend. There’s something special about watching Friday the 13th on Friday the 13th.
Tickets on sale now. Get yours before it's too late!
Hosted by the Phillipsburg High School Comic and Anime & Manga clubs comes another year of Comic- Con! There will be panels, kids activities, comic giveaways, and a comic con exclusive print that you can get with a canned good or monetary donation to our local food bank.
Be one of the first 50 kids(16 and under) to register and get a free fishing rod! Registration starts at 9:30am at Footbridge Park, one of two fishing locations.
Recently restored Lehigh and Hudson River Caboose will be available for boarding via the museum platform that was completed last year. The Centerville and Southwestern Miniature Railroad will be operating, and its museum and gift shop will be open.
Admission is free.
Holistic Flows Yoga will be leading an hour of yoga in the vineyard, followed by a wine tasting.
Your ticket also includes a bottle of wine of your choosing, to take home or enjoy on-site. Bring your friends, your mom, and your mat.
Enjoy all that Hope, NJ has to offer with their first artisan market. Located on High Street (directly across from St. John’s Church & Moravian Cemetery) in Historic Hope Village.
Come by for refreshments with an “afternoon tea” theme, and you’ll get a 10% discount store-wide when you wear your best garden party hat!
Highlight Hackettstown’s diverse culture with kid’s activities, crafts, live entertainment, a Tricky Tray, small plate food tastings, and more. A portion of Main St. will be closed to vehicles for this brand new event.
Traditionally a German festival to celebrate the end of winter and the start of the growing season, the day will be filled with music, food, fun and great craft beer.
Live music is happening again starting May 14. You are welcome to bring snacks or lunch as Villa is a Carry-in-Carry-out.
Live music performance outside Saturday and Sunday. Reservations are for 1 1/2 seatings.
The 33rd Raritan River Music Festival, winner of the National Award for Adventurous Programming from ASCAP/Chamber Music America, will present a series of four concerts throughout the month of May. These concerts will be live in-person and streaming online.
"Mixing rockabilly and outlaw country with a folk flair, Hintz is a fantastic storyteller and an equally fantastic showman," hails the Hartford Courant. Nathaniels's influence comes from country & western, rock & roll, and gospel music.
Experience an exceptional night of music with the Frank DiBussolo Trio featuring Emmitt Harris. This concert will feature Frank on jazz guitar, Gary Staples on keyboards, Ruben Ariola drums, with vocals by Emmitt Harris.
Performing the band's greatest hits from the '70s, '80s and beyond, each member mirrors his counterpart in the Eagles instrumentally and vocally.
Pioneering lawyer Clarence Darrow relives some of the pivotal moments that established his reputation as a courtroom giant and civil rights hero. These include the infamous Scopes 'Monkey' and the 'Thrill Killers' trials of Leopold and Loeb.
Learn about 'Throwing Light on Black Holes' by Krishnadas Kootale, MMAS.
Come and spend a Sunday afternoon enjoying the beauty of Johnsonburg in the spring!
Kicking off another season at the historic Ramsaysburg Homestead is Yarn, an Americana/jam/rock group based out of Brooklyn and Raleigh. They have made their mark and have a large local following.
Take-out Only! Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, roll, salad and dessert. Adults-$10, Kids(10 and under) $5
The Phillipsburg Rotary Club is proud to be holding its 13th Annual Corks & Forks Food, Wine and Beer tasting event at Flynn's on the Hill.
Enjoy May's full moon with a guided hike at Dark Moon Preserve. Led by Margie Schiller, we will step out into the night to enjoy the nocturnal wonders of the preserve. We invite you to bring your family - both furry and non-furry.
Curious about how the nature trails you enjoy actually get made? Join Ryan Jiorle, the Community Engagement Coordinator, for a one-mile walk on the Educational Trail.
Learn about 'JWT: Past, Present and Future' by Michael Dean Lewis, NASA Ambassador.
Throw back to a simpler time with Matty Alan Estock and his vintage video game setup. Consoles include an NES, SNES, N64, and GameCube with the games available to play!
BYOB, snacks and friends!
Whether you're just starting to think about a career or have an urge to switch careers, UACNJ presents "Space Careers" by Ken Taylor, NWJAA.
"What's Up in the June Sky?" featuring the one and only Lonny Buinis, RVCC.
DJ Rupe will be spinning the tunes! Listen to your favorite country songs while you learn dances such as “Good Time”, “Boot Scootin Boogie”, and “Trashy Women”
$10 cover at door. Lessons from 7-8pm.
Open dancing and requests from 8-11pm.
"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.
"The Life and Legacy of Charles Messier" presented by Bill Murray.
"My Journey into Deep Space Astrophotography" presented by Mike Dzwinczyk, MMAS.
"What's Up in the August Sky?" presented by Lonny Buinis, RVCC.
DJ Rupe will be spinning the tunes! Listen to your favorite country songs while you learn dances such as “Good Time”, “Boot Scootin Boogie”, and “Trashy Women”
$10 cover at door. Lessons from 7-8pm.
Open dancing and requests from 8-11pm.
DJ Rupe will be spinning the tunes! Listen to your favorite country songs while you learn dances such as “Good Time”, “Boot Scootin Boogie”, and “Trashy Women”
$10 cover at door. Lessons from 7-8pm.
Open dancing and requests from 8-11pm.
DJ Rupe will be spinning the tunes! Listen to your favorite country songs while you learn dances such as “Good Time”, “Boot Scootin Boogie”, and “Trashy Women”
$10 cover at door. Lessons from 7-8pm.
Open dancing and requests from 8-11pm.
DJ Rupe will be spinning the tunes! Listen to your favorite country songs while you learn dances such as “Good Time”, “Boot Scootin Boogie”, and “Trashy Women”
$10 cover at door. Lessons from 7-8pm.
Open dancing and requests from 8-11pm.
Every Friday the 13th hundreds of horror fans make a ritual pilgrimage to Blairstown, NJ to remember the film that made the town a legend. There’s something special about watching Friday the 13th on Friday the 13th.
Tickets on sale now. Get yours before it's too late!
The Phillipsburg Rotary Club is proud to be holding its 13th Annual Corks & Forks Food, Wine and Beer tasting event at Flynn's on the Hill.
Modeled after VonThun's Equine Scout Program, young horse lovers will be introduced to horses, horse care, handling, and riding. Appropriate for ages 6 and older.
Free food, fun, coping skills activities and giveaways at Hackettstown High School.
It’s picnic time at the vineyard. The vines are lookin’ mighty fine and spring flowers are up. The hillside vistas are covered in 50 shades of green.
Enjoy May's full moon with a guided hike at Dark Moon Preserve. Led by Margie Schiller, we will step out into the night to enjoy the nocturnal wonders of the preserve. We invite you to bring your family - both furry and non-furry.
With a large local following in New Jersey, Yarn, an Americana/jam/rock group based out of Brooklyn and Raleigh, comes back to Ramsaysburg.
Every Friday the 13th hundreds of horror fans make a ritual pilgrimage to Blairstown, NJ to remember the film that made the town a legend. There’s something special about watching Friday the 13th on Friday the 13th.
Tickets on sale now. Get yours before it's too late!
"Mixing rockabilly and outlaw country with a folk flair, Hintz is a fantastic storyteller and an equally fantastic showman," hails the Hartford Courant. Nathaniels's influence comes from country & western, rock & roll, and gospel music.
Calling all Warren County 6-12 graders! Phillipsburg High School will be hosting Health and Wellness Field Day complete with food, live music, dancing, volleyball tournaments with law enforcement, and more!
With a large local following in New Jersey, Yarn, an energetic and evolving Americana/jam/rock group based out of Brooklyn and Raleigh, has played Roy's Hall annually for the past twelve years, sometimes twice a year.
Outdoor wine service resumes this weekend. You are welcome to bring your own snacks or lunch - we are Carry-in-Carry-out. If you forget food, we do offer pre-packaged cheese and charcuterie plates.
Reservations are for 1 1/2 hours seatings.
Outdoor wine service resumes this weekend. You are welcome to bring your own snacks or lunch - we are Carry-in-Carry-out. If you forget food, we do offer pre-packaged cheese and charcuterie plates.
Reservations are for 1 1/2 hours seatings.
Outdoor wine service resumes this weekend. You are welcome to bring your own snacks or lunch - we are Carry-in-Carry-out. If you forget food, we do offer pre-packaged cheese and charcuterie plates.
Reservations are for 1 1/2 hours seatings.
Continuing
Spend part of your weekend relaxing at Brook Hollow Winery and Event Facility for live music Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
You're invited to support local proprietors by purchasing a meal from the many restaurants in the area and enjoy it all with a bottle of Brook Hollow Wine.
Pack a picnic, invite some friends and lull away the afternoon with great wines, music and spectacular views!
You can tour Camp Crystal Lake even after Friday the 13th! Tickets are on sale now!
This dine & screen event includes a sandwich and side in the dining hall, cold drinks throughout the event (non-alchoholic), filming location tour, movie screening and free popcorn will be provided.
The guided filming location tours take place at the camp where over 80% of the movie was filmed. Connect with fans from all over the world, step into each scene, retrace your favorite character's steps and take tons of photos.
You can tour Camp Crystal Lake even after Friday the 13th! Tickets are on sale now!
Community Corner
It's Country night with line dancing lessons by Trapper Josh and live music by Glenn Roberts! $10 cover.
Various after schools activities, including art, outdoor adventure and cooking instruction, for a range of age groups.
All conducted 3:20pm-4:20pm on either Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, depending on the activity chosen.
Various after schools activities, including art, outdoor adventure and cooking instruction, for a range of age groups.
All conducted 3:20pm-4:20pm on either Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, depending on the activity chosen.
More Things to Do
Balloon fest season is just around the corner! Mark your calendar now so you don't miss the Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival on June 3-5 at Warren County Community College, the Warren County Farmers’ Fair and Hot Air Balloon Festival July 30-August 6 at the fairgrounds in Harmony, and then back at the college September 23-25. Order tickets online at BalloonFestNJ.com through June 1 for a discount on the first fest. It features daily musical entertainment, vendors, arts & crafts, daily drone demonstrations, food trucks, children's activities, tethered balloon rides starting at 4:30pm, and Mass Hot Air Balloon Launches nightly at 6:30pm. Full flight balloon rides are also available. Saturday features the Hot Rides & Hot Air Balloons Car & Truck Show with 100% of proceeds benefitting Operation Chillout. Visit www.balloonfestnj.com for all the details!
Plan Ahead
Join the cool kids and lend a hand to clean up the town we live in! A project of the Blairstown Enhancement Committee.
Watch a videotaped horse race using cinematography cameras and narrated from start to finish by many of America’s top-rated announcers. All the suspense and close-up action that will make you feel like you are at the racetrack.
The 2nd annual Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair featuring Slambovian Circus of Dreams. Also performing, Psych-A-Billy and A Halo Called Fred. Event runs throughout the downtown business district of Washington Borough.
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!
Argentina is the world's 8th largest country and has more cattle than people! It's no wonder that Asado (BBQ) is so popular.
Maria Monjes, chef and owner of The Sizzle, Argentinian BBQ in Hackettstown, will prepare a feast of grilled meats and sides for us.
The 33rd Raritan River Music Festival, winner of the National Award for Adventurous Programming from ASCAP/Chamber Music America, will present a series of four concerts throughout the month of May. These concerts will be live in-person and streaming online.
More than a mere tribute, from the costumes, to climbing on the top of the grand piano just like the man himself, this is a recreation of one of the most loved performers of any generation, Elton John.
Was your child born to be the next bard? Join a teaching artist from The Children's Theatre of New Jersey for a workshop to bring your ideas, thoughts, and voice to the page and possibly the stage!
This workshop is open to young writers (at any level) ages 10-18.
Chefs Sharbel & Lena Koorie of Daddy's Place in Easton will prepare a delicious Mediterranean dinner so prepare to leave stuffed like a grape leaf as we sample dishes from around the Mediterranean region.
Chef Beth Ann Raynock of Local Mama Catering in Hellertown, PA will prepare a Parisian feast that will make you feel as if you are in Provence! An alfresco French dinner as the sun sets.
Watch a videotaped horse race using cinematography cameras and narrated from start to finish by many of America’s top-rated announcers. All the suspense and close-up action that will make you feel like you are at the racetrack.
Watch a videotaped horse race using cinematography cameras and narrated from start to finish by many of America’s top-rated announcers. All the suspense and close-up action that will make you feel like you are at the racetrack.
"Night at the Races Beefsteak" promises an exhilarating evening featuring professionally narrated horse races from the '90s, presented on a large screen with commentary from some of America’s most acclaimed announcers.