Starting May 5, 2021

"A mother is like a flower, each one beautiful and unique."- Anonymous

To mothers everywhere, no matter the species, we say thank you. We also thank Belvidere resident Kent Sweigert for the photo above, taken in 2018.

You may want to take your favorite mom out for a special meal at Uniontown Bar and Grill at Harker's Hollow Golf Club, and/or to any of the county's four wineries. But why wait until Sunday to celebrate mom? There are a few festivals on Saturday - a Craft & Farmers' Market at Well-Sweep Herb Farm, a Chili Fest at Invertase Brewing and Washington BID's first-ever Rock & Roll Steam Punk Fair. Seek out the Explore Warren table at the Steam Punk event and say hello! We will be offering chances to win a couple of prizes courtesy of VonThun Farms.

Saying goodbye to a bunch of COVID restrictions is another reason to celebrate! We are finding out about more and more fun events planned for the coming weeks and months, so keep an eye on the Explore Warren events calendar. (If you think something is missing, please drop us a line to make sure we know about it). In the meantime, scroll down for lots more to do in the coming week. Happy Mother's Day and Happy Wanderings!

Coming Up

Women's Playwright Series @ Centenary Stage Co.

WPS offers playwrights the opportunity to work with professional actors and directors in a workshop rehearsal process, and to hear their work in front of a live audience. This week's presentation - the final installment in this series - is Loretta the Yodeling Cowgirl by Vita Patrick Morales. Inspired by a true story, Loretta and her wiry friend, Em, live in a home for the aged in Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania. When Loretta learns that her daughters are about to sell the family home, she travels back in time to the days of her Yodeling Cowgirl fame, and the choices she made for happiness.

Cinco de Mayo @ Invertase Brewing Co.

Join us for SPECIAL open hours!! There will be a special release, limited run beer on tap that you don't want to miss! The Angry Chourico BBQ will be nearby serving up a special Cinco de Mayo menu as well! Make an evening of it in our beer garden!

Grill Night at Alba Vineyard

Grill Nights are back! $50/person - wine sold separately - reservations required Choice of steak, fish, chops. All served with seasonal vegetables, potato, and salad. Charcuterie a la carte - $17. Three seatings every half hour from 5-7pm

Comedy Night and Dinner at Brook Hollow Winery

Brook Hollow's comedy night is a double headliner of Chris Monty and Joey Kola. Ticket price includes dinner and show (all food service will be done table side). Dinner is meat or veggie lasagna, bread, and a garden salad.

2021 World Series of Birding with RVC Wrenegades Flock

The RVC Wrenegades, a four person team, will bird in Warren County participating in the country's largest and most prestigious birding competition, the World Series of Birding (WSB).

Spring Open House-Craft and Farmers Market @ Well Sweep Herb Farm

Craft, farm, and food vendors, plus free garden tours at 11am and 2pm. Greenhouses are open (plants are available), along with the gift shop.

Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair hosted by Washington BID

Come in costume and visit the Explore Warren table! Live music with This Complete Breakfast, Frenchy & the Punk and This Way to the Egress. Rock & Roll and music-related vendors, Steampunk vendors, jewelry, clothing, and more!

Chili Fest @ Invertase Brewing

Eight local teams will duke it out for the titles "Best Chili" & "Most Interesting Chili". Ticket holders ($20/person) receive a taste of each chili entry, a score card, a 10oz pour of beer and a live performance by Nathaniel Hintz!

Celebrate “Dia de las Madres” @ Villa Milagro Vineyards

Celebrate “Dia de las Madres” with a delicacy native to Mexico – chocolate! A chocolate gift for your “Mamacita” and tastes of our romantic chocolate infused wine, Besame (means “Kiss me” in Spanish). $15 per person includes wine tasting, gift glass and chocolate gift for mom.

Mother's Day Celebration @ Brook Hollow

What better way to show the special woman in your life how much you love her than with wine, chocolate, jewelry, and live music?! Stop in for this two day celebration as Brook Hollow hosts two favorite events, Chocolate Lover's Emporium & Silvery Moon Jewelry and Crafts.

Raritan River Music Festival: Poorwill Lane Duo

This musically-connected couple has worked together for years, as members of the famed Chiara String Quartet and as founding directors of the new organization Open Space Music, connecting artists and communities through digital technology throughout the world.

2nd Annual CFSD Fundraising Gala @ Brook Hollow SOLD OUT

Join us for an exciting night of music, dinner, wine, & silent auction. Dinner will be presented by The Angry Chorico. Easy listening music by Stan & Elise!

Adventures in Antarctica: South Pole Telescope, Ice Cube Observatory, Space Weather presented by UACNJ

Join UACNJ for "Adventures in Antarctica: South Pole Telescope, IceCube Observatory, Space Weather" presented by Gil Jeffers, NWJAA. Admission will be by reservation only.

Amish Outlaws @ Draught House

Come see The Amish Outlaws play at the Boat Stage! Advance tickets on sale. $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.

Celebrate Mother's Day @ Harker's Hollow Golf Club

Treat mom to a special day at the Uniontown Bar and Grill located at Harker's Hollow Golf Club.

Mother's Day at Four Sisters Winery

Join Four Sisters Winery for this special Mother's Day event. The musical stylings of Lisa Coppola and Friends starts at 12pm. Relax as they preform country blues and rock. Food will be served at 1pm.

Women's Playwright Series @ Centenary Stage Co.

WPS offers playwrights the opportunity to work with professional actors and directors in a workshop rehearsal process, and to hear their work in front of a live audience. This week's presentation of Off The Map from Christine Foster comes a story of a retired couple moving to Central America and finding their lives and relationship isn't what they were expecting after discovering a mysterious mound on their property.

Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair hosted by Washington BID

Come in costume and visit the Explore Warren table! Live music with Slambovian Circus of Dreams, Psych-A-Billy and A Halo Called Fred. Rock & Roll and music-related vendors, Steampunk vendors, jewelry, clothing, and more!

Spring Open House-Craft and Farmers Market @ Well Sweep Herb Farm

Craft, farm, and food vendors, plus free garden tours at 11am and 2pm. Greenhouses are open (plants are available), along with the gift shop.

Mother's Day Dinner @ Four Sisters Winery

This year's meal features baked turkey and roasted ham, roasted vegetables, Rosemary garlic potatoes, a garden salad and a delicious dessert. Each mom receives a free glass of wine. Bring the whole family, stay as long as you like and experience a wonderful day at the winery.

Celebrate “Dia de las Madres” @ Villa Milagro Vineyards

Celebrate “Dia de las Madres” with a delicacy native to Mexico, chocolate. A chocolate gift for Mom and a chocolate-infused wine called Besame, Spanish for 'Kiss Me.' Bring a picnic or snacks.

Mother's Day Dinner @ Four Sisters Winery

Mother's Day Celebration @ Brook Hollow

Live music, complimentary flowers to all Mothers, an open all you can eat buffet, and a Build-Your-Own Sangria Bar. Pricing different for adults and children under 12 years old. Buffet Menu (available 11:30am-1pm):

Celebrate “Dia de las Madres” @ Villa Milagro Vineyards

Celebrate “Dia de las Madres” with a delicacy native to Mexico, chocolate. A chocolate gift for Mom and a chocolate-infused wine called Besame, Spanish for 'Kiss Me.' Bring a picnic or snacks.

Spring Open House-Craft and Farmers Market @ Well Sweep Herb Farm

This is the 54th annual craft, farm, and food vendor fair. Two full days of free informative lectures and presentations, tours of our spectacular gardens, and a special Craft and Farmers’ Market!

Mother's Day Brunch @ Brook Hollow

Brook Hollow has something for every mom with live music starting at 11 a.m., complimentary flowers to all Mothers, an open all you can eat buffet, and a Build-Your-Own Sangria Bar (wine not included). $35/per adult, $15/child (7 to 12 years) and Free/child (under 7 years)

Spring Open House-Craft and Farmers Market @ Well Sweep Herb Farm

Well-Sweep hosts their annual craft, farm, and food vendor fair. Two full days of free informative lectures and presentations, tours of our spectacular gardens, and a special Craft and Farmers’ Market!

Celebrate “Dia de las Madres” @ Villa Milagro Vineyards

Celebrate “Dia de las Madres” with a delicacy native to Mexico, chocolate. A chocolate gift for Mom and a chocolate-infused wine called Besame, Spanish for 'Kiss Me.' Bring a picnic or snacks. Live music on Saturday by talented pianist, Sean Gough.

Mother's Day Lunch @ Four Sisters Winery

This year's meal features baked turkey and roasted ham, roasted vegetables, Rosemary garlic potatoes, a garden salad and a delicious dessert. Bring the whole family, stay as long as you like and experience a wonderful day at the winery.

Continuing

Wine Train to Villa Milagro

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.

Music Under the Arbor at Alba Vineyard

Join Alba every Saturday and Sunday afternoon 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.

Afternoon Music Under the Arbor @ Alba Vineyard

Delaware River Railroad Excursions Opening Weekend

Enjoy a day in the country on a beautiful railroad that runs along the Delaware River. Delaware River Railroad Excursions starts this year's season this weekend. Take a leisurely ride back in time, visit the Susquehanna Mining Company and pan for gemstones or beautiful Villa Milagro Vineyard for a tour and wine tastings!

Delaware River Railroad Excursions Train Rides

Enjoy a day in the country on a beautiful railroad that runs along the Delaware River. Take a leisurely ride back in time, visit the Susquehanna Mining Company or beautiful Villa Milagro Vineyard. THE SUSQUEHANNA MINING CO. TRAIN

Reviews

“Love all the events you cover. I had no idea so much goes on in Warren County.” - Gene S., new Warren County resident

“The return of Warren County Wanderings this year was one of the best things that could happen to Northwest New Jersey! With its vast coverage of all the many wonderful events - both community and professional - which make our region such a special place to live, the Wanderings is a guidepost of discovery and a nexus of community in a culturally rich and environmentally singular area.” - Catherine Rust, General Manager, Centenary Stage Company