Geared toward beginning farmers and open to all, this free training session will cover farm financial statements, budgets, breakeven analysis, financial analysis, and acquiring capital.
Starting October 5, 2022
"Life is populated with scarecrows—all those people and things that seem so scary and trouble our sleep. Isn't it nice to know that most of them turn out to be made of nothing but straw?" - Jerry Spinelli, American children's author
Now that it’s officially October, this week’s cover photo from Flowerland Growers reminds us to inform our Wanderers that Hackettstown BID is hosting a Scarecrow Selfie Contest beginning October 10, so there’s no need to wait for a big parade to participate in some Halloween fun!
The many noteworthy activities on tap this weekend include Phillipsburg’s Pork Roll Palooza, Longmeadow Farm’s annual Harvest Fest (postponed from last weekend due to uncooperative weather), and a Fall Festival further up Rt. 519 in Frelinghuysen.
Speaking of fall festivals, there is such an abundance of activities, it’s a challenge to keep it all organized! We tried to compile it here, and please remember to keep an eye on our “Continuing” section below.
Fall fun is everywhere! Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Rutherfurd Hall has been adding new exhibition spaces and to celebrate want to share it with you! Lectures and tours provided by Joan Salvas, Rutherfurd Hall historian and docents. Space is limited. All proceeds benefit Rutherfurd Hall.
While the kids decorate cookies, play and make new friends at Sycamore Park, Blairstown area moms can chat and learn about this program designed to make mom life a little easier.
Join in the October fun at INHOUSE Restaurant for a 2 day fall fest! This is a "Pay What You Want" event with live music, activities, food and more!
Tastefully British caterers will be serving up a delicious fish take-out dinner at the First Presbyterian Church Outreach Center in Blairstown. Menu items include Fresh Cod Filet or Chicken Breast with French Fries, Coleslaw & Dessert (Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Brownie)
Come - if you dare - to the Hayride of Horrors and Haunted House at Corrado's Farm located in Hackettstown. The Corrado Family has been brightening dark Autumn nights with frights and chills for more than 20 years! Pick Haunted Hayride, Haunted House, Corn Maze, or any combination thereof.
Come create a miniature clay decorative pumpkin with glazing on October 14. Pumkpins will be ready to pick up the following week. $3 per pumpkin. Bring a snack to share!
The Louisiana slide guitar wizard, Sonny Landreth and Cindy Cashdollar’s dobro and steel string talents culminate in world renowned showcases of guitar virtuosity along with opening act Adam Najemian, taking inspiration from Delta blues, folk and country.
Fall Fest 2022 is underway with Hayrides, Pumpkin Picking, Cow Train, Bounce Pillow, Corn Maze, Playground area and corn bins, Apple cider donuts and slushies, Apple picking, Pumpkin Launching, Grilled Corn and more!
Weekday and weekend packages available!
It's finally here! Fried, seared or grilled, however you like your Pork Roll, you’ll be able to savor it that way at Shappell Park right in the heart of Phillipsburg. Enjoy the games, music, and, of course, delicious food. Fun for the whole family! (Disclaimer: No guarantees that "Slice" the mascot will be making an appearance this year, but the local celebrities in this photo look like they're having so much fun, and with Norwescap hosting the event, this is the pic we're going with!)
The streets will be lined with the shopkeepers of Hackettstown inviting customers to enjoy shopping locally and getting a taste of restaurants! Shops include Leesa’s Element Hair Salon, Empire Health Foods, Sound Effects Records, Wyrd Lily, KK’s Cafe and Me to You Boutique.
Learn how to make all-natural, homemade soap. Various methods and ingredients will be covered. Choose from a varied selection of fragrant essential oils and herbs to create your own specialty soap. Wear old clothes. Reservations are required.
Cost is $39pp.
Visit the "spooktacular" Halloween display with plenty of photo opportunities along with shopping for produce, pumpkins, food specialties, bacon, eggs, jams, jellies, pies and more. Hayrides offered on weekends, 1-5pm, and hayrides include cider and a donut.
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!
AED plays an eclectic mix of your favorite hits from rock to folk to pop! Their amazing voices, guitar, and energy will get you singing along in no time!
Noted local singer Jan Findlay brings her experienced musicians to St. Luke's Church on High Street in Hope for two hours of music entitled “Jazz Songs: America’s Music.” Suggested donation is $10.
Celebrate spooky season with horror film favorites presented each week in October!
Mohican Farms is joining in on the Fall fun! Every Sunday in October, the farm is open with hayrides, pumpkin picking, a corn maze, a picture wagon, cider donuts, hot chocolate and of course, all their usual tasty food and farm goodies!
Gather friends and family for an autumn afternoon of food, music, farm animals and the most epic tricky tray featuring over 100 gift baskets. Enjoy the day at Antler Ridge farm while shopping with local vendors under our open-air big top tent.
Rescheduled from last weekend! Join the folks at Longmeadow Farm for a day of vendors, food, music, kids' crafts and more!
Acoustic-based rock quartet with two strong vocalists, bass, ukulele, harmonica, lead and rhythm guitars, and percussion playing a well-curated mix of classic-rock, blues-rock, folk-rock, and roots-rock, from the '60s through '90s.
Vendors, music, food trucks, games and more presented by Rolling Thunder Chapter 3 NJ. An optional ride organizes earlier in the day at the Richard D. Gardner Library in White Township, ending at the Harmony Recreational fields. Bring your own chairs.
Warren County's two museums located at historic Morris Canal sites are open the second Sunday of the month.
Calling all plant lovers and gardeners to join Buttzville Brewing Co. for a relaxing afternoon of indoor planting and enjoying local craft beer!
Enjoy the Hunter full moon with a hike at Dark Moon Preserve.
Join Jean Marie for a 30 minute yoga session before an hour of meditation. Bring your own mat and blanket.
Beth Styler Barry, Director of River Restoration for The Nature Conservancy in NJ, and former Executive Director of the Musconetcong Watershed Association, will give an overview of dams and dam removals in New Jersey.
Presented by the band will be a selection of originals, including songs from the new record Crooked Line, songs in the works from the new historic series of the region, as well as their own renditions of traditional and much loved covers.
Come to the Lebanon Museum for a brief history of Industry on the Musconetcong River at Changewater.
Enjoy the Beaver full moon with a hike at Dark Moon Preserve. This hike will be led by RVC President Margaret Schiller.
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!
AED plays an eclectic mix of your favorite hits from rock to folk to pop! Their amazing voices, guitar, and energy will get you singing along in no time!
It's finally here! Fried, seared or grilled, however you like your Pork Roll, you’ll be able to savor it that way at Shappell Park right in the heart of Phillipsburg. Enjoy the games, music, and, of course, delicious food. Fun for the whole family! (Disclaimer: No guarantees that "Slice" the mascot will be making an appearance this year, but the local celebrities in this photo look like they're having so much fun, and with Norwescap hosting the event, this is the pic we're going with!)
Legendary singer/songwriter Steve Forbert kicks off a stunning co-bill followed by the powerhouse slide guitar duo of Sonny Landreth and Cindy Cashdollar. An incredible evening of music is assured when these uber-talented artists take the stage.
Join the folks at Longmeadow Farm for live music, crafts, apples and pumpkin picking, hayrides, food trucks, face painting, artisan vendors.
Tastefully British caterers will be serving up a delicious fish take-out dinner at the First Presbyterian Church Outreach Center in Blairstown. Menu items include fresh Cod filet or Chicken breast with french fries, coleslaw & dessert (Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Brownie)
Learn how to make all-natural, homemade soap. Various methods and ingredients will be covered. Choose from a varied selection of fragrant essential oils and herbs to create your own specialty soap. Wear old clothes. Reservations are required.
Cost is $40 pp.
Come - if you dare - to the Hayride of Horrors and Haunted House at Corrado's Farm located in Hackettstown. The Corrado Family has been brightening dark Autumn nights with frights and chills for more than 20 years! Pick haunted hayride, corn maze, or any combination.
Visit the "spooktacular" Halloween display with plenty of photo opportunities along with shopping for produce, pumpkins, food specialties, bacon, eggs, jams, jellies, pies and more. Hayrides offered on weekends and include cider and a donut.
Deb brings a mixture of bluegrass, jazz, blues, traditional music and spirituals and true Americana.
Suggested donation is $10.
AED plays an eclectic mix of your favorite hits from rock to folk to pop including hits from Alanis Morisette to Ozzy Ozbourne to the Beatles to Foo Fighters, and never fails to impress. Their amazing voices, guitar, and energy will get you singing along in no time!
Continuing
Live music weekends at Brook Hollow and Friday Meal Deals!
Oct 1 - Rich Berry
Oct 2 - Bill Ruddy
Oct 7 - Scott Messina
Oct 8 - Joe Janci
Oct 15 - Rich Ortiz
Oct 16 - George Baier
Oct 22- Michael Long
Oct 28 - OPEN MIC NIGHT
When riding the Great Pumpkin Train, every child will be able to pick their own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. $18/adult; $13/child. Trips leave 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm.
Tiptons Tavern is rocking in October with great music and food!
Live this month at Panther Pub another great line-up of music.
10/2 - John Cain
10/7 - Lecila and Mike
10/9 - Maribyrd
10/14 - PS Xperiment
10/16 - Brendan Anthony
10/21 - Brian and Brian
10/23 - Sue and Mike
10/28 - Noble Brothers Duo
Live music weekends are at Brass Rail in October with a great line-up!
Oct. 1 - Bobby Clark
Oct. 7 - The Mr. T Band
Oct. 14 - Naked Jake
Oct. 22 - Dr. Dick
Oct. 29 - Skin of My Teeth
The falling leaves and shorter days are a great time for relaxing yoga. Choose from classes on Wednesday @ 6:30pm and/or Saturdays @ 9am at Footbridge Park Pavilion. Bring a mat & any extra props. Classes start 9/10 through 10/12.
Celebrate the fall season with family fun for all ages at our Fall Festival Weekends!
Last weekend for Donaldson Farms Harvest Weekend! Fall is the perfect time to visit Donaldson Farms to enjoy apple and pumpkin picking and corn maze, hayrides, corn cannon, fresh-cooked food, apple cider samples, and more.
Pack a picnic, invite some friends and enjoy some time with great wines, music and spectacular views! $15 cover charge includes seating, music & wine tasting. Seating for 1-3 is first-come basis. Seating for 4-5 is by reservation/prepaid.
Enjoy music and beautiful views at Little Ridge with great wines.
UACNJ provides free public programs at the astronomy club in Jenny Jump State Forest from April through October on Saturday evenings.
The live presentation is followed by stargazing on the telescopes until 10:30 PM, weather permitting.
Enjoy Sunday brunch at Asbury Coffee Mill.
Oct. 2 - Brian Molnar
Oct. 9 - Thomas Johnston
Oct.16 - Matt DeBlass
Oct. 23 - Bob Piccola
Oct. 30 - Carson DeAngelis
Joe's Steak Shop is hosting their 18th season of Cruise night. Plan on meeting old friends, making new ones, see outstanding cars, and live music. Bring a friend, a chair, and enjoy the music, cars, and delicious food and drinks.
Enjoy Sunday brunch at Asbury Coffee Mill.
Nov. 6 - Joe Cassady
Nov. 13 - Nick Cerniglia
Nov. 20 - Thomas Johnston
Nov. 27 - Joe Frame
Dec. 4- Jack Pierone
Dec. 11- Caren Kennedy Duo
Dec. 18- Avoiding Foreclosure
Enjoy music and beautiful views at Little Ridge with great wines.
December 10 - Chuck Schubert
December 18 - Jeni Hackett
Last weekend for Donaldson Farms Harvest Weekend! Fall is the perfect time to visit Donaldson Farms to enjoy apple and pumpkin picking and corn maze, hayrides, corn cannon, fresh-cooked food, apple cider samples, and more.
When riding the Great Pumpkin Train, every child will be able to pick their own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. $20/adult; $14/child. Trips leave 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm.
Fall is the perfect time to visit Donaldson Farms to enjoy apple and pumpkin picking and corn maze, hayrides, corn cannon, fresh-cooked food, apple cider samples, and more. There is no entry fee as activities and food priced individually. PYO activities are priced by the pound.
Celebrate the fall season with family fun for all ages at our Fall Festival Weekends!
Bring your mat and any extra props you'd like to Footbridge Park in the pavilion for a relaxing yoga session. Choose from classes on Wednesday @ 6:30pm and/or Saturdays @ 9am. Classes run through June 15, 2024.
Bring your mat and any extra props you'd like to Footbridge Park in the pavilion for a relaxing yoga session. Choose from classes on Wednesday @ 6:30pm and/or Saturdays @ 9am. Classes run through August 17.
Community Corner
LocalShare, a program of the Foodshed Alliance, connects local farms’ surplus fruits & veggies to feed the hungry families.
Carolyn Barton will be offering gentle yoga classes designed to be accessible to everyBODY. Formulated with mindfulness and proper yoga alignment to ensure safety, these classes will be easy to follow, filled with inspiration, lightheartedness, and warmth.
Give back and give blood. Pre- registration is preferred, but walk- ins are welcome.
Everyone is invited to a free community dinner at the chapel.
Everyone is invited to a free community dinner at the chapel.
Give back and give blood. Pre- registration is preferred, but walk- ins are welcome.
Register here.
Everyone is invited to a free community dinner at the chapel. Hosted by First Presbyterian Church in Hackettstown.