Warren County Wanderings

Starting September 1, 2021

“The storm starts, when the drops start dropping
When the drops stop dropping then the storm starts stopping.”
― Dr. Seuss

In all seriousness, despite the flippant subject line, our hearts go out to those suffering in the wake of Hurricane Ida. Mother Nature can be cruel. Here in Warren County, we are currently under a Tornado Watch, so please proceed with caution!

That said, the weather forecast looks quite pleasant for the upcoming three-day weekend (the drops are supposed to stop dropping in the wee hours of Thursday morning). Labor Day is called the "unofficial end of summer" because it marks the end of the cultural summer season. If you want to make plans for the coming days and weeks, below you will find plenty of suggestions. Happy Labor Day, and Happy Wanderings!

Coming Up
Rutherfurd Hall Outdoor Lecture Series with Joan Salvas
Please bring a lawn chair for an outdoor 3-lecture series featuring Miss Mercer, Master Franklin, Mrs. Rutherfurd and Mr. Roosevelt, on the great lawn at Rutherfurd Hall. Every Thursday evening September 2-16, 2021. Rain dates will be the following Tuesday.
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Labor Day "Lobster Special" Weekend at Alba Vineyard
In addition to Chef Anthony’s regular menu of freshly made wood-fired pizza, salad, paninis, and charcuterie there will be Lobster Specials (Lobster Pizza, Lobster Roll, or a Crab/Corn Pizza) at Alba Vineyard! Stop on by and relax with friends and family this Labor Day Weekend.
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Friday Nights on the Farm with James Off Main
September 3 is the Grand Finale! Bombed Opera will cap off the season with songs of the 80s. Relax and enjoy outdoor dining and live music while surrounded by the stunning views of your local farm! A family-friendly event. James on Main collaborates with Donaldson Farms to create delicious farm-fresh and locally sourced cuisine for their guests, and are proud to host their friends from Czig Meister Brewing Company.
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Fall Flower Festival and Craft & Farmers' Market
Enjoy free lectures and tours as you browse for plants and shop the Friends of Well-Sweep Craft & Farmers' Market! The farm features 1,898 varieties of herbs and perennials - see the 2021 plant list - and the Gift Shop is filled with a wonderful assortment of dried flowers, wreaths and arrangements, books, essential oils, hard-to-find culinary and medicinal dried herbs, potpourri supplies and unusual gifts for all ages. This event will be held rain or shine.
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Pop Up Art Event @ Hope Junction Antiques
Hope Junction Antiques has always been a haven for local artists, and his fall the store will continue that support with a series of Art Shows for some of the creative people – local and not so local – who find their way to Hope Junction Antiques.
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Live Music on the Deck at Four Sisters Winery
The graphic says it all!
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Sunflowers and Craft Fair
A festive event celebrating nature & art! Local crafters & vendors will be selling their wares, along with ART•stitution offering wine glass & beer mug painting.
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Last Lavender Painting Event for 2021 at Orchard View Lavender Farm
Monica from Orchard View Lavender Farm and Jeannie from Class on a Glass are hosting a glassware painting event on the gorgeous grounds of Orchard View Lavender Farm where you will learn how to paint lavender and dragonflies onto your choice of surfaces.
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Shippen Manor Lawn Concert: Paddy and the Pale Boys
Shippen Manor's final law concert of of the summer. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket, pack a picnic if you like, and relax and enjoy Paddy and the Pale Boys playing traditional music of Ireland and Scotland.
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Labor Day Hike on the Paulinskill Valley Trail
Join the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee (PVTC) for a group hike at Footbridge Park in Blairstown, NJ. The PVTC, a Friends Organization of the Kittatinny Valley State Park, will host the hike. The length of the hike will be 4-5 miles. The trail is cinder-based which provides
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Reiki @ Orchard View Lavender Farm
Relax with the healing arts of Reiki and the beautiful calm serene. Schedule your therapeutic session to facilitate an experience of peace and deep relaxation. 45 minute Reiki sessions.
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Everything Bees Discussion hosted by the North Warren Garden Club
A discussion about “everything bees” lead by Rene St Andre, a long time apiarist, during the September meeting of the North Warren Garden Club. The night may include a honey extraction demo. The Club is open to all Warren County residents.
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Friday Nights on the Farm with James Off Main
Relax and enjoy outdoor dining and live music while surrounded by the stunning views of your local farm! James on Main collaborates with Donaldson Farms to create delicious farm-fresh and locally sourced cuisine for our guests.
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Friday Nights on the Farm with James On Main
Come out to Friday Nights on the Farm with Bombed Opera! Relax and enjoy outdoor dining and live music while surrounded by the stunning views of your local farm! A family-friendly event, James on Main collaborates with Donaldson Farms to create delicious farm-fresh and locally sourced cuisine for their guests and are proud to host their friends from Czig Meister Brewing Company.
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Labor Day Weekend at Alba Vineyard
In addition to Chef Anthony’s regular menu of freshly made wood-fired pizza, salad, paninis, and charcuterie there will be Lobster Specials (Lobster Pizza, Lobster Roll, or a Crab/Corn Pizza) at Alba Vineyard! Stop on by and relax with friends and family this Labor Day Weekend.
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Labor Day Hike on the Paulinskill Valley Trail
Join the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee (PVTC) for a group hike at Footbridge Park in Blairstown, NJ. The PVTC, a Friends Organization of the Kittatinny Valley State Park, will host the hike. The length of the hike will be 4-5 miles. The trail is cinder-based which provides
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Lavender Painting @ Orchard View Lavender Farm
Jeannie from Class on a Glass and Monica from Orchard View Lavender Farm are hosting a glassware/watering can painting event on the gorgeous grounds of Orchard View Lavender Farm. You will learn how to paint lavender and dragonflies onto a surface of your choice, either glass or watering can.
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Friday Nights on the Farm with James Off Main
Relax and enjoy outdoor dining and live music while surrounded by the stunning views of your local farm! James on Main collaborates with Donaldson Farms to create delicious farm-fresh and locally sourced cuisine for our guests.
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Friday Nights on the Farm with James Off Main
Relax and enjoy outdoor dining and live music while surrounded by the stunning views of Donaldson's. James on Main and Czig Meister Brewing Company will be on site as well. Dinner/food schedule - 5pm-8:30pm, Music 6pm-9pm. Admission tickets are required for guests to attend the event.
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Labor Day Weekend at Alba Vineyard
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with our salute to a great summer! Self-Guided Wine Flights priced at $22, $28, and $34 per person, 21+ - includes cover for music.
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Labor Day Hike on the Paulinskill Valley Trail
Join the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee (PVTC) for a group hike at Footbridge Park in Blairstown, NJ. The PVTC, a Friends Organization of the Kittatinny Valley State Park, will host the hike. The length of the hike will be 4-5 miles. The trail is cinder-based which provides
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Friday Nights on the Farm @ Donaldson Farms
Relax and enjoy outdoor dining and live music while surrounded by the stunning views of Donaldson's. James on Main, Czig Meister and Va Fa Napoli Pizza Truck will be on site as well.
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Continuing
Lopatcong Music in the Park: Andrew Lobby
This weekly summer music series, held at Veterans Rally Point at Lopatcong Municipal Park, continues. Bring a chair, and soft drinks/snacks if you like. Funding has been made possible, in part, by the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Division of Land Preservation.
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Phillipsburg Summer Concert Series - Philly Funk Authority
Shappell Park will be rocking this summer with 2021 concert series! There will also be raffle prizes for those that eat at a restaurant in Phillipsburg. The receipt from that night can be added to the raffle for some really nice South Main St Alliance prizes.
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Barnyard Buddies @ VonThun Farms
Barnyard Buddies is a program that was designed for kids ages 2-8 who have an interest in farm life and love the outdoors.
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Weekend Live Music at Brook Hollow Winery
Spend part of your afternoon at Brook Hollow Winery and Event Facility for live music. Enjoy 4 days of music with Stan & Elise on Friday, Rich Ortiz on Saturday, Joe Janci on Sunday and Scott Messina, Rich Ortiz and SAGE on Labor Day!
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Evening Music Under the Arbor @ Alba Vineyard
Join Alba every Friday and Saturday 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.
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TGI Flynn's: Uncle Rocco
No reservations required this year! Doors open @ 5pm, music starts around 6:30pm. We have plenty of food and drinks, please leave yours at home!
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Live Music at Panther Pub
JJ Lynch Trio on Friday, Jukebox Trio on Sunday. Call 908-441-6127 to book a table!
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Blairstown Farmers Market
Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market!
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Washington Borough Farmers Market
Held each Saturday in downtown Washington borough through October 2 from 10am to 2pm, the market runs along Route 57, anchored in the Pocket Park located at 44 E. Washington Ave.
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Afternoon Music Under the Arbor @ 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.
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Music under the Pergola at Villa Milagro
Pack a picnic, invite some friends and lull away the afternoon with great wines, music and spectacular views!
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What's Up in the September Sky? presented by UACNJ
UACNJ provides free public programs at the astronomy 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.
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Live Music at the Draught House: Brandon Court Band
Draught House welcomes Brandon Court Band. No cover. Enjoy some good tunes, drinks, and food.
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Warren County Farmers Market
A venue where local farmers, producers, and artisans come together to provide a variety of fresh produce and related products directly to the consumer, located in the parking lot of White Township School (corner of Rts. 46 and 519), Belvidere. Open every Sunday, June-September.
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2022 Phillipsburg Summer Concert Series
Shappell Park will be rocking with the Craig Sailer Project.
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Community Corner
Lopatcong Township Community Day
Community Day is shaping up to be a great event! Music all day at Veterans Rally Point and a spectacular fireworks display at dusk, thanks to generous donors! Vendors are invited to apply to be part of the fun.
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Tricky Tray to Benefit Washington Borough Library
Tricky Tray - doors open at noon and drawing is at 2:15pm. Prizes include a kayak, a roomba and a 50-inch TV. Questions? Contact Donna Dean at 908-328-5640.
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Lopatcong Township Community Day
Community Day is shaping up to be a great event! Music all day at Veterans Rally Point and a spectacular fireworks display at dusk, thanks to generous donors! Vendors are invited to apply to be part of the fun.
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