Get to the Draught House this Thursday for Sick Star Nation, an acoustic high energy cover band.
Starting September 15, 2022
"I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house." - Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864), American novelist and short story writer
Fall is in the air, with warm days and cool nights, and Wanderings is jammed full of things to do that’ll get you outside! VonThun Farms (pictured above) is having its Fall Festival opening weekend, where grandparents enjoy free admission when accompanied by a kiddo with activities like pumpkin picking, hayrides, a corn maze and apple picking! If you go, you may as well head down the road a bit further to check out Washington's Festival in the Borough, an all-day street fair filled with music and activities. Blairstown is having its annual town-wide yard sale, while Buttzville Brewing’s 2nd Annual Grains and Gears ride has been rescheduled for this Sunday, having been rained out last weekend.
With the third and final Warren County Balloon Fest of the year coming to Warren Community College next week, and in honor of Balloomination - which Explore Warren is proud to help sponsor! - kids can enter the coloring contest in More Things To Do. Prizes include a tethered balloon ride and getting to push the "blast" button to light up a balloon!
We hope this small intro gets you excited for this week's issue because there's plenty more where that came from! Happy mid-September and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
The Blairstown Town Wide Yard Sale will be hosted by the Blairstown Elementary School PTG and sponsored by Re/Max Ridge this year. Declutter your home while supporting our local elementary school!
The 4th Annual Northwest New Jersey Rivers conference is the premier forum connecting community, ecotourism, and the environment in Northwestern New Jersey.
Wilbur's has been hosting craft fairs for more than 40 years!
Celebrate the fall season with family fun for all ages at our Fall Festival Weekends!
Northwest Jersey's largest street and music festival will keep the excited vibe of summer going in Downtown Washington, with live music, vendors, kid's fun area, food, beer garden, and more!
Every year, VonThun Farms celebrates their opening fall weekend by offering free admission to all grandparents when accompanied by a paid child! Bring the grandparents in your life to enjoy hayrides, apple & pumpkin picking, and the Festival Area w/ 20+ games & attractions.
Apple picking, food, country line dancing, and more! James on Main will serve their award-winning BBQ each day from 11am to 4pm (hours subject to change) and Czig Meister Brewing Company will sell and sample their local craft beers and hard Czeltzers from 12pm until closing.
Create and take home your own tasty herbal blends including vanilla extract, meat rubs, herbal salts and herb-infused oil. Everyone will participate in the preparation of these delicious treats and take home a container of each to enjoy.
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!
Chef Kayla, owner of O'Kaysions Katering, creates a Southern comfort dinner with a fancy flair to titillate your tastebuds and make you feel at home. Four courses served as the sunsets.
This is the next to last alfresco dinner of the season.
$80 per person
Looking for a chance to get off the couch and do some cycling with a local group? Want to reward yourself with craft beer after your ride? Head out to Buttzville every other Sunday through October 30. Arrive by 9:30am and rides leave at 10am sharp.
Experience great craft beers and bike the beautiful countryside of Warren County while supporting a good organization. Ride from Buttzville Brewing Company in Washington Borough to Invertase Brewing Company in Phillipsburg and have a pint, then ride back and have another pint.
So many herbs, so little time. Join Patrick of Well-Sweep Herb Farm for a delicious afternoon tea. Enjoy samples of his favorite herbal tea blends from around the world, as he lectures on their health benefits and lore.
The House of the Good Shepherd is hosting a charity golf outing at the prestigious Robert Trent Jones designed Panther Valley Country Club.
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!
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!
Northwest Jersey's largest street and music festival will keep the excited vibe of summer going in Downtown Washington, with live music, vendors, kid's fun area, food trucks and more!
Get to the Draught House this Thursday for Sick Star Nation, an acoustic high energy cover band.
Get to the Draught House this Saturday for the full band Sick Star Nation, an acoustic high energy cover band.
Bring the grandparents in your life to enjoy hayrides, U-pick berries & summer flowers, barnyard animals and the farm market. Make family memories that will last a lifetime.
Apple picking, food, country line dancing, and more! James on Main will serve their award-winning BBQ each day from 11am to 4pm (hours subject to change) and Czig Meister Brewing Company will sell and sample their local craft beers and hard Czeltzers from 12pm until closing.
Get to the Draught House this Thursday for Sick Star Nation, an acoustic high energy cover band.
Wilbur's has been hosting craft fairs for more than 40 years!
Get to the Draught House this Thursday for Sick Star Nation, an acoustic high energy cover band.
Celebrate the fall season with family fun for all ages at our Fall Festival Weekends!
Grandparents get in free when you bring the grandkids to enjoy hayrides, U-pick berries & summer flowers, barnyard animals and the farm market. Make family memories that will last a lifetime.
Continuing
Shappell Park will be rocking this summer with their 2022 concert series!
Get your Lobster on this weekend! Harvest has begun and it’s an exciting time to visit Alba Vineyard! Back by popular demand Lobster specials this weekend.
Enjoy live music, delicious food, ice-cold cocktails & beverages, all while enjoying gorgeous panoramic views from our bluestone patio!
Live music weekends at Brook Hollow and Friday Meal Deals!
Celebrate the changing seasons at Alba with September evening music!
Tiptons Tavern is rocking all September long with great music and food!
Live this month at Panther Pub another great line-up of music.
9/9- Stan Steele
9/11- Gary Reed Duo
9/16- Nova Duo
9/18- Will Hoppy
9/23- Just Us Duo
9/25- Mingo Duo
9/30- Bill Ruddy
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.
The Blairstown Farmers Market is in full swing! Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market!
Held each Saturday in downtown Washington borough through October 1, the market runs along Route 57, anchored in the Pocket Park located at 44 E. Washington Ave.
Every Saturday this summer, Waterloo is open and showcasing the Canal Museum and Highlands Boat Exhibit. In addition, the Gristmill and Smith Store will be open, and village tours will be given.
Other buildings will also be open, as well as the village Visitor Center.
Enjoy an afternoon on a September weekend at Alba's for live music.
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 at Little Ridge with great wines.
September 3 - Jeff Bellfy
September 17 - Allan Willcockson
September 18 - Chuck Schubert
September 24 - Jeff Bellfy
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.
This market is in full swing this September! 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.
Phillipsburg's first open air market is starting in July and runs through October. There will be vendors, baked goods, farms and artisans.
Enjoy Sunday brunch at Asbury Coffee Mill.
Aug. 28 - Peter Amaedo
Sept. 4 - Jack Pierone
Sept. 11 - AMC Music Day
Sept. 18 - Matt DeBlass
Sept. 25 - Peter Amaedo
Oct. 2 - Brian Molnar
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.
Join Qigong and Tai Chi teacher Stan Cohen on Tuesdays from 9-10am and Thursdays from 6-7pm. Cost is $5/class in Washington at the Warren County Habitat for Humanity Community Center.
Qigong's benefits include health and wellness as a lifestyle and a way to learning about oneself.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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 Sunday brunch at Asbury Coffee Mill.
Jan. 8 - Peter Amaedo
Jan. 15 - Brian Molnar
Jan. 22 - Matt DeBlass
Jan. 29 - Bob Piccola
Enjoy live music, delicious food, ice-cold cocktails & beverages, all while enjoying gorgeous panoramic views from our bluestone patio!
Held each Saturday in downtown Washington borough through September 30, the market runs along Route 57, anchored in the Pocket Park located at 44 E. Washington Ave.
Held each Saturday in downtown Washington borough through September 30, the market runs along Route 57, anchored in the Pocket Park located at 44 E. Washington Ave.
Held each Saturday in downtown Washington borough through September 30, the market runs along Route 57, anchored in the Pocket Park located at 44 E. Washington Ave.
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
The veterans of The American Legion, Carl D. Archer Post 528 of White Township conduct a Recognition Day ceremony at the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action memorial, located at the Oscar Unangst Memorial Fields.
More Things to Do
Calling all creative kids! The Warren County Balloomination show is back after a 10-year hiatus and to celebrate, little artists have three chances to win some great prizes by entering the coloring contest. Prizes include a tethered balloon ride, an opportunity to hit the "blast" button to light up a balloon and tickets to "Cinderella" at Centenary Stage Company. Visit the Balloon Fest website for details.
Plan Ahead
New Date! Rescheduled from August.Nestled into a secluded space where the trees lush drapery closes off the noise of the outside world, begin your evening with heart opening yoga postures that invigorate your senses.
The Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Fun & Games Festival returns to Warren County Community College for three days of fun.
Presented by Re/Max Town and Valley Charities, the evening will include line dancing to live music, a DJ, chili cookoff, food vendors, Melt Ice Cream Truck, LAWNch yard game, vote for your favorite chili, children's book signing, BYOB, vendors, games for the kids, door prizes and a 50/50.
Join Hackettstown BID as they celebrate the 6th annual Hackettstown Oktoberfest!
Bring a group of friends, order in food, and enjoy some delicious local craft beer with great music!
The Ruta Beggars infuse traditional bluegrass and early swing to create a timeless act filled with intricate vocal harmonies, fiery instrumentals, and plenty of fun.
This event helps promote our NJ farmers and their farms. The Warren County Cycling Tour starts and ends at:
Race Farm
87 Belcher Road
Blairstown NJ
Join Mohican Outdoor Center for an AMC-wide celebration of the changing seasons including outdoor experiences, friends, and food! After a day full of outdoor activities, enjoy a BBQ lunch prepared by AMC staff.
Delaware River Railroad Excursions presents Dino Days. Take a ride back to the Jurassic Period and discover the magic of dinosaurs at The Susquehanna Mining Company. While on-site, pan for real fossils at the mine and marvel at the history of the Susquehanna Mining Company.
Calling the next generation of environmental activists! Join Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Warren County for a free morning of hands-on environmental activities and educational enlightenment.
Variety of vehicles on display, vendors with items to purchase. Lots to see and do for all! Free Refreshments.Free parking, admission and refreshments. Call 908-343-4464 for more info.
Celebrate Oktoberfest with Invertase as they will be releasing their special Oktoberfest Beer. The Dave Betz Band (3-6pm, no cover charge) will be playing a host of German favorites
Relax and listen to traditional Italian music by Lou Pompilio and dance the tarantella. Wine by the glass or bottle will be available for purchase. Admission includes tours, lessons, stomping, wine tasting, appetizers and a monogrammed gift glass for you to keep.
$10 per bike for fully escorted ride starting in Lebanon and ending at the Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Fun & Games Festival at Warren Community College. Registration: 12-3pm, kickstands up: 3:30pm sharp.
Laurel Canyon is an acoustic tribute to the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.
Activities include silent auction, Tricky Tray raffles, hole in one, closest to the pin, longest drive, closest to the line, Golden Circle, 50/50 and Mulligan String.
Jake Thistle pays tribute to one of the 20th century’s greatest folk/country/rock songwriters whose legacy is cemented in both the deep emotions his songs have stirred for fifty years and his unwavering determination and activism in trying to make the world a better place.
NEW DATE! Join the folks at Longmeadow Farm for a day of vendors, food, music, kids' crafts and more!
This epic, one-of-a-kind feast is back! The Autumn Harvest Dinner captures the very best of what the CSG at Genesis Farm has to offer and serves it up to you in delightful, unforgettable dishes, one after another.
As part of the Relay for Life, fire trucks, emergency squads, dump trucks and a school bus wil be available to explore.
Join the folks at Longmeadow Farm for live music, crafts, apples and pumpkin picking, hayrides, food trucks, face painting, artisan vendors.
Enjoy the outdoors with small guided hikes, boating, vendors and complimentary BBQ going through the day. A live band will be performing from 3-5pm.
Suggested donation is $20/group.
If you are interested in overnight accommodations, please call AMC reservations at 603-466-2727.
This is a full afternoon event complete with pre-harvest blessing of the grapes, a tour to see how wine is made, traditional Italian music by Lou Pompilio, dance the tarantella, learn some useful Italian phrases and eat appetizers and tiramisu.
Price in advance: $25 - $15 kids over 10
Delaware River Railroad Excursions presents Dino Days. Take a ride back to the Jurassic Period and discover the magic of dinosaurs at The Susquehanna Mining Company. While on-site, pan for real fossils at the mine and marvel at the history of the Susquehanna Mining Company.
Celebrate Oktoberfest with Invertase as they will be releasing their special Oktoberfest Beer. The Dave Betz Band (3-6pm, no cover charge) will be playing a host of German favorites, like 'just for fun' Stein Holding Contest (4pm) again too!
The Ruta Beggars infuse traditional bluegrass and early swing to create a timeless act filled with intricate vocal harmonies, fiery instrumentals, and plenty of fun.