Starting September 17, 2020

Warren County Wanderings

“All the months are crude experiments, out of which the perfect September is made.” — Virginia Woolf (English writer, 1882-1941)

We have to admit here at Explore Warren that we have an affinity for the ninth month - bright and clear days of tolerable warmth, cool, relaxing evenings, with something to do every weekend. The last of summer's bounty is still available but will be gone soon - get that sweet corn and those tomatoes while you can! - and apple-picking is underway, like at Longmeadow Farm in Hope, as seen in this photo by Cortney Torres. Find places for picking or just picking up at our Farms, Farm Markets and Pick-Your-Own page and read on to find your fun. Happy Wanderings!

Coming Up

Order dinner from one of the local restaurants, bring a growler from your favorite brewery (or BYOB), and listen to great sounds of halfNelson (under the outdoor dining tent located in the parking lot next to Davila’s and Stella G’s) from 6-8 pm. This weeks specials:

Music from 7-10pm, over starts at 6pm ($10 cover includes a ticket for beer). $5 DD ticket available. 21+

We've got a full tap list of beers ready to go! We've also got Hard CZeltzers which are Gluten Free & only 5% for an easy drinking non-beer option.

 

 

Relax under the Arbor every Friday, 12-9pm through September 25, weather permitting. Seating for 2-4 people on a first come, first serve basis; groups of 5-7 must make a prior reservation.

TICKETS REQUIRED to enter! Oktoberfest 2020 is being hosted at Tranquillity Farms in Green Township.

Live music, weather permitting, Friday and Sunday evenings. Full Septermber schedule on their website.

One of the last weekends the outdoor Boat Bar will be open! D-Sauce & The Electric Monkeys Friday night and The Big Ones Saturday night.

Come to the expanded Farmers' Market this Saturday!

Come and enjoy the casual but lively atmosphere, award-winning wines, and beautiful vineyard views. Saturday: Rich Goldberg; Sunday: Joe Izen.

Meet artist Elisabeth Jacobsen at her exhibition, DOWN TO BASICS, a series of de-collaged cardboard assemblages, during the Sept. 19 open house for the show that runs through Oct. 31.

Relax under the Arbor (weather permitting) with Corinne Mammana Quartet on Saturday and Barbie Tatum on Sunday. Chef Anthony, Trattoria Di Fiore, is back with freshly made wood-fired pizza, caprese salad, paninis, and charcuterie.

Sit in the shade of the pergola and enjoy the lively rock'n'roll trio of Peter Coccorese & TBD Band on Saturday and instrumental jazz guitarist Charlie Torre on Sunday. Bring a picnic or snacks to munch with a great glass of wine.

'80s tribute party band! Funding has been made possible, in part, by the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Division of Land Preservation.

Relax under the Arbor Saturday evenings from 6-9pm through September 26, weather permitting. Food available for purchase: Freshly made wood-fired pizza, caprese salad, paninis, and charcuterie.

Join DJ MVP for an outdoor Karaoke night at the Vineyard! This is your chance to sing in the middle of 104 acres! Safe practices will be observed. Advance ticket purchase required ($5) and no one under 21 admitted. 

Singer/Songwriter Joe Janci returns to the ACM.

Continuing

United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ, continues it public programs with "Astronomy for Beginners" presented by Ken Taylor, NWJAA. Reservations are required.

Learn to use laughter to overcome life’s difficulties! There is power in laughter to help and heal. The idea is really simple: even if you don’t feel like laughing that you just start laughing and your body and spirit benefit, even if the laugh is intentional. 

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.

Enjoy an afternoon trip on a train to Villa Milagro for a beautiful journey along the scenic Delaware River behind New Jersey's only operating steam locomotive. Visit to one of New Jersey's most beautiful Wineries.

Plan Ahead

Come relax and renew yourself or gift a loved one to unwind under the open sky in this oasis of peace and picturesque setting, hosted in partnership with Green Tulip Health & Wellness, LLC

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.

Tables will be set up on the patio and lawn, with food and beverages served to your tables, along with Southern Rock 'n' Roll served up by Black Cross Band.

Centenary Stage Company kicks off its official 2020-2021 season with a special outdoor Gala concert featuring hit Broadway showtunes all focusing on the company’s theme for the anniversary season: Hope.

Centenary Stage Company will hold a Non-Equity open call audition for the upcoming 2020 holiday production of The Christmas Carol written by Stephen Temperley based on the story by Charles Dickens. Auditions will be held by appointment on Friday, October 2 from 10:30 am – 6:30 pm.

This will be the final Dine in the Vines this year, as the weather gets cold and the sun sets too soon. Bring a sweater, shawl or jacket. This one will feature Chefs Kim and Sara Beth of Sara Beth's Culinary Cuisine in Clinton.