Final performance the season at Lopatcong Park, Veterans Rally Point - thanks for the support all summer! Jim Sikra (accordion) & John Bronico (vocals). Funding has been made possible, in part, by the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Division of Land Preservation.
Starting September 25, 2019
"The goldenrod is yellow, The corn is turning brown, The trees in apple orchards With fruit are bending down." - Helen Hunt Jackson (1830-1885), American writer
Once again, the coming week overflows with things to do - take your pick! Weekend Fall Farm Fun activities are underway at most area farm markets, some offering pick-your-own apples. See the whole list here. The kiddies in the photo above are riding the Cow Train at Tranquillity Farms in Allamuchy. The curtain is raised on a couple of new shows this weekend, there is plenty of live music for all tastes, and Warren County holds its 7th annual Preservation Day, returning this year to White Lake. Look for the Explore Warren table in the big tent there, we've got another prize giveaway! It's autumn's first weekend, so Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Buck Hill Brewery hosts an evening of tasting Classic Single Malts to include Oban 14 year and Lagavulin 16 year along with a tasting of Buck Hill Brews. This event will book up fast! A fantastic four course menu will pair with the tasting.
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical follows 8-year-old Lily Polkadot who just moved to the "Squares Only" small town of Rockaway. As the first Polkadot in an all Square school, Lily faces an almost impossible task of gaining acceptance from her peers.
Unwind from the week and relax under the arbor enjoying great wine, food, and music. Starting at noon, Chef Anthony Fiore of Trattoria Di Fiore will have the following culinary treats available for purchase: freshly made wood-fired Pizza, Caprese Salad, Paninis, and Charcuterie.
American Idol finalist Tristan McIntosh creates a stunning portrayal of Linda Ronstadt in the prime of her career.
Fall Fest is a great way to spend a day outside with your family and enjoy the beautiful surroundings! No admission fee to visit the farm, and some activities are free, but there are fees for hayrides to pumpkin pick, testing your skills on the bounce pillow, corn maze, and cow train.
A 5-mile Memorial Ruck (walk) through the community, in loving memory of Joseph Doran, an Army Veteran and Phillipsburg High School graduate. Ruck steps off at 10am, following the 9:30 ceremony.
Join the Warren County Department of Land Preservation and numerous affiliates in celebrating Warren County’s vast array of parkland, historic preservation locations, farmland, and open space.
The Centerville and Southwestern Miniature Railroad will be operating, and its museum and gift shop will be open. Admission is free.
Join us as we celebrate our fall season with family fun for all ages at our Fall Festival Weekends! Get lost in our interactive corn maze or visit to look for the perfect pumpkin.
Enjoy the day out with family at TreeLicious Orchards! There will be apple and pumpkin picking, vendors, live music by Flyte, food and lots of fun. Admission is free.
Join Rutherfurd Hall for a one of a kind shopping experience! Local artists and crafters will be selling their work! They will have live entertainment by Emily Barnes, food, drinks and, of course, lots of diverse vendors to make your shopping experience unique!
Enjoy the spacious festival site with open fields surrounded by gorgeous views. Right now we have a good crop of apples ready to be picked with many varieties including Red and Golden delicious, Ida Red’s, Paula Red’s, Staymen Winesap, Cortland and Rome.
Relax to the sounds of Corinne Mammana Quartet. Wood-fired pizza, estate premium wine, and music will be available. Admission is as follows: ESTATE - $15 per person, flight of eight wines from our primary production and estate cuvées and music.
Relax to some free music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
A fresh flower arranging workshop at one of the most gorgeous properties in New Jersey. Learn the tips and tricks of floral design and take home a beautiful centerpiece! BYOB and enjoy an autumn afternoon you will not forget. $65.
The Frost is a duo based out of Scranton PA comprised of members LeahBeth Evans and Christian Gratz. They are a multi genre group that play all the songs you love and write ones that you can't forget. They take requests and will bounce from jazz to disco, and country to top 40 hits.
Experience a delicious farm-fresh dinner and views of growing fruit in the rolling Warren County hills that is home to TreeLicious Orchards. Hosted and prepared by the farm owners, the Kesler Family, this three-course meal features fresh fruits and vegetables such as asparagus and rhubarb.
The last alfresco dinner of the year! Chefs Mario & Christen Garaffa of Amici Ristorante will prepare Porchetta - a whole roasted piglet - with all the trimmings. Watch the sunset as you sip wine, smell the ripening grapes and enjoy the ambiance of this unique experience.
St. Theodore's Church is holding a fundraising social with a hot & cold buffet dinner, and a selection of wine and beer, appetizers and assorted cheeses, delectable desserts, a 50/50 raffle and fabulous door prizes.
Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door. 21 and older only!
Come if you dare to the Hayride of Horrors and Haunted House at Corrado's Farm located in Hackettstown.
Come create a 16″ wreath using a grapevine base and a wide selection of dried flowers, artemisia, seed pods and moss. Color schemed to your desire that will add festive décor to your home. Reservations are required. $49.00
Cushetunk's debut at Rock Creek Tavern! Come out for a great time. Good food, drinks, and a unique mix of classic rock music.
Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony Awards, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere.
Alexis P. Suter is the owner of that big, booming voice you can hear roaring out of Brooklyn into the heart of North America and beyond. Alexis P. and her band are on the rise as accolades pour in and they continue to captivate audiences from town to town.
Stop and check out the Dexter Montana Band, rocking pop and alternative hits from the '80s and '90s.
Burns CM is a family owned and operated company based out of Flanders, NJ. Due to our extensive work with supermarkets in the northeastern United States, we’ve decided to hold an annual fundraiser to support the local Food Banks of New Jersey.
Join RVC President Bob Canace to explore Gnome Hollow Preserve and hike the connection between Gnome Hollow and the Paulins Kill Trail. Meet at preserve parking lot.
Relax to the sounds of The Hazelrigg Brothers. Wood-fired pizza, estate premium wine, and music will be available every weekend from mid-April through mid-November.
Yin Yoga in the lavender field under the evening autumn sky and foliage, to the beautiful sound of a soft playing live cello. Heaven on earth. The talented Dan Kassel on the cello. Bring a mat, blanket, your own yoga props and a relaxed mind.
There is nothing like a fine four course dinner served as the sun sets in a vineyard row. That is, unless it also includes a panoramic view, overlooking the vineyard to see four counties in two states. And so much fresh air that your appetite soars! Seating will provide Social Distancing.
SOLD OUT! Chefs Christen and Mario Garaffa, owner of Catered by Christen in Hunterdon County, will prepare Porchetta - a whole roasted piglet - with all the trimmings. Watch the sunset as you sip wine, smell the ripening grapes and enjoy the ambiance of this unique experience.
Continuing
New at the Willows: Weekend Breakfast! Starts at 8am Saturday and Sunday, menu looks great. Optional: loaded Bloody Marys!
Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market! Open every Saturday from 9:30am-1pm.
The Farmers’ Market offers quality fruits and vegetables as well as specialty items with special events throughout the season. The weekly farmers’ market takes place every Saturday through the end of October, from 10am-2pm.
Saturday evenings between April and October 2019, the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ will be open.
Join certified Yoga Teacher Kate McGuiness for a one hour, all levels Hatha Yoga class. All levels of experience are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing, bring water and a yoga mat.
A venue where local farmers, producers, and artisans come together to provide a variety of fresh produce and related products directly to the consumer. Open every Sunday, June-September.
Great coffee, home-baked treats, and a tasty selection of cooked-to-order breakfast items...all served up with live local acoustic music by an eclectic assortment of local musicians every Sunday morning.
This year's corn maze pays tribute to the Huey helicopter, the workhorse of the Vietnam War. The maze is open 11am-6pm Wednesday to Sunday each week through November 11 (call for a Monday or Tuesday visit).
Community Corner
The conference is dedicated not only to honoring the important role caregivers play, but also to providing them with tools to live their best life by connecting them to resources and information that empower them to best support their own needs and those of their loved ones.
Warren County residency/proof required. Household Hazardous Waste collection only - electronics are not being accepted through this program.
More Things to Do
There are just a few seats left on the bus to take a scenic journey along the historic Morris Canal. See for yourself what made our canal unique in all the world! Learn more about the lives of the people who lived and worked on or near this engineering marvel, and how businesses and communities grew because the Morris Canal was carved out of our hills. The bus tour includes a box lunch. Grab one of those remaining seats today!
Plan Ahead
Arnold Ridley's classic drama was first produced in 1925 and filmed no less than three times. A long running success in London and on Broadway and packed with thrills, chills and laughter.
The Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Warren County (DASACC) hosts its fourth annual Oktoberfest at Hawk Pointe Golf Club. Doors open at 6pm, with dinner being served at 6:45pm.
Rolling hills, farmland vistas, the Appalachian Ridge, Paulinskill Valley Rail Trail, and a town of proud heritage all come together in one tremendous cycling event. Blairstown is just 1.25 hours from NYC and Philadelphia and 7 miles off I-80, Exit 12.
Help the Ridge and Valley Conservancy stewards at Mountainwood Spring Preserve for trail rehabilitation. The preserve is approximately 2 miles north of White Lake, a turn off of Stillwater Road onto Mallard Pond Road (which has no street sign).
Enjoy all your favorite fall harvest activities while browsing and shopping a truly diverse selection of more than 40 craft and artisan vendors, live music by the Joe Cirotti Trio, and freshly-prepared foods and a large farm market.
Bring your family for some fall farm fun including hay rides, a corn maze, apple and pumpkin picking, food, music and some craft and vendor shopping.
THIS EVENT APPEARS TO BE SOLD OUT. Don't miss out on a fun afternoon of live music, prizes, and delicious food! Wine by the glass and bottle will be available for purchase throughout the day at retail value! Get your tickets before they are gone!
Create two miniature bouquets of dried flowers in two matching teacups. Dainty and cute – use one as a gift or save the pair. Reservations are required. $34.00
Acclaimed guitarist Sonny Landreth and his trio perform at Roy's Hall. Southwest Louisiana-based guitarist, songwriter, and singer Sonny Landreth is a musician’s musician. His blues slide guitar playing is distinctive and unlike anything else you’ve ever heard.
The Ramsaysburg Homestead is a historical park on twelve wooded acres along the Delaware River, just south of the Delaware Water Gap. The festival is free, rain or shine.
Gerrie Scioscio of the Warren County Library will teach a 4-week Intermediate class on consecutive Sunday afternoons. You will increase your knowledge and skills by learning various approaches and patterns. At the end of the program, you will have a finished project to take home.
The Music at St. Luke’s series continues with the return of the Lehigh Valley Chorus, “The Lehigh Valley’s Award Winning All Female Barbershop Chorus.” Their motto is “Spreading joy through women’s barbershop harmony since 1958." They will perform at 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6.
Kris Ensiminger of Humdinger Alpacas will teach a three-week Beginner class on consecutive Wednesday evenings. Learn the basics of knit and crochet and bring a finished project home with you.
Calling all Veteran Warriors! The Farm In Harmony and M-Power Yoga team up to offer this program. Do you find your gears spinning all day? This will help you slow it down, reset and recharge through the power of relaxed breathing controlled moment.