Starting September 3, 2020

Warren County Wanderings

“Labor Day is a great American holiday that people celebrate by going out and buying products made in China.”- David Letterman, American television host, comedian, writer, and producer

Let's all prove David Letterman wrong and spend the weekend doing more worthwhile things! The weather forecast looks delightful to explore the natural beauty of Warren County. Happy Labor Day, and Happy Wanderings!

Photo credit: Charlie Fineran (taken in Hardwick Township, 9-2-20)

Coming Up

Order dinner from one of the local restaurants, bring a growler from your favorite brewery (or BYOB), and listen to some live acoustic rock (under the outdoor dining tent located in the parking lot next to Davila’s and Stella G’s) courtesy of  Bippart, Reed & Ryan from 6-8 pm.

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

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.

 

 

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend and join Alba for a salute to a great summer, featuring their 2019 Riesling!

Music schedule ( $10 cover does not include a wine flight):

Relax and enjoy delicious food and live music outdoors while surrounded by the stunning views of growing crop fields and mountain vistas. Bringing your own adult beverages is permitted.

Visit Brook Hollow Winery and Event Facility for live music Friday evening and each weekend day: Marty Koppel on Friday, Stan & Elise on Saturday and Scott Messina on Sunday.

Rescehduled from last week, due to weather. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy Free Lawn Movies at the Hackettstown Pool Field. The field opens at 7pm and the movie starts at dusk. Refreshments available by The Grove.

Come and enjoy the casual but lively atmosphere, award-winning wines, and beautiful vineyard views.

Saturday: Eliza Rush debuts at FSWwith an acoustic perfomance, joined by Mike Wojik.

Sit in the shade of the pergola and enjoy the talents of multi-instrumentalist & vocalist, Liliana Cunha. She accompanies herself on guitar, piano, bass and drums. Bring a picnic or snacks to munch with a great glass of wine. 

An exceptional night of music under the stars with Riverside R&B and singer Kerry Blue. This concert will feature Gary Staples on keyboards, John Sprout on drums, Dave Antonow on bass & guitar, and Charlie Mark on sax & harmonicas.

Fast track to your favorite '80s rock! Outdoors, weather permitting.

Performing a variety of acoustic rock, pop, and country music from the '50s to today.

Enjoy some (socially distant) tunes from finger-style guitarist Evan Miklosey during a nice Sunday brunch in the shade. Seating is limited in the atrium, so be sure to make a reservation.

Spider-Man is visiting Marianna’s! Kids will get one free pizza slice with the purchase of a regular-priced adult entree. 908-777-3500.

Enjoy the unofficial end of summer with a special night in Alba's beautiful arbor! Choose from three entrees includes a salad and two sides - click through for menu and pricing.

Where is FDR When You Need Him? He’s at Rutherfurd Hall of course! Please bring a lawn chair for an outdoor 5-lecture series featuring FDR, his family, Harry Truman and of course the Rutherfurds, on the great lawn at Rutherfurd Hall.

Continuing

The Sunflower Trail is now open daily, 10am-5pm, and is a great place for pictures, an afternoon out or to cut your own sunflowers! Remember Mother Nature will determine when the Trail will open & close. For questions, call 732-986-6816.

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.

United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ, continues it public programs with "What's Up in the September Sky?" presented by Lonny Buinis, RVCC.

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.

Plan Ahead

Warren County conducts its annual Patriot Day observance, honoring all victims and residents of Warren County who perished in the Terrorist Attacks of 9/11/01 as well as Warren County Emergency Service personnel who have died in the line of duty.

Most of Victorian Days will be "virtual" this year, but you can still be dazzled in person by the automobile magic of yesteryear! Owners of vintage and classic cars, and even some more modern beauties, are welcome to register and showcase their vehicles.

Help the Ridge and Valley Conservancy stewards to assist with work on RVC ‘s Grendell Ridge Preserve in Frelinghuysen doing trash-pile cleanup and invasives work. Bring gloves, water, bug repellant.

Peter Karp is an assertive singer, skilled guitarist and passionate performer who writes songs that frequently reflect tales told as part of life’s journey, spawned by passion and personal experience.

Enjoy delicious craft beer and hard cider while shopping from local artisans. Outside under tents, rain or shine. Family and dog friendly Stock up for the holidays!
 

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.