Jeiris Cook will be making his debut at the Draught House this Thursday playing "original covers" and originals as well. Come thru, have a drink or two and take in the acoustic vibes.
Starting September 7, 2022
heritage (noun) /ˈher·ə·t̬ɪdʒ/: features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as traditions, languages, or buildings, which come from the past and are still important - Cambridge Dictionary
You guessed it, Wanderers, we have ourselves a “Heritage” theme this week! Some more obvious than others, such as Belvidere Heritage Day (a reincarnation of Victorian Days, celebrated in the town for many years); and Phillipsburg’s first Railroad Festival, commemorating 170 years since the railroad came to town. In conjunction, the Phillipsburg Railroad Historians museum will be open and operating the Centerville and Southwestern miniature railroad seen in the vintage photo above. A more nuanced nod to heritage is seed saving - so we can continue to perpetuate Heirloom tomatoes to our heart’s delight!
Warren County’s history museums will be open on Sunday, including Shippen Manor, which is hosting a book discussion with a local author. We could yammer on, but we want you to read the issue for yourselves and decide where and how you want to spend the coming week! Happy Heritage, and Happy Wanderings!
P.S. - If you decide to head to Garret D. Wall Park on Saturday, stop by the Explore Warren table to say hello - and enter for a chance to win a happy apple prize from Mackey's Orchard!
Coming Up
Warren County ARTS announces its meeting program will be a color pencil workshop with Jeff Green. See website for list of materials to bring.
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.
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.
Playing your favorite rock party hits from the '70s and '80s, Rutherfurd Hall invites everyone out for a free concert. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a great evening of music with family and friends. Dinner and snacks for sale - cash only.
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.
Celebrate Belvidere's Heritage and History! This annual event, previously called Victorian Days, will be a one-day affair this year.
Genesis Farm welcomes everyone to participate in a seed saving workshop collecting seed from the field for use in the 2023 season, processing kale seed, and tomato seed to name a few.
Filmed partially in Belvidere, this film will have two showings during Belvidere's Heritage Day.
"Celebrating 170 Years of Railroad" The first railroad to arrive in Phillipsburg was the Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ) which opened on July 2, 1852.
Come to the center to see photos, documents, artifacts and memorabilia of historical Belvidere with a special media presentation, "A Walk Down Memory Lane" starting at 2pm.
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.
The streets will be lined with the shopkeepers of Hackettstown inviting customers to enjoy shopping locally and getting a taste of restaurants! Shops include Leesa’s Element Hair Salon, Empire Health Foods, Sound Effects Records, Wyrd Lily, KK’s Cafe and Me to You Boutique.
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.
A free concert made possible by the FUMC of Blairstown featuring Andie Baldwin and Dave Paulson of Water Street.
The Asbury Coffee Mill hosts an outdoor music event featuring four different local performers outdoors in their courtyard. Featured performers include Coo Coo Cachoo, Joe Cassady, Caren Kennedy Duo & Brian Molnar.
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.
Docents will be available from 1-4pm to greet visitors and share the history of the Manor, its people, and the local industrial history of Oxford. Offering tours of the main floor of the building, with the last tour beginining at 3:30 p.m.
Warren County's two museums located at historic Morris Canal sites are open the second Sunday of the month.
An interactive story-line is non-stop amusement from beginning to end. Can you identify the perpetrator as you and your fellow gumshoes enjoy a hilarious and equally mystifying evening?
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.
"Celebrating 171 years of Railroad." The first railroad to arrive in Phillipsburg was the Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ) which opened on July 2, 1852.
Genesis Farm welcomes everyone to participate in a seed saving workshop collecting seed from the field for use in the 2024 season, processing kale seed, and tomato seed to name a few. Leave with enthusiasm and confidence to practice seed saving on your own.
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.
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.
Continuing
Lopatcong's weekly summer music series. Funding has been made possible, in part, by the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Division of Land Preservation.
September 15 - VooDudes
September 21 - Mark Hanning (reschduled from prior date due to rain cancelation)
Shappell Park will be rocking this summer with their 2022 concert series!
Celebrate the changing seasons at Alba with September evening music!
Live music weekends at Brook Hollow and Friday Meal Deals!
Enjoy live music, delicious food, ice-cold cocktails & beverages, all while enjoying gorgeous panoramic views from our bluestone patio!
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 Blairstown Farmers Market is in full swing! Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
Community Corner
Heartsaver CPR AED provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of CPR, and use of an AED. This course empowers students to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community.
Cost is $50. Registeration required.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE WEATHER. A NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED.
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.
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of first aid, CPR, and use of an AED. This course empowers students to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community.
Heartsaver CPR AED provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of CPR, and use of an AED. This course empowers students to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community.
Cost is $55. Registeration required.
Plan Ahead
Welcoming the 'Alex Kerssen Jazz Trio' for a night of memorable music, delicious wine, and mouth-watering food! Cost per person includes dinner, dessert, coffee/tea, non-alcoholic drinks, and jazz show.
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.
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!
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.
The House of the Good Shepherd is hosting a charity golf outing at the prestigious Robert Trent Jones designed Panther Valley Country Club.
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.
Join Hackettstown BID as they celebrate the 6th annual Hackettstown Oktoberfest!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 the fall season with family fun for all ages at our Fall Festival Weekends!