The event will offer many different types of entertainment and activities including a magician, a balloon animal artist/clown, a contortionist, Hawaiian and Irish Step dancers, live musical acts, various actors and interactive shows, a reptile show, face painting, and airbrush tattoos. Most of the acts will take place on two of the three floors of the 18,000-square-foot Rutherfurd Hall, although some vendors and activities will be located in the attached school as well as the Great Lawn. The schedule is subject to additions as we approach the event.
Admission Buttons are available for $10 per person (children 3 and under are FREE). The Admission Button is your ticket to the event. It must be worn to gain entry. The button gives you access to all of the performances and activities including face painting and airbrush tattoos. Food and refreshments will be an additional cost.
Buttons can be purchased online via www.rutherfurdhall.org (Note: those who purchase online will have to pick buttons up at Rutherfurd Hall during designated times listed or by appointment). You may also purchase buttons, as well as pick up previously purchased buttons, by going to Rutherfurd Hall on Mondays 4 to 6:30pm or Wednesdays from 1-6pm, or call 908-852-1894 ext. 138 to arrange for a different a pick up time.
There will be limited Premier Parking onsite at Rutherfurd Hall for the fee of $25 per car. FREE shuttle buses will be available starting at 3:30pm at Allamuchy Township School parking lot on Johnsonburg Road and at Panther Valley Ecumenical Church Parking lot located on Route 517.
We thank our wonderful sponsors as this event would not be possible without them: John Johnson Automotive Group, House of the Good Shepherd, Allamuchy Township, Absolute Home Mortgage, and Investors Bank.
For additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at 908-852-1894 ext. 138 or check out website at www.rutherfurdhall.org
Rutherfurd Hall is a cultural center and a museum owned and managed by the Allamuchy Township Board of Education. Rutherfurd Hall provides educational and enrichment opportunities for the residents of Allamuchy and the surrounding communities. Rutherfurd Hall is sustained through a combination of public funding, New Jersey Historical Commission grants, foundation support, corporate and individual donations, volunteers and event based fundraising. Additional operating revenues are obtained through an active rental program, public programs for a nominal fee and other earned income programs. Rutherfurd Hall is working towards its goal of becoming a self-sufficient enterprise that protects and preserves its historical, cultural, and architectural integrity, while providing educational and enrichment opportunities for the residents of Allamuchy and the surrounding communities.
First Night at Rutherfurd Hall
The 2nd annual family friendly event with lots of live entertainment, food vendors, AND Fireworks. Pre-sale is underway - $10 per button (reserve your button soon, last year it sold out!) Shuttle buses will bring guests from remote locations but you can also pre-purchase Premier Parking onsite for $25 per car.