Warren County Hot Air Balloon Festival
Here it is! The hot air balloon festival that happens each summer is moving to a new location for 2020 for a five-day event with morning and evening balloon launches, drone demonstrations and more. Limited tickets are available due to social distancing requirements so get your tickets today! Now in its 20th year, this year's location is Warren County Community College, a long-time sponsor, at the college's Drone Port at its campus along Route 57 in Washington Township. Learn more here or go right to their ticketing website to buy tickets.
Lopatcong Music in the Park: Jesse Rivera
A Latin music artist who plays contemporary hits as well, Jesse likes to engage his audience by handing out percussion instruments and encouraging them to dance.
Late Night Thursdays in Hackettstown
Among the many promotions and specials this week, there will be live music from Jukebox Trio. Keep an eye on Hackettstown BID's website and social media for the latest updates.
Front Porch Cabaret Concert
This FREE outdoor event is a celebration of Centenary Stage Company and NEXTstage Repertory past and future musical productions! Includes hit songs from Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Avenue Q, Rent, Nunsense, Beauty and the Beast, Lucky Stiff, Into the Woods, Young Frankenstein, and many more! The Cabaret will feature some of CSC's and Centenary University's favorite singers.
Live Music Thursdays at Czig Meister: Culver Gap
$10 cover includes a beer ticket starting at 6pm (music 7-10pm). Full line up of beers available, as well as craft hard CZeltzer (gluten free & only 5% alcohol).
Friday in the Arbor at Alba Vineyard: Blues times 2
Relax under the Arbor every Friday, 12-9pm. Seating for 2-4 people on a first come, first serve basis; groups of 5-7 must make a prior reservation. Live music 6-8:30pm ($10/person cover - does not include a wine flight).
Live Music at Brook Hollow Winery: Scott Messina
Acoustic guitarist/vocalist Scott Messina performs classic rock hits spanning six decades. Bring a meal from a local purveyor (food will not be provided by the winery), relax and enjoy the evening along with your favorite Brook Hollow wine.
Friday Nights on the Farm w/ James Off Main & Jeff Bellfy Band
Relax and enjoy delicious food and live music outdoors while surrounded by the stunning views of abundant crop fields and mountain vistas. Details and tickets. All food is sold separately and is not included in your admission ticket. Bringing your own adult beverages is permitted.
Live Music at Panther Pub
Live music, weather permitting, Friday and Sunday evenings. August schedule posted on Facebook.
T.G.I. Flynn's: The Dr. Dick Show
The Dr. Dick Show returns to Flynn's! Reservations are required (and face masks when traveling to and getting up from your table).
Delaware River Railroad Excursions
Take a beautiful, narrated, 1.5 hour scenic trip along the Delaware river to Riegelsville and return. Opportinunties to enjoy activities along the line; the Corn Maze (Cats vs. Dogs!) is now open.
The Winery Train
The Winery Train is back! Enjoy an afternoon trip along the scenic Delaware River behind New Jersey's only operating steam locomotive, then visit to one of New Jersey's most beautiful wineries, Villa Milagro Vineyards. Learn how grapes are grown and made into wine, then sample and purchase at the source. This season's Winery Train continues every weekend through October.
Weekend Live Music at Four Sisters Winery
Enjoy the beautiful view and live music on the deck with Janci & Berry on Saturday and Ava Hoffman on Sunday. New menus specials at the bistro; add a glass or bottle of your favorite FSW wine to savor on the outdoor deck overlooking the picturesque 250-acre farm. No reservations required.
Music Under the Arbor at Alba Vineyard
Relax under the Arbor (weather permitting) with Joe Wagner Jazz Trio on Saturday and Kathy Phillips Trio on Sunday. Wine Flights priced at $20-$32 per person (21 and older) and includes cover for music. ($10 cover for music otherwise). Freshly made food available for purchase. Photo courtesy of Nicole Ertle.
Afternoon Live Music at Brook Hollow Winery
Visit Brook Hollow Winery and Event Facility for live music each weekend day: Michael Long on Saturday and Janci & Berry on Sunday. There will be no food for sale, but you are invited to support local proprietors by purchasing a meal from the many restaurants in the area and enjoy it on the outside covered porch patio with a bottle of Brook Hollow Wine.
Music Under the Pergola: Lou Pompilio
This incredibly talented multilingual singer and guitarist performs romantic songs in Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and English (bring your sweetheart for this one)! And pack a picnic to enjoy with the music under the pergola. $15.
Barefoot Grape Stomping at Four Sisters Winery
Formal wine tasting followed by dinner and dessert, paired with two dessert wines. An educational wine cellar tour describes the processes of wine making and then off with the shoes and socks for the ever-popular Barefoot Grape Stomping! Complimentary wine glass included. $42/person includes tax. Call for tickets: 908-475-3671.
Pentley Holmes & Band at Invertase Brewing Company
Pentley Holmes and Band to perform in the Beer Garden. Remember, outdoor activities are weather dependent, so please watch for any changes.
Live at Rock Creek Tavern: Flirtin With the Mob
Flirtin With the Mob is a 10-member dance band, playing great dance music from the '70s to present.
United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey Presents: The Northern Lights
A free astronomy talk followed by night sky viewing, weather permitting. Reservations are required! Bring your interest and an open mind to be amazed at the sights in our night sky! This week, learn about "The Northern Lights" presented by Gregg Waldron, NWJAA.
The Bottle Caps at Draught House
Live music at the Boat Bar!
Tuscan Sun Italian to Benefit Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary
An outdoor family-style Italian dinner to benefit Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary, advance tickets required and sold as tables of eight.
The Winery Train
The Winery Train is back! Enjoy an afternoon trip along the scenic Delaware River behind New Jersey's only operating steam locomotive, then visit to one of New Jersey's most beautiful wineries, Villa Milagro Vineyards. Learn how grapes are grown and made into wine, then sample and purchase at the source. This season's Winery Train continues every weekend through October.
The Winery Train
The Winery Train is back! Enjoy an afternoon trip along the scenic Delaware River behind New Jersey's only operating steam locomotive, then visit to one of New Jersey's most beautiful wineries, Villa Milagro Vineyards. Learn how grapes are grown and made into wine, then sample and purchase at the source. This season's Winery Train continues every weekend through October.
The Winery Train
The Winery Train is back! Enjoy an afternoon trip along the scenic Delaware River behind New Jersey's only operating steam locomotive, then visit to one of New Jersey's most beautiful wineries, Villa Milagro Vineyards. Learn how grapes are grown and made into wine, then sample and purchase at the source. This season's Winery Train continues every weekend through October.
The Winery Train
The Winery Train is back! Enjoy an afternoon trip along the scenic Delaware River behind New Jersey's only operating steam locomotive, then visit to one of New Jersey's most beautiful wineries, Villa Milagro Vineyards. Learn how grapes are grown and made into wine, then sample and purchase at the source. This season's Winery Train continues every weekend through October.
The Big Fuss at Invertase Brewing Company
Grab your friends and family and head down to Invertase Brewing Company for a night of live music featuring The Big Fuss.
Ralph Pagano Duo at Invertase Brewing Company
Grab your friends and family and head down to Invertase Brewing Company for a night of live music featuring The Big Fuss.
Blairstown Farmers Market
Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market! Open every Saturday through October. Local vegetables, herbs, fruit, meat, eggs, dairy, baked goods, honey, and prepared meals from 25 miles of Blairstown. Plus crafts and kids' activities!
Warren County Farmers Market
Formerly known as the Belvidere Farmers' Market, the Warren County Farmers' Market provides 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.
The Farmers Market at Rutherfurd Hall
This new Farm Market will run every 2nd & 4th Sunday to October 25, on the beautiful grounds of Rutherfurd Hall. In addition to vegetables, pork, beef, eggs, chicken from GrowingDirt.com, other co-vendors will participate throughout the season, and potentially musicians and food trucks as well.
Story Time In the Pocket Park
All ages welcome! Stories geared towards pre-school age kids, through August 26. Story Time and music will be lead by Diana Dove of Dove Environmental Education. Afterward, kids' lunch specials offered for purchase at: Empanada Mamasita, Lost Ladies Cafe, Washington Candy Closet (Unicorn milk shakes and Unicorn bubble tea!)
Lord's Auction
Annual Lords Auction for Belvidere United Presbyterian Church to be held at Garret D. Wall Park. All items hand made or home grown. Browsing begins at 9:30am; Auction starts at 10:30am. Bring your own chair and wear a mask.
Beef Stir Fry
Offered by United Presbyterian Church. Take Out ONLY $10. Pick up 4:30 - 6:30. Reserve yours 908-475-2771 (church) or 908-619-1351 (Ann).
Free Lawn Movie: Abominable
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and 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.
Longmeadow Farm Opening Weekend
Longmeadow Farm opens for the season, picking Gala, Macintosh and Ginger Gold apples and pick-your-own raspberries in the front field. The farm will be open each weekend through the end of October from 9am-5pm. Masks Required upon entry.
Rutherfurd Hall Lecture Series with Joan Salvas
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. Every Thursday evening through October 1, 2020. (Rain dates will be the following Tuesday). Tickets are limited and social distancing will be required.
Dine in the Vines at Villa Milagro
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. Tickets will go fast! Cost is $70/person. Reserve your spot today.