"There's nothing quite like a World Cup." - Michael Owen, retired professional footballer

That's for sure, and the big excitement this weekend is the 20th Annual Hackettstown Street Fair and World Cup Final Watch Party in Hackettstown! What a great opportunity to get together right here in Warren County to celebrate this international phenomenon.

Although, if you prefer engaging in smaller, more low-key happenings, this issue has you covered! Keep scrolling! You're bound to find something up your alley.

Feeling lucky? In eager anticipation of the 88th Annual Warren County Farmers' Fair & Hot Air Balloon Festival, of which Explore Warren is a proud sponsor, WE ARE GIVING AWAY A HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE during the week of the Fair! A $700+ value, one winner will be chosen at random, and they can bring one guest along for the ride. Second prize will be pair of tickets to the 4WD Truck Pull on Thursday evening (July 30). Drop us a line at Tourism@co.warren.nj.us with "I love the Fair" in the subject line and be sure to include your phone number. Deadline to enter: Noon on Monday, July 20. Good luck!

If you don't win anything this round, don't despair! Those visiting our Explore Warren table in the "Warren County & You" government exhibit building at the Fair will have another opportunity to enter a drawing for a balloon ride during Fair week, courtesy of New Jersey Travel & Tourism, among other prizes! Stay tuned. Congratulations to Barbara A. of Blairstown, winner of our last giveaway, a pair of tickets to a Centenary Stage Co. Summerfest production of her choice.

Sorry for the loquacious opening, but there's a lot going on! (National Ice Cream Day, for example. Luscious-looking cover photo courtesy of Mackey's Orchard.)

Happy Wanderings!