Warren County, New Jersey turns 200 years old this year, and the county government is holding the Warren County Bicentennial Celebration mark the occasion! Held on the grounds of Warren County Community College in Washington Township, the event takes place on Saturday, June 28, with a rain date of June 29. The celebration starts at 12 noon and runs to 9 p.m., with a fireworks show capping the festivities at 9:15 p.m.
The event features fun for all ages with free admission, parking, rides and games, while 11 bands – all with local connections – will play on two stages throughout the day. Craft and informational vendors will be on hand, with refreshments available for purchase from food trucks and a beverage garden featuring beer and wine from the breweries and wineries located within Warren County. The event will include free tethered hot air balloon rides, and a hot air balloon launch.
In order to accommodate anticipated crowds, the County is organizing several offsite parking areas with shuttle buses circulating throughout the event to bring attendees to and from the festival. More information about parking, shuttles and the schedule of events during the Bicentennial Celebration will be available at www.Warren200.com.
Warren County was created through enabling legislation that passed in November 1824, separating the southern end of Sussex County into a county of its own. The new county was named for Dr. Joseph Warren, a Boston firebrand who advocated for independence from England and was killed while fighting in the Battle of Bunker Hill 50 years earlier on June 17, 1775.
MUSIC
Main Stage
12-1:15pm Maribyrd & the Wooden Nickel Band
1:45-3pm Roulette the Band
3:30-5pm Toga Party Band
5:30-7pm We May Be Right (NJ’s premier Billy Joel Tribute)
7:30-9:15pm Bobby Clark Band (Play It Hard Country/Rock)
Second Stage
12-12:30pm Pocono Dulcimer Club
1-1:45pm Exit 12 Ramblers
2:15-3:10pm Coo Coo Cachoo
3:40-4:30pm Jesse Bardwell & the Noble Brothers
5-6pm The Three Lelicas
6:30-7:30pm Water Street
The WarrenCounty Bicentennial Celebration is sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners and co-produced by MES Event Services, LLC.