Starting July 21, 2021 | Explore Warren

 

Warren County Wanderings

Starting July 21, 2021

"Fly, Dragonfly, fly! Spread your wings, take off to the skies, follow the blowing winds!"- OnlyEggy, poet

These little critters come in so many colors, it’s hard to ignore when one lands on your porch or flowers. This blue beauty was spotted by Erin Burnett on the edge of a small pond at Maple Hill Preserve in Blairstown.

Speaking of color, Wanderings aims to show you the way to plenty of local Warren County color! Visit Washington Borough Farmers’ Market to meet Seashell Santa for Christmas in July, and/or learn to paint beautiful sunflowers at VonThun Farms and take one home. The Third Annual Arc of Warren County Food Truck Festival at Donaldson Farms is complete with games and face painting, while Mountain Lake Fire Company is hosting its Car, Truck, Tractor and Bike show on Sunday.

The area’s live music scene is flourishing! Be sure to read the Plan Ahead section for some exciting concerts coming up next weekend. So have a look for yourself, and Happy Wanderings!

Coming Up: 

Kids Canvas Painting @ Rutherfurd Hall

Come get creative with ART- stitution while you learn how to paint this Bee-utiful Gnome! We will be painting on stretched canvas with acrylic paint. All ages & abilities welcome. Kids under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. All supplies included.

Centenary Stage Co. Presents: Broadway Through the Years

FREE EVENT! Limited availability- reservations required. “Broadway through the Years - A Twilight Music Cabaret" will feature a selection of Broadway’s greatest hits, from the 1960s to today. This is an indoor GENERAL SEATING event in the SITNIK THEATRE. Doors open at 6:30 pm. SEATING IS LIMITED.

Sand Bar Bike Night

Dr. Dick will be spinning your favorite tunes as you enjoy the beautiful river view. Bring your friends and meet some new ones!

Evening Music Under the Arbor @ Alba Vineyard

Join Alba Friday and Saturday evenings for wine, food, and music! Guitarist Lorenzo Branca,on Friday; Guitarist Walt Bibinger on Saturday. Culinary treats available for purchase. Walk-ins for 2-4 adults: tables are first come, first serve; tables for 5-6 adults require a reservation. All guests must be 21+

Amish Outlaws @ Draught House

The Amish Outlaws play at the Boat Stage! Advance tickets on sale. $15 cover charge at the door or come in and purchase your tickets at the bar.

Pick & Paint at Von Thun Farms

Enjoy a relaxing morning filled with creativity, inspiration & beauty! You will be guided by a professional artist from ART•stitution while you learn how to paint a beautiful sunflower on canvas. You will be able to explore Von Thun’s gorgeous sunflower fields and pick your own sunflower to take home! All ages & abilities welcome! Please feel free to bring your own beverages snacks.

Plein Air Outing @ Ramsaysburg Homestead

Calling all artists!! We are so pleased to announce our first in-person event of the 2021. Join us for an afternoon of plein air painting and photography at Ramsaysburg Historic Homestead in Delaware, NJ. Bring your easel and paints, camera, lawn chair, water, lunch and any other materials.

Wine and Song Live @ Four Sisters Winery

Enjoy the music of pianist Dylan Carter and singer-songwriter Jackie Rudy while savoring a glass or bottle of your favorite FSW wine on the outdoor deck overlooking the picturesque 250-acre farm. Vineyard View Bistro menu available.

Afternoon Music Under the Arbor @ Alba Vineyard

Join Alba every weekend afternoon for wine, food, and music! Eric Mintel Quartet on Saturday; Patrick Kerssen Trio on Sunday. Culinary treats available for purchase. Walk-ins for 2-4 adults: tables are first come, first serve; tables for 5-6 adults require a reservation. All guests must be 21+. 

Cousins Maine Lobster @ the New Jersey Sunflower Trail

Eat lobster and enjoy a stroll down the sunflower trail. The sunflower trail has tons of photo-ops, an all-ages activity area, farm animals to visit, and u-pick flowers, berries, and peaches!

Cousins Maine Lobster will start taking contactless orders at 10am via their mobile app.

By the Light of the Hunter Moon: Full Moon Hike at Dark Moon Preserve hosted by RVC

Enjoy the Hunter full moon with a hike at Dark Moon Preserve. This ‘slightly spooky’ October hike will be led by RVC President Margaret Schiller and a special guest, local card game developer David Mazure who will be talking about nocturnal animals and their feeding relationships, the focus of his new educational and family-friendly game, Devour.

 
Continuing: 

Late Night Thursdays in Hackettstown

The Hackettstown Business Improvement District (BID) is bringing back Late Night Thursdays each week, through August 26. Jukebox Trio will be playing party hits primarily from the '70s and '80s.

Barnyard Buddies @ VonThun Farms

Barnyard Buddies is a program that was designed for kids ages 2-8 who have an interest in farm life and love the outdoors. Learn about Chicken & Eggs on July 23 and Bugs & Bees on July 30!

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, and live music has been known to happen there!

Late Night Thursdays in Hackettstown

The Hackettstown Business Improvement District (BID) is bringing back Late Night Thursdays each week, July through August. This week's music comes from Brass Roots, New Jersey’s premier rock, soul and R&B horn band.

 
Plan Ahead: 

CSC Presents: Always- Patsy Cline

More than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963; it is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. Complete with down home country humor, true emotion, and even some audience participation, this musical includes many of Patsy's unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight - 27 songs in all.  

Moss Henry & the Bryophytes at Ramsaysburg

Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to enjoy the performance under the canopy of trees in the Riverside Amphitheater at Ramsaysburg Homestead. Picnic tables are available. The sound of Moss Henry & The Bryophytes is created by an amalgam of veteran musicians with diverse musical backgrounds who have converged around the axis of country roots. No contemporary country/pop, just an unrepentant mix of tunes from the Opry and honky tonks. $10 suggested donation. Gates open at 5pm for 6pm performance.

Shippen Manor Lawn Concert- Kinderhook

Post-pandemic Shippen Manor Lawn Concerts return! Kinderhook A six-piece, high-energy country rock act that plays a unique blend of original music mixed with their own takes on classic cover songs. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic basket if you wish, and enjoy the free concert.

Shippen Manor Lawn Concert Series - The Lost Ramblers

Shippen Manor Summer Lawn Concert series kicks off the season with The Lost Ramblers, an authentic Appalachian Bluegrass band that has been performing regionally and nationally for more than 30 years. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic is you like, and enjoy the free concert!

The Lost Ramblers @ Shippen Manor Lawn Concert Series

Shippen Manor Summer Lawn Concert series kicks off the season with The Lost Ramblers, an authentic Appalachian Bluegrass band that has been performing regionally and nationally for more than 30 years. The series continues June 25 with Gypsy Folk & Hot Jazz from Pyrenesia. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic is you like, and enjoy the free concert!

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