Starting September 30, 2021 | Explore Warren

 

Starting September 30, 2021

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” -  Albert Camus (1913-1960), French philosopher, author, and journalist awarded the 1957 Nobel Prize in Literature

As we welcome the month of October (or is it “Oktober”?), we feel an irresistible urge to surround ourselves with mums, pumpkins and other ornamentals. And why not? They’re beautiful! This week’s photo is courtesy of Flowerland Growers in White Township. Visit any local farm stand, greenhouse or Farmers Market (while they’re still around) to find abundant stock of such decorations, along with all sorts of other fun fall activities.

Now is a great time to Explore Warren County and revel in the unique joys of this spectacular time of year! So read on for ideas, and Happy Wanderings!

Coming Up: 

Meet and Greet @ Hackettstown Elks Lodge

Elks Lodges across the Unites States are here to help and offer assistance. Come eat and learn about what they do, who they serve and ways you can be involved. This is a free event.

YARN @ Roy's Hall

YARN Re-Opens Roy’s Hall. YARN has landed on the Grammy ballot 4 times, garnered nods from the Americana Music Association, placed top five on both Radio and Records and the AMA album charts, garnered airplay on Sirius FM, iTunes, Pandora, CNN, and CMT, and also accorded the “Download of the Day” from Rolling Stone.

Longmeadow Farm Harvest Fest 2021

Join the folks at Longmeadow Farm for a day of vendors, food, music, kids' crafts and more! Vendors include Rustic Reflections, Bee’s Bracelets, The Queen’s Pantry, Art Across Borders, Sassy Soap Kitchen, Kaleidoscope Enrichment, Current Concept, The Artsy Palette (painting) and Carpenter Lady Crafts Food Entertainment Vendors include The Angry Chourico BBQ, Taxi Cab Burger, Flan Mom, Brook Hollow Winery and Lula’s Empanadas.

The Great Pumpkin Train @ Delaware River Railroad Excursions

When riding the Great Pumpkin Train, every child gets to pick his or her own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. Trips leave 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm. Also visit the Ol' Susquehanna Mine and or Corn Maze (additional fee required), and free use of the picnic grove.

Oktoberfest @ Invertase Brewing

A full day of German fun! Invertase will be releasing a special beer for the day and have a "fun only" Stein Holding Contest (registration required) at 2pm. The Dave Betz Band will entertain you at 3pm and Swag's Original Dawgs will be vending German delights nearby all day!

Fall Harvest Weekends at Four Sisters/Tao Winery

A weekend for the family at the winery featuring live music, great food from the Bistro Menu, wine tasting ($5/person), as well as wine by the glass or bottle. Wagon rides, Pick-your-own apples ($20 per bag while the apple supplies last). Music by Rich Berry on Saturday and Joe Izen on Sunday.

Mad Herbal Tea Party at Well-Sweep Herb Farm

Reservations required for a delicious afternoon tea. Enjoy samples of Patrick's favorite herbal tea blends from around the world, as he lectures on their health benefits and lore. Windowsill and garden growing tips will be covered as well as harvesting, drying, brewing and blending. Crazy hats encouraged. Reservations are required. $36. Call 908-852-5390.

Concerts in Garret D. Wall Park

Bring a chair and come out to Garret Wall Park in Belvidere for the swingin' sounds of Rob Stonebeck Sextet, presented by Music at St. Luke's.

Barefoot Grape Stomping at Four Sisters Winery

Formal wine tasting followed by dinner and dessert, paired with dessert wine. 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! $42.50/person, plus tax - complimentary wine glass included. Tickets are required; please call 908-475-3671.

Dine in the Vines at Villa Milagro

Chefs Sara Beth and Kim of Sara Beth's Catering in Lebanon, NJ will prepare a Parisian feast that will make you feel as if you are in Provence!  Come treat your taste buds! Cost is $75 per person. Wine tasting starts at 5pm, followed by dinner at 5:30pm. Wine is also available by the glass or bottle for purchase. Seating is limited to 42 people, and these events usually sell out in advance. Reserve your seat today!

Autumn Harvest Dinner @ Genesis Farm

This epic, one-of-a-kind feast is back! The Autumn Harvest Dinner captures the very best of what the CSG at Genesis Farm has to offer and serves it up to you in delightful, unforgettable dishes, one after another. This meal is made almost exclusively from ingredients grown on the farm, many of them straight from the fields, and proceeds support our core work and programming.

CeCe Teneal: Portrait of a Queen

The Queen of Soul - Aretha Franklin taught us how to “Think” and demand “Respect” while “Ridin’ on the Freeway!” Portrait of a Queen, featuring the voice of the Century Cece Teneal, is a dynamic musical production that will have you on the edge of you seats from start to finish. CeCe Teneal has travelled the world performing and has opened the stage for talents such as Buddy Guy, Joe Cocker, Johnny Lang, and the legendary B.B. King among others. Her original sound has earned her fans across the globe and her music video “Eleanor Rigby” was exclusively premiered on the Huffington Post. Plus, it's the season opening Curtain Up! Gala, with pre-show live entertainnet from The Brass Roots, plus drinks and specialty cocktails available for purchase.

"Last Blast" Food Truck and Music Festival @ The Fields at Waterloo

Celebrate a day in the sun with fabulous food trucks, arts, and great live music for the whole family! Leashed dogs welcome, and One Step Closer Animal Rescue will be exhibiting dogs available for adoption. Bring a blanket and/or chairs, and pop-up tents are permitted. $5 per vehicle to park, in addition to admission fee.

18th Century Carpentry at Shippen Manor

Scott Lance demonstrates 18th century carpentry and joining techniques along the lower driveway of the Manor, while the Friends of Shippen give "Porch Tours" near the museum entrances on the boardwalk, along the upper driveway.

Halloween Eve @ Buttzville Brewing

Visit in the afternoon for family fun during Washington's Hometown Halloween (pumpkin painting), and/or come in costume at night for prizes and live music!

Autumn Harvest Dinner @ Genesis Farm

This epic, one-of-a-kind feast is back! The Autumn Harvest Dinner captures the very best of what the CSG at Genesis Farm has to offer and serves it up to you in delightful, unforgettable dishes, one after another. This meal is made almost exclusively from ingredients grown on the farm, many of them straight from the fields, and proceeds support our core work and programming.

Mad Herbal Tea Party at Well-Sweep Herb Farm

Reservations required for a delicious afternoon tea. Enjoy samples of Patrick's favorite herbal tea blends from around the world, as he lectures on their health benefits and lore. Crazy hats encouraged. Reservations are required.

The Great Pumpkin Train @ Delaware River Railroad Excursions

When riding the Great Pumpkin Train, every child gets to pick his or her own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. Trips leave 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm. Also visit the Ol' Susquehanna Mine and or Corn Maze (additional fee required), and free use of the picnic grove.

2nd Annual Oktoberfest @ Buttzville Brewing

The beer! The keg bowling! The stein holding! The polka band! The dancing! The homemade games and photo contest that helped you win some fun prizes! Buttzville Brewing Co. is making a name for itself in Washington Borough! Stop by and see what all the fuss is about.

YARN @ Roy's Hall

Roy's Hall once again welcome YARN for their only NJ appearance on their tour. They've landed on the Grammy ballot 4 times, garnered nods from the Americana Music Association, placed top five on both Radio and Records and the AMA album charts, garnered airplay on Sirius FM, iTunes, Pandora, CNN, and CMT, and also accorded the “Download of the Day” from Rolling Stone.

The Great Pumpkin Train @ Delaware River Railroad Excursions

When riding the Great Pumpkin Train, every child gets to pick his or her own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. Trips leave 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. Also visit the Ol' Susquehanna Mine and or Corn Maze (additional fee required), and free use of the picnic grove.

3rd Annual Oktoberfest @ Buttzville Brewing

The beer! The keg bowling! The stein holding! The polka band! The dancing! The homemade games and photo contest that helped you win some fun prizes! Buttzville Brewing Co. is making a name for itself in Washington Borough! Stop by and see what all the fuss is about.

 
Continuing: 

Weekend Live Music at Brook Hollow Winery

Spend part of your afternoon at Brook Hollow Winery and Event Facility for live music. Enjoy music with Scott Messina on Friday, Rich Ortiz on Saturday and Phil Carollo on Sunday.

Washington Borough Farmers Market

Held each Saturday in downtown Washington borough through October 2, the market runs along Route 57, anchored in the Pocket Park located at 44 E. Washington Ave. Come this week for the Pumpkin Round Up!

Live Music @ Little Ridge Vineyard

Enjoy the musica Allan Willcockson on Saturday at Little Ridge Vineyards. Tasting room will be open 12pm- 5pm. Outdoor seating is available though you are welcome to bring blankets and chairs.

Live Music at Tiptons Tavern

Live music most weekends during October. Indoors and outdoors, set times vary. Scott Messina 6-9pm Friday; JerZGirls 9pm-midnight on Saturday.

Warren County Farmers Market

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!

 
Plan Ahead: 

Grace for President presented by CSC

Grace Campbell discovers there has never been a female president. Frustrated by the lack of female faces in the White House, Grace decides she wants to be president and inspires a school election.

Glitter Pumpkin Weekend

Pumpkin decorating is the perfect autumn activity to do with little kids and big kids alike. Included in the workshop is your choice of pumpkin, glue, glitter, paint brushes and aprons for the littles. 908-750-4567.

Soap Making at Well-Sweep Herb Farm

Choose from a varied selection of fragrant essential oils and herbs to create your own specialty all-natural soap. Wear old clothes. Reservations are required. $37.

Ramsaysburg Concert at the Barn: James Maddock Band

A rock & roll lifer, the British-born singer/songwriter has been carving his path since the 1980s with a raw, soulful voice; a storyteller’s sense of narrative and the ability to blur the lines between folk, classic pop, and rock. The concert will take place outdoors in the Amphitheatre. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and picnic tables are available. $10 suggested donation. Gates open at 2pm, music begins 3pm.

Wild Edible Plants Walk presented by Rutgers

Join Rutgers in-person with wild forager, nutritionist, and author, Debra Naha, who will present on wild edible plants, and take us on a walk to discover what is edible, growing right in our own backyards! Wild tea-tasting is included and Debra's foraging book will be available for purchase. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. $25 per person, adults only please.

Hay Bales of Hope Tricky Tray Fundraiser for ARWS

Enjoy the day at Antler Ridge shopping with local vendors under the open-air big top tent. Items available for purchase include food and desserts, home decor, art, photography, jewelry and clothing. Shopping and fundraisers go to support Antler Ridge.

Murder Mystery Dinner at Four Sisters Winery

Formal wine tasting followed by dinner, dessert and dessert wine. As the evening progresses, the story unravels with murder, a victim and several suspects. Everyone is a detective and the chosen characters will act out their parts adding a little personality of their own. $45/person includes tax, meal and souvenir wine glass. Advance tickets required; call 908-475-3671

Phillipsburg Pork Roll Palooza

It's finallly here! Fried, seared or grilled, however you like your Pork Roll, you’ll be able to enjoy it that way at Shappell Park right in the heart of Phillipsburg. Enjoy the games, music, and, of course, delicious food. Fun for the whole family.

Wine Tasting on the Musky

Musconetcong Watershed Association presents Wine Tasting on the Musky. Enjoy fine wines, craft beers, and hard ciders on the banks of the Wild & Scenic Musconetcong River. There will be food trucks, yard games, duck race and live music, provided by Grover Kemble!  Admission is $30 prepaid or $35 at the door.

Grains & Gears Ride

Riders were to have registered Oct. 1 to bike the beautiful countryside of Warren County, but feel free to join in the festivities, cheer them on, and experience great craft beers at either brewery!

2nd Annual Grains & Gears Ride

Postponed due to rain, the ride is happening this Sunday. Experience great craft beers and bike the beautiful countryside of Warren County while supporting a good organization. Ride from Buttzville Brewing Company in Washington Borough to Invertase Brewing Company in Phillipsburg and have a pint, then ride back and have another pint. Or start at Invertase and ride to Buttzville Brewing!

Hay Bales of Hope Tricky Tray Fundraiser for ARWS

Rain or shine, Antler Ridge's Pink Hay Bales of Hope event puts the "FUN" in "FUNDRAISER"! Gather friends, family and lawn chairs for an autumn afternoon of shopping, food, music, farm animals and wildlife – and the most epic tricky tray this side of the New Jersey Turnpike! Prizes include 100+ gift baskets and other high-value items.

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