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Upcoming Events:
September
Friday, 3-4; Augusta
NEWTON KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW. Rt. 206 & Plains Rd..
Sussex County Fairgrounds; 973/383-4993
Friday, 3-6; Vernon
EVOLVE MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Live music, yoga, visionary art, environmental educators, and the community in a lively exchange of ideas. Rickey and Son Organic Farm, Rt. 94.
EvolveFest; 973/896-9312
Saturday, 4; Port Murray
HERB VINEGARS, OILS, AND PESTO. Make your own herbal condiments. 1:30 - 3:30pm. Resv. req., $35. 205 Mt. Bethel Rd.
Well-Sweep Herb Farm; 908/852-5390
Friday, 3-5; Frenchtown
FRENCHTOWN RIVERFEST. Frenchtown Riverfest takes place on Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 4-5 from 12-6pm, Bridge Street. This year?s theme is Mardi Gras/Arti Gras and includes live music, crafts, art, games, food, vendors and a pet contest. This event benefits the Hunterdon Human Shelter. For more information call, Cleo Sharplin, 908-996-9000 or visit www.frenchtownnj.org.
The event kicks off on Friday, Sept. 3rd with a Wine Tasting under the Big Tent from 6:00 - 8:30 pm. Tickets in advance are $25 or $30 at the door. Wine Tasting proceeds support the Hunterdon Land Trust. For reservation and tickets call, 908-237-4582 or visit www.hlta.org. 12 - 6pm. Free. Bridge Street.
Frenchtown Business and Professional Association; 908/996-9000
Saturday, 4-5; Shawnee-On-Delaware
POCONO GARLIC FESTIVAL. Indulge all of your garlic fantasies at this fun-filled event, a mix of aromatic and tasty foods liberally laced a variety of Pocono-grown entertainment. 10 - 6pm. $10/ $7.50 advance; 2 day: $15/13. I 80, Exit 309.
Shawnee Mountain; 570/421-7231
Saturday, 4-6; Frenchtown
WILDLIFE AND SPORTING ART SHOW. The annual show features the original paintings and woodcarvings by some of America'€™s most acclaimed sporting artists including Al Agnew, Al Barker, Josh Brewer, Richard Clifton, John Crouse, Frank Finney, Jim and Joe Hautman, Ben Heinemann, Fred Kinne, Bonnie and Karen and Rebecca Latham, Rob Leslie, Krystii Melaine, Darren Miller, Manfred Scheel, Ken Scheeler, Adam and Dan Smith, George Strunk, Jack Wood and others! 55 Bridge St..
Decoys and Wildlife Gallery; 908/996-6501
Sunday, 5; Oxford
ECO DEL SUR. South & Central American Sounds 6 - 8pm. 8 Belvidere Ave..
Shippen Manor Concerts; 908/453-4381
Sunday, 5; Budd Lake
SCANDINAVIAN FEST 2010. Heritage festival celebrating the Nordic regions: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden. Food, crafts, authentic gifts, entertainment, dancing, folkdress, vikings, kids' events, 10am - 6pm. $14/ $11 advance sale. Vasa Park, 1 Wolfe Rd.
Scandinavian Fest, Inc; 610/417-1483
Saturday, 11; Port Murray
FRONTIER TECHNOLOGY. Boonder brooms, grafting, headache pillows, basswood fishing line, and much more. 1:30 - 3:30pm. Resv. req., $20. 205 Mt. Bethel Rd.
Well-Sweep Herb Farm; 908/852-5390
Saturday, 11-12; Belvidere
BELVIDERE'S VICTORIAN DAYS. Antique, craft, and food vendors, music, a fashion show, porch teas and garden parties, Victorian house tour, and an antique car show. Call for information, house tour and porch tea tickets, and vendor information. Or email daysvictorian@aol.com. Rt. 80, Exit 12, Rt 519 South to Belvidere.
Belvidere Victorian Days; 908/475-4124
Saturday, 11-12; Chester
ANNUAL FALL ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL. Juried crafters, representing traditional crafts (pottery, basket weaving, woodworking, furniture), country crafts, fine art and Victorian. 10am - 5pm. $5. Routes 206 & 24/513.
Historic Chester Village; 908/879-4814
Saturday, 11-12; Ringoes
SHEEP AND FIBER FESTIVAL. Sheep shows, shearing, spinners, vendors, artisans, food, children's activities, llamas, alpacas, fleece contest, photo contest, skein contest and more! 10am - 5pm. $10 per car. Hunterdon County Fairgrounds.
Garden State Sheep Breeders; 908/730-7189
Sunday, 12; Augusta
IRISH AMERICAN FESTIVAL. Rt. 206 & Plains Rd..
Sussex County Fairgrounds; 973/853-7047
Sunday, 12; Stanton
HISTORICAL PLOWING DEMONSTRATION. Pete Watson, of Howell Living History Farm, Titusville NJ, will give a free plowing demonstration at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead. Tours of the house will also be provided. 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Free. Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, 114 Dreahook Road.
Readington Museums; 9/236-2327
Saturday, 18; Oxford
ANNUAL FIREBACK FIDDLE & BANJO FESTIVAL. 12pm. 8 Belvidere Ave..
Shippen Manor Concerts; 908/453-4381
Saturday, 18-19; Shawnee-On-Delaware, PA
RODEO AND CHILI COOKOFF. Pro cowboys compete in five events including saddle bronc riding, bull riding, bareback bronc riding, calf roping and bull dogging. Come early and sample a variety of chilies from mild to hot and everywhere in between at the Chili Cook-Off from 11:30am - 1:30pm. Rodeo begins at 2pm. $15, $10 12 and under. Rt. 80 Exit 309, Hollow Rd..
Shawnee Mountain; 570/421-7231
Saturday, 18-19; Easton, PA
RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS. A Juried Art Show and Sale showcasing local artists and artisans from the tri-state area. 10am - 5pm. Larry Holmes Drive, Riverside Park.
Arts Community of Easton; 610/360-3394
Sunday, 19; Augusta
CHAMPION OF THE GRILL. Grillers compete, classic cars. 12 - 5pm. Sussex County Fairgrounds, Plains Rd..
Sussex County Chamber of Commerce; 973/579-1811
Sunday, 19; Ringwood
LUCY KAPLANSKY. Catchy folk and classic country style. 2pm. $20. 30 Cannici Drive.
New Legacy Concert Series at the Ringwood Public Library; 973/962-6256
Saturday, 25; Tewksbury
TEWKSBURY HARVEST FESTIVAL. Pony & hay rides, antique cars, petting zoo, face & pumpkin painting, craft vendors, live music & dances, hot air balloon. 12 - 4pm. $20 per car. Christie Hoffman Farm Park 108 Fairmount Road West.
Friends of theTewksbury Library and Tewksbury Rescue Squad; 908/439-0022
Saturday, 25; Augusta
FIRST ANNUAL PIG ROAST DINNER. Great food, entertainment & fellowship to support the Agricultural Division of the Sussex County Fairgrounds - Agricultural Scholarship Foundation. 5 - 11pm. Sussex County Fairgrounds, Rt. 206 & Plains Rd..
Sussex County Agriculture Scholarship Foundation; 973/948-5500
Saturday, 25; Port Murray
DRIED FLOWER WORKSHOP. Decorate a miniature 7-inch hat, a heart grapevine wreath and a fence. 10:30am - 12pm. Resv. req., $32. 205 Mt. Bethel Rd.
Well-Sweep Herb Farm; 908/852-5390
Saturday, 25; Belvidere
FALL FOLIAGE 5K RUN. 10am - 11:30am. $1. Second Street.
Belvidere Arts & Events; 908/475-4803
Saturday, 25-26; Franklin
ANNUAL FRANKLIN-STERLING HILL GEM AND MINERAL SHOW. Dealers, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, stone carvings, lectures, literature, fluorescent mineral exhibits, mineral collecting, museum tours and the traditional swap/sell. $7/ $4 ages 6-16. Franklin School, Washington Ave..
Franklin Mineral Museum; 973/827-3481
Saturday, 25-26; Augusta
PETERS VALLEY CRAFT FAIR AND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL. 180 juried artisans, live music, artist demonstrations, kid's art activities & great food. The Pocono Bluegrass Folk Society will present live bluegrass both days. Peters Valley is a nationally recognized center for the fine art of craft and offers programs for a wide spectrum of ages, cultures and educational levels. Sat., 10-6; Sun, 10-5. $7/ under 12 free. Sussex County Fair Grounds, Plains Rd..
Peters Valley Crafts Center; 973/948-5200
Saturday, 25-26; Bloomsbury
BLOOMSBURY FINE ART AND FINE CRAFT FESTIVAL. The two day juried event features exhibitors from New Jersey, Pennsylvania and several other states. Work to be displayed includes watercolors, glass, photography, metal, jewelry, fiber, oils, pastels, acrylics, clay, mixed media, florals and wood. The charming Hunterdon County village also provides a wide variety of entertainment and food, including a children's activities area. 10am - 5pm. Free. Main Street.
Bloomsbury Fine Arts Committee
Saturday, 25-26; Harmony
WARREN COUNTY ANTIQUES FAIR AND FESTIVAL. Dealers are located indoors and outdoors for a rain-proof show! Lectures from nationally respected historians, demonstrations, and world class exhibitions include free appraisals by antiques expert Harry Rinker. Homemade food, live music, entertainment, free parking and much more make this the ?show of shows? for all who love antiques. 10am - 4. $8. Warren County Farmers? Fairgrounds.
Warren County Antiques Show; 908/459-4122
October
Saturday, 2; Washington
FESTIVAL IN THE BOROUGH. Live music and performances, street fair, kids activities and food! E. Washington Ave.
Washington Business Improvement District; 908/689-4800
Saturday, 2; Long Valley
AUTUMN LEAVES ARTISANAL FOOD FESTIVAL. Artisanal cheeses, chef demos, artisanal gelato, chocolates, jams and other artisanal foods. Two musical groups will perform throughout the day. 10am - 4pm. $15/adult, $5/child. 50 Fairmont Rd.
Valley Shepherd Creamery; 908/876-3200
Saturday, 2-3; Millbrook Village
MILLBROOK DAYS. Although it has been more than 250 years since Van Campen built his first mill, the legacy lives on in this re-created 1800s community. All aspects of pioneer life are demonstrated by skilled and dedicated docents throughout the village. 10 - 5. 12 mi north of Rt 80 at Old Mine Road and Rt 602.
Millbrook Village Society/National Park Service; 908/496-4458
Saturday, 2-3; Montague
OKTOBERFEST. Complimentary brats & dogs, serving discounted wines by the glass and featuring the sounds of McMule, who offer an eclectic program of outstanding vocal and instrumental music. 1 - 4pm. $5 per person. 141 Clove Road.
Westfall Winery; 973/293-3428
Saturday, 2-3; Stanhope
GRAND HARVEST WINE FESTIVAL. More than 20 NJ wineries offering nearly 300 locally produced wines, many of them international award winners. Crafters, kids activities, food available in restored historic Waterloo village. 12 - 5pm. $20 ages 21 and over. 525 Village of Waterloo.
Garden State Winegrowers; 609/588-0085
Sunday, 3; Oak Ridge
WROBO RUN. Race is in honor of a Jefferson resident Second Lieutenant John T. Wroblewski who died In Ramadi, Iraq in 2004. This years proceeds will go to the VA Hospital in East Orange. 7:30am - 1:00pm. $25. Jefferson Township Municipal Building, Weldon Road.
Junior Woman's Club of Jefferson Township; 201/240-8699
Sunday, 3; Stanton
HEIRLOOM SEED SAVING. Do you remember when peaches were actually fuzzy? Today with organics and heirloom veggies are popular Joe Cavanaugh will present a program on saving and using Heirloom Seeds. Tours of the house and grounds will also be provided. 1pm - 4pm. Free, but donations welcome. Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, 114 Dreahook Road.
Readington Museums; 908/236-2327
Saturday, 9; Layton
IRON FEST. Demonstrations, music, auction, food. $25. 19 Kuhn Road (Rt. 615).
Peters Valley Crafts Center; 973/948-5200
Saturday, 9; Warren
OKTOBERFEST. Orchestra, German/American foods, vendors. Kids will keep busy with carnival booths, inflatables & amusement park rides. Rain or Shine 12pm - 5pm. $6.00. 11 Reinman Road, Warren NJ.
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Saturday, 9; Warren
OKTOBERFEST. Dance to Bernie's Orchestra & Feast on German/American Foods. Kids fun; carnival booths, inflatables, amusement rides, vendor fair 12pm - 5pm. Adults $6. Kids under 10 free. Forest Lodge, 11 Reinman Road.
; 908/754-7300
Saturday, 9-10; Shawnee-On-Delaware
AUTUMN TIMBER FESTIVAL. Enjoy Lumberjacks and Hot Air Balloons all in one weekend, starting with the Friday Night Balloon Glow (4-9pm). IRONJACK Timber Team Lumberjack Shows include log rolling, pole climbing, ax and chain saw competitions, buck sawing and more. Music, pig races, food and craft vendors and skydiving exhibitions make for nonstop fun! 7am - 6pm. $10/ $8 advance; 3 day: $30/27. I 80, Exit 309.
Shawnee Mountain; 570/421-7231
Saturday, 9-10; Somerset County
WEEKEND JOURNEY THROUGH THE PAST. Twenty-six historic sites countywide open free to visitors, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 12-5pm. History interpretations, exhibitions, programs, arts and more. Free.
Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission; 908/231-7110
Wednesday, 13; Washington
AN EVENING OF POETRY AND BASEBALL. Donald Hall, former Poet Laureate of the United States of America, will read from his poetry and writings about baseball. Many audience members will recognize Hall from his frequent and insightful commentary in Ken Burns' documentary, BASEBALL. 7pm - 8:15am. Free. 475 Route 57 West.
Warren County Community College; 908/835-9222
Saturday, 16; Finesville
ANNUAL HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR FOR POHATCONG TOWNSHIP. Self-guided tour includes numerous homes and structures built in the late 1700s the 1800s and benefits local historic and environmental preservation efforts. 10 - 4. $15/ $12 seniors. $20 day of tour. Alba Vineyard, 269 Route 627.
Pohatcong Township Historic Preservation Commission; 908/387-1493
Saturday, 16; Phillipsburg
OLD FASHIONED AUTUMN. Decorate a pumpkin, enjoy a hay ride and the miniature train at the annual festival. Live entertainment, food and much, much more. Shappell Park.
Phillipsburg Urban Enterprise Zone; 908/454-5500 x338
Saturday, 16; Stanton
18TH CENTURY OPEN HEARTH COOKING AND WOOD WORKING OPEN HOUSE. Come see and smell the foods of the past as Joan Healy prepares 18th century recipes in the 1741 Farmhouse kitchen. Visit with her husband Dave to find out about woodworking. Tours of the house will be provided as well. 1pm - 4:00pm. Free, but donations welcome. Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, 114 Dreahook Road.
Readington Museums; 908/2
Friday, 22; Annandale
HALLOWEEN ON THE GREEN GOLF OUTING. Event benefits the care and release of orphaned/injured wild animals throughout NJ. All-inclusive package includes lunch, reception, awards dinner, contests ,including hole-in-one,prizes and gifts. Sponsorships available. 10:30am - 8pm. $250 per golfer. Beaver Brook Country Club, Country Club Dr.
Woodlands Wildlife Refuge; 908/735-2832
Saturday, 23; Manville
TRICKY TRAY TO SUPPORT THE GIVING NETWORK. The Giving Network is a central NJ charity that accepts donated household goods & delivers them to the needy in the community. 6:30pm. $15. Manville VFW, 600 Main St .
The Giving Network; 908/927-9001
Saturday, 23; Manville
BASKET AUCTION/TRICKY TRAY. Benefits the Giving Network, an all-volunteer local charity that provides basic household items to the neediest members of our community. No prize values under $25! There will also be a 50/50 raffle. 6:30 - 10:30pm. $15 includes sheet of tickets and snacks/drinks!. Manville VFW, 600 Washington Ave.
The Giving Network; 908/927-9001
Saturday, 30; Washington
HOMETOWN HALLOWEEN. Business Trick or Treat Rt. 57/ Rt. 31 intersection.
Washington Business Improvement District; 908/689-4800
November
Saturday, 13; Branchburg
CRAFT SHOW & BAKE SALE. Fundraiser for charitable donations and student awards. Refreshments and lunch available for purchase. 9am - 4pm. Free. Whiton School, 470 Whiton Rd.
Branchburg Womans'€™ Club; 908/369-4376
Saturday, 13; Lafayette
ANNUAL CRAFT AUCTION AND BENEFIT DINNER. Approximately 150 pieces of fine craft will be auctioned off to benefit Peters Valley Craft Center. 6:30 - 10pm. $100. Lafayette House, Rt. 15 & 94.
Peters Valley Crafts Center; 973/948-5200
Wednesday, 17; Ringwood
JAMES COTTON. Shows at 2 and 5pm $25. 30 Cannici Drive.
New Legacy Concert Series at the Ringwood Public Library; 973/962-6256
Friday, 26-28; Sergeantsville
COVERED BRIDGE ARTISANS TOUR. Self-guided studio tour in southern Hunterdon County includes pottery, stained glass, paintings, metal furniture, jewelry, hand-spun yarn, leather bags, baskets, wood turned bowls, carved decoys and more. 10am - 5pm. Free.
Covered Bridge Artisans; 609/397-1535
December
Saturday, 4; Washington
HOMETOWN HOLIDAY. Welcome Santa to Washington Borough with an array of kid's activities, photos with Santa, and other special surprises! Rt. 57/ Rt. 31 intersection.
Washington Business Improvement District; 908/689-4800
Sunday, 5; Stanton
AN 18TH CENTURY SAINT NICHOLAS CELEBRATION- CHRISTMAS DUTCH STYLE. Come spend the afternoon soaking in the sights, sounds and smells of a Dutch Saint Nicholas celebration. Dutch Christmas foods will be prepared in the 1741 Farmhouse kitchen. Visitors will have the chance to make a Dutch holiday craft to take home. 1pm - 4pm. Free, but donations welcome. Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, 114 Dreahook Road.