SLAMBOVIAN CIRCUS OF DREAMS. Long time area favorites and stalwarts from the days of Knowlton Riverfest, the Slambovians’ deep connection with audiences and exciting live shows are legendary. 4pm. $10 suggested donation. Ramsaysburg Homestead, 140 Rt 46 at Ramseyburg Rd..
GIRALDA MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Art vendors, children's activities, and live performances by Grammy award-winning guitarist, Hernan Romero and the New Jersey Symphony. 3pm. $25/ $4 children. Giralda Farms.
Morris Arts; 973/285-5115
June 22; Mendham
THE OUTCROPS. Music in the Woods 4 - 6pm. $20. 339 Pleasant Valley Road. More...
MARIBYRD, JOE CIROTTI, PETE LISTER, AND MIKE ALEXANDER. Spend the late afternoon on the lawn of the farmhouse listening to indie folk and Americana by this excellent quartet. Plus best farm to fork picnic ever, available for sale at the event. 3 - 6:30pm. $15 per person, resv essential. ?369 Stamets Road.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION TOUR. The first of eight themed-based, self-guided tours to highlight local history. 12 - 1pm. Free. Ayres Knuth Farm, 25 Cooper Road. More...
HUNTERDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA . The dual musical themes of “Out to Sea” and “Thunder and Lightning on Land” collide perfectly to create a program of works perfect for a summer evening in the park. Music by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Rossini, Strauss, and more! 7 - 9pm. Free. Deer Path Park, West Woodschurch Road.
BICENTENNIAL COMMUNITY DAY. Celebrate Warren County’s 200th birthday with music, food, games, activities for all ages. 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. Warren County Community College, 475 Rt. 57 West.
MORRIS COUNTY 4-H FAIR. Animals shows and presentations, exhibits, family activities, monster truck rides, hay ride, food trucks High View Farms, 416 Sand Shore Rd..
WARREN COUNTY FARMERS’ FAIR AND BALLOON FESTIVAL. Where else can you thrill to a hot air balloon ride, eat cotton candy on a carnival midway, watch traditional craftsmen at work, get down-and-dirty in a Mud Bog competition, and cheer your neighbor on in a tractor pull... all in the same place? The Farmers' Fair, and Hot Air Balloon Festival is truly a family affair. Come out and play! $9/ $5 ages 5-12. Farmer’s Fairgrounds, Rt. 519 near Stryker’s Rd..
NUNSENSE II. Presenting a high-spirited and zany "Thank You Program" for their many supporters, the sisters sing and dance their way across the Mount St. Helen's stage, which is already dressed for the Hoboken Music Society's upcoming production of The Mikado. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave..
NEW JERSEY STATE FAIR / SUSSEX COUNTY FARM AND HORSE SHOW. New Jersey’s Largest Agricultural Fair, features agricultural events and education, animals, exhibits, horse shows, carnival, petting zoo, vendors, craft tent, flower and vegetable shows, art, 4-H, chainsaw artist and auction, fair food, entertainment. Sussex County Fairgrounds, Rt. 206 & Plains Rd.. More...
New Jersey State Fair; 973/948-5500
August 2; Morristown
RICHARD BARATTA. 7:30pm. 6 Normandy Heights Rd..
Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck; 973/971-3706
August 3; Bridgewater
80S REVOLUTION. 6:30pm - 8. Duke Island Park, Old York Road.
Somerset Concert Series in the Park; 908/722-1200
August 6-8; Bridgewater
SOMERSET COUNTY 4-H FAIR. Family fun in 15 acres of exhibits, entertainment and food concessions recognizing the accomplishments of 1,000 Somerset County 4-H members. North Branch Park, Milltown Road.
THE HUNTERDON CHORAL ALLIANCE. Over seventy singers belting out pop hits from the radio and the stage 7 - 9pm. Free. Deer Path Park, West Woodschurch Road.
BEAUTY & THE BEATS. Disney fanatics of all ages get ready to sing and dance with this Ultimate Fairytale Show 10am - 12pm. Free. Deer Path Park, West Woodschurch Road.
SOURLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL. The festival celebrates the character and beauty of the New Jersey Sourlands and supports planning and conservatory efforts. $30 online, $40 gate. Unionville Vineyards, 9 Rocktown Rd. More...
HUNTERDON 4-H AND AGRICULTURAL FAIR. Old-fashioned country fair featuring 4-H youth and and adult shows and contests, amusement rides, tractors pulls, varied entertainment and all kinds of food. Free Adm, Parking $15. Fairgrounds, South County Park, Route 179.
Hunterdon County 4-H and Agricultural Fair, Inc.; 908/782-6809
August 22; Ringwood
MOSS HENRY AND THE BRYOPHYTES. 6:30pm. $5 pp donation requested. 20 Morris Rd.. More...
WARREN COUNTY ANTIQUES SHOW AND VINTAGE MARKET PLACE. Shop the best in both high end and country casual antiques, with 100 dealers on site. 10am - 4pm. $8. Warren County Farmers’ Fairgrounds, Route 519.
POCONO STATE CRAFT FESTIVAL. 60 juried artisans representing contemporary and traditional crafts, fine art, artisanal food and personal care products present their work. The event is co-sponsored by the Pocono Arts Council, Quiet Valley, and the Pocono Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. 10am - 5pm. $6, 12 and under are admitted free. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 1000 Turkey Ridge Rd..
PAULA POUNDSTONE. The iconic comedian is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. One night only! Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave..
THE ANNUAL GREAT TOMATO TASTING. Take a wagon tour of the farm to learn about the research and extension programs being conducted. Taste more than 50 tomato varieties! This event is made possible with the assistance of the Rutgers Master Gardener volunteers. 1 - 7pm. 140 Locust Grove Rd.. More...
FALL FLOWER FESTIVAL & CRAFT MARKET. Enjoy two beautiful full days of free informative lectures and presentations, tours of our spectacular gardens, as well as our Craft Market. There will be 25-plus juried craft vendors – many new! Music by Rupert and Scheetz. Free admission and parking.. 205 Mt. Bethel Rd.
38TH ANNUAL SCANDINAVIAN FEST. A celebration of Scandinavia at its best, where you'll discover the customs, the history, the ethnic variety of the six Nordic nations: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. An all-day, rain or shine, outdoor event (with rainproof entertainment)the 36th annual Smörgåsbord of Family Fun celebrates the food, crafts, arts, traditions and current life of the Nordic countries of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, with wide variety of traditional foods (as well as customary festival fare for the less adventurous) plus a wide variety of handcraft items and imported gifts by over forty vendors. Six stages of continuous entertainment throughout the day feature music & dance ranging from traditional Nordic folk to classical to jazz to contemporary world music by a variety of accomplished and exceptional emerging talent. There's even a separate stage and a special activities area for kids, as well as a field arena and combat/contest area. All that, plus demonstrators, encampments, Norse combat, Viking ships, talks, demos, handcrafts, and much more. Then, of course, there's the annual Wife-Carrying Contest! 10am - 6pm. $11 adv sale, $14 at gate. VASA Park, 1 Wolfe Rd..
BLACK OAK ENSEMBLE. 7:30pm. 6 Normandy Heights Rd..
Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck; 973/971-3706
September 13; Pennington
SOURLAND SPECTACULAR BIKE RALLY. Challenging routes for serious cyclists, as well as shorter alternatives for more casual bikers through lovely woods, scenic vistas, mountain streams and postcard-perfect farms. The Watershed Institute, 31 Titus Mill Road. More...
FESTIVAL IN THE BOROUGH. Warren County's largest music and street festival features three music stages, artisans, crafters, exhibitors, food, family fun area, farmers market and more throughout the downtown business district. 10am - 10pm. Free.
HOT AIR BALLOONS, FUN AND GAMES FESTIVAL. Car and motorcycle shows, drone racing, quoits, archery, carnival games, balloon flights. 2 - 9pm. $10 adult, / $8 advance. Warren County Community College, 475 NJ-57.
SUPERNOVA. Spend the late afternoon on the lawn of the farmhouse, listening to festival Jazz: classic and modern jazz with a jam vibe, from Chick Corea, Pat Methany, and John Scofield to classic 60s funky jazz like Eddie Henderson and Wes Montgomery. Plus best farm to fork picnic ever, available for sale at the event. 3 - 6:30pm. $15 per person, resv essential. ?369 Stamets Road.
DAY OF THE DEAD--DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION. Celebrate with a traditional Mariachi Band, sugar skull face painting, fire pit, vendors. 5 - 9pm. Free. Pocket Park, 44 E Washington Ave..
RIVERSIDE FALL FESTIVAL & HISTORY TRAIL. In conjunction with the Explore Warren History Trail, activities at Ramsayburg will include apple tastings and cider press, apple baked goods sale, home grown produce and grains, country-style fine art, tours of the historic buildings and grounds. 10am - 4pm. Free.. Route 46 and Ramsaysburg Road on the Delaware.
EXPLORE WARREN HISTORY TRAIL. Historic sites in Warren County have coordinated plans for a self-guided county-wide tour, with family activities at each location. Join us for a weekend of fun and discovery as each stop along the trail offers something different and exciting for the whole family. Start at any site and pick up your trail map and guide. Or find schedule details and a digital map at WarrenHistoryTrail.org 10am - 4pm. Free.
