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Lord Stirling 1770’s Festival
Lord Stirling 1770's Festival Fun for the whole family! (All Ages) Return to the past and experience daily Colonial life and the thriving Eighteenth Century craft industry at the annual Lord Stirling 1770s Festival. Colonial craftspeople will ply their trades while a Town Crier announces the local news. Enjoy Colonial music, cider pressing demonstrations, and festive performances! Come see Revolutionary War militias conduct maneuvers outside detachment camps on the former estate lawn of Lord Stirling. Experience what life in Somerset County was like in the fall of 1770 and learn about our local Revolutionary War hero, Lord Stirling. Craft sales are prohibited to ensure an enjoyable and educational living history event. Suggested donation: $5 per person Sunday, October 6, 2024 11:30am-4:00pm Festival Location: 96 Lord Stirling Road (off South Maple Ave) at the site of Lord Stirling’s 18th Century Manor House and 700 Acre Estate in Basking Ridge, NJ For more information contact the Environmental Education Center 908-722-1200 ext. 5002.
41st Annual Country Fair
41st Annual Country Fair Sunday, October 6th, 2024 Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve 2121 Larger Cross Road, Bedminster, NJ 07934 We are bringing back Country Fair, an outdoor concert and fundraiser for Raritan Headwaters held at Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve in Bedminster, NJ. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a fun afternoon listening to great local bands, eating delicious food, and enjoying the outdoors at our beautiful wildlife preserve. Live Music The Cirotti Trio, Maribyrd, and Friends Local Vendors Mt. Lebanon Soap Company Ethos Farm to Health The Lillie House Maranatha Farm Astof Apiary Laura Clare Floral Design Food & Drink Tia B’s Street Tacos Joanie’s Diner Cream of the Crop Flounder Brewery Burnt Mills Cider Company Sunken Silo Brew Works Tickets are available online for $30 each. Kids age 10 and under are free. Tickets will be on sale at the door for $50 on the day of the event. Bring your own chair or blanket and please leave your pets at home! This event will be rain or shine. Raritan Headwaters is a nonprofit conservation organization protecting land and water. Our vision is that everyone within our reach has access to safe, clean water that is swimmable, fishable, and
Bound Brook Riverfest
Main Street - Bound Brook 260 W High Street, Bound Brook, United StatesBound Brook Riverfest Join for our annual Riverfest event! Bound Brook's RiverFest is a vibrant annual event celebrating the local community, with a special emphasis on visual and performing arts. This festival uniquely focuses on showcasing multicultural artists, providing a platform for diverse voices and artistic expressions. The event highlights the rich cultural diversity found within Bound Brook and Somerset County, offering attendees a chance to experience various cultural performances, art exhibitions, and interactive workshops. This year We're proud to have the Queen of Freestyle, Judy Torres headlining the event with a special performance at 4:30PM. More information, including full lineup will be available at www.downtownboundbrook.com.
Halloween Hayrides
Halloween Hayrides This spooky season, the Stable is offering two types of hayrides to provide an all-inclusive experience. Join us on our family-friendly hayride where a tour guide will tell spooky ghost stories along the way—looking for something a little more frightening? Join us for our truly haunting “jump scare” tour. This hayride is recommended for people 10 years and older. Date/Time: October 4th, 5th and 6th. Family Rides: 5pm, 5:45pm Jump Scare Tour: 7pm, 7:45pm Fee: $10 per person. Activity Requirements: Advance registration is required. All participants must sign an annual waiver. Arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled ride. Registration: Pre-registration is required. Online registration closes 72 hours in advance, and the website will show the session as “unavailable.” If you are within the 72 hours and wish to register, please call 908-722-1200 ext. 5528, Monday- Friday, 8 am-3 pm, and our office staff will do their best to assist you in registering for any openings.
Norz Hill Scare Farm
Norz Hill Scare Farm Get ready for an unforgettable night of terror at Scare Farm, located in Hillsborough, NJ. Brace yourself for heart-pounding thrills and screams of terror as we present four incredible attractions that will push you to your limits. Prepare yourself for an adrenaline-fueled adventure as you navigate through Madderbaby Lane, a spine-chilling hayride that takes you through a nightmarish cornfield. Hold on tight as you encounter horrifying creatures lurking in the darkness, ready to send shivers down your spine. Next, step into the twisted halls of Atrum Manor, a haunted walking trail that will test your wits and bravery. Explore the eerie rooms filled with ghostly apparitions and sinister surprises. Will you make it out alive? Buckle up for The Slayride, another hair-raising hayride that will take you on a journey through a land consumed by darkness. Witness the horrors that await you at every turn, as you come face to face with bloodthirsty creatures determined to make you their next victim. For the ultimate thrill seekers, brace yourself for Chaotica, a mind-bending walking trail that will take you on a psychological rollercoaster. Lose yourself in a labyrinth of twisted reality and prepare for sensory overload unlike
Angela Pilgrim & Barbara Wallace Solo Exhibitions at The Center for Contemporary Art
Angela Pilgrim & Barbara Wallace Solo Exhibitions at The Center for Contemporary Art The Center for Contemporary Art is pleased to present two fall solo exhibitions on view September 27 through December 8. Angela Pilgrim: New Growth presents the work of Angela Pilgrim whose studio is in Newark, New Jersey. She explains, “My work explores the Black female gaze through figurative imagery of the body. Utilizing portraiture, printmaking, pattern making and mixed media.” Barbara Wallace: Sculpture showcases the work of sculptor Barbara Wallace, who resides in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Wallace is a sculptor known for her figurative art works and innovative use of recycled materials. When discussing her work, she explains, “Shape, form and structure are essential aspects of my sculptures created with a paper mache technique in recycled paper, cardboard, wire, metal and acrylic paint…. Using up-cycled resources addresses my concerns about climate change and the environment.”
