Hackettstown Kicks In Fall With Street Fair And More Starting This Weekend

The cool, fall weather has arrived, and Hackettstown will be basking in fall festivities beginning this weekend:

Hackettstown Annual Street Fair

More than 100 artists, crafters, and vendors will descend upon Hackettstown's Main Street this Sunday for the township's fair. The event, sponsored by the Hackettstown Business Improvement District, will showcase artists, craftworks, and other vendors--including the culinary kind along Main Street in Hackettstown. Live performances will take place along the route throughout the day, and both admission and parking on the surrounding streets is free. The Street Fair has attracted upwards of 25,000 spectators, so be sure to squeeze in some fall shopping in Hackettstown on Sunday, September 18. The event runs from 11 AM to 5 PM and will be held on Main Street in Hackettstown.

Greenway Flowers & Greenhouses

The flower shop and greenhouse will be opening their doors to pumpkin-picking and other delights, available to visitors every day. The fall fun will happen on 441 Schooley's Mountain Road in Hackettstown. For more information, call (908) 850-0700 or visit their website: www.greenwayflowers.com

Grand Harvest Wine & Music Festival

The 9th annual Grand Harvest Wine & Music Festival is returning to Rutherfurd Hall in nearby Allamuchy. The event, which boasts an extended list of craft and merchandise vendors and music from Steve Kirchuk, The BanjoDoodles, and Electric Gumbo, will have wine and food for visitors, in addition to tours of the mansion and grounds. Returning wineries this year include Brook Hollow Winery, Villa Milagro Winery and Vineyard, Cava Winery, and Ventimiglia Winery, each of which will offer free tastings for guests. The Hall is a good place to really take in the breathtaking fall foliage that New Jersey has to offer. The event will take place on September 25 from 12 PM to 5 PM at Rutherfurd Hall, 1686 Route 517 in Allamuchy. Admission is $25 per person (age 21 and over) and entitles guests to a beautifully etched wine glass and tastings all day. For more information, visit the website grandharvestwinefestival.com

Halloween Hoedown

Vasa Park in nearby Allamuchy will be holding a square dance for costumed guests. The square dance will dance instruction as well as food and dessert. Dance the night away on Saturday, October 29, at the Vasa Park Cultural Center at 5 PM. Contact Michelle at (973) 461-9575 for more information.

The Bazaar in Budd lake will provide imported foods and holiday shopping for visitors. The event will begin in November and continue through December. Visit the website for more details: vasaparknj.com

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