Two Festivals, One Day Of Fun: NorwesFest Returns To Long Valley

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Whether you're looking for a fun day on the farm with your family or an elegant night out under the stars with your spouse and friends, NorwesFest has it all.

The first event is "Family Fun Day," which includes hayrides, pony rides, carnival games, sports, face painting and other activities for children.

Then, as the sun sets, there's the "Sunset Soiree," which includes a gourmet farm-to-table dinner, local brews, fine wines, craft cocktails, and a 17-piece jazz band to cap off the day.

The two events are part of "NorwesFest," the third annual outdoor festival planned for Saturday, June 24 at Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Rd. in Long Valley.

NorwesFest, an outdoor fundraising festival and social gathering, will benefit Norwescap, a local non-profit organization that empowers low-income families.

The daytime Family Fun Day runs from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and is jam-packed with games and activities. Adults will enjoy wine and beer tastings, as well as snacks and soft drinks; lunch will be available for purchase from local food trucks.

Tickets are $10 for adults and children over the age of two, with children under the age of two admitted free.

The age 21+ Sunset Soiree runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and features an all-inclusive gourmet farm-to-table dinner, wine, beer, cocktails, and live jazz music as the sun sets over the beautiful mountain scenery at Ort Farms.

The cost of each ticket for the Sunset event is $150 per seat, or $1,200 for a table of eight.

Every dollar raised by NorwesFest will go toward Norwescap's mission of creating opportunities and changing lives for over 30,000 New Jersey residents each year.

"Your support of NorwesFest 2023 helps our neighbors with their most urgent needs, like food and housing, and supports programs that help them work towards a future where they and their families can not only survive but thrive," event organizers said.