Gorgeous foliage, spooktacular Halloween adventures, delicious fresh food, and so much more bring Hunterdon County to life in the fall. With so much to do, bookmark this handy fall guide to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the fun!
Fall Fun
Splash of History Presentation: The Clinton Music Hall
Where: The Red Mill Museum Village * 56 Main Street, Clinton, NJ 08809
When: September 3, Thursday, 7 p.m.
What: Come learn about the Clinton Music Hall, an important local landmark which brought national acts to the Clinton stage. Among the performances at the Music Hall were traveling musicians, vaudeville acts, Wild West shows, and early cinema.
First Fridays
Where: Lambertville & New Hope
When: September 4th, October 2nd, November 6th, December 4th
What: An ongoing series of First Friday art events that combines galleries and artist’s studios on both sides of the Delaware River.
21st Annual Sheep & Fiber Festival
Where: Hunterdon County Fairgrounds, Routes 202 & 179 Ringoes, New Jersey
When: September 12 & 13 9AM – 5PM Sat., 9AM – 4PM Sun.
What: Cooking demo and book signing 11:30 Saturday (Grange Bldg.) by Ian Knauer, author and PBS Show creator/star of “The Farm”. Breed Exhibits, Fleece Show & Sale, Kid’s Corner, Photos, Vendors, North Country Spinners, Sheep Shearing
Flemington Car Show: All Mopar & Foreign
Where: Hunterdon Shopping Center
When: Thursday September 17, 2015; 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
What: All Mopar & Foreign. Registration starts at 5:30 PM
7th Annual Central Jersey Jazz Festival
Where: Flemington Historic Court House; Monument Square at Livingston Ave. and George St; & Somerset County Court House Green
When: Friday, September 18, 2015 – Sunday, September 20, 2015
What: The tri-county Event held in in Flemington,New Brunswick and Somerville will run from September 18-20. The Open Air event attracts music and art lovers from all over the State and nearby metropolitan areas. The Flemington Restaurant Association (FRA) will be hosting the food court for the Central Jersey Jazz Festival. Local craft beers provided by Tapestry. Although the music is free the art, beverage and food is not. So bring lots of cash and your favorite chair! Kick-Off with Sarah Partridge; Mona’s Hot Four; Chuck Lambert. Headliner is Bria Skonberg
Hunterdon Harmonizers Craft Fair
Where: Annual Craft Fair – Main Street, Flemington, NJ
When: Saturday, September 19, 2015 – Sunday, September 20, 2015 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine)
What: Music and crafts will liven up Flemington Main Street. This annual ritual welcoming Fall has been presented by the Hunterdon Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus for over 30 years.This year the event will feature free performances by the Hunterdon Harmonizers on the Courthouse steps at 1:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday. Quartets will also be strolling around town providing impromptu entertainment. Nearly 70 crafters and artisans will line both sides of Main Street, providing great selections for gifts and shopping. Tents and tables proudly display a variety of wares including jams and jellies, paintings, quilts, jewelry, pottery, and handmade furniture.
Guided Tour of Mill and Quarry
When: September 6, Sunday, 2 p.m.
Where: The Red Mill Museum Village * 56 Main Street, Clinton, NJ 08809
The Gen. G.W. Taylor Civil War Round Table Meeting
Where: The Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main Street, Clinton, NJ 08809
When: September 8, Tuesday, 7 p.m.
What: Donation requested.
Movies at the Red Mill (Rescheduled)
Where: The Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main Street, Clinton, NJ 08809
When: September 11, Friday at dusk (about 7:30).
What: Bring picnic blankets and beach chairs to enjoy the show. Free.
Fall Hunterdon Antique Show
Where: Hunterdon County Fairgrounds on Route 179 in Ringoes, New Jersey
When: September 20, 2015
What: The Hunterdon County Antiques Festival is held on a couple times per year. This antiques and collectibles festival attracts over ninety dealers and thousands of visitors from the Mid Atlantic region. The Hunterdon County Antiques Festival features period furniture, antique country furniture, quilts, art glass and folk art as well as pottery, porcelain and china.
Blacksmith Hammer-In
Where: The Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main Street, Clinton, NJ 08809
When: September 20, Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Samuel Fleming House Museum & Gardens Tenth Anniversary Celebration Block Party
Where: 5 Bonnell Street, Flemington
When: Saturday, September 26, 2015 3:00 – 8:00pm
What: Fun For All Ages! Games, Food, Music, and Tours of the Museum. Enjoy the music of:
- Heather Wood, 4:00 – 6:00pm
- Russell Norkeivich, 6:00 – 8:00pm
New Jersey Pottery Festival
Where: Kissimmee River Pottery, 50 Mine Street in the Stangl Pottery Factory, Flemington
When: Saturday, October 10, 2015, 10am-5pm
What: The New Jersey Pottery Festival features artists from 3 states. There are demonstrations throughout the day including basic throwing on the wheel, hand building, and decorating vessels fresh from the kiln with horse hair. The featured potter this year is Brooke Millecchia from Rochester New York.
Annual Flemington Speedway Historical Society Car Show
Where: Hunterdon County Fairgrounds, South County Park, Route 179, Ringoes NJ 08551 (GPS address 1207 NJ Route 179 Lambertville NJ 08530)
When: October 17th, (raindate October 18)
What: 5th Annual FSHS Car Show, presented by Lentini Auto Salvage
Fall Hunterdon Craft Show
Where: Hunterdon County Fairgrounds, South County Park, Route 179, Ringoes NJ 08551 (GPS address 1207 NJ Route 179 Lambertville NJ 08530)
When: October 24 & 25, 2015 – 10AM to 4PM
What: Annual Flemington Marketplace event with vendors offering a variety of arts, crafts, gifts, home decor, holiday items and much more. More info.
Flemington Street Fair 2015
Where: Downtown Flemington
When: Sunday, October 25, 2015 11am to 5pm
What: Tap into the fun and energy as more than 100 artists, crafters, and vendors, and 12,000 spectators arrive on the streets of downtown Flemington! Enjoy a beautiful fall day with family and friends as you discover unique works of art, handmade gems, and great food!
Flemington Fine Artisans Show
Where: Stangl Factory, 2 Stangl Rd., Flemington, NJ
When: Sunday, November 2, 2015 10am-4pm
What: A show and sale of exceptional handmade art and crafts by outstanding area artists.
Fall Food
Farm to Fork
Where: Unionville Vineyard, 9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes
When: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
What: Come enjoy an evening tasting some of Hunterdon County’s freshest and most delicious fare at the Unionville Vineyard. The Family Success Center Farm to Fork Tasting will highlight our county’s local flavor as restaurants, farms and shops offer up unique and delicious locally inspired tastings for you to enjoy. Also enjoy a complimentary wine tasting and glass of wine, plus the chance to win fabulous door prizes, the grand prize valued at $100! Enjoy tastings from: 55 Main, Grill Shack, Bobolink’s, Cocco’s Café, Brunello’s Trattoria, Shop-Rite, Bonacorsi Family Farm, Oliver with a Twist, Mad Lavender, Agape Oven, Old Millpond Farm and many more. Tickets are $35 in advance, $45 at the door.
Flemington Restaurant Week Fall 2015
Where: Restaurants throughout Flemington
When: November 2, 2015 – November 8, 2015
What: The Flemington Business Improvement District’s (BID) Restaurant Week returns Nov. 2-8 and the restaurant line up is as exciting as ever. The Flemington Restaurant Association invites the community to come out enjoy a good deal on a great meal. Restaurant Week prices usually do not include beverage, tax or gratuity. Some restaurants may have chosen to exclude certain days-call ahead to confirm participation on a particular day.
CEA/Johanna Foods Turkey Trot
Where: Main Street Flemington
When: Thursday, November 26, 2015, Thanksgiving Day 5K Run – 9:30am & 2 Mile Fitness Walk – 9:15am
What: The CEA/Johanna Foods Turkey Trot 5K run and 2-mile fitness walk in Flemington, NJ will be celebrating its 22nd anniversary on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2015. Proceeds from this festive event benefit the Center for Educational Advancement (CEA) whose mission is to educate, empower and employ individuals with special needs. The Turkey Trot 5K run will return to its original 9:30am starting time and the 2 mile fitness walk starts at 9:15am. Online registration for the 5K Run and 2-mile Walk will be available soon. Register online and save $5 over paper registration. For more information please contact ttrot@ceaemployment.com or call 908-782-1480.
Unionville Vineyards Fall Harvest
Where: Unionville Vineyards 9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes, NJ
When: September 26th, 2015 12 – 5pm
What: The annual Fall Festival will have wine tasting, live music, vineyard walks, and winery tours. The family is invited but no pets please. Tickets are $20, ages 13-20 and designated drivers $10, 12 and under free!
Wine & Music Under The Stars
Where: Old York Cellars 80 Old York Rd. Ringoes, NJ 08551
When: Friday, September 4th, 11th, 18th 6pm-9pm
What: An evening of wine and music on the vineyard. Guests are invited bring their own food to enjoy with a our award winning wines, available by the glass and bottle.
Jersey Tomato Weekend
Where: Old York Cellars 80 Old York Rd. Ringoes, NJ 08551
When: 9/27/2015, Saturday & Sunday, 12 – 5pm
What: Stop into our tasting room to sample food made from New Jersy tomatoes.
5 Year Anniversary Weekend
Where: Old York Cellars 80 Old York Rd. Ringoes, NJ 08551
When: 10/17/2015 – 10/18/2015, 1 – 4pm
What: $5 Tastings & Glasses of Wine. Winery Tours & Live Music.
Apple Picking at Bonacorsi Farm
Where: 1137 Croton Road Flemington NJ
What: It’s time for apple cider, apple pie, and bobbing for apples. Make a day of it and pick your own at the Bonacorsi farm!
Halloween Events
The residents of Lambertville never disappoint when it comes to Halloween decorations! Check out photos from past Halloween’s here.
Scare Farm
Where: 116 South Branch Rd.Hillsborough, NJ 08844
When: September 25th– November 1st
What: Scare Farm, in nearby Hillsborough, has three haunted attractions and a not so scary corn maze to ensure Halloween fun for the whole family.
Haunted Village Fundraiser
Where: The Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main Street, Clinton, NJ 08809
When: October 9 and 10, 16 and 17, and 23 and 24.
What: The Red Mill Haunted Village in Clinton, NJ will be held on six evenings this year. Tickets are $30.00/each; Special Express Tickets are $45.00/each. All tickets are night specific and cannot be used on other nights. Unless you hold a Special Express Ticket that allows your bypassing the queue, you may have to wait in line for entry into the show. Lines form early and the wait time is longest around 8:00 pm. The event begins at dark so that special effects are the scariest and most effective.
Pumpkin Picking and Frightfest
Where: Schaefer Farms 1051 County Route 523, Flemington NJ 08822
When: Pumpkin Picking weekends and holidays from late September to late October during the day and frightfest at night.
What: Bring your family on a scenic hayride to our 40+ acres of home grown pumpkins, FREE with the purchase of a pumpkin. Then at night Ride, Walk and then Run For Your LIFE at Hunterdon County, New Jersey’s Original & Most Sought After Halloween Attractions!
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