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May 2 - 9
A Wonderful World!
There's always something to see from the observation area at Merrill Creek's inlet/outlet tower.
As the Merry Month gets underway, Warren County busts out all over with a collection of outstanding events this weekend. And I think to myself, Explore Warren!
Beyond those borders there are many more inspiring to-dos listed on our calendar, along with dozens of natural attractions, outdoor activities or day trips and tours to grab your spring-feverish attention.
Meet Me in the Borough
Steampunk has remade a name for itself in the funky Warren County Borough of Washington with the annual Steampunk Music and Art Fair which takes place this Saturday, May 4 (10am - 5pm). This is a free-to-attend event! No tickets are required to come enjoy a full day of live music, artisan vendors, street performers, retro-futuristic costumes and general steampunk shenanigans. Live music will be provided by Crash Gordon & Debra Dynamite, Frenchy and the Punk, Walter Sickert and the Victor and the Bully. Routes 31 & 57 in Warren County. Click or call 908/689-4800.
Herbal Essence
Perennial garden and sundial at Well-Sweep
Discover the best ways to invigorate your garden, and your life, at Well-Sweep Herb Farm during this Saturday's Herb Day Festival on May 4 (rain or shine). In partnership with the American Herbalist Guild of NJ and in celebration of National Herb Day, enjoy a day of free informative lectures and presentations, tours of Well-Sweep's spectacular gardens, as well as a Craft Market featuring a wide selection of vendors and food. Featured speakers include founder of Herbalist & Alchemist, David Winston, as well as several of his students and colleagues. A wide selection of the farm's 1,898 varieties of plants will be available. Find out more on their website, on facebook, or
call 908/852-5390. Well-Sweep is located between Hackettstown and Washington at 205
Mt. Bethel Rd. in Port Murray.
Flying Objects and Other Fun
Calling all people of earth that are curious about flying objects and other techie things! On Saturday, May 4, Area 57 is all about tech and aviation, a showcase for Warren County College’s nationally-acclaimed curriculum for piloting, design and development, and the maintenance and repair of drones, as well as AI and Robotics.
In addition to Drone Demonstrations, the day's schedule includes a variety of activities as well hot-air balloons and tethered rides ($). Reserve your tickets here: Free for Students & Veterans, Seniors $4, Adults $7.
475 State Route 57, Washington.
Older than the hills...
....at least older than the surrounding forested hills of today. Shippen Manor is an 18th c. iron master’s residence, built back when the landscape was stripped bare of trees for charcoal to fuel the historic Oxford Furnace.
Celebrate the Manor's (c.1754-2024) 270th birthday party on Sunday, May 5, with self-guided tours of the museum main floor along with reenactors and interpreters on the grounds, including the New Jersey Frontier Guard (French & Indian War), 2nd NJ Helm’s Co. (Revolutionary War) and the 27th NJ Baileys Boys (Civil War) as well as other participating historical organizations. 11am - 4pm. Free. 8 Belvidere Ave, Oxford; 908/453-4381.
Kymer's Camping Resort offers park model, cabin and luxury tent rentals as well as trailer or tent campsites with water, electric and cable TV hookups on two-hundred scenic acres located in Sussex County near the Kittatinny Mountains, at
69 Kymer Road in Branchville. Kymer's also offers exciting rental options for those families that want to enjoy the camping experience without having to purchase their own camping equipment.
Trailer or cabin rentals are also available. Life Is Good When You're Camping at Kymer's!!
Tap our calendar for the best events for you and your family, or check our current stories.
Pick from a multitude of daytrip itineraries and watch out for our virtual efforts to keep you informed.
For the more aerobically inclined, the Outdoor Map shows the way to go, or
choose among dozens of natural attractions or outdoor activities suggested on our website. Choose your own adventure!
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