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August

Sunday, 1; Lafayette

CLASSIC CAR SHOW. Bring your classic vehicle and enjoy an afternoon of fun, prizes, trivia and trophies. 12 - 4pm. Registration is $10 in advance, $15 day of show.. Route 15 & 94.

Olde Lafayette Village; 973/383-8323

Sunday, 1; Oxford

LOST RAMBLERS. Bluegrass 6 - 8pm. 8 Belvidere Ave..

Shippen Manor Concerts; 908/453-4381

Sunday, 1; Bridgewater

TONY TRISCHKA. Inspiration for an entire generation of bluegrass and acoustic musicians. 7 - 8:30pm. Free. Duke Island Park, Old York Road.

Somerset Concert Series in the Park; 908/722-1200

Sunday, 1-7; Harmony

WARREN COUNTY FARMERS FAIR AND BALLOON FESTIVAL. The Ultimate Twofer. The annual olde time agricultural fair also features a hot air balloon festival so you get two events for the price of one! The fair also features Ryan Pelton, Elvis Impersonator, livestock and small animal shows, agricultural exhibits, antique and stock tractor pulls, demolition derbies, mud bogging, crafters, carnival rides, and plenty of food. The Traditional Arts Expo features daily demonstrations include spinning fleece, basket making, rug hooking and lace making. $5/ $3 ages 5-12. Farmers' Fairgrounds, Rt. 519 near Strykers Rd..

Warren County Farmers Fair; 908/859-6563

Monday, 2; Morristown

NEVILLE DICKIE. Stride piano. 8pm. $18/ $15 advance. 6 Normandy Heights Rd..

Morris Museum Bickford Theater; 973/971-3706

Tuesday, 3; Morristown

PARIS WASHBOARD. Traditional quartet. 8pm. $18/ $15 advance. 6 Normandy Heights Rd..

Morris Museum Bickford Theater; 973/971-3706

Friday, 6-15; Augusta

NEW JERSEY STATE FAIR / SUSSEX COUNTY FARM AND HORSE SHOW. Where Farm Meets Fun! NJ'S Largest Agricultural Fair. This ten day event features agricultural events and education, animals, exhibits, horse shows, carnival, petting zoo, vendors, craft tent, flower and vegetable shows, art, photography, 4-H, chainsaw artist and auction, fair food, free entertainment and much more! Sussex County Fairgrounds, Rt. 206 & Plains Rd..

New Jersey State Fair; 973/948-5500

Saturday, 7; Montague

CHILI COOKOFF. Bring a pot of your favorite chili recipe and let everyone be the judge! The winner will receive a great prize! 1 - 3pm. Free.. 141 Clove Road.

Westfall Winery; 973/293-3428

Saturday, 7; Jefferson Township

BEATLEMANIA AGAIN. 7:30pm. $20,$10 Senior, under 9 free.. Camp Jefferson Amphitheatre, 81 Weldon Road.

Jefferson Highlights Community Television; 973/663-5590

Saturday, 7; Port Murray

TUSSIE-MUSSIE WORKSHOP. Learn the language of herbs and flowers then choose and cut your own to create two of these meaningful bouquets. 10:30am - 12pm. Resv. req., $27. 205 Mt. Bethel Rd.

Well-Sweep Herb Farm; 908/852-5390

Saturday, 7-8; Clinton

REVOLUTIONARY WAR WEEKEND. Red Mill, 56 Main St..

Red Mill Museum Village; 908/735-4101

Saturday, 7-8; Harriman, NY

BEAR MOUNTAIN POWWOW. Over 1000 Native Americans from across the continent share their history, art, music, foods and traditions. 11. $10/ $6 children and seniors. Anthony Wayne Recreation Area.

Red Hawk Indian Arts Council; 718/686-9297

Sunday, 8; Oxford

PADDY & THE PALE BOYS. 6 - 8pm. 8 Belvidere Ave..

Shippen Manor Concerts; 908/453-4381

Sunday, 8; Bridgewater

HERBERT SUMLIN. Blues legend. 7 - 8:30pm. Free. Duke Island Park, Old York Road.

Somerset Concert Series in the Park; 908/722-1200

Monday, 9; Morristown

CHUCK ANDERSON. Guitarist and trio. 8pm. $18/ $15 advance. 6 Normandy Heights Rd..

Morris Museum Bickford Theater; 973/971-3706

Wednesday, 11-13; Bridgewater

SOMERSET COUNTY 4-H FAIR. Family fun in 15 acres of exhibits, entertainment and food concessions recognizing the accomplishments of 1,000 Somerset County 4-H members. North Branch Park, Milltown Road.

Somerset 4-H; 908/526-6644

Saturday, 14; Jefferson Township

EVOLUTION. Journey tribute 7:30pm. $20,$10 Senior, under 9 free.. Camp Jefferson Amphitheatre, 81 Weldon Road.

Jefferson Highlights Community Television; 973/663-5590

Sunday, 15; Oxford

SILK CITY. 6 - 8pm. 8 Belvidere Ave..

Shippen Manor Concerts; 908/453-4381

Sunday, 15; Bridgewater

THE B STREET BAND. 7 - 8:30pm. Free. Duke Island Park, Old York Road.

Somerset Concert Series in the Park; 908/722-1200

Monday, 16; Morristown

BOB MILNE. Ragtime. 8pm. $18/ $15 advance. 6 Normandy Heights Rd..

Morris Museum Bickford Theater; 973/971-3706

Friday, 20-22; Blairstown

SKYLANDS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL. Premier music & arts showcase. Three days of international touring musicians and creative artisans. Food, arts, kid's zone and music, music, music. 12pm - 12am. $10 -$ 25, 12 and under free. Sycamore Park, Lambert Road.

Skylands Music & Arts Alliance; 908/854-9001

Saturday, 21; Port Murray

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY. Free hamburgers, hot dogs, herbal punch and dessert, guided tours of our perennial gardens, 20% off all purchases. 10am - 5pm. 205 Mt. Bethel Rd.

Well-Sweep Herb Farm; 908/852-5390

Saturday, 21; Jefferson Township

MICHAEL PATRICK . Johnny Cash tribute 7:30pm. $20,$10 Senior, under 9 free.. Camp Jefferson Amphitheatre, 81 Weldon Road.

Jefferson Highlights Community Television; 973/663-5590

Sunday, 22; Lafayette

SUMMER CRAFT SHOW. Handmade jewelry, ceramics, woodworking, artworks and more. 11am - 5pm. Registration is $10 in advance, $15 day of show.. Route 15 & 94.

Olde Lafayette Village; 973/383-8323

Sunday, 22; Paramus

HOT ROD & CUSTOM CAR SHOW. Show to benefit Handicapped Children and Elks Camp Moore. Great food and drinks (with a ful bar available) 10am - 4pm. $5. 200 Rt 17 North.

Paramus Elks; 201/262-5533

Sunday, 22; Oxford

JUG TOWN MOUNTAIN. 6 - 8pm. 8 Belvidere Ave..

Shippen Manor Concerts; 908/453-4381

Sunday, 22; Bridgewater

JUNIOR WALKER'S ALL STARS. 7 - 8:30pm. Free. Duke Island Park, Old York Road.

Somerset Concert Series in the Park; 908/722-1200

Monday, 23; Morristown

DAN LEVINSON. Clarinetist and Palomar Quartet 8pm. $18/ $15 advance. 6 Normandy Heights Rd..

Morris Museum Bickford Theater; 973/971-3706

Wednesday, 25-29; Ringoes

HUNTERDON 4-H AND AGRICULTURAL FAIR. Old-fashioned country fair featuring 4-H youth and and adult shows and contests, amusement rides, tractors pulls, varied entertainment and all kinds of food. 10am - 10pm. Free, parking $10 per car. Fairgrounds, South County Park, Route 179.

Hunterdon County 4-H and Agricultural Fair, Inc.; 908/782-6809

Saturday, 28; Morristown

MRS. VAIL’S CLOSET. Enjoy a 19th century fashion show featuring reproduction wardrobes of the three Mrs. Vail’s of Historic Speedwell. 333 Speedwell Avenue.

Morris County Park Commission; 973/285-6550

Saturday, 28; Jefferson Township

BILLY HECTOR. 7:30pm. $20,$10 Senior, under 9 free.. Camp Jefferson Amphitheatre, 81 Weldon Road.

Jefferson Highlights Community Television; 973/663-5590

Saturday, 28; Port Murray

BRINGING IN THE HARVEST. The art of drying, freezing, and canning your herbs, vegetables and fruit will enable you to enjoy the benefits of your garden year-round. 10am - 12pm. Resv. req., $23. 205 Mt. Bethel Rd.

Well-Sweep Herb Farm; 908/852-5390

Saturday, 28; Port Murray

HERBAL TREATS. Create several tasty herbal blends. 1:30 - 3:30pm. Resv. req., $35. 205 Mt. Bethel Rd.

Well-Sweep Herb Farm; 908/852-5390

Sunday, 29; Oxford

DIRDY BIRDIES. Jug Band 6 - 8pm. 8 Belvidere Ave..

Shippen Manor Concerts; 908/453-4381

Sunday, 29; Bridgewater

THE JUMPER’S ORCHESTRA. 7 - 8:30pm. Free. Duke Island Park, Old York Road.

Somerset Concert Series in the Park; 908/722-1200

September

Friday, 3-4; Augusta

NEWTON KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW. Rt. 206 & Plains Rd..

Sussex County Fairgrounds; 973/383-4993

Friday, 3-6; Augusta

EVOLVE MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Live music, yoga, visionary art, environmental educators, and the community in a lively exchange of ideas. $85 incl camping. Day tickets $25. Hidden Valley.

EvolveFest; 973/896-9312

Saturday, 4; Port Murray

HERB VINEGARS, OILS, AND PESTO. Make your own herbal condiments. 1:30 - 3:30pm. Resv. req., $35. 205 Mt. Bethel Rd.

Well-Sweep Herb Farm; 908/852-5390

Saturday, 4-5; Frenchtown

FRENCHTOWN RIVERFEST. This year's theme is Mardi Gras/Arti Gras and includes live music, crafts, art, games, food, vendors and pet show. Event benefits SPCA & Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance. 12 - 6pm. Free. Bridge Street.

Frenchtown Borough Association;

Saturday, 4-5; Shawnee-On-Delaware

POCONO GARLIC FESTIVAL. Indulge all of your garlic fantasies at this fun-filled event, a mix of aromatic and tasty foods liberally laced a variety of Pocono-grown entertainment. 10 - 6pm. $10/ $7.50 advance; 2 day: $15/13. I 80, Exit 309.

Shawnee Mountain; 570/421-7231

Saturday, 4-6; Frenchtown

WILDLIFE AND SPORTING ART SHOW. The annual show features the original paintings and woodcarvings by some of America’s most acclaimed sporting artists including Al Agnew, Al Barker, Josh Brewer, Richard Clifton, John Crouse, Frank Finney, Jim and Joe Hautman, Ben Heinemann, Fred Kinne, Bonnie and Karen and Rebecca Latham, Rob Leslie, Krystii Melaine, Darren Miller, Manfred Scheel, Ken Scheeler, Adam and Dan Smith, George Strunk, Jack Wood and others! 55 Bridge St..

Decoys and Wildlife Gallery; 908/996-6501

Sunday, 5; Oxford

ECO DEL SUR. South & Central American Sounds 6 - 8pm. 8 Belvidere Ave..

Shippen Manor Concerts; 908/453-4381

Monday, 6; Budd Lake

SCANDINAVIAN FEST 2010. Heritage festival celebrating the Nordic regions: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden. Food, crafts, authentic gifts, entertainment, dancing, folkdress, vikings, kids' events, 10am - 6pm. $14/ $11 advance sale. Vasa Park, 1 Wolfe Rd.

Scandinavian Fest, Inc; 610/417-1483

Saturday, 11; Port Murray

FRONTIER TECHNOLOGY. Boonder brooms, grafting, headache pillows, basswood fishing line, and much more. 1:30 - 3:30pm. Resv. req., $20. 205 Mt. Bethel Rd.

Well-Sweep Herb Farm; 908/852-5390

Saturday, 11-12; Belvidere

BELVIDERE VICTORIAN DAYS. Antique, craft, and food vendors, music, a fashion show, porch teas and garden parties, Victorian house tour, and an antique car show. Call for information, house tour and porch tea tickets, and vendor information. Or email daysvictorian@aol.com. Rt. 80, Exit 12, Rt 519 South to Belvidere.

Belvidere Victorian Days; 908/475-4124

Saturday, 11-12; Chester

ANNUAL FALL ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL. Juried crafters, representing traditional crafts (pottery, basket weaving, woodworking, furniture), country crafts, fine art and Victorian. 10am - 5pm. $5. Routes 206 & 24/513.

Historic Chester Village; 908/879-4814

Saturday, 11-12; Ringoes

SHEEP AND FIBER FESTIVAL. Sheep shows, shearing, spinners, vendors, artisans, food, children's activities, llamas, alpacas, fleece contest, photo contest, skein contest and more! 10am - 5pm. $10 per car. Hunterdon County Fairgrounds.

Garden State Sheep Breeders; 908/730-7189

Sunday, 12; Augusta

IRISH AMERICAN FESTIVAL. Rt. 206 & Plains Rd..

Sussex County Fairgrounds; 973/853-7047

Saturday, 18; Oxford

ANNUAL FIREBACK FIDDLE & BANJO FESTIVAL. 12pm. 8 Belvidere Ave..

Shippen Manor Concerts; 908/453-4381

Saturday, 18-19; Shawnee-On-Delaware, PA

RODEO AND CHILI COOKOFF. Pro cowboys compete in five events including saddle bronc riding, bull riding, bareback bronc riding, calf roping and bull dogging. Come early and sample a variety of chilies from mild to hot and everywhere in between at the Chili Cook-Off from 11:30am - 1:30pm. Rodeo begins at 2pm. $15, $10 12 and under. Rt. 80 Exit 309, Hollow Rd..

Shawnee Mountain; 570/421-7231

Sunday, 19; Augusta

CHAMPION OF THE GRILL. Grillers compete, classic cars. 12 - 5pm. Sussex County Fairgrounds, Plains Rd..

Sussex County Chamber of Commerce; 973/579-1811

Sunday, 19; Ringwood

LUCY KAPLANSKY. Catchy folk and classic country style. 2pm. $20. 30 Cannici Drive.

New Legacy Concert Series at the Ringwood Public Library; 973/962-6256

Saturday, 25; Tewksbury

TEWKSBURY HARVEST FESTIVAL. Pony & hay rides, antique cars, petting zoo, face & pumpkin painting, craft vendors, live music & dances, hot air balloon. 12 - 4pm. $20 per car. Christie Hoffman Farm Park 108 Fairmount Road West.

Friends of theTewksbury Library and Tewksbury Rescue Squad; 908/439-0022

Saturday, 25; Augusta

FIRST ANNUAL PIG ROAST DINNER. Great food, entertainment & fellowship to support the Agricultural Division of the Sussex County Fairgrounds - Agricultural Scholarship Foundation. 5 - 11pm. Sussex County Fairgrounds, Rt. 206 & Plains Rd..

Sussex County Agriculture Scholarship Foundation; 973/948-5500

Saturday, 25; Port Murray

DRIED FLOWER WORKSHOP. Decorate a miniature 7-inch hat, a heart grapevine wreath and a fence. 10:30am - 12pm. Resv. req., $32. 205 Mt. Bethel Rd.

Well-Sweep Herb Farm; 908/852-5390

Saturday, 25; Belvidere

FALL FOLIAGE 5K RUN. 10am - 11:30am. $1. Second Street.

Belvidere Arts & Events; 908/475-4803

Saturday, 25-26; Franklin

ANNUAL FRANKLIN-STERLING HILL GEM AND MINERAL SHOW. Dealers, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, stone carvings, lectures, literature, fluorescent mineral exhibits, mineral collecting, museum tours and the traditional swap/sell. $7/ $4 ages 6-16. Franklin School, Washington Ave..

Franklin Mineral Museum; 973/827-3481

Saturday, 25-26; Augusta

PETERS VALLEY CRAFT FAIR AND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL. 180 juried artisans, live music, artist demonstrations, kid’s art activities & great food. The Pocono Bluegrass Folk Society will present live bluegrass both days. Peters Valley is a nationally recognized center for the fine art of craft and offers programs for a wide spectrum of ages, cultures and educational levels. Sat., 10-6; Sun, 10-5. $7/ under 12 free. Sussex County Fair Grounds, Plains Rd..

Peters Valley Crafts Center; 973/948-5200

Saturday, 25-26; Bloomsbury

BLOOMSBURY FINE ART AND FINE CRAFT FESTIVAL. Juried artists and crafters will display and sell their works in historical village. Free. Main Street.

Bloomsbury Fine Arts Committee ; 908/479-6948

Saturday, 25-26; Harmony

WARREN COUNTY ANTIQUES SHOW. Dealers are located indoors and outdoors, live music, fresh produce and fall flowers, an antique tractor and farm equipment display, and food for sale. 10am - 5. Warren County Farmers’ Fairgrounds.

Warren County Antiques Show; 908/459-4122

October

Saturday, 2; Washington

FESTIVAL IN THE BOROUGH. Live music and performances, street fair, kids activities and food! E. Washington Ave.

Washington Business Improvement District; 908/689-4800

Saturday, 2-3; Millbrook Village

MILLBROOK DAYS. Although it has been more than 250 years since Van Campen built his first mill, the legacy lives on in this re-created 1800s community. All aspects of pioneer life are demonstrated by skilled and dedicated docents throughout the village. 10 - 5. 12 mi north of Rt 80 at Old Mine Road and Rt 602.

Millbrook Village Society/National Park Service; 908/496-4458

Saturday, 2-3; Montague

OKTOBERFEST. Complimentary brats & dogs, serving discounted wines by the glass and featuring the sounds of McMule, who offer an eclectic program of outstanding vocal and instrumental music. 1 - 4pm. $5 per person. 141 Clove Road.

Westfall Winery; 973/293-3428

Sunday, 3; Oak Ridge

WROBO RUN. Race is in honor of a Jefferson resident Second Lieutenant John T. Wroblewski who died In Ramadi, Iraq in 2004. This years proceeds will go to the VA Hospital in East Orange. 7:30am - 1:00pm. $25. Jefferson Township Municipal Building, Weldon Road.

Junior Woman's Club of Jefferson Township; 201/240-8699

Saturday, 9; Layton

IRON FEST. Demonstrations, music, auction, food. $25. 19 Kuhn Road (Rt. 615).

Peters Valley Crafts Center; 973/948-5200

Saturday, 9-10; Shawnee-On-Delaware

AUTUMN TIMBER FESTIVAL. Enjoy Lumberjacks and Hot Air Balloons all in one weekend, starting with the Friday Night Balloon Glow (4-9pm). IRONJACK Timber Team Lumberjack Shows include log rolling, pole climbing, ax and chain saw competitions, buck sawing and more. Music, pig races, food and craft vendors and skydiving exhibitions make for nonstop fun! 7am - 6pm. $10/ $8 advance; 3 day: $30/27. I 80, Exit 309.

Shawnee Mountain; 570/421-7231

Saturday, 16; Finesville

ANNUAL HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR FOR POHATCONG TOWNSHIP. Self-guided tour includes numerous homes and structures built in the late 1700s the 1800s and benefits local historic and environmental preservation efforts. 10 - 4. $15/ $12 seniors. $20 day of tour. Alba Vineyard, 269 Route 627.

Pohatcong Township Historic Preservation Commission; 908/387-1493

Saturday, 16; Phillipsburg

OLD FASHIONED AUTUMN. Decorate a pumpkin, enjoy a hay ride and the miniature train at the annual festival. Live entertainment, food and much, much more. Shappell Park.

Phillipsburg Urban Enterprise Zone; 908/454-5500 x338

Saturday, 23; Manville

TRICKY TRAY TO SUPPORT THE GIVING NETWORK. The Giving Network is a central NJ charity that accepts donated household goods & delivers them to the needy in the community. 6:30pm. $15. Manville VFW, 600 Main St .

The Giving Network; 908/927-9001

Saturday, 30; Washington

HOMETOWN HALLOWEEN. Business Trick or Treat Rt. 57/ Rt. 31 intersection.

Washington Business Improvement District; 908/689-4800

November

Saturday, 13; Branchburg

CRAFT SHOW & BAKE SALE. Fundraiser for charitable donations and student awards. Refreshments and lunch available for purchase. 9am - 4pm. Free. Whiton School, 470 Whiton Rd.

Branchburg Womans’ Club; 908/369-4376

Saturday, 13; Lafayette

ANNUAL CRAFT AUCTION AND BENEFIT DINNER. Approximately 150 pieces of fine craft will be auctioned off to benefit Peters Valley Craft Center. 6:30 - 10pm. $100. Lafayette House, Rt. 15 & 94.

Peters Valley Crafts Center; 973/948-5200

Wednesday, 17; Ringwood

JAMES COTTON. Shows at 2 and 5pm $25. 30 Cannici Drive.

New Legacy Concert Series at the Ringwood Public Library; 973/962-6256

December

Saturday, 4; Washington

HOMETOWN HOLIDAY. Welcome Santa to Washington Borough with an array of kid's activities, photos with Santa, and other special surprises! Rt. 57/ Rt. 31 intersection.

Washington Business Improvement District; 908/689-4800