Events to Check Out this Weekend – August 21 – 23, 2015
Hunterdon County 4-H Fair – Aug 19 – 23
Animals, kids, crops, prizes, fireworks, neighbors and friends are some of the things that make The Hunterdon County 4-H and Agricultural Fair a very special place to visit.
Dates: August 19th, 2015 – August 23rd, 2015
Address: South County Park; 1207 Rte. 179, Lambertville
Cost: Free Admission, $10 parking per car
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Official Stand Up Tour – Aug 21
iPlay America hosts the 2015 Official Stand Up Tour Friday, August 21. The tour, which encourages fans to stop the hate, and take a stand against bullying, is packed with positive, high-energy performances. Various young artists will perform country, rock, pop, and more. General admission tickets are $12. Upgrade your ticket to VIP for $15. VIP tickets include a meet and greet with the artists. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. For more information or to purchase your tickets, visit http://www.iplayamerica.com/special-event/official-stand-tour
Date: Friday, August 21, 2015; 7pm
Address: iPlay America’s Event Center, 110 Schanck Road, Freehold, NJ
Cost: $12 GA, $27 VIP
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Soulful Cook-Off and Bid Whist Tournament – Aug 22
To celebrate Two River’s upcoming production of August Wilson’s Seven Guitars, the theater is hosting a Soulful Cook-Off! Join us for an afternoon of soul food, a Bid Whist card tournament, and live music on Two River Theater’s outdoor plaza (indoor lobby in case of rain)! PLUS: Meet the cast and director of Seven Guitars, get a sneak peek at the set model for the show and enter to win FREE tickets.
COOK-OFF COMPETITION: Enter your favorite dish in one of following categories & bring your recipe (if you’re willing to share it) to be added into our Digital Community Cook-Book!
BID WHIST TOURNAMENT: The card tournament will begin at 5pm. Enter with a friend or be matched with a partner when you arrive. Win the best out of five games and you and your partner will each win 2 tickets to the show!
There is no cost to participate. Please reserve your space, however, by calling the box office or online: 732-345-1400
Date: Saturday, August 22nd, 2015; 4pm to 8pm
Address: Two Rivers Theatre; 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank
Cost: Free to Attend
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Barefoot Grape Stomping – Aug 22
Yes, take off those shoes and socks and roll up your pants and get ready to do some barefoot grape stomping.Bring out the Lucy in you while you stomp to the music and feel the sensation between your toe’s. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity to have some real fun using only your feet. Formal wine tasting, delicious spaghetti and meatballs dinner with tossed salad and home made breads, wine cellar tour and ending with a tasting of our dessert wines. Reservations required: 908-475-3671
Date: Saturday, August 22nd, 2015; 5pm to 8pm
Address: Four Sisters Winery; 783 N. Bridgeville Rd. (CR 519), Belvidere
Cost: $32.95 per person plus tax
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Late Summer Laurita Food Trucks – Aug 22 & 23
Admission includes; parking, shuttle service, entrance to the event and a FREE Laurita Wine Glass! No entrance fee charge for our Laurita Winery Preferred Members! Food and wine lovers will converge at the Laurita Winery in New Egypt for a Laurita Winery Gourmet Food Trucks and Fire Pits weekend. Experience the trending Gourmet Food Truck offerings while sipping on wine and enjoying a seat by a Campfire! Live music and good friends will make this day special!
Dates: August 22nd & 23rd, 2015
Address: Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt
Cost: $8
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Jersey Fresh Harvest Festival – Aug 22-23
Come enjoy a day at the farm! Enjoy local food and family fun in a beautiful country environment!
Dates: August 22nd – 23rd, 2015; 12 – 4pm
Address: Alstede Farms; 1 Alstede Farms Ln., Corner 84 County Rt. 513 S., Chester
Cost: Free to attend
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Seafarers’ Weekend – Aug 22 & 23
Come aboard for exciting pirate performances. Enjoy special exhibits and demonstrations including antique boats, blacksmithing and decoy carving. Plus sea chanties and sing-alongs!
Dates: August 22nd, 2015 – August 23rd, 2015
Address: Historic Cold Spring Village; 720 Rte. 9, Cape May
Cost: Free
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Morris Animal Inn Presents: A Military War Dog Handler Demo – Aug 23
In support of our Operation: War Dogs campaign, visit us on Sunday, August 23rd at Morris Animal Inn from 1pm to 3pm to see how Staff Sgt. Rowan and his handler Dennis Smarth, Jr. train together. This demonstration is to bring awareness to the U.S. Military War Dogs who work overseas and save so many lives!
Date: Sunday, August 23rd, 2015; 1pm to 3pm
Address: Morris Animal Inn; 120 Sand Springs Rd, Morristown
Cost: Free to Attend
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Corn & Tomato Festival – Aug 23
It’s a Cook-off! Please join us for an entertaining summer evening as local chefs compete for the best Corn & Tomato dish! Enjoy cooking demos and samplings featuring culinary creations made by your favorite local chefs. Printed recipes will available to take home so you can enjoy your favorite dishes again and again! Restaurant prize drawings will be held every half hour with a Grand Prize drawing for a Foodie Basket. Let us entertain you with a musical performances while you feast on BBQ and other signature dishes from participating Restaurants. Corn, Jersey Tomatoes, Good Music = A Great Summer Evening!
Date: Sunday, August 23rd, 2015; 4pm to 6:30pm
Address: Teaberry’s Tea House; 2 Main St., Flemington
Cost: Free
