Reasons to Visit Hammonton – The Blueberry Capitol of the World
Today is National Blueberry Day (July is National Blueberry Month) and in New Jersey we have no shortage of fresh, Jersey grown blueberries. However there is one town in NJ that is known as being the “Blueberry Capitol of the World” – Hammonton.
Located in Atlantic County, the town of Hammonton is situated in the Pine Barrens where the soil is largely sandy…making it ideal for growing blueberries! Blueberry Bill Farms, DiMeo Blueberry Farms and Atlantic Blueberry Company are just a few places you can get blueberries this month.
Not only is the town great for blueberries, but it’s a perfect place for a day trip! Here are some things in Hammonton that I enjoy:
Festivals: Hammonton does a lot of events throughout the year which attracts many visitors. Their most popular event is their annual Red, White & Blueberry Festival. Other events that go on include their annual Food Truck Festival, their Annual Downtown Trick or Treat, and parades like the Kiwanis Annual Halloween Parade and the Independence Day Celebration on July 4th just to name a few. And I can’t forgot their annual Jersey Fringe Festival, a 3-day event featuring multiple theatrical productions at 16 venues happening in August.
Downtown: Hammonton has a fun downtown area that has lots of independent restaurants and shops. It’s a one-stop shop! They also hold lots of events in the downtown area, including “Third Thursday”. Downtown has its own website for happenings and information, which you can check out here
Getting Outside: My personal recommendations for doing something outside are – Basto Village, Wharton State Forest, and Hammonton Lake Park.
Vineyards: Hammonton is home to not one, but FIVE NJ vineyards! And they’re all amazing! (Plus, the best Blueberry wine will come from one of these five)
DiMatteo Vineyards *Read my Review
951 8th Street; (609)704-1414
Plagido’s Winery *Read my Review
570 N. First Rd; (609)567-4633
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Sharrott Winery
370 S. Egg Harbor Rd. (Rt. 561); (609)567-WINE (9463)
Tomasello Winery *Read my Review
225 North White Horse Pike, (Route 30) (800) 666-9463
White Horse Winery *Read my Review Here
106 Hall St, Hammonton, NJ
Breweries: Not only does Hammonton currently have three breweries, but they’re all within 5 minutes apart!
Three 3’s Brewing Co, 50 13th St, Hammonton, NJ; (732)-814-1396 *Read my Review
Vinyl Brewing; 300B 12th Street, Hammonton, NJ; (609)-666-5460
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and Chimney Rustic Ales, 15 Horton St, Hammonton, NJ; (609) 270-7454
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Looking to do all of them in one day? Here’s my recommended path: Chimney Rustic Ales to Three 3’s Brewing Co (3 min or 12 min walk) to Vinyl Brewing (3 min drive or 11 min walk)
The Art Scene:
I love catching a show at the Eagle Theatre, plus Hammonton is also home to the Noyes Museum (which has a great gift shop as well).
Diners and Ice Cream:
Hammonton is home to the Silver Coin Diner, which I very much enjoyed. So much chrome! Very retro.
I’m also a big fan of the Harley Dawn Diner. With locally sourced ingredients, indoors and outdoor dining, and a full liquor license this should definitely be added to your diner list.
I couldn’t do this post without mentioning Royal Crowne Homemade Ice Cream and Grille (1051 S White Horse Pike; (609) 561-4423) which has been around since 1953! I LOVE this place! Who can resist a homemade ice cream joint which a great throwback vibe? Try their Maple Walnut Fudge!
The amount of places to eat is endless, so if you spend the day there be sure to eat at local businesses!
I look forward to my next trip to Hammonton! There is always something new to discover.
