Strawberry Harvest Weekends
2025-06-01 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-08 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-15 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | Donaldson Farms, 358 Allen Road, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
It’s all about strawberries in the spring – ripe, juicy, mouth-watering strawberries! Join us for our Strawberry Harvest Weekends at Donaldson Farms in Hackettstown, NJ with activities including strawberry picking, pony visits, vendors, food, drink, and other activities. (Exact dates dependent on weather and growing conditions.)
DATES: Saturdays & Sundays late May/early June through mid-June (11am – 5pm) – Weather & crop permitting
COST: No entry fee. PYO activities are priced by the pound.
Be sure to check in at the Farm Market.
Special Guests (subject to change):
Fabulous Local Beer and Czeltzers available at the Czig Can Shack Saturday’s & Sunday’s 12 pm – close.
June 1st: Chef D Grilled Cheese & Eugenia’s Craft Kitchen
June 7th: Chef D Grilled Cheese
June 8th: Marley’s Wings & Things and Tia B’s Tacos
PLEASE NOTE:

Pick your own strawberry conditions can vary from day to day – if you’re traveling a distance to our farm we recommend that you call ahead 908-852-9122 x1 for current picking conditions or check our Facebook page.
No paper or plastic shopping bags are permitted in the strawberry fields. Thank you.
No dogs or pets other than service animals, please.

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Little Learning Farmers
2025-06-17 09:30 - 11:00
Little Learning Farmers returns to Donaldson Farms beginning in June 2025! Pre-registration will be required – no walk-ins, please. To be notified of other fun and exciting farm events please subscribe to our e-newsletter.
Little Learning Farmers is a child-and-adult activity session and is perfect for parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles, and their Little Farmer(s) to enjoy a fun and educational morning on the farm!
This program content is ideal for pre-school and kindergarten age children, however, siblings and children of any age may participate.

All sessions will include a themed activity, storytime, and a light snack for each registered child. Snack items will be individually wrapped (ex. juice box and snack pack pretzels).
Most sessions include a hands-on craft or take-home craft project.
All sessions will be held outdoors.
Children must have adult supervision at all times. Thank you for understanding that this is not a ‘drop-off event.’
Please dress for the weather. Sunblock, closed-toed shoes that can get dirty, and a sunhat are always a good idea.
Events are rain or shine. Sometimes Mother Nature does not cooperate with our plans. In the event of rain or thunderstorms, Donaldson Farms may cancel or reschedule the event. Your registration fee will be refunded if rescheduling is not an option.
Registration and payment are required prior to the event. No walk-ins, please!
Pricing is $20 for the first participating child, $15 for the second and $10 for each additional child. *Discounted price will be reflected once you click ‘checkout’ on the ticket site.*
Adults and non-participating children are free.
Registration link is provided at the bottom of this page

2025 Program Schedule
Little Learning Farmers is held on Tuesdays from 9:30 – 11:00 am unless otherwise noted.

June 17 – Strawberry Picking or Planting
June 24 – Strawberry Picking or Planting
July 1 – NO LITTLE LEARNING FARMERS (4th of July week)
July 8 – TBA
July 15 – Tractors & Farm Equipment
July 22 – TBA
July 29 – TBA
August 5 – NO LITTLE LEARNING FARMERS (Farm Camp week)
August 12 – TBA
August 19 – Water Fun!

Questions: Contact our event coordinator call 908-852-9122 x2 or via email
Registration
Registration for Little Learning Farmers is required. Spots are limited and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Your registration must be paid in advance of the event.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Friday Nights on the Farm
2025-06-20 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-27 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-11 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-18 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-25 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-01 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-08 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-15 17:00 - 21:00 and 2 more dates
Our much-loved Friday Nights on the Farm outdoor dining and music events continue this season with James On Main, Czig Meister Brewing Company, Little Ridge Vineyards, Va Fa Napoli Pizza, Dismal Harmony Distilling, select food trucks, and fun for the whole family! Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, friends, and family to celebrate sweet summertime on the farm!
Admission tickets are required for guests to attend the event. See details below. Thank you for supporting local agriculture! Your attendance and support allows Donaldson Farms to continue hosting events such as these. Our farm family is proud to provide a good old-fashioned, fun environment where friends and family gather to make memories in our community. We appreciate your loyalty to our farm, local businesses, and restaurants in our neighborhood. Eat, drink & enjoy LOCAL!
Event Dates & Times
2025 Dates: Weather permitting, Donaldson Farms hosts these events every Friday night from June 20th to August 29th, except for July 4th, when we pause for the holiday week. Activities, pricing, and information are subject to change.

Event Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Farm Market Hours: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm (or 9 am – 6 pm if the event is canceled due to inclement weather)
Dinner & Food: 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Live Music: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Food
Fabulous local food is provided by James on Main (except August 1st and August 8th), Va Fa Napoli Pizza Truck, Rita’s of Hackettstown, and select fabulous food trucks each week!
Drink
Fabulous local cheer is provided by Czigmeister Brewing Company, Little Ridge Vineyards, & Dismal Harmony Distilling. Must be 21 and drink responsibly.
Activities

Laser Tag
Balloon Sculpting or Glitter Tattoos
Pony Visits
Special guests each week!

Tickets & Info

Tickets are required to enter the event whether you plan to purchase food or not. You may purchase a ticket online (with fees) OR at our farm market (without fees) on the day of the event ONLY.
Food and beverages are separate and are not included in your admission ticket
Activities may be priced separately.
Adult Tickets: $12 plus tax (ages 16 yrs and older)
Children’s Tickets: $5 plus tax (ages 5 – 15 yrs)
AGES 4 AND UNDER ARE FREE – ticket not required.
Rain dates are not scheduled.
No outside food.
No dogs.
No tents or large umbrellas.
Limited seating is available. Blankets and lawn chairs are recommended.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Please read!): Online tickets (fees included) will be available a week before the event. Tickets (without fees) can be purchased on the day of the event at the farm. Please check back later for online tickets and detailed information for upcoming Friday Nights on the Farm events! See you there!
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS & TO VIEW THE ENTERTAINMENT & FOOD SCHEDULE

7th Annual Arc of Warren County Food Truck Festival
2025-08-03 12:00 - 19:00
The 7th Annual Arc of Warren County Food Truck Festival is set for August 3rd, 2025 (rescheduled from May 31st due to weather)!
It’s our farm friends’ favorite event of the season – spotlighting an important and treasured organization in our community – The Arc of Warren County! Celebrate the start of summertime with us at the 7th Annual Food Truck Festival. It’s a day filled with fantastic food and fresh-air fun for the whole family! Save the date to experience:

Fabulous Food Trucks!
Live music by The Big Fuss and the Brian Dean Moore Band!
Award-winning craft beers & Czeltzers by Czig Meister Brewery Company!
Games and activities!

The Arc of Warren County helps people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities live a good life. They assist families in solving challenges associated with the lifelong care of their family members. As an advocacy organization, they create the kind of universal environment where the people we serve are accepted and respected in the community.
Thank you to the Arc of Warren County Sponsorship Partners!

Trail to the Food Trucks! Newbaker Funeral Home
Music! John Johnson Auto Group
Cooling Tent! Anonymous Donor
Friendship Plus! Connell Foley, LLP , NJM Insurance, Asbury Farm Real Estate, and Campbell Petrie
Friendship! James on Main, Sanico, Abilities of Northwest Jersey, Inc., & Maguire Memorial Home, Warren County Community College, Alte Roofing, The Smashed Olive, Next Chapter Book Mobile, Viking Pest Control, Valley Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Lawn Sprinklers, LLC., and David Santini, LLC.

Vendors and activities are subject to change.
Food Vendors

Tommy Scoops
Angry Archies
IL Forno A Legna
Donut NV
Chocolate Delights
Taco Daisis
Btch*n Bacon on a Stick & More
Kona Ice of Bridgewater
Tlaxcalita
Cat like Reflexes
Marley’s Wings & Things
Laughing Goat Coffee Trailer
Pines Acres Lemonade
Sukis Sodas
Guatelicious Latin Street Food
Gustosa Desserts
Cruz-missile Hotdogs & Pinchos
With Love Food Truck

Other Vendors

Proud American Wooden Flags
Lu Linxx permanent jewelry
Creative Curiosity Face Painting
Adult & Teen Challenge
All Care Insurance
Styx by the Lake, Inc.
C&C Creations
Creative Curiosity
Power Home Remodeling
Jerzey Girl Pickles
Groomington Eats
Kids Play Race Cars
All American Gutter
Chainsaw Wood Carvings by Dylan Haggart
Mystic Candlez
BWG Jewelry

Save the date and bring your appetite for local food and fun on the farm. Presented by Megabite Events and hosted by Donaldson Farms, the 7th Annual Arc of Warren County Food Truck Festival is set for August 3rd (rescheduled from May 31st due to weather)!
TICKETS

$8 per person
Kids 10 and under: FREE!
FAST PASS Tickets: $6 in advance—skip the long lines!

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
Please bring blankets & chairs, seating is not provided. No outside food, drinks, pop-up tents, or coolers allowed. No dogs other than certified service dogs are permitted.

Farm Camp
2025-08-04 09:00 - 2025-08-07 13:00
Donaldson Farms is offering our fun, educational, and engaging 4-day Farm Camp for kids 5-8 years old this summer!
2025 Farm Camp Dates
Monday, August 4th through Thursday, August 7th (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)
Farm Camp Details
This our 4-day summer day camp offers an opportunity for your child to experience farming behind the scenes. Our interactive and educational program employs hands-on experiential learning practices and activities, focusing on agriculture’s connections to science, technology, farm animals, recipes, art, and most importantly, fun! Your camper will enjoy a hayride tour of our farm, observe daily farm operations, pick and sample fresh fruits and vegetables, learn about honey and bee pollination, care for equines, take a pony ride, try new recipes, engage with special educational guests, create keepsake arts and crafts projects, and delight in a splash on special water day!
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Apple Harvest Weekends
2025-09-06 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-13 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-20 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-21 11:00 - 17:00
Join us for fall fun during the apple harvest, featuring activities – apple picking, select food trucks kettle corn, special guests, and more!
Treat yourself to the finest local drink & ice cream! Sample and purchase craft beer, and Czeltzers, at the Czig Meister Brewing Co. Can Shack, and indulge in Coldstone on Wheels Ice Cream! Both are open noon until closing on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the fall season!
DATES: Saturdays & Sundays, Sept 6th – Sept 21st (11 am – 5 pm) – Weather permitting
FARM MARKET HOURS: Monday through Saturday, 9 am – 6 pm, and Sunday, 9 am – 5 pm.
COST: No entry fee. PYO activities are priced by the pound.
Save the dates! Special Guests…
Saturday, Sept. 20th: 12 pm – 3 pm The Dirty Rotten Scoundrels! Bluegrass and country band! Marley’s Wings & Things Food Truck, & Lavish Everlasting Permanent Jewelry!
Sunday, Sept. 21st: 2 pm – 4 pm Women’s Set Defense Class presented by One Heart Way Karate Academy. Click here to register!
Check our Fall Harvest Weekends page for more info

Sweet Corn & Garlic Festival
2025-09-13 12:00 - 18:00
EVENT DATE: Saturday, Sept. 13th (12 pm – 6 pm)
WHERE CORN SNOBS AND GARLIC LOVERS GATHER!
Live Music by The Big Fuss, Brian Dean Moore Band, & Country Line Dancing fun!
Celebrate the season’s best at our Sweet Corn & Garlic Fest! This family-friendly event is packed with fun activities, delicious food, and live entertainment for everyone to enjoy.
Savor the flavors of our farm-fresh sweet corn and garlic. Enjoy roasted corn on the cob, garlic-infused dishes, culinary delights, and demos from local chefs, and Czig Meister Brewing Company‘s local craft beer and Czeltzers!
Grab your friends, partner, and your boots for Country Line Dancing, where the dance floor heats up faster than a New Jersey summer – whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner just ropin’ in, we’ve got the moves to get you steppin’!
Browse and shop from a selection of local artisans, crafters, and food vendors offering unique products and tasty treats. Kids will experience fresh-air fun activities, including face painting, pony visits, hayrides, and more!
Admission tickets are required for guests to attend. Take a look at important event details and the exciting line-up by clicking the ticket link at the bottom of this page!
IMPORTANT EVENT DETAILS

Event Date: Saturday, September 13th, 2025
Event Time: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Live Music by The Big Fuss!
Line Dancing with Sandi of Willow Creek Events!
Hayrides: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pony Visits: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Subject to change
Admission $10/pp Fast Pass Tickets online or $12/pp Day of the Event (plus tax)
Kids 10 and under are FREE.
Taxes and fees are calculated at online purchase checkout.
Tickets are required to enter the event, whether you plan to purchase food or not.
Purchase tickets online or at the farm market on the day of the event only, while supplies last.
Purchasing tickets online does not guarantee entry. Unscanned tickets will be refunded upon request if parking is full.
There is NO ATM on site. Most vendors take cards, but cash is recommended.
Ticket includes admission to the festival, access to Country Line Dancing fun, & live music!
Food, drink, and other activities are priced separately and are not included in the admission ticket.
Activities, vendors, and information are subject to change.

FOOD TRUCKS:

Latin Bites
Carinderia On Wheels
Why Not Burgerz
Pudgy’s Famous Fries
Tia B’s Street Taco
Marley’s Cravin’ Cuban
The Empanada Truck
The Greek Kitchen
Jersey Waffle Cabin
Kielbasa N More
Angry Archies
Coney Island Pizza
Occasio & Co. Roasters

FOOD VENDORS:

Donaldson Farms Roasted Sweet Corn
James Off Main
Kettle Corn
Chocolate Delights
Fromage Specialty Cheeses
Jerzey Girl Pickles
Das’ Creamery
Jersey Organics Hot Sauces
Rescue Rations Gourmet Brisket Jerky
Rolling Hills Garlic Vinegar

BEER & CZELTZERS

Czig Meister Brewing Company

SPECIAL GUESTS

Special Olympics NJ Hunterdon/Warren Counties
Fabulyss Faces Face painting
Art-stitution
Wistfully Rooted
Crunch Fitness Hackettstown
Green Goddess Apothecary
Lavish Everlasting Permanent Jewelry
Singed Scenery
Chainsaw Wood Carvings
Randolph High School Culinary Arts Programs

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Apple Picking & Hayrides
2025-09-23 09:00 - 17:00
Enjoy a beautiful day at the farm with apple picking and hayrides out to the orchards!
Learn more about apple picking

8th Annual Arc of Warren County Food Truck Festival
2026-06-06 12:00 - 19:00
It’s our farm friends’ favorite event of the season – spotlighting an important and treasured organization in our community – The Arc of Warren County! Celebrate the start of summertime with us at the 8th Annual Arc of Warren County Food Truck Festival, presented by Megabite Events and hosted by Donaldson Farms. It’s a day filled with fantastic food and fresh-air fun for the whole family! Save the date to experience:

Fabulous Food Trucks!
Live music by The Big Fuss and Whiskey & Roses!
Award-winning craft beers & Czeltzers by Czig Meister Brewery Company!
Games and activities!

The Arc of Warren County helps people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities live a good life. They assist families in solving challenges associated with the lifelong care of their family members. As an advocacy organization, they create the kind of universal environment where the people we serve are accepted and respected in the community.
Thank you to the following community partners for supporting this event! This incredible tradition wouldn’t be possible without their sponsorship.
Sponsor updates will be posted soon.
Check out the fabulous lineup of food trucks, tent vendors, and more! All info subject to change.

The Black Forest Inn
Gustosa Desserts
The Greek Kitchen
The BBQ Pit
Il Fomo A Legna Pizza
The Angry Chourico
Angry Archies Lobster
Tainos Kitchen
Btch’n Bacon on a Stick & More
Dellina Concessions Zepoles
Coldstone on Wheels
Superb Nosh Puerto Rican Desserts
The Wandering Cup
Jerzey Girl Pickles
Totally Nutz
Chocolate Delights

Please check back later for more details.
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