Apple Harvest Weekends
2025-09-06 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | Donaldson Farms, 358 Allen Road, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
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

Farm Market Open
2025-09-06 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-05 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-04 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-03 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-02 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-01 09:00 - 18:00
Our Farm Market, located in northwestern New Jersey, is seasonally stocked with a full line of fresh fruits, vegetables, local raw honey, local glass-bottled milk, cheese and dairy, meats, pickled vegetables, freshly baked pies, and other delicious baked goods, gift baskets and boxes, a large selection of John Deere toys and collectibles, and more!

Sip & Solve! Forensics & Fun on the Farm
2025-09-05 18:00 - 21:00
Lisa Desire of Prime Suspect is back! Join us as she hosts a thrilling evening of fun on the farm while we unlock another mystery… Torture in the Orchard! It would be a crime to miss this unique opportunity!
DATE: Friday, September 5th, 2025 (6:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
TICKETS: $75.00 per person. Includes buffet dinner presented by Pasta Grill Mansfield!

Must be 18+ to attend
Must be 21+ years old to drink responsibly

Hosted by Lisa Desire of Prime Suspect! Lisa is a former forensic scientist with the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner’s Department of Forensic Biology, the largest laboratory of its kind in North America. During her tenure, she investigated thousands of homicides, sexual assaults, and missing persons cases, and was a supervisor of victim identification for the World Trade Center attack, the most complicated forensic investigation in the history of the United States. Lisa has testified as an Expert Witness in Forensic Biology and DNA Analysis in the criminal justice systems of the City of New York and has earned the certifications of ASCLD-LAB Inspector and FBI DNA Auditor. She was presented with NYPD’s Centurion Award and the Honor Legion’s Certificate of Merit for her contributions on a high-profile serial killer case. Lisa used her experiences to create Prime Suspect, LLC, an education and consulting company that brings forensic information to students, teachers, attorneys, and law enforcement through hands-on activities, professional development sessions, and courtroom assistance.
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U-Pick Open
2025-09-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-01 09:00 - 17:00
Pick your own produce from the field! During the fall, we offer raspberry picking, apple picking, and pumpkin picking. Please check our website for updates on what produce is currently available prior to your visit! On weekdays, grab a wheelbarrow and walk to our fields to pick your own pumpkins and gourds. (On weekends and Columbus Day, you can take a hayride to the pumpkin patch.)

Friday Nights on the Farm
2025-08-29 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-22 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-15 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-08 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-01 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-25 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-18 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-11 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

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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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.

Fly Tying Workshop!
2025-07-27 12:00 - 16:00
Fly Tying Workshop
Sunday, July 27th
12 pm – 5 pm
RAIN DATE: Sunday, August 10th, 2025

Proudly presented by ‘The Greater Outdoors’ and hosted by Matthew Andrews, the Donaldson Farms family is excited to host this fun and informative hands-on fly-tying workshop!
Matt Andrews is a multispecies fisherman with over two years of creative fly-tying experience. He collaborates with many fishing outfitters in our region and beyond and is eager for participants to apply their newly acquired or refined skills this fishing season! Both pros and amateurs will find value in all the event offers.
Look forward to creating 3 fly tying patterns: Stone Fly, Waltz Worm, and an Egg!
Tie, eat, and drink local! Enjoy cool craft beer, Czeltzers, and hard tea from Czig Meister Brewing Company’s Can Shack, and a sizzling summertime menu from Marley’s Gotham Grill’s Wings & Things Food Truck – both open to the public from 12 pm – 5 pm. Food and drink are priced separately.
The schedule:

11:30 Sign in, settle in, and check out the food and drink options.
Noon Program begins
4:00 pm Program Ends

Tickets:

$40 per person. Payment is not accepted online at any time. Please be aware of scammers.
$20 Fly Tying Vice Rental – OPTIONAL. You are welcome to bring your own. There are plenty, but fly-tying vice rentals are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

To register: Call ‘Hackettstown Pet Supplies’ at #908-852-3151. Questions? Email thegreateroutdoors1@gmail.com. Donaldson Farms does not handle registration.
Tent space is reserved for those who pre-register. Walk-ins are welcome, and outdoor seating is available.
This event is weather permitting. Participants will receive an email or a call if the forecast calls for poor weather. Payment is non-refundable unless the host cancels the event.
Dogs are not permitted.
See you there!

Meet & Jeep! Benefit Event
2025-07-26 12:00 - 17:00
Meet & Jeep! A benefit in support of Sister2Sister in memory of the fearless Amanda Chernack
As a cherished educator and coach, Amanda Chernack had an immeasurable impact on her students. She was loved and admired by everyone who knew her.
Outside of her career, Amanda’s vibrant and adventurous spirit was shared with those around her. Her infectious laughter, radiant smile, and fun-loving personality made her the life of any gathering.
Throughout her battle with cancer, Amanda showed incredible strength, grace, and resilience, inspiring everyone who followed her journey. Her courage was unmatched, and she became a source of hope and motivation for many. She leaves a legacy of love, determination, and the importance of living life to the fullest.
Join us to honor our neighbor Amanda’s memory by celebrating in the same exuberant, fun, and generous manner as she lived. Portions of the event proceeds will be donated to Sister2Sister, Inc., located in Somerset and Plainfield, NJ. This organization is dedicated to providing essential support, education, and advocacy for underserved communities navigating the challenges of breast cancer.
Tickets & Info:

Local food, drink, music, hayrides, & Jeeps!
Saturday, July 26th, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tickets can only be purchased at the farm on the day of the event
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS: $20 per person (30% donated to S2S)
JEEP OWNER TICKETS: $20 per person (100% donated to S2S. Show Jeep key to receive one free pink farm duck, while supplies last)
Ages 12 and under are FREE
Food & drinks are priced separately
Limited seating is available. We recommend bringing lawn chairs and picnic blankets.
All vendor and guest info is subject to change
Rain or shine. No rain date. A cancellation notice will be posted here in the event of severe weather.
NOT PERMITTED: Dogs, tents, beach umbrellas, smoking, outside food/drink.
Can’t attend but wish to show support? Thank you! Donate directly to Sister2Sister, NJ, by clicking the link below.

Special Guest: Sister2Sister Inc. NJ
Band: Little Nikki’s Radio! 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Food/Drink:

Marley’s: Wings & Things Food Truck
Brewnicorn Coffee
Taxi Cab Burger Food Truck
Mt. Taco
Rita’s Italian Ice of Hackettstown
Das Creamery Ice Cream
Czig Meister Brewing Co. Can Shack
Little Ridge Vineyards
Dismal Harmony Distilling
Kielbasa & More! Food Truck

Vendors:

Bandy’s Bandanas
The Green Goddess Apothecary
Next Chapter Mobile Book Store
Rowdy Threads Co.

Please DO NOT BE SCAMMED. Donaldson Farms does not accept vendor applications OR request payment for anything through social media. Ignore any comments offering ticket sales or open vendor spots.

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

Strawberry Harvest Weekends
2025-06-15 11:00 - 17:00
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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Line Dancing
2025-06-14 18:00 - 20:00
Gather your family and friends for an evening of boot stompin’ fun on the farm! Take in the fresh air and enjoy exciting line dancing presented by Sandi of Willow Creek Events. Experience the spectacular scenery of the valley and mountains of beautiful Warren County, NJ, while kicking it back with your favorites. This event welcomes participants of all ages and experience levels. Ages 10 and under are FREE.
Event Details

Event Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Event Check-In Time: Starts at 5:30 pm.
Dance: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tickets: $10 per person (+ fees and tax). Ages 10 and under are FREE.

Information

Parking is free and available in front of the Farm Market or the Event Parking Lot.
Check-in is to the right of the farm market in the event area.
Donaldson’s Farm Market & Czig Meisiter Brewing Company‘s Can Shack close at 6:00 pm. Arrive earlier if you’d like to shop for local produce, baked goods, snacks, craft beer, & Czeltzers.
Guests 21 and up may bring adult beverages.
Children MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

Service Dogs Only are permitted on the farm. Pets whose function is to provide comfort or emotional support (ESD) do not qualify as a Service Animal under the Americans With Disabilities Act. Service Dogs walk beside their handler. They do not bark, sniff, jump, visit, urinate, or defecate while working. They are not held in the arms of their handler. Donaldson Farms has the right to refuse any pets whose function is not that of a service animal. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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