Donaldson Farms

Farm Camp 2023
2023-07-31 - 2023-08-03 | Donaldson Farms, 358 Allen Road, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
Farm Camp is an opportunity for your child to experience what it is like on a daily basis at Donaldson Farms. Your children will make new friends, observe and participate in planting and harvesting activities, learn how to care for our ponies, create arts and crafts projects, enjoy healthy eating and living lessons, be inspired by farm fresh recipes, sample freshly picked fruits and vegetables and of course play great summer games!
2023 DATES: Monday 7/31 thru Thursday 8/3
• Juniors 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Ages 5 – 8
• Big Kids 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Ages 9 and up
Registration
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Friday Nights on the Farm
2023-06-23 17:00 - 21:00 UTC
Our much-loved Friday Nights on the Farm outdoor dining and music events continue this season with James On Main, Czig Meister Brewing Company, and Và Fa Napoli Pizza, and fun for the whole family!
Admission tickets are required for guests to attend the event. Please check back for details. Thank you for supporting local agriculture! Your attendance and support allow 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!
• June 23: Bombed Opera, Heroes Night, Celebrating 1st Responders.
• June 30: Jeff Belfy
• July 14: Trevor B. Power Band
• July 21: Harmony Garage Band Cancelled due to weather forecast
• July 28: Food Trucks, Vera & The Force
• Aug 4: Food Trucks, Bombed Opera Cancelled due to weather forecast
• Aug 11: The Bassboards, The Arc of Warren County & Friends
• Aug 18: Brian Dean Moore band
• Aug 25: Still Kickin’ Juan Cosme
• Sept 1: Bombed Opera
Friday Nights on the Farm are 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, weather permitting.

Sip & Solve! Forensics Fun on the Farm
2023-06-16 18:00 - 21:00
Lisa Desire of Prime Suspect is back! Join us as she hosts a thrilling afternoon of fun on the farm while we unlock the mystery of… The Secrets in the Soil! It would be a crime to miss this unique opportunity!
DATES:
Friday, June 16th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Buffet Style Dinner by Mama’s & Café Baci
Saturday, June 17th, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Buffet Style Lunch by Mama’s & Café Baci
Limited Seating. No rain date. View full details on our ticketing site!
TICKETS: $60/person

BYOB
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.
Click here for Friday, June 16th Evening Tickets!
Click here for Saturday, June 17 Afternoon Tickets!

Little Learning Farmers
2023-06-06 09:30 - 11:00
Little Learning Farmers is a child-and-adult activity session and is perfect for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and their Little Farmer(s) to enjoy a fun and educational morning on the farm.
This program content is ideal for preschool and kindergarten-age children, however, siblings and children of any age may participate.

Little Learning Farmers is held on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:00 AM unless otherwise noted
All sessions will include a light snack for each registered child. Snack items will be individually wrapped (ex. juice box and snack pack pretzels)
Some sessions will include a take-home craft project
All sessions will be held outdoors and social distancing is required. Masks/face coverings are required for all adults and recommended for children over the age of 2 years.
Children must have adult supervision at all times. Thank you for understanding that this is is not a ‘drop-off event.’
Please bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs for outdoor seating
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!

2023 Program Schedule

June 7 – Strawberry Picking (Includes planting/picking, grab & go craft, & story)
June 6 – Strawberry Picking
June 13 – Strawberry Planting
June 20 – Tractors & Farm Equipment
June 27 – Fire Safety Fun with Tri-County, Brain K.
July 4 – NO LITTLE LEARNING FARMERS (4th of July week)
July 11 – Ride ‘em, Cowboy! Pony ride fun
July 18 – Police Safety Fun with Mansfield PD, Ellie.
July 25 – Steve Pullara & Cool Beans Music
August 1 – NO LITTLE LEARNING FARMERS (Farm Camp week)
August 9 – Special Wednesday Event – Steve Pullara & Cool Beans Music!
August 15 – Bubbles & Butterflies
August 22 – Water Fun the Farm!

Registration
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The 5th Annual Arc of Warren County Food Truck Festival
2023-06-03 11:00 - 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! They help people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities live a good life. They assist families to solve 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.
Join us on the farm for another fabulous event featuring an incredible selection of food trucks, Czig Meister Brewing Company’s award-winning craft beer and Czeltzers, live music, games, and activities for all ages!
Presented by Megabite Events and hosted by Donaldson Farms!
Food Truck Line-up (subject to change)

Taco Daisis
The Angry Chouirico BBQ
Marley’s Wings and Things
Latin Bites
Empanada Guy
Jersey Curbside Eats
Why Not Burgerz
Angry Archies
KBBQ CUPBOB
James on Main
Moo for You Ice Cream
Top Tea Plug
Sweet Concessions
Kosher Pig USA – Bacon on a Stick
Jerzey Girl Pickles

Live Music! Naughty Humphrey will kick the fun off at approximately 11:30 am and The Big Fuss rocks on at approximately 3:30 pm! Time and line-up are subject to change.
Please bring blankets & chairs, seating is not provided. No outside food drinks pop-up tents, or coolers. No dogs.
The 5th Annual Arc of Warren County Food Truck Festival sponsors are community-minded, generous organizations. You can give thanks by dedicating a bit of time to learning about the services and goods they have to offer our neighborhoods, and beyond. It’s an honor to host the Arc of Warren County and their partners this season!
Biergarten: The House of the Good Shepherd
Music: John Johnson Automotive Group
Greeting: Newbaker Funeral Home
Trail to the Food Trucks: Assured Partners/Walsh Benefits
Friendship Plus: Connell Foley, LLP
Friendship:
James on Main
David Santini, CPA
Maguire-Scala Memorial Home
Community Blend
Advance Tickets: $7/person (Ages 7 and up)
Same-Day Tickets: $8/person (Ages 7 and up)
Free for children under 7 years old
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Strawberry Harvest Weekends
2023-05-27 08:00 - 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. (Exact dates dependent on weather and growing conditions.)
Strawberry Harvest Highlights

Pick Your Own Strawberries
Cost: No entry fee. Activities and food are priced separately. PYO strawberries are priced by the pound. Pint containers and cardboard flats are available for purchase.
Delicious, farm fresh foods are available from our Food Shack are available 12pm – 4pm
Duck Races
Farm Animals – meet Wallace and Grommet our silly and friendly goats!
Large Children’s Sandbox play area (situated under a large shade tree)
Strawberry Season Facebook Photo Contest

Be sure to visit our Farm Market while you’re here. The market is open seven days a week from 8am – 7pm during Strawberry Season
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.

STRAWBERRY FACEBOOK PHOTO CONTEST
Remember to bring your camera or cell phone to capture your strawberry harvest experience on the farm. Submit your photo entry to our Facebook page and you could win a $50, $30 or $20 Gift Card to our Farm Market!
VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES
Vendors are invited to participate in our Strawberry Harvest Fest Weekends on select dates and based on availability. Please submit your application for consideration [vendor application]
