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
- Face Painting
- 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!
2025 Entertainment & Food Schedule
NOTICE: These details are subject to change, and activities are weather-dependent. Please check back before the event for updates.
June 20th
LIVE MUSIC: Bombed Opera
SPECIAL THEME: Heroes Night – Celebrating our First Responders!
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES: Visit with Tri-County Fire Co., Mansfield Police Department & Independence First Aid Squad
FOOD: James Off Main, Va Fa Napoli Pizza
June 27th
LIVE MUSIC: The Big Fuss
FOOD: James Off Main, Va Fa Napoli Pizza
July 4th – No Event
NO EVENT: OFF for 4th of July week
July 11th
LIVE MUSIC: Lost in Place
FOOD: James Off Main, Va Fa Napoli Pizza, Rita’s Italian Ice of Hackettstown
July 18th
LIVE MUSIC: Hoi Polloi
SPECIAL THEME: The Great Outdoors!
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES: Details coming soon!
FOOD: James Off Main, Va Fa Napoli Pizza, Ritas Italian Ice of Hackettstown,
July 25th
LIVE MUSIC: Country Comfort
FOOD: James Off Main Va Fa Napoli Pizza, Rita’s Italian Ice of Hackettstown
August 1st
LIVE MUSIC: Little Nikki’s Radio
FOOD: Va Fa Napoli Pizza, Ritas Italian Ice of Hackettstown (James On Main – Off)
SPECIAL THEME: Celebrate Historic Hackettstown and Warren County!
SPECIAL GUESTS: Everitt House Bed & Breskfast 150th Anniversary! Details coming soon.
August 8th
LIVE MUSIC: Supernova
FOOD: Va Fa Napoli Pizza, Ritas Italian Ice of Hackettstown (James On Main – Off)
August 15th
LIVE MUSIC: Brian Dean Moore Band
FOOD: James Off Main, Va Fa Napoli Pizza, Ritas Italian Ice of Hackettstown
August 22nd
LIVE MUSIC: Bobby Clark Band
SPECIAL THEME: Celebrate our 2025 Season in the Spotlight charitable organization. Check back for details!
SPECIAL GUESTS: To be announced.
FOOD: James Off Main, Va Fa Napoli Pizza, Ritas Italian Ice of Hackettstown
August 29th
LIVE MUSIC: Action Park 1980’s Band!
FOOD: James Off Main, Va Fa Napoli Pizza, Ritas Italian Ice of Hackettstown
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. Use the link below to purchase online tickets. Please check back later for online tickets and detailed information for upcoming Friday Nights on the Farm events!
