Our much-loved Friday Nights on the Farm outdoor dining and music events continue this season with James On Main (select dates), Czig Meister Brewing Company, Little Ridge Vineyards (select dates), 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 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!
Event Dates & Times
2026 Dates: Weather permitting, Donaldson Farms hosts these events every Friday night from June 19th to August 28th, except for July 3rd, 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 (select dates), Va Fa Napoli Pizza Truck, Rita’s of Hackettstown, and additional food trucks and vendors each week!
Drink
The best in local cheer is provided by Czigmeister Brewing Company, Little Ridge Vineyards (select dates), & Dismal Harmony Distilling. Must be 21 and drink responsibly.
Activities (Subject to Change)
- 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 smoking or vaping.
- 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 19th
LIVE MUSIC: Joe Ratz & Bombed Opera
SPECIAL THEME: Heroes Night – Celebrating our First Responders!
SPECIAL GUESTS: Visit with Tri-County Fire Co., Mansfield Police Department & Independence First Aid Squad
FOOD: Va Fa Napoli Pizza, TBD
June 26th
LIVE MUSIC: Hoi Polloi
FOOD: Va Fa Napoli Pizza, TBD
SPECIAL GUESTS: TBD
July 3rd – No Event
NO EVENT: OFF for 4th of July week
July 10th
LIVE MUSIC: One Night Only
FOOD: Va Fa Napoli Pizza, TBD
SPECIAL GUESTS: TBD
July 17th
LIVE MUSIC: Captain Eric & The Shipwrecks
SPECIAL THEME: The Great Outdoors!
SPECIAL GUESTS: Hackettstown Pet Supply, The Greater Outdoors, NJ Fish and Wildlife, & more!
FOOD & DRINK: Va Fa Napoli Pizza, TBD
July 24th:
LIVE MUSIC: The Big Fuss
FOOD: Va Fa Napoli Pizza, TBD
SPECIAL GUESTS: TBD
July 31st
LIVE MUSIC: Grey Man Group
SPECIAL THEME: Read What you Sow: Books, Authors, & Library Night!
FOOD: Va Fa Napoli Pizza, TBD
SPECIAL THEME: Donaldson Farms 120th Anniversary!
SPECIAL GUESTS: TBD
August 7th
LIVE MUSIC: Little Nikki’s Radio
FOOD: Va Fa Napoli Pizza, TBD
SPECIAL GUESTS: TBD
August 14th
LIVE MUSIC: Brian Dean Moore Band
FOOD: Va Fa Napoli Pizza TBD
SPECIAL GUESTS: TBD
August 21st
LIVE MUSIC: Brass Roots Band
FOOD: Va Fa Napoli Pizza, TBD
SPECIAL GUESTS: TBD
August 29th
LIVE MUSIC: Action Park 1980’s Band!
FOOD: Va Fa Napoli Pizza, TBD
SPECIAL GUESTS: TBD
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 updated details for this season’s Friday Nights on the Farm events!
