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, Dismal Harmony Distilling, Rita’s Italian Ice of Hackettstown, 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 presence and support help Donaldson Farms continue hosting events like these. Our farm family takes pride in offering a good-old fashioned fun environment where friends and family gather to create memories in our community. We value your loyalty to our farm, local businesses, and restaurants. Eat, drink, and 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 by James on Main21`q is available during most events, except July 31 & August 7, and Rita’s of Hackettstown, plus additional food trucks and vendors each week!
Drink
The best in local cheer available from Czigmeister Brewing Company & 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!
2026 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: James Off Main & more TBD
June 26th
LIVE MUSIC: Hoi Polloi
FOOD: James Off Main & more TBD
SPECIAL GUESTS: TBD
July 3rd – No Event
NO EVENT: OFF for 4th of July week
July 10th
LIVE MUSIC: One Night Only
FOOD: James Off Main & more 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: James Off Main & more TBD
July 24th:
LIVE MUSIC: The Big Fuss
FOOD: James Off Main & more TBD
SPECIAL GUESTS: TBD
July 31st
LIVE MUSIC: Grey Man Group
SPECIAL THEME: Read What you Sow: Books, Authors, & Library Night!
FOOD: TBD
SPECIAL GUESTS: TBD
August 7th
LIVE MUSIC: Little Nikki’s Radio
FOOD: TBD
SPECIAL GUESTS: TBD
August 14th
LIVE MUSIC: Brian Dean Moore Band
FOOD: James Off Main & more TBD
SPECIAL GUESTS: TBD
August 21st
LIVE MUSIC: Brass Roots Band
FOOD: James Off Main & more TBD
SPECIAL THEME: Donaldson Farms 120th Anniversary & Localshare!
SPECIAL GUESTS: TBD
August 29th
LIVE MUSIC: Action Park 1980’s Band!
FOOD: James Off Main & more 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!
