"Autumn glows upon us like a splendid evening. It is the very sunset of the year." - Mary Russell Mitford (1787-1855), English essayist, novelist, poet and dramatist

We have officially entered autumn, and, in addition to porch-decorating ideas (this peaceful field of mums photo is from Donaldson Farms), fall festivals and activities are hitting their stride! We've got Festival in the Borough in Washington, Oktoberfest celebrations in the Town of Hackettstown and at the Vass Farmstead, and German-inspired menus will be available at  Buck Hill Brewery and Arctic Foods, among other establishments. Brook Hollow Winery's annual Pig Roast and Longmeadow Farm's annual Harvest Festival are coming up, and pumpkin picking and corn mazes are offered at many area farms. Apple picking maybe a bit slim this year, but apple cider and cider donuts are widely available!

This is the opening weekend for Corrado's Hayride of Horrors and Corn Maze, a family farm tradition for over 20 years!

Roy's Hall, Blairstown's live music venue, is perking up again with a slate of upcoming shows, and the Jazz Concert Series at Rutherfurd Hall continues. Scroll on for much more!

Congratulations to our latest contest winners - Daniel J., Michelle R. and John N. - who we trust enjoyed their visits to last weekend's Balloon Festival!

Happy Autumnal Equinox and Happy Wanderings!