The Pinelands Cultural & Historical Preservation Society presents...
WARETOWN, NJ
Special Events Calendar
Saturday, September 20th: Pinelands Heritage & Americana Fest
Join us for a day of family-friendly fun at our annual Pinelands Heritage & Americana Fest! From noon to 5 PM on September 20th, 2025 (rain date September 21st), enjoy a full day of local artisans, crafters, authors, vendors, organization, food, and—of course—music!
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We have over 30 booths, cloggers, and a fantastic line up of local Americana, Country and Folk music! Kids can join in the fun too with face painting, corn hole, and more—all free!​ Bring a chair so that you can sit and settle in for the performances, kicking off at 12PM:
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Admission for this event is FREE. The event takes place outdoors in the back parking lot of Albert Music Hall. Free parking is available in the front lot; a walkway along the left side of the Hall leads to the festival.
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Our outdoor food stand will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, desserts, ice cream, and beverages. Albert Music Hall merchandise (t-shirts, hats, mugs, etc.) will also be available. Both of these stands will be cash only. No coolers, pets, or outside food and drink is permitted.
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After the festival, stick around for our regular Saturday evening show (doors open early at 5PM, $6 admission). Come straight from the festival and enjoy the evening performance!​​
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We can’t wait to see you for a fun-packed day of music, food, shopping, and community spirit!
Friday, September 26th: Songwriters in the Pines Bluegrass & Folk Show
We’re excited to announce a special Bluegrass and Folk music-themed show on Friday, September 26th, as part of the Albert Music Hall’s Songwriters in the Pines series. Headlining the evening is Cole Quest and the City Pickers, a high spirited Bluegrass band from New York, fronted by the grandson of legendary American folk icon Woody Guthrie. Albert Hall will be one of the stops on the band's tour for their newly released album, Homegrown, which features some of Woody’s songs along with originals.
The evening will also feature three outstanding local bands performing original music in the traditional Albert Hall format, with each act presenting a 30-minute set leading up to the headline performance. The full lineup is:
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Doors open at 5:30 PM, and the show begins at 6:30 PM. Admission is free; donations are welcome but not required. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
The Hall has a gift shop and the band's merchandise will be available in the foyer. The Food Booth will be serving chili cheese dogs, kielbasa & kraut, meatballs, cheeseburgers, and hot dogs as well as a selection of drinks and desserts. Vegan "Chik'n" patties are available on request. You can pick up a cheeseburger, drink, and dessert for under $10 so come have dinner with us! Note that the venue only accepts cash.
The Pickin' Shed and porch will be open for jamming starting at 5:30 PM and then throughout the evening. All are welcome to bring an instrument and join the music-making.
Come be part of a memorable night of live roots music and original songwriting in the heart of the Jersey Pinelands.
All Special Shows
We have a year full of great events for 2025, starting with a Hootenanny and ending with a Singin' Santa. Check out our Events Schedule to see the final lineup of the bands as the event approaches.
