Hackettstown BID

Community Day Wing and Hot Dog Eating Contest Sponsored By Marley's
2026-06-06 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Arthur Sheldon Rec Field, 499 Warren Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States

Christmas in July
2026-07-11 | NJ
We encourage visitors to Eat, Drink, and Shop in Hackettstown.
-BID Businesses will host Festive Activities, Themed Sales, and Holiday-Inspired Food and Beverages.
SANTA CRAWL – Dress as Santa or in your favorite holiday attire while visiting the Hackettstown businesses!
SELFIE CONTEST – Take a selfie in a BID Business, Tag@hackettstownbid on FB, and #hackettstownbid to enter a drawing for a chance to win $50 BID Bucks (start your holiday shopping early)
BUSINESS SPECIALS
Man Skirt Brewing – 144 Main Street- $5 Select Pints and 10% off Merchandise
Kilhaney’s Pickles – 173 Main St.- FREE Pickle on a stick
Sweet Bite Delights – 199 Main Street -10% Off Purchase
Tracey’s Candy Shoppe – 210 Main St.- $2 Piece of Fudge
Czig Meister Brewing – 106 Valentine St.- Grateful Summer Music Fest!
Living Spirits Distillery – 300 Valentine St. – Christmas movies and World Cup matches streaming. Serving four crowd-favorite cocktails from the Naughty or Nice Holiday Menu
2:30-5:30 pm Live Band -Black Radish will throw in some Holiday Tunes
6 pm most festive attire contest
Greene’s Beans Cafe – 313 High Street – Iced Black Forest Cold Brew with Cherry Cold Foam in Collaboration with the Everitt House Bed and Breakfast.
Home Sweet Hackettstown – 161 Main Street – all Christmas glassware and holiday ornaments – 50% off
Lulu’s Book Nook – 161 Main Street – all book bundles – $5
Marley’s Gotham Grill – 169 Main Street – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas offerings: Mistletoe Martinis, Mistletoe Cranberry Margaritas, Sugar Cookie Martinis, along with candy canes, cookies and lots of Holiday cheer
The next week – The Love of Dance – 289 Main St. – is hosting a Christmas in July summer camp (July 13 to July 16th) with full-day or half-day options

Street Fair and World Soccer Final Celebration
2026-07-19 | NJ
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
The Hackettstown Street Fair & World Soccer Final Celebration is almost here!
Sunday, July 19
11 AM–6 PM
Main Street, Downtown Hackettstown
We’re getting ready for a HUGE day with 180 vendors, food trucks, TWO kid zones, live entertainment, an interactive soccer zone and THREE giant-screen watch parties! Here’s everything you need to know before you go.
BE READY TO EXPLORE!
180 vendors and plenty of food stands and trucks, as well as our local restaurants
Jim Malay – State Farm Kid Zone on Grand Ave: Inflatables & games
First Hope Bank Kid Zone on Main St: Crafts & experiences
Soccer Experience with the Hackettstown Soccer Club — 11 AM–2:30 PM
Interactive Community Art Project — 11 AM–2:30 PM
Classic Ballroom Dance Demonstrations — 11 AM–6 PM
Strand Studios Performances — 12–3 PM
Roaming Polaroid Photobooth + Soccer Stilt Walker — 12:30–2:30 PM
The ROFF ZONE Beer/Spirits Garden
Live entertainment and a DJ throughout the day!
THREE WAYS TO WATCH THE FINAL!
The World Cup Final pre-match begins at 2:30 PM and kickoff is at 3 PM!
Berk’s Furniture & Mattress Outlet parking lot – 17-foot LED screen near the First Hope Bank Kid Zone
International Auto Repair parking lot at Main Street at Grand Avenue/High Street – 17-foot LED screen near the Jim Malay – State Farm Kid Zone
Czig Meister Brewing parking lot – 30-foot LED screen near the ROFF ZONE with a TRIPLE Beer/Spirits Garden with Czig Meister Brewing, Man Skirt Brewing and Living Spirits Distillery!
Accessible seating will be available at the front of every viewing zone.
PARKING & TRAFFIC:
Municipal parking lots are FREE for the day!

Lot 1 (enter on Liberty St.)
Lot 2 (enter on Sharp St.)
Lot 3 (Closed – No Access)
Lot 4 (enter on E. Plane St.)

Additional event parking is available at:

Trinity United Methodist Church (enter on E. Moore St.)
Knights of Columbus (enter on Cook St.)
Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (enter on Cook St.)
First Presbyterian Church (enter on Washington St.)
American Legion (450 Willow Grove St.)

Some event parking lots may charge a fee.
Several downtown roads will be closed to vehicle traffic. Police officers will be stationed at road closure locations and patrolling throughout the event to assist with traffic flow, direct motorists and help keep everyone safe.

Road Closures:

Main Street (Route 46) from Liberty Street to East Plane Street
West Moore Street from Washington Street to Main Street (Route 46)
East Moore Street from Sharp Street to Main Street (Route 46)
Valentine Street between Main Street (Route 46) and Washington Street
High Street (Route 517) from Main Street (Route 46) to Franklin Street
Grand Avenue from Main Street (Route 46) to Washington Street
West Plane Street at Washington Street

Parking restrictions will be strictly enforced. Vehicles parked in posted no-parking areas will be ticketed and towed.
Parking will be prohibited on:

Main Street (Route 46) from High Street (Route 46) to Liberty Street
West Moore Street from Washington Street to Main Street (Route 46)
East Moore Street from Sharp Street to Main Street (Route 46)
Valentine Street from Main Street (Route 46) to Washington Street

FIND YOUR WAY AROUND!
Event map QR codes, sponsored by Accomplished Security, Inc. will be available throughout the event zone. Scan to access the event map, find restroom locations and get other helpful event information.
There will be a Cooling Station (sponsored by Hoff Automotive) near Man Skirt Brewing at 144 Main St. with a High Powered Misting Fan if you need to cool down quickly!
There will be a Hydration Station (sponsored by Scotty G. Auto MD) near the BID Office at 219 Main St. with FREE water (while supplies last).
GOOD TO KNOW!
Rain or shine!
With large crowds expected, we recommend leaving pets at home for this event.
Portable chairs are permitted, however most of the crowd is expected to be standing. Please consider leaving chairs at home, but bring a chair if you need one. Chairs may not be left unattended at any time, you must carry it with you when you are not sitting.
No coolers, tables or tents.
No outside beverages permitted in the Beer/Spirits Garden.
No alcohol may be taken outside of the Beer/Spirits Garden portion of the Street Fair.
Bag and security checks will be in place at the Beer/Spirits Garden.
Our biggest tip? Wear comfortable shoes and get ready for an unforgettable day in Hackettstown!
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS:
Accomplished Security, Inc.: QR Code Map
Roff Roofing & Renovations LLC: Beer/Spirits Garden Zone
First Hope Bank: Kid Zone #1 on Main Street
State Farm, Jim Malay: Kid Zone #2 on Grand Avenue
Hoff’s Automotive: Cooling Station
Scotty G Auto MD: Hydration Station
Digital Sponsors: Center Point Wellness, Greene’s Beans Cafe, NY Life, Atlantic Health, US Foods, Marley’s Gotham Grille, Nisovacci LLP, Honda of Hackettstown, Kristina Michele & KM Loft, John Johnson Auto Group, Mama’s & Cafe Baci, CMA Accounting, HMI Auto Care, Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Hackettstown Discount Tire, and Feet ‘N Beyond
Press Release
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Thank you to our Annual Sponsors:
Mars Wrigley
Delloons Balloon Boutique
Liquid Local Media
John Johnson Automotive Group
Bright Smiles 4 Kids
Sanico
Buddy’s Auto Repair
Vermella Hackettstown
Classic Ballroom Dance Studio
Atlantic Health – Hackettstown Medical Center
Euro Deli 2 Go
Explore Warren
Maguire Memorial Home, Inc.
Stuber Insurance Agency
Valley Bank
Fulton Bank
WRNJ
Team Car Wash
Marketspace Vendor Events

National Night Out /FREE Movie Night
2026-08-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Arthur Sheldon Rec Field, 499 Warren Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
The Hackettstown BID will partner with both the Recreation Dept and the Hackettstown Police Department, as part of National Night Out, for a FREE Movie Night on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (rain date August 11) held at the Hackettstown Pool Field/Arthur J Sheldon Pool Complex. (499 Warren St) Field opens at 6pm, Movie at Dusk.
Join us for a family-friendly event with vendors, giveaways and a Wellness Fair
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and watch Disney Pixar’s Hopper Under the Stars.

Second Saturday in Hackettstown - Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday
2026-08-08 | NJ
August 8, 2026 – Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday and Party in the USA
We encourage visitors to Eat, Drink, and Shop Small in Hackettstown!
BUSINESS SPECIALS!

Center Point Wellness (Willow Grove St.) – $2.50 off a drop-in yoga class or salt cave open session (mention Party in the USA)
Fromage (Main St.) – $3 Cheese Snack
High Street Dispensary (High St.) – Spend at least $20 and ask for the “PARTY IN THE USA SPECIAL” for an instant $10 off your purchase!
Home Sweet Hackettstown (Main St.) – 25% off all 250th anniversary mugs and stickers
Kilhaneys (Main St.) – Free Pickle on a Stick
Living Spirits Distillery (Valentine St.) – 40% off any Pick Your Pour Tasting Flights (mention Party in the USA) with Joe Boris Live (Classic Rock/Folk/Americana) from 2:30-5:30 PM – it’s also Pours for a Cure Weekend!
Lulu’s Book Nook (Main St.) – 25% off all non-fiction books (history, cookbooks, self help, etc)
Man Skirt Brewing (Main St.) – 10% off Flag Merch & Red, White and Blue Hard Seltzer Flight Special
Marley’s (Main St.) – 25% off Red, White & Blue Bomb Pop Vodka Lemonade
The Love of Dance (Main St.) – Text 908-350-0662 to book a VIP Tour and unlock $30 Registration Special when you enroll for the 2026/2027 season!

Oktoberfest 2026
2026-09-26 - 2026-09-27 | NJ
Join us as we celebrate the 10th annual Hackettstown Oktoberfest 2026!
Ready to kick off the fall season with one of our biggest town-wide events of the year? Join the Hackettstown BID as we host events throughout the weekend! This is a FREE event, so grab your friends and family and be prepared to have the time of your life!
There will be activities, contests, craft vendors, music, drinks, food, and more! This Oktoberfest is a family-friendly event where vendors will take to Main St., Valentine St., and Grand Ave. for this street-fair style event. There will be kids’ activities and other non-alcohol-related activities as well.
Saturday, September 26 – Sunday, September 27
Main Street Vendors Close at 6pm
Valentine and Grand open till 8pM
Vendors sign up:https://www.marketspacevendorevents.com/apply
BID Business sign up: https://www.marketspacevendorevents.com/hackettstown-signup
Oktoberfest Sponsorship Opportunities
Thank you to our Generous Annual Sponsors and Partners
Mars Snacking
Classic Ballroom Studios
Delloons
John Johnson Automotive Group
Bright Smiles 4 KidSanico, Inc.
Explore Warren
Buddy’s Auto Repair
Maguire Memorial Home, Inc.
Valley Bank
Stuber Insurance Agency
Fulton Bank
Euro Deli 2Go
Team Car Wash
David’s Country Inn
Vermella Hackettstown
WRNJ
Marketspace Vendor Events

Made possible by funds from the Warren County Division of Culture and Heritage Affairs, a partner of the NJ State Council on the Arts
Made possible by funds from the NJ State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts
