BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hackettstown BID - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hackettstownbid.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hackettstown BID REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331 DTSTAMP:20260303T170439Z CREATED:20240206T154613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T170439Z UID:1250-1772236800-1774915199@hackettstownbid.com SUMMARY:St Patrick's Leprechaun Crawl DESCRIPTION:Gather your friends and family and enjoy the Hackettstown Leprechaun Crawl! \nSt. Patrick’s celebration season is approaching! On Saturday\, February 28th\, dress like a Leprechaun or wear your favorite GREEN attire as you visit participating businesses to kick off the 2026 St. Patrick’s Celebrations! Each sheet includes a coupon for one drink at participating locations: \nEnjoy 1 Beer each at Czig Meister Brewing\, Man Skirt Brewing\, and Marley’s Gotham Grille. NEW THIS YEAR\, enjoy a Green Fairy (Absinthe) Shot at Living Spirits Distillery. Selections vary by location. \nTICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT: \nCzig Meister Brewing\nLiving Spirits Distillery\nMarley’s Gotham Grille\nMan Skirt Brewing \nPRESALE TICKETS are $25 through February 27\, 2026. \n$30 after February 27 \nGATHER YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND MAKE YOUR OWN CRAWL! Coupons are valid from February 28 through March 31st. \nEnter to Win a “Pot of Gold” Prize Basket of Goodies from Hackettstown BID Merchants. Simply fill in your name and phone number on the back of the Leprechaun Crawl Tickets before redeeming to enter. \nThis fundraiser supports Hackettstown’s 17th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday\, March 8th at 3:30 pm. \nMANY THANKS TO: URL:https://hackettstownbid.com/event/st-patricks-leprechaun-crawl/ LOCATION:NJ CATEGORIES:BID Happenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hackettstownbid.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-BAR-CRAWL.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302 DTSTAMP:20251103T184439Z CREATED:20251103T184439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T184439Z UID:3133-1772323200-1772409599@hackettstownbid.com SUMMARY:Hackettstown High School Fishing Club Fisherman's Flea Market Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Hackettstown High School\n599 Warren Street\nHackettstown\, NJ 07840\n\n\nEvent Details\n Mark Your Calendars! \nWe’re thrilled to announce that several local vendors have already reserved their tables for the Hackettstown High Fishing Club Fisherman’s Flea Market!\n Date: Sunday\, March 1st\n Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\n Location: Hackettstown High School\, 599 Warren Street\, Hackettstown\, NJ 07840\nThe raffle prizes are rolling in — with awesome gear from Go Deep MTK\, Golden Stone Outfitters\, EBB Tide Fishing Charters\, and many more generous sponsors!\nWhether you’re a seasoned angler or just love the outdoors\, this is a show you won’t want to miss. Come out\, support local vendors\, and help make this year’s event one for the books! URL:https://hackettstownbid.com/event/hackettstown-high-school-fishing-club-fishermans-flea-market-fundraiser/ LOCATION:NJ CATEGORIES:Community Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hackettstownbid.com/wp-content/uploads/HHS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T200000 DTSTAMP:20260220T194007Z CREATED:20260218T182630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T194007Z UID:3497-1772564400-1772568000@hackettstownbid.com SUMMARY:The Irish in New Jersey Presentation DESCRIPTION:How the Iris shaped New Jersey’s culture\,\, population and Economy .\nPresentation by Alan Delozier\, Archivsit \, Professor at Seton Hall University.\n\n\nPhone number\, website\, Facebook page\, etc.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/HackettstownHistoricalsociety/ \n  URL:https://hackettstownbid.com/event/the-irish-in-new-jersey/ LOCATION:American Legion Blue Ridge Post 164\, 494 Willow Grove\, Hackettstown\, NJ\, 07840 CATEGORIES:Community Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hackettstownbid.com/wp-content/uploads/download-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T210000 DTSTAMP:20260305T145046Z CREATED:20240116T160510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T145046Z UID:1086-1772733600-1772744400@hackettstownbid.com SUMMARY:St Patrick's Grand Marshal Reception DESCRIPTION:Join Us Thursday\, March 5th for Hackettstown’s St. Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshal Reception at David’s Country Inn – 314 Main St\, Hackettstown. This year’s Grand Marshal is Mr. Shawn Burke! \nThe Hackettstown Business Improvement District kicks off the Parade weekend with a Grand Marshal Reception to honor 2026 St. Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshal\, Mr. Shawn Burke! The buffet reception dinner features a live performance by Rory O’Moore School of Pipes and Drums and a dance performance by Slattery School of Irish Dance. \n$70 per ticket $650 table of 10 (plus $2 convenience fee per ticket) (Includes dinner buffet\, entertainment and cash bar)  RSVP by Monday Feb 23rd \nTHANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS: \, \nFor more information EMAIL socialmedia@hackettstownbid.com Or call (908)850-5004 \n\nShawn is very proud of his Irish lineage\, tracing his roots in America back to 1848 when Bernard Burke emigrated to the US in 1848. Bernard (Barney) eventually settled in Hudson County\, NJ and served in the Union army during the Civil War at age 35. He married Catherine McTigue and eventually settled in Warren County where his Son Frank came to Hackettstown and married Honor Grogan. Their son William married Lena Reidinger and settled on Liberty St in Hackettstown (then referred to as Little Dublin) where Shawn’s father William Jr (Grand Marshal 2016) was born and raised. \nShawn was born the 6 th of 7 children to William and Agnes Burke in Denville NJ. They originally lived in Rockaway NJ before moving back to his father’s hometown of Hackettstown in 1965. Shawn attended St Mary’s Parochial School and graduated from Hackettstown High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society and earned 8 Varsity letters in Football\, Wrestling and Track\, where Shawn was also a proud member and Co-Captain of the 1981 State Champion Football team. In 1982\, Shawn was appointed to and attended the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at King’s Point\, New York\, where he graduated in 1986 with a degree in Marine Transportation and a commission as an officer in the US Naval Reserves. He has had a 40-year career in the Maritime Industry where he currently holds the position of North Atlantic Operations Manager for NYK Line in Secaucus. \nShawn has served his community as a little league umpire\, and as a volunteer coach for both the Hackettstown Wrestling Club and Hackettstown Recreation Baseball. He was a 15-year member of the Hackettstown Planning / Land Use Board and is currently in his 15 th year as a Member of the Hackettstown Board of Education. Shawn also is in his 16 th year as color commentator for Hackettstown Tiger Football on our hometown Radio Station WRNJ. \nShawn lives in Hackettstown with his lovely wife of 29 years\, Alice\, and their 5 children: Emily\, Shawn Jr.\, Zebulon\, Liam and Samson. He is very honored to be selected as the Grand Marshal for Hackettstown’s 2026 St Patrick’s Day Parade and is eternally grateful for the overwhelming support from our great community.\nErin Go Bragh! URL:https://hackettstownbid.com/event/st-patricks-grand-marshal-reception/ LOCATION:David’s Country Inn CATEGORIES:BID Happenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hackettstownbid.com/wp-content/uploads/st_patricks_day-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T170000 DTSTAMP:20260306T193602Z CREATED:20250127T151155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T193602Z UID:2253-1772983800-1772989200@hackettstownbid.com SUMMARY:St Patrick's Day Parade DESCRIPTION:The 17th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade will be Sunday\, March 8\, 2026. This Irish-American tradition attracts thousands of visitors—making this parade one of the biggest events in Hackettstown. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade will kick off at 3:30 pm with numerous participants including Irish dance groups\, Irish bands\, community groups\, bagpipes and drums\, Centenary University and Hackettstown High School teams and clubs\, Surrounding area fire departments and rescue squads\, as well as hometown favorites Junior and Senior Colonial Musketeers and the Hackettstown Community Band. The parade takes place on Main Street from Grand Avenue to Warren Street. \nWe have a QUIET SENSORY ZONE for those who are sensitive to noise.  This location will be marked by bright colored lawn signs – It will start at W. Plane Street and go to Center Street. PLEASE NO SIRENS\, LOUD NOISE\, MUSIC\, BEEPING\, REEVING ETC. in this zone.  \nThe parade is pet-friendly\, with a special pet Irish Costume Contest sponsored by Doggie Styleash. Judging will be held at Czig Meister Brewing\, located at 106 Valentine St. starting at 3:30 pm sharp. Pets will then be invited to walk the parade after judging. \nThe Hackettstown Business Improvement District kicks off the Parade weekend with a Grand Marshal Reception to honor 2026 St. Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshal\, Mr. Shawn Burke! The reception dinner features a live performance by Rory O’Moore School of Pipes and Drums and a dance performance by Slattery School of Irish Dance. \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS: \nMars Wrigley \nDelloons Balloon Boutique \nJohn Johnson Automotive Group \nVermella Hackettstown \nClassic Ballroom Dance Studio \nLiquid Local Media \nBuddy’s Auto Repair \nBright Smiles 4 Kids \nSanico\, Inc. \nAtlantic Health \nEuro Deli 2 Go \nMaguire Memorial Home\, Inc. \nDavid’s Country Inn \nFulton Bank \nStuber Insurance Agency \nExplore Warren \nWRNJ Radio\, Inc. \n  URL:https://hackettstownbid.com/event/st-patricks-day-parade/ LOCATION:NJ CATEGORIES:BID Happenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hackettstownbid.com/wp-content/uploads/banner-st_patricks_day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T150000 DTSTAMP:20260226T191305Z CREATED:20260226T191257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T191305Z UID:3515-1773309600-1773327600@hackettstownbid.com SUMMARY:Valley Mortgage Day Event DESCRIPTION:Get the guidance you need to help with your home financing during the Branch Mortgage Day Event. Stop in for a quick chat or sign up for a personalized loan consultation with  a\nknowledgeable mortgage officers.\nDuring :\n• Special programs for first-time homebuyers\n• Fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgage\n• Government-sponsored programs\n• Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit\nYou’ll be able to learn about different pricing alternatives\, request a pre-qualification\, and even start an application on the spot.\nThese 30-minute loan consultations are limited\, so reach out today to secure your spot.  908-852-8882 URL:https://hackettstownbid.com/event/valley-mortgage-day-event/ LOCATION:Valley Bank\, 105 Mill St\, Hackettstown\, NJ\, 07840\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T213000 DTSTAMP:20260223T202829Z CREATED:20250217T151700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T202829Z UID:2370-1773424800-1773437400@hackettstownbid.com SUMMARY:ISPW Presents Legends of Wrestling Night DESCRIPTION:GENERAL ADMISSION $20\nMEET & GREET STARTS AT $50 \nMEET & GREET AVAILABLE ON ISPWWRESTLING.COM\nTICKETS EXCLUSIVELY ON AMISHMIKE.COM \nMEET & GREET 6PM | BELL RINGS 7:30PM \nFRIDAY\, MARCH 13TH \nHackettstown High School \n599 Warren St\, Hackettstown\, NJ 07840 \n  URL:https://hackettstownbid.com/event/ispw-presents-bret-hart/ LOCATION:Hackettstown High School\, 599 Warren Street\, Hackettstown\, NJ\, 07840 CATEGORIES:Community Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T170000 DTSTAMP:20260317T175026Z CREATED:20260317T172052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T175026Z UID:3564-1773734400-1775408400@hackettstownbid.com SUMMARY:Sponsor a Parking Lot Sign DESCRIPTION:ONLY 3 LEFT!- 2 ON HIGH STREET (RTE517) and 1 ON THE CORNER OF PLANE AND MAIN STREET- first come first served. \nThe Hackettstown Business Improvement District (BID) is excited to announce an opportunity for local businesses or organizations to enhance our community and gain visibility! \n We are upgrading the bottom halves of seven Municipal Parking Lot Signs in Hackettstown\, aiming to not only beautify our town but also to recognize our annual sponsors by displaying their logos prominently on the right side of the signs. Additionally\, we will refresh event signs on the left side. \nFor just $1\,000\, your logo will shine on the bottom of both sides of a sign for a full FOUR YEARS! Act quickly—there are only FOUR SIGNS LEFT\, making this a first-come\, first-served chance to secure your ideal location. Each sign can feature up to two logos per side\, so don’t miss out on this chance to gain exposure and support our vibrant community! \n  \nPlease email socialmedia@hackettstownbid.com for more info URL:https://hackettstownbid.com/event/sponsor-a-parking-lot-sign/ LOCATION:NJ CATEGORIES:BID Happenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hackettstownbid.com/wp-content/uploads/YOUR-LOGO-HERE-2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T200000 DTSTAMP:20260202T182709Z CREATED:20260202T182328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T182709Z UID:3443-1773763200-1773777600@hackettstownbid.com SUMMARY:Knights of Columbus St. Patrick's Dinner DESCRIPTION:Tickets are available for the annual St Patrick’s Dinners on February 13th and March 17th.  Tickets in advance! URL:https://hackettstownbid.com/event/knights-of-columbus-st-patricks-dinner/ LOCATION:Knights of Columbus Club Hall\, 142 Liberty St\, Hackettstown\, NJ\, 07840\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T193925Z CREATED:20240430T190555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T193925Z UID:1579-1773820800-1781974800@hackettstownbid.com SUMMARY:Adopt a Pot or Hanging Flowers DESCRIPTION:Adopt a Planter For Your Family\, Business\, Cause\, or Someone You Love! \n$50 An ornamental sign will be hung on light posts between the planters with your name\, business or tribute. \n$40 Large planters will be placed on sidewalks throughout Hackettstown. A custom sign will be placed inside. \nPlants and tributes will be displayed in May and will remain until Fall \nCOMPLETE THIS FORM TO ORDER \nPayment can be made below or by check to Hackettstown BID\, 219 Main Street\, Hackettstown\, NJ 07840 \ncall 908-850-5004 OR email SOCIALMEDIA@HACKETTSTOWNBID.COM \n Limited availability\, so reply ASAP.. \n\n SPECIAL BUNDLE DEAL Adopt 1 Large Summer Pot\, 1 Large Fall Pot\, and 1 Holiday Wreath on Post with a custom sign.*$100** (Save **$20 ABOVE) \nor Adopt 1 Summer Pair of Pots on Post\, 1 Large Fall Pot\, and 1 Holiday Wreath on Post with a custom sign. *$110** (Save **$20** BELOW) URL:https://hackettstownbid.com/event/adopt-a-planter/ LOCATION:NJ CATEGORIES:BID Happenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hackettstownbid.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_8198.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T150000 DTSTAMP:20260318T150853Z CREATED:20260318T141449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T150853Z UID:3567-1774180800-1774191600@hackettstownbid.com SUMMARY:Open House & Fireside History Chat-"Colonial Hackettstown" DESCRIPTION:Hackettstown Historical Society\, Inc.\nHISTORY DAY OPEN HOUSE\nSunday\, March 22\, 2026\, 12 – 3 pm \n  \n2 pm “Colonial Hackettstown” Presentation by Raymond Lemasters -Town Historian \nYou don’t want to miss this very special event! \nSpecial exhibits—Refreshments\nFree and Open to Everyone URL:https://hackettstownbid.com/event/open-house-fireside-history-chat-colonial-hackettstown/ LOCATION:Hackettstown Historical Society\, 106 Chruch St\, Hackettstown\, NJ\, 07840\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://hackettstownbid.com/wp-content/uploads/Ray-3325-Chat-6.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000 DTSTAMP:20260309T180513Z CREATED:20260309T180504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T180513Z UID:3538-1774688400-1774706400@hackettstownbid.com SUMMARY:🎓 Spring Open House DESCRIPTION:Explore campus\, meet faculty and staff\, and learn what it means to be a Centenary Cyclone.\nRegister here: https://www.centenaryuniversity.edu/events/march-21\,-2026-spring-open-house \n  \nDavid & Carol Lackland Center\n715 Grand Avenue\, Hackettstown\, NJ URL:https://hackettstownbid.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%93-spring-open-house/ LOCATION:Centenary University CATEGORIES:Community Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hackettstownbid.com/wp-content/uploads/Centenary-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T133000 DTSTAMP:20260309T180237Z CREATED:20260309T174741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T180237Z UID:3534-1774782000-1774791000@hackettstownbid.com SUMMARY:Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch DESCRIPTION:Centenary University\nAlumni Association Executive Board \n \nJoin us for a festive Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch \nSunday\, March 29\, 2026 \n11am – 1:30pm \nAdults (12+) – $20 \n4-11 years – $10 \n0-3 years – FREE \n \nTicket includes: *Brunch *Easter egg hunt * Photos with the Easter Bunny \n \nEnjoy games\, prizes\, crafts and more! \n\nPre-registration required by Sunday\, March 22\n*Please note that walk-ins are not permitted. All attendees must pre-register due to limited seating\, and all children must be accompanied by a registered & paid adult. \n \nCentenary University \nDavid and Carol Lackland Center \n715 Grand Ave\nHackettstown\, NJ 07840 \n \nFor questions: alumni@CentenaryUniversity.edu or call Beth Freeman at 908-852-1400 ext. 2253\nscan the code to register URL:https://hackettstownbid.com/event/easter-egg-hunt-brunch/ LOCATION:Centenary University CATEGORIES:Community Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hackettstownbid.com/wp-content/uploads/unnamed-66.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR