Washington Borough, annually designated as one of the greenest communities in New Jersey – and the only one so noted in Warren County, will kick off to its award-winning weekly farmers market by combining it once again with the Sustainably Green Music & Arts Fest in Downtown Washington on Saturday June 14. 

The event, a partnership of the Washington Business Improvement District and the Washington Borough Green Team, includes a host of vendors, musical acts, and family friendly activities. The festival action takes place throughout the Downtown (Route 57) and in Veterans Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

The Sustainably Green Music & Arts Fest features eco-friendly vendors, displays, exhibits and art from organizations and artisans from the region, kids activities with Dove Environmental, and plenty of music. 

The day will also include a celebration of Juneteenth. Activities and displays are planned at Bricks Bots and Beakers, which is located across from Veterans Park. 

The musical line up this year starts with local favorite, Ted Longoria (10 am), and continues with Moss Henry & The Bryophytes (11:30 am), Dave “Doc” Watson (1:30 pm), and New Orleans style band, Los Swamp Monsters (3:30).   

Over 30 vendors are expected to participate in the festival. The Green Fest typically includes an array of environmentally friendly vendors, activities, and other great stuff.  Among the confirmed specialty vendors, exhibitors and organizations this year are SOLitude Lake Management, Kay Environmental Center, Delaware River Keeper, Washington-based K&D Refillery, Abilities of Northwest Jersey Electronics Recycling, Explore Warren, Restitches, Sweet Tucker’s Bake Shop, Dove Environmental, Tater Bear Treats, Mambo Bake Shop, Cressman Dance Studio, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Fiddler’s Farm, Dandy Lion Acres, Pipers Hill Farm, Greenbytes Farm, Azul Oibkabim, J&A Farms, Millie and Me, Garden Stand, Wilder Farm, Bee to the Honey, Luscious Spirits, the Warren County Sheriffs Department, and the Washington Democrats. Around town Washington also offers an array of unique shopping and dining choices.  

The Karen Nash Memorial Butterfly Garden will hold a special event that day, “Hop to it… Help the Butterfly Garden”. It’s A BUNNY Treasure HUNT! This is for children and teens, ages 4 and up (3 different age groups), who will search for a miniature stuffed bunny at the Kids’ Courtyard on Broad Street (by Gaia’s Gifts). Search times TBA. This activity will  benefit the Karen Nash Memorial Butterfly Garden – Memorial School ‘s schoolyard wildlife habitat. For more info, check the Karen Nash Memorial Butterfly Garden facebook page.

During the course of the day, numerous services are being offered: 

• Project Medicine Drop to safely discard unused & expired medications (Warren County Sheriffs Department) 
• Rossi Auto Group will have an EV vehicle on display along with related information
• Paper shredding at Serendipity – $10/box or bag 
• Used electronics collection by Abilities of Northwest Jersey
• KN Butterfly Garden clothing drive 

Also, Washington’s EV charging station will be available for use by visitors with electric vehicles. The Borough is the only downtown in Warren County to have an EV charging station. 

Sponsors of the fest include Sustainably Green sponsors include Abilities of Northwest Jersey, Arctic Foods/The Meat Shoppe, Visions Federal Credit Union, Explore Warren, Good Impressions Print Communications, Hunterdon Healthcare, Legacy Stone Empire, Xfinity, NJ Child Assault Prevention and Swift Print Solutions. The fest is also made possibly by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment of the Arts. 

The weekly Farmers Market is held in center of Downtown Washington every Saturday by Veteran’s Park, beginning on June 14, and continuing through the end of September, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each week features a different special activity or theme, including musical performers, DJs, farmer appreciation, senior and veterans days, a mini kids fest, and more. 

June’s Farmers Market musical acts are Kevin Defeo, June 21, MPack, June 29, and kicking off in July, Steve Kirchuk, on July 5.  

Among the farmers market vendors coming this year are: Pipers Hill Farms, Greenbytes Farm, K & A Farm, Fiddlers Farm, Dandy Lion Acres Farm, Sweet Tucker’s Bake Shop, K&D Refillery, Millie and ME – Garden Stand, Wilder Farm, and Azul Poblano. Other vendors who will be on hand during the season are  Bee To The Honey, Tater Bear Treats, Mambo Bake Shop and Luscious Sprits. 

Sponsors of the Farmers Market are Get a Grip & More, Legacy Stone Empire, Smith Tractor, Washington Diner, Visions Federal Credit Union, Xfinity, Abilities of Northwest New Jersey, Buddy’s Auto, Hunterdon Healthcare, Good Impressions Print Communications, Arctic Foods/The Meat Shoppe, NJ Child Assault Prevention, Max Spann Realty, Lady Bug Pest Control, COE Insurance, and Swift Print Solutions.

For more information about the Farmers Market, Sustainably Green Music & Arts Fest, vendor opportunities, and other WBID news, visit washingtonbid.org or LIKE the Washington BID Facebook page. More about the Sustainability event and the farmers market can be found on the Washington Borough Green Team Facebook page as well. You can also email admin@washingtonbid.org.