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There is NO Organized Car Show at the Country Living Fair.

It's time again for the Batsto Country Living Fair!

This years' event will include several more vendors than it did in 2021.

The event officially begins at 9AM and will end at 4PM on Sunday October 16th.

Lots of nice things for sale, food to eat and interesting sites to see!

Tours of the first floor of the Batsto Mansion will be available, the Annie Carter Nature Center would love to have you visit and the Post Office welcomes you also!

Come early if you can.

Hope to see you there.

8th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Reenactor Civil War Living History Encampment & Exhibit

http://8thnj.org/history

Given the weather forecast for this event, the 8th NJ VI will be set up at the horse barn in the Upper Village...under cover.

Various demonstrations and Drills will take place from 10AM - 3PM.

Wagon rides will NOT be available due to the anticipated wet weather to ensure the safety of the horse who would be working.

8th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Reenactor Civil War Living History Encampment & Exhibit

http://8thnj.org/history

Given the weather forecast for this event, the 8th NJ VI will be set up at the horse barn in the Upper Village...under cover.

Various demonstrations and Drills will take place from 10AM - 3PM.

Wagon rides will NOT be available due to the anticipated wet weather to ensure the safety of the horse who would be working.

Don't forget the fall Antique, Glass and Bottle show Sunday September 25th at Batsto.

The show runs from 9AM - 3:30PM.

Lots of interesting things to see...and take home...from this show.

Bring the little ones with you and treat them to a wagon ride in the village.

It is a fun ride! 

Wagon rides are available ( for a cost ) from 11AM - 2PM.

Come join us and enjoy some time at Batsto!

The last day for new vendors who would like to be considered for inclusion in the October 16th, 2022 Country Living Fair is

Friday; September 16th, 2022.

Cost is $100 for a 10' x 10' space.

All vendors are vetted prior to an application being sent.

Please send 4-5 pictures of your hand made products and display through the Contact email on this website and your information will be sent to the event coordinator for consideration.

Our emphasis for this event is crafting and repurposing.

With its tower standing tall in the center of the village, the Batsto Mansion is one of the most notable examples of Victorian domestic architecture in the
Pinelands.

A new series of public lectures will shed further light on the history and significance of the nineteenth-century house.

Presented in three parts, each discussion will explore the Batsto Mansion’s relationship to other American homes and popular architectural trends.

The first lecture, “An Introduction to American Architecture through Batsto’s Buildings and Beyond,” guides visitors through the history of domestic architecture from the earliest inhabitants of North America to the modern world. Digging even deeper into the Wharton-era, August’s lecture, “The Italianate Style: Victorian Tastes and the Exterior of the Batsto Mansion,” tells the story of American architects and builders finding international inspiration for their designs.

In September, the three-part series concludes with "The Eastlake Style: The Gilded Age and the Interior of the Batsto Mansion,” which investigates the
relationship between American homes and the Industrial Revolution. All lectures are free and open to the public. Anyone interested in attending is recommended to call ahead to the Visitor Center to reserve seats, as space in the auditorium is limited. Details regarding the date/
time of each event will be posted on the Wharton State Forest Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/whartonsf/events/?ref=page_internal

For the summer season, Batsto Mansion Tours are currently offered on the following days and times: 

(These are subject to change based on the availability of personnel. If you want to check, the Visitor Center can be reached at (609) 561-0024 )

Wednesday (11:00a, 1:00p, 2:00p) 

Thursday (11:00a, 1:00p, 2:00p) 

Friday (10:00a, 11:00a, 1:00p, 2:00p, 3:00p) 

Saturday (10:00a, 11:00a, 1:00p, 2:00p, 3:00p) 

Sunday (10:00a, 11:00a, 1:00p, 2:00p, 3:00p) 

The Batsto Mansion tour is one you don't want to miss.

Come and enjoy!

Vendors interested in having display space at the Batsto Citizens Committee Fall Antique, Glass and Bottle Show can now register on line at this website.

Click  on  “About” us in the header near the top of the home page, then click on “Vendor Registration Forms”.

Instructions for sending in your payment and future contact will appear after you complete the form and press the submit button.

Two very different morning views at Batsto today...

Come visit us and see!

Check the Facebook link at the bottom of the Home Page for more information.

https://www.facebook.com/whartonsf/