We specialize in Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini service, repair, performance engineering and restoration.  Established in 1979, Exoticars USA has since attracted and maintained a discerning clientele principally from NJ, NY, PA, CT, DC, VA, WV, MD, DE and from as far away as Japan. We really enjoy making our customers’ cars more powerful and authentically beautiful.

Our facility maintains all the specialized tools and equipment needed to assure our clients that they receive the finest work.

Dining in Hunterdon County

Hunterdon County Town Restaurant Guides

Lambertville Dining Guide
Lambertville has more trendy and upscale contemporary
restaurants than any
other Hunterdon County town.

Clinton Dining Guide:
Our Clinton restaurant guide also covers Annandale,
Glen Gardner, Pittstown, Perryville
and High Bridge.

Flemington Dining Guide
Flemington has a wider variety and larger number
or restaurants than any other Hunterdon County town.

Frenchtown Dining Guide
Tiny town / Lots of restaurants
includes Alexandria Townshiip and Erwinna.

Milford Dining Guide
Milford listings include
Holland Township Upper Black Eddy.

Stockton Dining Guide
Stockton NJ is the size of a postage stamp, and it only has a couple of restaurants, but they are exceptional.

Lebanon NJ Restaurants + Cafes

Whiskey Creek Grill

Lebanon Plaza Deli

Papo’s Gourmet Pizza

Bambino’s Pizzeria

Bagelsmith

Columbia Inn Restaurant

Harrigan’s Family Restaurant

Joe’s Pizza

Cafe California

Mountainville Post Cafe

Whitehouse + Whitehouse Station Dining

La Casa Bianca – Whitehouse Station, NJ

Lings Chinese Restaurant – Whitehouse Station, NJ

McDonalds – Whitehouse Station, NJ

Sodano’s Restaurant – Whitehouse, NJ

V C Diner/Restaurant – Whitehouse Station, NJ

What’s Cookin – Whitehouse Station, NJ

Wonderbar + Grill – Whitehouse Station, NJ

Other Hunterdon County Restaurants + Cafes

Bagelsmith – Hampton, NJ

The Cafe at Rosemont – Rosemont NJ

Famiglia Pizzeria – Bloomsbury NJ

Giovanni’s – Croton, NJ

Hampton Pizza – Hampton NJ

Landslide Restaurant + Saloon – Asbury NJ

Mountain View Chalet – Asbury, NJ

Mom’s Restaurant – Ringoes NJ

Pattenburg House – Pattenburg NJ

Rockafella’s Restaurant – Hampton, NJ

The Sergeantsville Inn – Sergeantsville NJ

Wayfarer Restaurant – Hampton, NJ

You’ll find funky purses, hand made scarves and hats, Goody Goody Slippers, shawls, dresses, coats, necklaces, hand printed t shirts, hats, and more.

Browse through our boutiques directory below, and be sure to see our Regional Art Gallery Guide for a list of retailers of one of a kind artisan jewelry.

New Jersey style starts in a little village on the Delaware River called “French Town”.

Frenchtown New Jersey: Funky Trendy Clothing Boutiques

Alchemy Creative Clothing – gifts of women’s apparel and accessories
17 Bridge Street
Frenchtown, New Jersey
Telephone: 908-996-9000
Alchemy Artwear and Gallery specializes in original hand-crafted apparel of exquisite casual elegance, fine jewelry, unique accessories, attire for weddings, dresses for special occasions, scarves, bags, silks, velvets and gifts, all by artists.

Bluefish Clothing has moved to Taos, New Mexico
62 Trenton Avenue
Frenchtown, New Jersey
Telephone: 908-996-3720

Bluefish (Blue Fish) Clothing at Barclay Studio specialized in unique designs in organic and natural fiber clothing.

Country Chic
36 Bridge Street
Frenchtown New Jersey
Telephone 908-996-0122

Country Chic is a consignment shop that sells high end recycled and new clothing.

Garbo + Sasha – Ladies Boutique Clothing
10 Bridge Street # 1
Frenchtown New Jersey
Telephone 908-996-7976

Garbo and Sasha is an Eclectic Boutique specializing in unique clothing, accessories, shoes and jewelry for women. We also sell decorative boutique items, wrought iron, wire chairs, paintings and unique pillows. We are located near the Frenchtown-Uhlerstown Bridge to Bucks County Pennsylvania.

Pantaluna
34 Bridge Street, Suite 2
Frenchtown, New Jersey
(908) 996-3213

Pantaluna makes one of a kind artwear clothing.

Purple Kangaroo
108 Harrison Street
Frenchtown New Jersey
Telephone 908-996-0100

The Purple Kangaroo is a consignment shop that carries clothing for men, women and children.

Directions to Western NJ’s Stylemaker City: Frenchtown NJ

Regional Map Showing Frenchtown, New Jersey

New York City to Philadelphia to Frenchtown NJ:

Our Frenchtown New Jersey clothing boutique district is located about half way between New York City and Philadelphia. From the NYC area, We are an hour and a half drive west on I-78 getting off at the Clinton exit, and then traveling over the rolling hills of Eastern Hunterdon County NJ past Pittstown and Everittstown NJ. From Philly, Frenchtown is about an hour and a half drive East on I-95, and then North on Route 29. (More Complete Directions Here)

New Hope and Lambertville to Frenchtown NJ:

Our trendy sister cities, New Hope PA and Lambertville NJ are a 30 minute drive through Hunterdon County NJ or Bucks County in the country. The quickest route from either town is on the New Jersey side on Route 29 North through Stockton, and Bryam NJ. The slower scenic route is up PA Route 32, River Road through Lumberville, Point Pleasant and Erwinna. You will pass Bucks County Tinicum Park just before you get to Frenchtown New Jersey. (More Complete Directions Here)

Somerville and Flemington to Frenchtown NJ

Our big sister cities to the east, are a short drive through some of the most beautiful old farmland in Hunterdon County. From Somerville, (about 45 ,minutes away), you will take Route 202 through Flemington following the signs for Route 12. You will pass through Croton, Baptistown, and Kingwood. From Flemington and Liberty Village Outlets, we are a short 15 minute drive out Route 12. (More Complete Directions Here)

Easton PA and Phillipsburg New Jersey to Frenchtown NJ:

From Easton and Phillipsburg you’ve got two choices to reach our Frenchtown New Jersey Art Community. On the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River, you can take Route 611 past Raubsville, Riegelsville, and Upper Black Eddy to Uhlerstown. This route can be quite frustrating. The other route is to take Route 519 south out of Phillipsburg over a large mountain, through Holland Township. (More Complete Directions Here)

Frenchtown merchants carry a wide range of merchandise from hand made soaps to books, to contemporary art to fine furniture, to gourmet food items to exclusive artist designed and handmade clothing.

Alchemy Creative Clothing
Original hand-crafted apparel, jewelry, accessories, scarves, bags, art and gifts
17 Bridge Street, 908-996-9000

Book Garden
Book + museum shop featuring local history books, fine art cards, stationery, gifts, jewelry
28 Bridge Street, 908-996-2022

Brooks Antiques
Primitive antiques, folk art, architecturals, funky country decor treasures
24 Bridge Street, 908-996-7161

Cathy Smith Designs
Studio and gallery of figurative art, wall hangings and fabric assemblages
10 Bridge Street #4, 908-996-1233

Cycle Corner of Frenchtown
Bicycle rentals, sales, repairs, riding guides
52 Bridge Street, 908-996-7712

Decoys + Wildlife Gallery
Unique gallery of wildlife art and duck decoys, quality custom framing
55 Bridge Street, 908-996-6501

Designs for Tranquility
Art gallery specializing in art and craft that soothes the soul, prints, glass, waterfalls, jewelry and more.
41 Bridge Street, Frenchtown NJ, 908-996-9990

Euphoria Studio
Hair salon and spa with exclusive beauty products, accessories, and clothing.
15 Trenton Avenue, 908-996-3399

Garbo and Sasha
Clothing, home decor and accesories
10 Bridge Street, 908-996-7976

J. H. Home
Elegant furnishings for the home, furniture, lamps, accessories
29 Bridge Street, 908-996-0442

Kissimmee River Pottery
Pottery studio and gallery, pottery making classes
1 Eighth Street #11, 908-996-3555

Minette’s Candies
Candy, chocolates, hard candy, fudge and more
908-996-5033

Nelson Bridge
Modern furniture, clothing, home accessories, and more
29 Race Street, 908-996-6646

Pardon My French
Home decor and accessories, Bella Notte Linens, Yves DeLorme items and more
10 Bridge Street, 908-996-4442

The Spinnery
Yarns, fleeces, dyes, knitting needles, spinning wheels, looms, books, knitting classes
33 Race Street, 908-996-9004

Stone + Company Antiques
Cottage , country, primitive, and shabby chic style antiques and home decor
8 Race Street, 908-996-4840

The Studio
Upscale gifts, furniture, decor, lamps, art, and mirrors, permanent florals, and carpets
908-996-7424

Thistle
Hand painted furniture, lamps, accessories, weaving, gifts, interior design services
908-996-7080

Other Services and Local (Community Stores)

A-Line Automotive Accessories
Auto parts and supplies for maintaining your Mercedes Benz.
205 Harrison St, 908-996-7900

Coldwell Banker Hearthside Mitchell Williams Real Estate
If you are shopping for a home in the area, Mitchell Williams can help. Commercial and residential real estate in Hunterdon and Bucks County.
57 Bridge Street, 908-996-7151

Frenchtown Home and Hardware
Hardware, paint, tools, glass, mirror, screen repair, brooms, cleaning supplies and more.
11 Kingwood Avenue, 908-996-2283

Frenchtown Laundrette
Washing machines and laundromat, also offering laundry drop off service.
34 Bridge Street, 908-996-4247

Frenchtown Pharmacy and Video
Pharmacy, toiletries, candy, greeting cards, magazines, office and school supplies and more.
11 Kingwood Avenue, 908-996-2283

Kathee’s General Store
Frenchtown’s convenience store for whatever you need. (alternate spelling: Kathy’s, Kathie’s)
4 Kingwood Avenue, 908-996-6886

Napa Auto Parts
Auto parts and supplies for maintaining your car.
1002 Milford Frenchtown Rd, Milford NJ, 908-995-2044

Sassyfras Custom Interiors
Custom window treatments, blinds, shades, custom slipcovers and reupholstering.
47 Bridge Street, 908-996-1455

The Frenchtown Business and Professional Association wishes to thank above all others, our visitors that made this wine tasting event such a success and invite you all to return to our funky little river town on the Delaware River for next year’s festival.

Listed below, is an exhaustive list of all the businesses and individuals that made this art festival and wine tasting possible.

Special Thanks go out to Donna Miller, who headed up this year’s festival, the Wine and Art Weekend Planning Committee, and Anthony Correra owner of the Wine Hut, for organizing all the wine representatives and vineyards.

You can find other information about other year’s festivals on these Frenchtowner.com pages

Google’s List of Frenchtowner Wine Pages, Blog Pages and archived press releases.

Wine Tasting Weekend in Frenchtown NJ Kudos Page 3

NJ Wine Tasting: Page Two

The Frenchtown Business Association, Alchemy Artwear, The Frame Carriage, Cathy Smith Designs, The Studio, Ship Inn Brewery and Restaurant, Euphoria, Race Street Cafe, Widow McCrea House, Sassafras, Revelations Sacred Antiquities, Louisa Melrose Gallery, Seasons Home and Garden, European Country Designs, Mendham Gallery, River Union Stage, Frenchtowner.com, The Wine Hut and all the Wine Merchants for one incredible wine tasting extravaganza, Sand Castle Vineyards and Winery: purveyor of fine local Bucks County Pennsylvania Wines, The River Moon Film Festival, Sugar Moon Productions, TRE Acoustical Trio, The American Artist Professional League of New Jersey, Hudson United Bank, Alan Runfeldt, Frenchtown.com, VisitFrenchtown.com and The Frenchtown Police Department, all cooperated to make this event a tremendous success for Hunterdon County, the state of New Jersey, and the entire Delaware Valley.

We have made an earnest effort to include every single business that we know of. If we have missed you or your business or service, or if we missed your favorite area service, please go to our Contact Page, and drop us an email.

The list below is categorized in broad general categories and includes these categories, Auto, Beauty, Education, Real Estate, Everyday, Legal, Medical, Home and Recreation.

Thank you for visiting, and when you visit one of these local businesses please tell them that FRENCHTOWNER.COM sent you.

OUR FEATURED FRENCHTOWN NJ AREA SERVICES

Euphoria Studio and Spa

Euphoria Studio offers a unique collection of exclusive products, accessories, and clothing for the beauty and fashion minded. We also offer a full range of spa, salon, and hair services.

15 Trenton Avenue, Frenchtown, NJ
908-996-3399 Contact: Melissa Maier

Euphoria Studio Website

Frenchtown Launderette

The Frenchtown Launderette is located in the center of Frenchtown NJ and offers self serve and drop off laundry service. 34 Bridge St * 908-996-4247 * f1 on map

34 Bridge Street, Frenchtown, NJ
908-996-4247 Contact: John Mathis

Frenchtown Pharmacy + Video

A full line of pharmacy, personal care, and gift items. Photo service and video rental available.

9 Kingwood Avenue, Frenchtown, NJ
908-996-4180 Contact: Al Giarretta

Hairy Mary’s

Purveyors of the unique for home and garden including antiques and home furnishings. Specializing in landscape design, installation, and custom floral work including wedding florals. Visit our retail shop and take a tour of our display gardens where you will find an unusual selection of plants.

1937 River Road, Upper Black Eddy, PA
610-982-0450

Hairy Mary’s Website

TD BankNorth

Come and visit us at our local branch of TD BankNorth located at 21 Bridge Street in Frenchtown New Jersey. With the convenience of 24-hour access to online banking our HUB-LINK telephone service, and ATM machine – we’re committed to helping you with your financial needs and goals.

Stop by our branch, or give us a call to see why we are the bank that is:
“Big Enough To Deliver, and Small Enough To Care.”

21 Bridge Street, Frenchtown, NJ 08825
908-996-3218

TD BankNorth Website

Jersey Art Stained Glass Studio

Craftsmen of custom leaded and stained glass windows, restorations, conservation, liturgical, commercial and residential. Call for appointment.

37 Bridge Street, Frenchtown, NJ
908-996-2223 Contact: Michael Padovan

Jersey Art Stained Glass Studio Website

Massage Therapy with Judy Serbinski

Find relief from muscle pain and stiffness or simply relax and renew with Neuromuscular Therapy and Swedish Massage. By appointment.

Frenchtown, New Jersey
908-246-5009

Michelle Vanselous Beauty Consulting

Michelle Vanselous Beauty Consulting is located at: 10 Bridge Street, Suite 3, in Frenchtown New Jersey. She can be reached at: 908-996-7665.

Mitchell Williams Real Estate

Mitchell Williams Real Estate specializes in rural and in-town homes on both sides of the Delaware River. Both buyer and seller representation available. Member of three multiple listing services.

7 Kingwood Avenue, Frenchtown, NJ
905 River Road, Erwinna, PA

908-996-7151 or 800-222-1176 Contact: Chip Williams

Mitchell Williams Real Estate Website

Sand Castle Winery

Sand Castle Winery offers a 15 mile panoramic view. Daily educational tours, 72 acre vineyard, underground wine cellar. Complementary tasting of Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet and Pinot Noir.

755 River Road, Erwinna, PA
610-294-9181 or 800-722-9463 Contact: Joseph Maxian

Sand Castle Winery Website

Shenberger Insurance Services

Shenberger Insurance Services is a local independent insurance agency providing business and personal insurance to our community neighbors.

1110 Harrison Street, Frenchtown, NJ
908-996-4044 Contact: Jen Shenberger

Shenberger Insurance Services Website

Yoga Loka

Yoga Loka specializes in nurturing and invigorating yoga, all levels, drop-ins welcome. Hatha, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga styles, free meditation classes, teacher training, workshops, kirtan, private lessons.

908-268-7430 Contact: Bonnie Pariser

Yoga Loka Website

OTHER FRENCHTOWNER.COM PARTNERS

Creative Solutions Web Design provides affordable, quality web design services with a personal touch to individuals, small businesses and organizations in Hunterdon County New Jersey and beyond.

Schoolhouse Communications – More than an ad agency, more than a web design firm, more than graphic design — a full service communications company with the expertise and resources to help businesses and marketers target their audiences, and build effective advertising and communications campaigns that deliver results. 300-847-2865

OTHER FRENCHTOWN NEW JERSEY SERVICES

A-Line Automotive – Luxury Car Auto Parts

Ballet Classique – Ballet Classes

The Car Corner – Auto Sales + Detailing

The Commons Apartments – Rentals

Danzo, Anthony J. ; Attorney

De Sapio Law Offices

Discount Auto Parts/Repair – Auto Parts + Repair

Exoticars USA – Exotic Cars Repair + Restoration

The Fitness Factory – Weightlifting, Exercise, Gym

Foreign Magic Automotive – Auto Parts + Repair

Freeman’s Bicycle Shop – Parts Repair, Sales, Rental

Frenchtown Auto Parts – Auto Parts

Frenchtown Citgo + Deli – Gasoline, Oil

Frenchtown Hardware – Hardware, Tools

Frenchtown Veterinary Clinic

Hairborne Salon – Beauty Salon, Nails

Hickory Driving School – Driving Instruction

Kathee’s General Store – Convenience Store

Ken’s Auto Body – Autobody Repairs

King C. Lawrence M.D.

Koche’s Repairs – Auto Parts and Repair

LV Video — Video and DVD Rentals

Mitnick, Steve ; Attorney

The Odyssey Jewelry – Jewelry Making Classes

Opdyke Lumber – Contractor’s, Building Materials

Murals + Mouldings – Decorative Painting, Murals

Roger Atkinson Ballet – Ballet Classes

Sassyfras – Home Decor, Draperies, Slipcovers

Schaible’s Barber Shop – Haircuts for Men

Studio 7 — Decorative Painting and Murals

Valley Florist — Custom Floral Arrangements

Van’s Self Storage – Storage Rental

Vicari Motors – BMW Auto Parts and Repair

OTHER HUNTERDON COUNTY NEW JERSEY SERVICES

AA Auto Repair – Maintenance + Repair – Milford NJ

Advantage Bank – Flemington NJ

First Union National Bank – Flemington NJ

First Savings Bank of Perkasie – Riegelsville PA

Hudson United Bank – Milford NJ

Midway Garage – Repair, Gas, Oil – Milford NJ

Off The Wall Motorcycles – Parts – Milford NJ

Riegel Federal Credit Union – Milford NJ

Skylands Community Bank – Baptistown NJ

Somerset Valley Bank – Flemington NJ

Sovereign Bank – Flemington NJ

Stem Brothers Car Wash – Self Serve – Milford NJ

Sun National Bank – Milford NJ

Unitedtrust Bank – Clinton NJ

Yardville National Bank – Flemington NJ

To read more details of the films shown from the original press release see: River Moon Film Festival.

Frenchtown NJ Celebrates Independent Filmmakers

Members of River Union Stage gather before the screening of one of the films at an art gallery on Harrison Street in Frenchtown.

Members of the Frenchtown Business and Professional Association, local residents, and filmmakers mingle and discuss the film festival and the wine and art celebration at the closing reception on Sunday night. The film, One Day Crossing, is running in the background.

A local art gallery graciously gave up their upstairs gallery for the films to be shown, which made for a remarkably intimate setting for the film festival.

More photos from the Sunday evening reception. The owner of the art gallery is shown on the left.

Laura of River Union Stage greets us as we enter the festival.

For $19 paid in advance, you can purchase your tickets online, with your credit card through LocalWineEvents.com, (click image below), or you can purchase your advance tickets at various local businesses in the area like: Alchemy, Book Garden, Spinnery, Mitchell Williams Realtors, Frenchtown Inn, Beasley’s, Cycle Corner and Thistle in Frenchtown. You can also get them at The Ship Inn in Milford and at The Wine Hut in Milford or Frenchtown.

Tickets can also be purchased for $25 the days of the festival. Visitors can taste wines (and beers) at a dozen shops in Frenchtown and the area and sample hors d’œuvres at even more shops featuring art and other wall décor.

Visitors are invited to stay the weekend in one of our area B and B’s and dine in one of our spectacular and highly rated area restaurants…Thai, Mexican, Italian, seafood, continental, classic American, and, bien sûr, FRENCH (oh la la).

For additional festival details and specific information on stores and other participating vendors check back closer to the date at www.frenchtown.com or www.frenchtowner.com.

For more information on the area, call toll free: 866-287-0905 for a visitor’s packet. Wines and beers during the festival are courtesy of The Wine Hut (22 Bridge Street, Frenchtown, NJ), and local beers are also provided by the Ship’s Inn and Brewery (61 Bridge Street, Milford, NJ).

The tasting is sponsored by the Frenchtown NJ Business and Professional Association.

Frenchtown is located in Northwest NJ, across the river from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 90 minutes from New York City or Philadelphia.

This announcement prepared by Sam Phillips, Vice President of the FBPA and co-owner of the Studio.

RiverFest was begun to celebrate the role of the Delaware River in local history and to support the preservation of the river and the surrounding environment. Each year the organizers plan to expand the role of not-for-profit organizations in sharing information with the public and advancing conservation and preservation.

The festival kicks off on Friday night at 6 PM with a special wine tasting fund-raiser to support the open space preservation efforts of The Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance.

On Saturday and Sunday, two full days of live music are scheduled on the main stage located near the river between the Frenchtown Inn and Alchemy Clothing. Musicians from the local area and from all over New Jersey will be performing music ranging in style from pop music classics to funky rhythm and blues to country. During the day artists, craftsmen and craftswomen will show their latest creations in locations throughout downtown. There will also be additional educational exhibits and demonstrations sponsored by local non-profit environmental and conservation groups.

Additional activities include The 3rd annual River Moon Film Festival, a book signing, a trunk show, and special menus from Frenchtown’s famous restaurants and caterers, along with The Lion’s Club. Saturday ends on a high note at about sundown with the live broadcast of a live country music show from our local public radio station. Sunday ends with a reception for the film festival.

Wine Tasting

The festival kicks off on Friday night at 6 PM with a special wine tasting fund-raiser to support the open space preservation efforts of The Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance (HLTA) under the main stage tent between The Frenchtown Inn and Alchemy Creative Clothing. This wine-tasting event is sponsored by land trust in association with the Wine Hut. Tickets are $25.00 per person, and can be purchased by calling 908 996-4421. For more information on the land trust and their vital work in our region, Visit The Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance Website at www.hlta.org

Pet Show:

One of the featured events on Saturday will be the 3rd Annual Costumed Pet Show and Competition. This popular event features all sorts of animals in river themed outfits and costumes and starts at 2 PM. To enter your pet, contact Cleo Sharplin, RiverFest Chair, at Alchemy Clothing (908-996-9000). Prizes and ribbons will be awarded for costumes and creativity.

Fashion Show:

Another featured event, the annual fashion show hosted by local merchants, Alchemy Creative Clothing and Garbo + Sasha, is scheduled for Sunday, at 3 pm in the afternoon.

River Moon Film Festival:

For film buffs, The 3rd annual River Moon Film Festival, will feature 4-5 award winning independent films. Tickets for the film festival will be available on the day of performance at the River Union Stage box office on Harrison Street. For latest updates on the film festival check The River Union Stage Website at www.riverunionstage.org. The film fest closes on Sunday with a celebratory reception for ticket holders with wine and cheese.

Heartlands Hayride:

Saturday ends on a high note at about sundown with the live broadcast of Heartlands Hayride, a live country music show from our local public radio station WDVR.

Arts + Crafts Show:

RiverFest has a much larger group of participants in this year’s arts and crafts show. These exhibitors include: Jessica Cwik: Short-Term Body Decor, Sheldon Pett: Beaded Jewelry, Archaoptrix: Jewelry, Paula Focazio: Decorative Tiles, Chestnut Hill: Gourmet Food, Jack Brennan: Brass + Copper Designs, Alexandria Historical Society, Reno Kumar: jewelry, Rina Manzino: hats, Sheila Smith, Jaimie Winslow, Jan Bear: Rag Dolls + Marionettes, Cindy Levinson: Jewelry, Rita Harris: Jewelry, Mindy Marks: Jewelry. Local artist and designer Val Sivilli will also be selling her official 2006 RiverFest T-Shirt, benefiting the FBPA, at Alchemy on Bridge Street. Exhibition space is still available and can be secured by contacting Cleo Sharplin, Festival Chair, at Alchemy at 908 996-7424.

Food:

The 2006 edition of RiverFest features an expanded selection of food choices in addition to our fine in-town restaurants, pizzerias, and pubs. Dish Catering, at the Bank parking lot, will be offering their signature Cuban Pork Sandwiches which is a pan toasted pita with slow roasted pulled pork, aioli and roasted red onion. They will also feature their boardwalk style fresh squeezed lemonades and their famous Belgian brownies. Frenchtown Inn Outdoors, in back of the Frenchtown Inn, will be offering an outdoor BBQ in addition to their full service restaurant and bar inside. Lions Club of Frenchtown, next to the main stage, will be selling hot dogs, hamburgers, and soft drinks.

Exhibits:

The 2006 edition of RiverFest features a selection of non-profit educational exhibits by local organizations. Wolf Rescue will exhibit a wolf cub and provide information about the real life of this endangered animal. Delaware River Rescue Team River Rescue will present demonstrations and offer information about river safety. Bucks County Herald Newspaper will stage an educational exhibit entitled “Delaware River Floods Then and Now” showing fascinating shots of the many river floods in recent and not so recent history. The Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance will present information about Land Preservation and the Environment, offering information on how everyone can assist in keeping Hunterdon County NJ livable and green. River Charter School will offer information about the unique educational formats of charter schools for children and offer activities focused on making fun stuff for kids. Any local non-profit is invited to join us. To secure a space for your not-for-profit organization contact Cleo Sharplin, Festival Chair, at Alchemy at 908 996-7424.

RiverFest Photos:

Click on photo to see larger version.

RiverFest 2006 Schedule:

Other events are in the making and news will be made available as they are definite. Check back here for the latest updates. There are no rain dates, the festival goes on rain or shine, as most events are tented. In case of bad weather, be sure to bring your umbrellas, and exhibitors are encouraged to set up their own tented booths.

RiverFest parking is available at 2 in-town lots, also to the rear of Kathy’s General Store on Route 12, on many side streets and in lots generously made available by churches on 2nd, 3rd, and 4th streets (Saturday and Sunday AFTER 12:30 pm).

Sponsors:

River Fest 2006 is made possible by these sponsors: The New Jersey Department of Tourism, and Skylands Tourism Council of New Jersey, Riegel Federal Credit Union, and The Frenchtown Business and Professional Association.

It is also made possible by the generous permission for use of outdoor space by: George Michael of Georgetown Properties, TD Banknorth and The Borough of Frenchtown. The festival is also produced with the assistance and in-kind contributions of: Embarq (Sprint), Frenchtown.com, Frenchtowner.com, Civilian Clothing and Design, The Frenchtown Inn, River Union Stage, The Wine Hut and WDVR Heartland’s Hayride of Sergeantsville, NJ.

Listed events include:

The Buddy Holly Story
Frenchtown Elementary School, October 9th, 7pm
Admission: $7.00

Film Festival
Atelier Fine Arts Gallery, October 9th and 10th, 1-6pm
Admission: Wine Tasting Ticket, or $5.00 Passport

Films currently include:

TOUCHED – A Mike Lemon Film (23 min)

NOODLE MAN – A Bert Shapiro Film (7 min)

AN APPOINTMENT WITH MR. ROBERT – A Bert Shapiro Film (5 min)

A SHADE OF GRAY – A Wayne Miller Film (19 min)

TANGO OCTOGENARIO – A David Licata Film (6 min)

8 ½ X 11 ASHORTFILM – A David Licata Film (9 min)

ONE DAY CROSSING – A Joan Stein Film (25 min)

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Joe Renzetti to attend screening of The Buddy Holly Story

During the ’60′s, in Philadelphia, Cameo records with the help of Dick Clark and American Bandstand, was experiencing a string of national hit records. Philly had become the Mecca for a new dance craze, sparked by “The Twist” by Chubby Checker. Joe Renzetti became Cameo records house guitarist, and played on the hits: Let’s twist Again, The Mashed Potatoes, South Street, The Bristol Stomp, The Limbo Rock, Palisades Park, Tallahassee Lassie.

Being a film buff, an always harboring an interest in film music, Renzetti decided to test his luck in Hollywood. The move paid off; he was called to do the music for “The Buddy Holly Story.” Although the music was that of Holly’s, he taught the actors to play the instruments and sing the songs from scratch. Filmed, live on camera and using 24 track recording, the actors actually played and sung as a performing group. This had never been done on film. For this successful accomplishment, Renzetti won the Oscar for the “Best Adaptation Score” that year. (1979) Joe Renzetti is currently writing works for Orchestra, chamber groups, and individual artists.

Joe will be available for questions and answers after the screening Saturday evening.

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The Buddy Holly Story
October 9th, 7pm

A powerful biography of ’50s Texas rockabilly phenomenon Buddy Holly who took his band the Crickets to the top of the charts before a tragic airplane accident ended his life. The film portrays Holly as regular, hardworking type who struggles with peers and the music industry before he makes it big with the huge hit “That’ll Be The Day.” The film details the final events leading up to the plane crash, en route to Minnesota in a snow storm on February 3, 1959, which also claimed the lives of Richie Valens and the Big Bopper. The Buddy Holly Story received an Academy Award for Music Scoring (Best Adaptation Score; Joe Renzetti) . The Buddy Holly Story also received Academy Awards nominations for Actor (Gary Busey) and Sound (Tex Rudloff, Joel Fein, Curly Thirlwell, Willie Burton).