Friends of James Beard: A Taste of Hunterdon Presented by Explore Hunterdon

Main Event Location: The Silo at The Farmhouse, 86 NJ-173, West Hampton, NJ

Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Tickets: General Admission – $125 | VIP – $150

Age Restriction: This is a 21+ event

Celebrate the close of summer with a walk-around tasting event spotlighting Hunterdon County’s vibrant farm-to-table scene—all in support of the James Beard Foundation.

This festive evening will take place at The Silo at The Farmhouse, where a dozen celebrated chefs from the region will serve small plates that showcase both the bounty of the season and their unique culinary styles. Guests will enjoy live music, an open bar featuring local wine, beer, and cider, and the chance to mingle with chefs and farmers from across the county.

Featured Restaurants & Chefs:

Canal House Station | D'Serve | FiNNBAR | Ironbound Farm and Ciderhouse | Metropolitan Seafood | Northridge at Woolverton Inn | Ryland Inn | Sergeantsville Inn | Stockton Inn | Sweet Melissa’s Patisserie

All tickets include small plates from chef stations and beverages from Hunterdon County’s acclaimed wineries, breweries, and cideries. Non-alcoholic options will also be available.

VIP Location: Ironbound Farm and Ciderhouse - 360 County Road 579, Asbury, NJ

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

VIP guests will begin the evening with a welcome cocktail and regenerative farm tour at Ironbound Farm and Ciderhouse (located just 7 minutes from The Farmhouse). This immersive experience will highlight the deep relationships between local farmers and chefs and offer a firsthand look at how the local restaurants source their ingredients directly from the field.

Please note:

• Transportation between Ironbound and The Farmhouse is not provided.

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