HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (Warren County) — The Hackettstown Business Improvement District is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate Christmas in July on Saturday with themed activities, holiday-inspired food and drinks, special promotions and festive contests throughout the downtown business district.
The event encourages visitors to “Eat, Drink, and Shop in Hackettstown,” with participating BID businesses offering holiday-themed experiences, discounts and giveaways.
One of the featured activities is the Santa Crawl, where participants are encouraged to dress as Santa Claus or wear their favorite holiday attire while visiting participating businesses.
Visitors can also participate in a Selfie Contest by taking a photo inside a BID business, tagging @hackettstownbid on Facebook and using #hackettstownbid for a chance to win $50 in BID Bucks.
Participating businesses include:
- Man Skirt Brewing, 144 Main St., offering $5 select pints and 10% off merchandise.
- Kilhaney’s Pickles, 173 Main St., offering a free pickle on a stick.
- Sweet Bite Delights, 199 Main St., offering 10% off purchases.
- Tracey’s Candy Shoppe, 210 Main St., offering $2 pieces of fudge.
- Czig Meister Brewing, 106 Valentine St., hosting the Grateful Summer Music Fest.
- Living Spirits Distillery, 300 Valentine St., featuring Christmas movies and FIFA World Cup matches, serving cocktails from its Naughty or Nice Holiday Menu, hosting a live performance by Black Radish from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. with holiday music, and holding a most festive attire contest beginning at 6 p.m.
- Greene’s Beans Cafe, 313 High St., serving an Iced Black Forest Cold Brew with Cherry Cold Foam in collaboration with the Everitt House Bed and Breakfast.
In addition to Saturday’s festivities, The Love of Dance, 289 Main St., will host a Christmas in July Summer Camp July 13-16, offering full-day and half-day programs.
For the latest list of participating businesses, specials and event updates, visit the Hackettstown BID website.
