Hackettstown kicks off centennial celebration with community rally, 100th rivalry game set for tonight
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (Warren County) — Hackettstown began its centennial celebration of the storied football rivalry with Warren Hills on Thursday evening with a community rally marking 100 years of tradition.
The festivities began with the Centennial Rally Walk, which started at 6 p.m. at Hackettstown High School and continued to Morrison Field. The event featured the Hackettstown Tigers football teams, cheerleaders, and the school band, leading into a Community Pep Rally celebrating school spirit.
The celebration continues Friday as the Hackettstown Tigers take on the Warren Hills Blue Streaks in the 100th anniversary rivalry game, known as the White Out Centennial Showdown, under the lights at Morrison Field.
The Tiger Zone Pre-Game Celebration will be held from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. near the pool entrance, featuring food trucks, games, and entertainment. Food vendors include Btch’n Bacon on a Stick, The Sizzlin’ Spud, Marley’s Wings, A Slice of New Jersey, and Twin Flames Drinkables on the Go.
WRNJ Radio will broadcast live from the event, interviewing fans and covering the pregame excitement.
Pregame ceremonies begin at 6:30 p.m., featuring alumni introductions by decade, Hall of Fame recognitions, and a special cheer performance. Kickoff is set for 7:15 p.m., with fans encouraged to wear white for the White Out celebration.
Following the game, a Light Show Spectacular will cap off the weekend’s festivities, celebrating a century of football, community, and school pride shared between Hackettstown and Warren Hills.
Tiger Specials
From Main Street to Mountain Avenue, Hackettstown businesses are showing their Tiger pride with themed offers and Centennial excitement:
- Home Sweet Hackettstown (159 Main St.) – Tiger-themed glassware and Hackettstown vs. Warren Hills prints. Six-pack of glasses for $20 or $5 each.
- Lulu’s Book Nook (159 Main St.) – Buy-one-get-one sports books through Oct. 26.
- Fromage (159 Main St.) – Tiger Charcuterie Boards ($74 value for $100 worth of food) and snack boxes ($30 value for $40). One day’s notice required.
- Greene’s Beans Café (High St.) – Tiger Pride Bucket specials.
- Mama’s Café Baci (260 Mountain Ave.) – 15% off meals during Tigers Week when mentioning “Tigers.”
- Philly Pretzel Factory (150 Mountain Ave.) – Football-shaped pretzels for $5.
- Grand Avenue Tavern (109 Grand Ave.) – Tiger Thyme cocktail made with gin, honey, and lemon.
- Marley’s Gotham Grill (169 Main St.) – “Tiger Wings” featuring the spicy-sweet Tiger Sauce.
- EuroDeli2Go (112 Main St.) – 15% off for anyone showing Tiger pride.
- Man Skirt Brewing (144 Main St.) – 15% off merchandise and the Tiger Fizz, a blood orange hard seltzer with glitter, plus a nonalcoholic version.
- Living Spirits Distillery (300 Valentine St.) – Go Tiger Glow cocktail and 20% off retail items for those wearing Tiger gear through Sunday.
- KM Salon Skin & Wax Loft (109 E. Plane St.) – “Tiger Tension Relief Facial,” a one-hour fall-themed treatment for $75.
- Czig Meister Brewing (106 Valentine St.) – Tiger Stripe cocktail available Friday, Oct. 24.
