
October 2024
Stacia Thiel Trio in the Barn, with Maura Glynn
Doors open 6:30 p.m. for 7 p.m. concert in the Barn All tickets are $25 Americana fok singer-songwriter Stacia Thiel captivates audiences with her evocative songwriting and stunning, emotionally resonant voice. Born into a musical family and raised in rural Wisconsin, she grew up surrounded by barbershop harmonies, classic country and '60s folk, influences that shape her signature blend of folk and alt country. Her album "Straight to the Middle" reached the Top 20 on the Roots Music Report's Top…
Find out more »December 2024
North Pole on North Maple Holiday Lights Drive-Through
We’re thrilled to welcome you back to the North Pole on North Maple Holiday Lights Drive-Through at the Ross Farm! After a brief pause last year for property maintenance, our magical displays and festive lights are ready to shine once again. Bring your letters for Santa, and enjoy the holiday cheer from our merry volunteers! Donations are welcome to support the Friends of the Boudinot-Southard-Ross Estate’s programs.
Find out more »Cookies and Cocoa with Santa
Santa returns to the Ross Farm for cookies, cocoa, and photos! After a warm welcome last year, we’re excited to bring back this sweet holiday event for 2024. Free to attend; donations gratefully accepted to support Ross Farm programs. Print this letter template for your kids to write to Santa, or let them create their own! We'll also have copies available at the Cookies and Cocoa with Santa event—perfect for sharing holiday wishes in person!
Find out more »North Pole on North Maple Holiday Lights Drive-Through
We’re thrilled to welcome you back to the North Pole on North Maple Holiday Lights Drive-Through at the Ross Farm! After a brief pause last year for property maintenance, our magical displays and festive lights are ready to shine once again. Bring your letters for Santa, and enjoy the holiday cheer from our merry volunteers! Donations are welcome to support the Friends of the Boudinot-Southard-Ross Estate’s programs.
Find out more »North Pole on North Maple Holiday Lights Drive-Through
We’re thrilled to welcome you back to the North Pole on North Maple Holiday Lights Drive-Through at the Ross Farm! After a brief pause last year for property maintenance, our magical displays and festive lights are ready to shine once again. Bring your letters for Santa, and enjoy the holiday cheer from our merry volunteers! Donations are welcome to support the Friends of the Boudinot-Southard-Ross Estate’s programs.
Find out more »May 2025
Niall Connolly – An Afternoon of Stories in Song
The barn doors open at 1:30 p.m. and the music begins at 2 p.m. Rain or shine—no refunds. Tickets Born in the final hours of 1977 in the suburbs of Cork, Ireland, Niall Connolly was raised on a soundtrack that shaped his storytelling soul—Nirvana on the Walkman, Leonard Cohen on his sister’s stereo, and the vibrant voices of Cork’s 1990s music scene. Later came snippets of New York street conversations, tales of woe on the radio, and the hum of…
Find out more »Justin Howl – Gritty Blues and Roots
The barn doors slide open at 6:30 p.m. and the music begins at 7 p.m. Rain or shine—no refunds. Tickets From the University of Chicago to the heart of the blues scene, Justin Howl’s musical journey began in the city’s clubs and deep in the archives of its vast library collections. While rooted in Chicago blues, he’s drawn to the hypnotic rhythms of North Mississippi blues, calling it his way of “going back home through the music.” An acclaimed, well-traveled…
Find out more »Ross Farm Jazz Fest
Saturday, May 17 - 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Raindate: Sunday, May 18, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets Experience the next generation of jazz alongside seasoned pros in a stunning historic setting! Elite student ensembles—including the Rutgers Jazz Guitar Combo, Montclair State Stryker Jazz Combo, William Paterson All Stars, Ridge Big Band, and Ridge Jazz Quintet—will set the stage with dynamic performances throughout the afternoon. As evening approaches, The Dave Stryker Band and Frankie Midnight Quartet will bring the…
Find out more »Vanessa Collier, Award-Winning Blues Musician
Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets Join us for an unforgettable evening with singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Vanessa Collier! A powerhouse performer blending blues, soul, and rock, Collier has earned 12 Blues Music Award nominations and four wins, including 2024’s Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year and B.B. King Entertainer of the Year nominee. Her latest album, Do It My Own Way, channels the spirit of classic Memphis soul with groove-driven horns, poignant lyrics, and…
Find out more »June 2025
Eilen Jewell
Gates open 5 p.m., concert begins at 6 p.m. Tickets Known for her incredible blend of Americana, folk, and roots music, Eilen Jewell recently celebrated the release of remastered and expanded "Butcher Holler" on deluxe vinyl, her tribute album to Loretta Lynn, which she called "a labor of love honoring one of my greatest musical inspirations." American Songwriter hails Eilen Jewell as one of America’s most intriguing, creative, and idiosyncratic voices. The Boise, Idaho songwriter leads a tight quartet that…
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