EVENTS | Riamede Farm | Chester, NJ
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Public Events

Celebrate the seasons at Riamede Farm’s historic 1870s-era barn with lively community events, including line dancing, farm-to-table dinners, and seasonal festivals. Enjoy rustic charm and unforgettable gatherings in a timeless setting.

Winter Pruning Demonstration

Saturday, January 17, 1-4 PM

 

 


 

Calling all backyard fruit tree growers! Have an apple tree but never seem to get a good crop? Ready to try pruning but not sure where to start? Join us to learn how to get it done!

Backyard Orchard Planning

Saturday, March 14, 1-3 PM

 

 


 

Do you want to plant some trees this spring? We'll help you plan to start or expand your backyard orchard with a discussion of varietals and rootstocks, pollination and soil testing.

Fun with Fungi

Saturday, April 11, 1-4 PM


 

Want to learn to grow mushrooms on logs? This is the class for you. We'll inoculate shiitake logs for everyone to take home.

Backyard Orchard Maintenance

Saturday, April 18, 1-3 PM

 

 


 

Let us teach you the basics of tree maintenance! We'll cover nutrient management, pest control approaches, thinning and more.

Spring Farm to Table Dinner

Saturday, April 25, 5:30-9 PM


 

Let's celebrate the earliest spring produce with Chef Enzo Montagnino as he guides us through an Italian-themed seafood feast.

More Winter Classes

Weekends in the winter, TBD

 

 


 

Soon, we'll post our birding walks, mushroom logs classes, and more 2026 events. Sign up for our email list to get early notification on this great holiday gift idea!

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Saturday, June 14, 5:30-8:30 PM

We’ve got Nick Dunbar’s Sad Cowboy Band lined up to play in the barn, plus favorite line dancing instructor Cathy O’Connell leading line dancing. Or, just spread out a blanket on the lawn and listen to some great music, along with Sunken Silo Brew Works and a food truck.

Tickets here

Live Country Music + Line Dancing

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Saturday, June 7, 5:30-8:30 PM

Join us on the lawn for live music (blues, western swing and folk) from the popular Jay Johnston and the Honkytonk Scoundrels. Our friends from Fort Nonsense Brewing Company will have great beer on tap and A Taco Affair food truck will be on site serving gourmet tacos.

Tickets here

Live Music

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Friday, June 6, 6:30-9 PM

An exclusive evening of wine and oyster education with NYC’s Red Oyster USA, curated by pommelier Adrian Luna, hosted in our beautiful antique barn. Red Oyster’s experts will recommend oyster, wine and cider pairings, you will learn all about oysters (including how to open them) while enjoying farm-fresh oyster accompaniments, grilled oysters and more. This event is for oyster lovers!

Bubbles And Brine

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Saturday, May 31, 3-4:30 PM

In this introduction to falconry session you will learn the ancient art of falconry from an experienced falconer. This session will cover the history and basics of falconry including a survey of falconry around the world, husbandry, training, equipment, diet and hunting tactics. Session includes Q&A, cider donuts and refreshments.

 

$50 pp.

Tickets Soon!

Introduction to Falconry

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Saturday, May 24, 5:30-9 PM

Come enjoy a southern Italian spring feast, prepared by Chef Enzo Montagnino of the Natirar Cooking School. We’ll be featuring lovely May produce and the season’s best dishes. Chef Enzo will demonstrate the preparation of each dish in front of the class, with lots of time for Q&A. During cocktail hour, join farm owner Ashley for a private farm tour in the blossoming spring orchard.

This event is BYOB.

$85 pp.

 

View Menu and Buy Tickets Here

May Farm to Table Dinner

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Sunday, May 18, 4-7 PM

Join us on the lawn for live music from one of our favorite local bands, Losing Focus. Playing favorites from the 80s and 90s, they’ll have you up and dancing. We’ll have our friends from Fort Nonsense Brewing Company with great beer on tap, and a food truck, too!

$15pp advance, $20 gate.

Tickets here.

Live Music: Losing Focus (Rain Date)

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Saturday, May 17, 5:30-8:30 PM

We’ll have instructor Kayla Cosgrove, DJ Tom Daly, Eugenia’s Craft Kitchen food truck, and great country music. This event is BYOB.

$15pp advance, $20 at the gate.

Tickets here

Line Dance

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Saturday, May 17, 9 AM - 12 PM

Learn how to make reusable food wraps from Kristen at Planet B. Beeswax wraps are the ultimate low-waste swap, replacing plastic wrap, aluminum foil, and even plastic baggies. Make your own beeswax wraps while learning more about honeybees and local pollinators and even taste some local honey!

$30pp, $15 additional for optional materials.

 

Tickets here.

Beeswax Wrap Class

Partner Events

Intro to Falconry

May 31, 3-4:30 PM

Come learn about the ancient sport of falconry with Zach Bohn of Hawks & Hounds Falconry. He will cover history, sport, conservation and bird care, including a hands-on demonstration with several birds of prey.

Tickets Coming Soon.

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Private Events

The Barn at Riamede Farm invites you to host your next gathering in a beautifully-restored 1870s-era space. Perfect for private events, birthday parties, and community celebrations, it offers a charming and rustic setting for memorable moments.

Inquire below for more information:

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