15th Annual Lines On The Pine Events Returns To Galloway

GALLOWAY, NJ — The 15th annual Lines on the Pines event is coming to Stockton University in Galloway this Sunday, March 13.

This annual event highlights artisans of the Pine Barrens, and the 2022 theme is “Hoot and Holler for the New Jersey Pine Barrens.” There will be 95 participants this year, including artists, authors and all sorts of crafters.

The event includes a section for the kids, too. “There’s something for everyone,” founder Linda Stanton told Patch. Going with this year’s theme, "Owls in your own Backyard" with Donnie Kleinschmidt and Annie Arena will be showcased, showing kids camera footage of an owl house. There will also be basket weaving for kids with Steven Carty, face painting and figures made out of pine cone pieces.

There will be plenty of things for adults to enjoy as well. Artisan crafters will be present, selling honey and homemade soap, among other things. Pinelands Brewing will also be there, and visitors will be able to see a display with images of the Pine Barrens, showcasing a timeline going back 14,000 years ago to present.

Animals from Unexpected Wildlife Refuge and Woodford Cedar Run Refuge will be present.

The Osprey food court will be open for dining and there will be a performance by The Groggy Pine Boys.

The event is in its 15th year, after being canceled the past two years due to Covid. It was created by Stanton through her It’s a Sign of the Pines non-profit and everyone involved is a volunteer.

Stanton encourages all to come and enjoy. Lines on the Pines is Sunday, March 13, at Stockton University from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free for all. For more information, contact Stanton at linda@linesonthepines.org.