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In today's newsletter:

• How can Hackettstown entrepreneurs level up at October's business summit?
• What's planned for Hackettstown's 10th annual Oktoberfest weekend celebration?

Also on today's calendar: Tastings + Samples Day at Nature's Food Markets and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Variable clouds, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
• Saturday: Breezy; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 65, low: 53.
• Sunday: A little rain, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Centenary University to host Third Annual Small Business Summit on Oct. 5 (binje.com) — Hackettstown's Centenary University is hosting a full-day Small Business Summit on October 5 at the David and Carol Lackland Center, aimed at local entrepreneurs and owners. You'll find practical workshops on launching and growing a business, worker rights, personal branding, plus networking and vendor exhibits, with registration now open and an optional low-cost lunch voucher.
   

• Hackettstown Oktoberfest 2026 (wrnjradio.com) — Hackettstown is gearing up for its 10th annual town-wide Oktoberfest, a free, family-friendly street fair set for September 26–27 on Main Street, Valentine Street, and Grand Avenue. Expect contests, kids' activities, live music, food, drinks, and dozens of vendors, with streets closed until 8 p.m. and signups still open for local businesses and craft sellers.
   

📸 Around Hackettstown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hackettstown

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Tastings + Samples Day at Nature's Food Markets →
  7 Naughright Rd, Hackettstown
  11:00 am
Sunday October 11
• AIA Newark & Suburban Architects Barkitecture →
  Czig Meister Brewing, 106 Valentine St, Hackettstown
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Seminar: LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? →
  Phillipsburg Education Center of Warren County Community College, 445 Marshall St, Phillipsburg
  9:00 am
• Kit Diana and Justin Jaworski Live →
  Jersey Girl Brewing Company, 426 Sand Shore Rd, Hackettstown
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Oktoberfest 2026 →
  Hackettstown NJ
• Hackettstown Oktoberfest →
  Czig Meister Brewery, 106 Valentine Street, Hackettstown
• Just Made Bakery Market →
  Just Made Bakery, 6 Riverside Plaza, 1892 US RT 57, Hackettstown
  9:00 am
• Fall Harvest Weekends →
  Donaldson Farms, 358 Allen Road, Hackettstown
  11:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Jamtoberfest '26 Brings Jam Band Legends to Morris County! →
  Swim & Sport Club, 272 Emmans Rd, Roxbury Township
  1:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• "The Forgotten Victory Trail" →
  American Legion Blue Ridge Post 164, 494 Willow Grove St, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Blessing Of The Animals →
  Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 409 East Baldwin Street, Hackettstown
  11:00 am
• Celebrate the Colors of Fall & Sounds of Brass Roots →
  Taphouse Grille, 1930 NJ-57, Hackettstown
  8:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Hackettstown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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