Garretson Forge & Farm Restoration

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Garretson Forge & Farm Restoration Garretson Farm is a living history farm and one of the oldest Dutch Colonial sites in Bergen County, a NJ suburb of NYC. The farm is in Fair Lawn.

We are celebrating 300 years in 2019. The homestead is closed for the winter and will be open in spring with Built in 1719, Garretson Forge and Farm is one of the oldest sites in Bergen County. This pre-revolutionary sandstone house is listed on the New Jersey State and United States National Register of Historic Places. Located at 4-02 River Road, Fair Lawn, this living Dutch farm sponsors activities involving restoration, preservation, historic digs, compilation of local history and folklore, educational programming, colonial agriculture, organic and sustainable farming, horticulture and crafts. Garretson Farm is owned by Bergen County and is administered by volunteers of the Garreston Forge and Farm Restoration, Inc.

This Sunday--Rain or Shine!
10/09/2026

This Sunday--Rain or Shine!

Due to the forecasted rain and wind, our scheduled open house for tomorrow, Sunday, September 27 is cancelled. We hope t...
09/26/2026

Due to the forecasted rain and wind, our scheduled open house for tomorrow, Sunday, September 27 is cancelled. We hope to see everyone at our upcoming Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 11. Stay safe!

Our much anticipated annual fall festival is coming up on Sunday, October 11. Hardneck garlic (for planting or eating), ...
09/21/2026

Our much anticipated annual fall festival is coming up on Sunday, October 11. Hardneck garlic (for planting or eating), late season vegetables and locally crafted items available for purchase. Fun, free kids activities, tours, reenactors and more!

Today's Butterfly Festival is ON, as of now. The rain is predicted to end around noon, so we are planning to hold the fe...
09/13/2026

Today's Butterfly Festival is ON, as of now. The rain is predicted to end around noon, so we are planning to hold the festival as scheduled. If it is still raining at 1pm, check here again, as we may have an update.

08/15/2026
04/27/2026

Find details about Spring Festival of Colonial Life in New Jersey at Garretson Forge & Farm in Fair Lawn and discover upcoming festivals, concerts, street fairs, and community events happening across Bergen County, NJ on mybergen.com.

04/25/2026

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4-02 River Road
Fair Lawn, NJ
07410

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+12017971775

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