Under the auspices of the Pinelands Cultural Society, the Albert Music Hall in Waretown for decades has been the go-to place for Saturday evening concerts featuring mostly country and bluegrass musicians.

But on Sept. 16, the back parking area for the hall was the site of a brand new venture – a Pinelands Heritage and Americana Fest. It featured not only live music, but also artisans, crafters and vendors, all with their roots in the Pinelands, said Danielle Marrone, who recently became…