Each season the Poconos lives up to its promise... the spring is fresh, lively and green; the summer fragrant, warm and inviting; the fall plentiful, colorful and sweet; and the winter pure, silent and majestic. Festivals, activities, indoor and outdoor life never slow.
Hundreds of events and activities take place in the Pocono Mountains each year. Music or ethnic festivals, holiday celebrations, sidewalk sales, whitewater rafting days and NASCAR are some of the exciting events that make the Poconos so popular.
In the meetings market? Considering planning your meeting around one of the Poconos' signature events? Or want to see what's going on during your meeting? Use the calendar to search for events on a specific day or week.
POCONO CHALLENGETeams and individual competitors will have the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Pocono Mountains like never before. The Pocono Challenge is a half day adventure race that will challenge experienced competitors while giving anyone who can read a map the chance to enjoy mountain biking, canoeing, and jogging or trekking with friends or family. The race consists of a 14.5 mile mountain bike ride along the McDade Trail, followed by a ten mile paddle down the Delaware River (canoes and kayaks will be provided). The race ends with a three mile trek or jog ending at Smithfield Beach. The initial cost per competitor is $95 per person. This includes the race, use of kayak or canoe (depending on division), paddle, personal flotation device, T-shirt, and finisher's medal. Lunch will be catered by the chefs from The Shawnee Inn. For more information please email poconochallenge@hotmail.com.
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Teams and individual competitors will have the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Pocono Mountains like never before. The Pocono Challenge is a half day adventure race that will challenge experienced competitors while giving anyone who can read a map the chance to enjoy mountain biking, canoeing, and jogging or trekking with friends or family. The race consists of a 14.5 mile mountain bike ride along the McDade Trail, followed by a ten mile paddle down the Delaware River (canoes and kayaks will be provided). The race ends with a three mile trek or jog ending at Smithfield Beach. The initial cost per competitor is $95 per person. This includes the race, use of kayak or canoe (depending on division), paddle, personal flotation device, T-shirt, and finisher's medal. Lunch will be catered by the chefs from The Shawnee Inn. For more information please email poconochallenge@hotmail.com. More