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QUIET VALLEY'S 25TH ANNUAL FARM ANIMAL FROLIC5/18/2013 - 5/26/2013
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Times: Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday noon-4pm
Location: Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
347 Quiet Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Phone: (570) 992-6161
Admission: $8/adults, $5/children (3-12)
Quiet Valley comes alive with new baby farm animals. Come and join the celebration of new life. This is a unique opportunity for children (and grown-ups) to see and touch a variety of baby farm animals. There are activities for all ages and plenty of good country food will be for sale, so come and bring the whole family - rain or shine. Free parking. No pets allowed.
SHAWNEE CELTIC FESTIVAL5/25/2013 - 5/26/2013
Recurring daily
Times: 11am-6pm
Location: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
Hollow Road, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356
Phone: (570) 421-7231
The sights and sounds of the Emerald Isles and Scottish Highlands are coming to the Poconos on Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy non-stop Celtic music on three stages, a bagpipers’ parade and Celtic jam, working sheep dogs, Irish step dancers, and a variety of Celtic craft and food vendors! Free parking.
MILFORD FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL6/1/2013
Times: noon-6pm
Venue: Hotel Fauchere
Location: Behind Hotel Fauchere
401 Broad Street, Milford, PA 18337
Phone: (570) 836-5253
Admission: $20/in advance, $30/at the gate, $5/designated driver/under 21
The historic Hotel Fauchere is sponsoring Pike County’s 1st Food and Wine Faire in partnership with Upstate Wine Country. More than 20 vendors featuring an assortment of Pennsylvania’s wines, delectable morsels, handcrafted items, jewelry and more. Each general admission ticket includes admission, complimentary wine tasting glass and the opportunity to sample the wines of all participating wineries at no extra charge. Wine festival tickets are available at the Hotel Fauchere, online or at the Upstate Wine Country Office.
MILFORD MUSIC FESTIVAL6/7/2013 - 6/9/2013
Recurring daily
Location: Various Locations Throughout Milford
Broad Street and Harford Street, Milford , PA 18337
Phone: (570) 296-8700
Admission: Free
The tree-lined streets of Milford will be filled with three days of live music, food and shopping. There is no "main stage" event - Milford Businesses present music on their porches, lawns and in their parking lots. The festival is free to all who attend and features a variety of musical styles.
ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR IN BINGHAM PARK6/8/2013
Times: 9am-4pm
Location: Bingham Park
Main Avenue, Hawley, PA 18428
Phone: (570) 226-3191
Admission: Free
The Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce will host the Annual Arts and Crafts Fair in picturesque Bingham Park, downtown Hawley. Enjoy the talents of artists and crafters displaying their fine wares. The Fair will host over 100 vendors with truly unique handcrafted items. These accomplished merchants travel from near and far with a wide variety of distinctive gifts for that special someone or yourself.
POCONO RACEWAY FESTIVAL6/8/2013
Times: noon-8pm
Location: Downtown Stroudsburg
Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Phone: (570) 420-2808
Admission: Free
The Sherman Theater presents the annual Pocono Raceway Festival on Main Street. Taking place the day before the first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race of the season at the Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA. By combining spectacular show car displays, delicious food vendors, fun games for all ages, and musical performances on several stages.
ANNUAL HONESDALE ROOTS AND RHYTHM MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL6/15/2013
Location: Various Locations in Honesdale
Church Street, Honesdale, PA 18431
Phone: (570) 253-5492
Admission: Free
Spend the morning and early afternoon listening to live bands downtown. Move the Central Park for a FREE concert featuring nationally known acts, as well as an array of artisans, and food vendors.
POCONO MOUNTAINS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL6/21/2013 - 6/23/2013
Recurring daily
Times: Friday and Saturday 11am-10pm; Sunday 10am-3pm
Location: Greene Dreher Sterling Fairgrounds
Route 191, Newfoundland, PA 18445
Phone: (610) 573-0797
Admission: $40 at gate for a weekend ticket (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), daily tickets available
The Pocono Mountains Bluegrass Festival has been a family oriented festival for the past 16 years. The event is held rain or shine due to the covered stage and seating areas. The festival also includes children's activities and musical workshops. Performances TBD.
GREAT TASTES OF PENNSYLVANIA WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL6/22/2013 - 6/23/2013
Recurring daily
Location: Split Rock Resort
100 Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, PA 18624
Phone: (800) 255-7625
The two-day festival will feature continuous musical entertainment, Pennsylvania's finest wineries, and a wide selection of food vendors to tempt your taste buds. Educational seminars will be held during the festival so check them out and learn some new things about wine. You must be over 21 to be served. Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Ice coolers are allowed for chilling wine only. No pets allowed.
ANNUAL AMERICAN FREEDOM FESTIVAL7/4/2013
Location: Dansbury Park
Day Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Phone: (570) 421-8300
Admission: Free
As in years past, local non-profit groups, artists, businesses, and other institutions will be present to show the community what they have been up to all year. Visitors can enjoy food, carnival rides, games, music and much more throughout the day. Fireworks start at 9pm.
SHAWNEE RIVERFEST II7/14/2013
Times: 1-7pm
Location: The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
100 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356
Town: Shawnee on Delaware
Phone: (570) 424-4000
Shawnee Riverfest II is a family fun event aimed at bringing the community together for kid friendly games, free concert, CD sales, auction items, food vendors and more. A percentage of the artists CD and food sales plus 100% of the auction monies will go to the East Stroudsburg Salvation Army Emergency Response Program.
ANNUAL AUDUBON ART AND CRAFT FESTIVAL7/20/2013 - 7/21/2013
Recurring daily
Times: 10am-5pm
Location: Wallenpaupack High School
2552 Route 6, Hawley, PA 18428
Phone: (484) 256-4485
Admission: $5 per person, children 12 and under free
Crafts exhibitors and artists will be coming from 13 states and Canada. They will be demonstrating and selling their unique and original work. Pottery, woodworking, fine glass work, woodcarving, leather carving, sheepskin, wheat weaving, and metalworking are just a few of the crafts you will see at the Audubon Art and Crafts Festival.
POCONOS' WURST FESTIVAL7/20/2013 - 7/21/2013
Recurring daily
Times: 11am-6pm
Location: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
Hollow Road, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356
Phone: (570) 421-7231
Celebration of both Polish and German cultures with delicious food and beverages, live music; including Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra.
BUCK HILL-SKYTOP MUSIC FESTIVAL7/26/2013 - 7/28/2013
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location: Buck Hill Falls and Skytop Lodge
270 Golf Drive, Buck Hill Falls, PA 18323
Phone: (570) 616-0317
Performances and Masterclasses by some of the best artists in opera, chamber music, dance, contemporary vocal arts, and jazz. The music festival will also be held on August 1-4, and August 8-10.
PENNSYLVANIA BLUES FESTIVAL7/26/2013 - 7/28/2013
Recurring daily
Times: Gates Open: 8pm/Friday; Noon/Saturday; Sunday/11am
Location: Blue Mountain Ski Area - Valley Lodge
1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton, PA 18071
Phone: (610) 826-7700
This three-day festival will feature National and International Blues recording artists performing the best in contemporary and traditional acoustic and electric blues. The festival will features dozens of eclectic vendors from all over the country, plenty of food and beverage, scenic chair lifts rides in an acoustically perfect setting and location. On site camping available to sleep under the stars.
BUCK HILL-SKYTOP MUSIC FESTIVAL8/1/2013 - 8/4/2013
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location: Buck Hill Falls and Skytop Lodge
270 Golf Drive, Buck Hill Falls, PA 18323
Phone: (570) 616-0317
Performances and Masterclasses by some of the best artists in opera, chamber music, dance, contemporary vocal arts, and jazz. The festival will also be held on August 8-10.
ANNUAL WAYNE COUNTY FAIR8/2/2013 - 8/10/2013
Recurring daily
Times: 10am-10pm
Location: Wayne County Fair Grounds
270 Miller Drive, Route 191 North, Honesdale, PA 18431
Phone: (570) 253-2942
Admission: $8 per person (includes most grandstand shows, free parking, and free rides)
Come out to the Wayne County Fair. Enjoy games, rides, food, exhibits, farm animals, thrill shows, and live entertainment. Admission price includes most grandstand shows, free parking, free rides. No pets allowed on the fairgrounds.
6TH ANNUAL BEER AND WINE FESTIVAL8/3/2013
Times: noon-4pm
Location: Blue Mountain Ski Area - Summit Lodge
1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton, PA 18071
Phone: (610) 826-7700
Admission: $25/online, $35/at the door
Head out to the Blue Mountain's Summit Lodge for the 6th Annual "Best of Both Worlds" Beer & Wine Festival! Local Breweries and Vineyards will be on-site providing samples. Enjoy live music, craft and specialty vendors, and food and drink specials at the Slopeside Pub and Grill. Must be 21 and older to attend and includes a commemorative sampling glass. $5 designated driver and includes two drink tickets for soda or water.
9TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF WOOD8/3/2013 - 8/4/2013
Recurring daily
Times: 10am-5pm/Saturday, 10am-4pm/Sunday
Location: Grey Towers National Historic Landmark
151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, PA 18337
Phone: (570) 296-9630
Admission: Free
A celebration of the natural and cultural heritage of wood. Handmade wood crafts, educational programs, exhibits, music, art programs, food, children's activities, lectures and films, chainsaw and sawmill demonstrations, and more. Mansion tours are available, fees apply.
CARBON COUNTY FAIR8/6/2013 - 8/10/2013
Recurring daily
Times: Tuesday - Friday 3-11pm; Saturday noon-11pm
Location: Carbon Country Fairgrounds
3285 Little Gap Road, Palmerton, PA 18071
Phone: (610) 826-1862
Admission: $5 per person, children under 6 are free
Family oriented fair with agricultural displays, great food, rides, and musical entertainment. There is an additional charge for all persons 6 years and older for all arena events, including garden tractor pull, demolition derbies, etc. Ride specials daily. Musical entertainment is included with entry fee. Parking is free. There is also a free spectacular fireworks display on opening night of the fair at 10pm. NO PETS allowed, except for service animals.
BUCK HILL-SKYTOP MUSIC FESTIVAL8/8/2013 - 8/10/2013
Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location: Buck Hill Falls and Skytop Lodge
270 Golf Drive, Buck Hill Falls, PA 18323
Phone: (570) 616-0317
Performances and Masterclasses by some of the best artists in opera, chamber music, dance, contemporary vocal arts, and jazz.
POCONO CHICKEN WING-OFF8/11/2013
Times: noon-4pm
Location: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
Hollow Road, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356
Phone: (570) 421-7231
Admission: Free
The Pocono Chicken Wing Off is the Pocono Mountain Region's largest wing event. Sample over 30 sauces while supporting the Monroe County Meals on Wheels. Festival attendees pay as they go for wings, beverages, and other food.
WALLY LAKE FEST8/23/2013 - 8/25/2013
Recurring daily
Location: Lake Region
Route 6, Hawley , PA 18428
Town: Hawley
Phone: (570) 226-2141
Lake Wallenpaupack is celebrated during this fun-packed three day event. The sandy shores and surrounding area come alive with music, an open fair market, free sailboat rides, tours of the dam, kayak demos, art displays, bike rides, downtown shopping, a boat parade, an ice cream social, and much more. With so many activities planned, the entire Lake Region and downtown Hawley is the place to be for people of all ages either on the water or on dry land.
27TH ANNUAL POCONO STATE CRAFT FESTIVAL8/24/2013 - 8/25/2013
Recurring daily
Times: 10am-6pm/Saturday, 10am-5pm/Sunday
Location: Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
1000 Turkey Hill Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Phone: (570) 992-6161
Admission: $6 per person, children 12 and under free
As summer reaches its summit, and the true splendor of Pennsylvania hits its apex, everybody knows it's time for the Pocono State Craft Festival. Enjoy fine jewelry, woodworking, clothing, metal work, stained glass, furniture, leather, basketry, and pottery are some of the distinctive crafts on display for your shopping pleasure. Watch the craft demonstrations, enjoy festival foods, and listen to the best in Dixieland and Bluegrass music. Please visit www.poconocrafts.com for a $1 discount admission coupon.
THE WEST END FAIR8/25/2013 - 8/31/2013
Recurring daily
Location: The West End Fair
Off Route 209, Gilbert, PA 18331
Town: Gilbert
Phone: (610) 681-4293
Admission: $5 daily (not including arena events)
A country fair with animals and homemade and homegrown items on display. Rides are an exciting part of the midway, but food is the best feature with many mouthwatering items.
GREENE DREHER STERLING FAIR8/27/2013 - 9/2/2013
Recurring daily
Location: Greene Dreher Sterling Fairgrounds
Route 191, Newfoundland, PA 18445
Town: Newfoundland
Phone: (570) 676-4047
Community agricultural fair with midway, music, entertainment, food, fun, and much more.
POCONO GARLIC FESTIVAL8/31/2013 - 9/1/2013
Recurring daily
Times: 10am-6pm
Location: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
Hollow Road, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356
Phone: (570) 421-7231
Over 50 vendors will fill the mountain air with garlic-y goodness. Live music, cooking demos, wildlife education display, garlic-eating contest, and much more.
STROUDFEST8/31/2013
Location: Downtown Stroudsburg
Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Phone: (570) 424-0325
Admission: Free
Enjoy food, fun, and festivities in beautiful downtown Stroudsburg. There will be live entertainment throughout the day, along with local artisans and crafters displaying their talent.
COTA JAZZ AND ARTS FESTIVAL9/6/2013 - 9/8/2013
Recurring daily
Times: Times Vary By Day
Location: Downtown Delaware Water Gap
Main Street, Delaware Water Gap , PA 18327
Phone: (570) 424-2210
Admission: $25/adults, $15/seniors over 65 and students, $10/children 5-12, children under 5 are free
The 36th Annual Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts packs several sets of ensemble jazz performances, plus theater and arts, into a three-day festival in the scenic Borough of Delaware Water Gap.
FALL ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR IN BINGHAM PARK9/7/2013
Times: 9am-4pm
Location: Bingham Park
Main Avenue, Hawley, PA 18428
Phone: (570) 226-3191
Admission: Free
The Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Arts and Crafts Fair in picturesque Bingham Park, downtown Hawley. Enjoy the talents of artists and crafters displaying their fine wares. The Fair will host over 100 vendors with truly unique handcrafted items. These accomplished merchants travel from near and far with a wide variety of distinctive gifts for that special someone or yourself.
PRCA RODEO AND CHILI COOK-OFF9/21/2013 - 9/22/2013
Recurring daily
Times: 11:30am-5pmpm; Rodeo at 2pm
Location: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
Hollow Road, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356
Phone: (570) 421-7231
It's a rip-roarin' real live Rodeo in the Poconos! Cowboys and gals competing in six events, live country music, line dancing, and BBQ. Plus a two-day chili cook-off.
HAWLEY HARVEST HOEDOWN10/5/2013
Times: 10am-4pm
Location: Downtown Hawley
Main Avenue, Hawley, PA 18428
Phone: (570) 226-4064
Historic Hawley will once again host one of the most popular events in the lake region with the Hawley Harvest Hoedown. Bright autumn colors and crisp weather have been ordered up as the day's events.
JIM THORPE FALL FOLIAGE DAYS10/5/2013 - 10/6/2013
Recurring daily
Location: Downtown Jim Thorpe
Broadway, Jim Thorpe , PA 18229
Phone: (570) 325-5810
There truly is something for the entire family during these fall foliage weekends. Train rides, vendors, crafters, goodies from the Jim Thorpe Farmers Market, bike rentals and rides in the surrounding hills or along the Lehigh River on the rail-trail, free entertainment at different venues throughout the downtown, and seasonal specials from restaurants and shops. This event will also take places on October 12-13, and 19-20.
THE GREAT POCONO PUMPKIN FESTIVAL AND FRIGHT NITES (TENTATIVE DATES)10/5/2013 - 10/27/2013
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Times: TBD
Location: Country Junction
6565 Interchange Road, Lehighton, PA 18235
Phone: (610) 377-5050
Admission: TBD
The largest pumpkin festival in the Pocono Mountains is even bigger. Families can enjoy UNLIMITED hayrides, treasure hunting, bounce houses, and games with costumed characters, and more. Pumpkins starting at $3. Fright Nite is back, starting October 4th with the Waldorf Hotel. These are tentative dates. Please check back for detailed information for 2013.
AUTUMN TIMBER FESTIVAL10/12/2013 - 10/13/2013
Recurring daily
Times: 11am-6pm
Location: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
Hollow Road, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356
Phone: (570) 421-7231
Enjoy live music, Timber Team Lumberjack shows, Marvelous Mutts Canine Shows, pig aces, chain saw sculptures, and scenic chairlift rides all during the prime fall foliage time.
HARVEST & HERITAGE DAYS10/12/2013 - 10/13/2013
Recurring daily
Times: Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 10am-4pm
Location: Downtown Honesdale
Main Street, Honesdale, PA 18431
Phone: (570) 253-5492
Historic Honesdale rolls out pumpkins, hay bales and fall colors for its annual Harvest Heritage Fest. Honesdale's historic Main Street will be alive with the sound of street music, craft vendors, and old-fashioned horse-drawn hayrides.
JIM THORPE FALL FOLIAGE DAYS10/12/2013 - 10/13/2013
Recurring daily
Location: Downtown Jim Thorpe
Broadway, Jim Thorpe , PA 18229
Phone: (570) 325-5810
There truly is something for the entire family during these fall foliage weekends. Train rides, vendors, crafters, goodies from the Jim Thorpe Farmers Market, bike rentals and rides in the surrounding hills or along the Lehigh River on the rail-trail, free entertainment at different venues throughout the downtown, and seasonal specials from restaurants and shops. This event will also take places on October 19-20.
QUIET VALLEY'S 39TH ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL10/12/2013 - 10/13/2013
Recurring daily
Times: 10am-5pm
Location: Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
347 Quiet Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Phone: (570) 992-6161
Admission: $10/adults, $5/children 3-12
There will be demonstrations of many early American skills and crafts, such as broom making, oak split basketry, spinning, weaving, yarn dyeing, tatting, coopering, quilling, outdoor brick bake oven, Dutch oven cooking, butter making, and rope making. Plenty of good country food, folk entertainment (on the stage and around the farm), and a variety of activities for children including the Pumpkin Patch, old time games, one-room schoolhouse, pony rides, wagon rides, and storytelling abound. Don't forget to buy a few raffle tickets for our beautiful festival quilt. Free parking, shuttle available. The event will be held rain or shine - under tents if it rains. No pets allowed and no smoking.
ANNUAL BLACK BEAR FILM FESTIVAL10/18/2013 - 10/20/2013
Recurring daily
Location: Milford Theatre
252 Route 6 and 209, Milford, PA 18337
Phone: (570) 409-0909
The Black Bear Film Festival, at the Historic Milford Theatre in Milford, Pennsylvania, is one of Pennsylvania's premiere independent film festivals.
JIM THORPE FALL FOLIAGE DAYS10/19/2013 - 10/20/2013
Recurring daily
Location: Downtown Jim Thorpe
Broadway, Jim Thorpe , PA 18229
Phone: (570) 325-5810
There truly is something for the entire family during these fall foliage weekends. Train rides, vendors, crafters, goodies from the Jim Thorpe Farmers Market, bike rentals and rides in the surrounding hills or along the Lehigh River on the free entertainment at different venues throughout the downtown, and seasonal specials from restaurants and shops.
POCONO MOUNTAINS ELVIS FESTIVAL10/25/2013 - 10/27/2013
Recurring daily
Venue: Fernwood Resort
Location: Event Center
Route 209 and River Road, Bushkill, PA 18324
Phone: (800) 528-5560
The annual Pocono Mountains Elvis Festival is a three-day festival honoring the music, life, and fans of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll. This is a world-class event respectful to everything that Elvis stood for. The festival will include the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, Jukebox LIVE, "Welcome To My World" Tribute Artist, and Saturday’s Halloween Spooktacular After Hours Party and much more.
HAWLEY WINTERFEST12/6/2013 - 12/8/2013
Recurring daily
Location: Downtown Hawley
Main Avenue, Hawley, PA 18428
Phone: (570) 226-4064
Visit Hawley for Hawley Winterfest 2013, an event filled weekend that is certain to get you in the holiday spirit. Venture to this lovely small town nestled in the Lake Region of the Pocono Mountains and you will find a jolly dose of activities. From delicious holiday fare to the sounds of the season filling the air, a children's show at the community theater, artists and authors mingling with residents and visitors alike, ice carving, gingerbread decorating, take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage, holiday house tours, and so much more. Please check back for more details.
5/25/2013
Times: 10am-4pm
Location: Mountain Springs Lake Resort
1246 Mountain Springs Drive, Reeders, PA 18352
Email: vacation@mslresort.com
Admission: Free
Join Mountain Springs Lake Resort for the 1st Annual Craft Fair! Local vendors will be showing their arts and wares. An excellent break from the busy activities of the holiday weekend, browse at your leisure and enjoy!
6/22/2013
Times: 9am-4pm
Location: The Inn at Pocono Manor
One Manor Drive, Pocono Manor, PA 18349
Email: info@italiancarevents.com
Admission: $25
For the past 27 years, owners, dealers, and manufactures of exotic automobiles and motorcycles have been gathering in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern, PA. This is the only event where owners of Ferraris, Maseratis, Lamborghinis, and other European High Performance “macchine” meet for three days. Activities include a Concoros d’Eleganza car show, two days of high speed driving at Pocono Raceway directed by the Empire State Ferrari Club, a regional area Tour organized by Mid-Atlantic Lamborghinis, a slalom organized by Jaguar Clubs North America with displays from various dealers and manufacturers.
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