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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.
An old-fashioned country fair where admission price includes over 5,000 agricultural exhibits, amusements and all the rides you can ride with lots of thrill shows, rodeos, musical entertainment, local contests and much more.
A legendary local favorite! Now in its 16th year, this event will once again fill the Pocono Mountains with the aroma of garlic-y goodness over Labor Day weekend. Over 50 food and craft vendors will be offering everything from garlic vinegar and garlic ice cream to garlic-themed pottery and paintings. A showcase of local musical talent on three stages, educational demonstrations and plenty of children's activities make this a great family event.
Sample the food, fun and festivities in beautiful downtown Stroudsburg. Enjoy entertainment throughout the day, along with our local artisans and crafters displaying their talent. Admission is free.
Brain Freeze Trivia with host Gary Smith of Gary Internet Radio, is the popular version of bar trivia from the company that created World Tavern Poker is a great way to spend a Wednesday night in the Pocono Mountains. Brain Freeze runs every Wednesday from now throughout the summer and is open to individuals and teams of up to six players. There are nightly prizes and the opportunity to play in the national championships. There is no fee to play or cover charge for entry to Wintergreens. Brain Freeze Trivia will begin at 6pm.
Every Wednesday through October come to the Dansbury Farmers' Market conveniently located behind the Dansbury Depot Restaurant. Quality produce, great prices, free parking in the municipal lot and best of all - fresh produce grown by your neighbors.
Bring along the whole family this summer and enjoy a fun-filled family-style raft trip! This section of the Lehigh is simply perfect for beginners, church groups, school groups, scouts, and kids ages 4 and older. Eight miles and three to four hours long, the plentiful riffles and mild water of the Lehigh River are occasionally interspersed with a touch of Class II whitewater. One of the most unique things about our summer rafting trips is the free riverside barbeque. The cost is $39.95/adult, $31.95/children ages 4-14, $29.95/youth group age 15+.
Golfers find the Inn at Pocono Manor a perfect retreat. Every Wednesday is Foursome Golf. Foursomes golf for only $100.
A comedy from the one and only Neil Simon. Plenty of laughs and mid-life angst make Last of the Red Hot Lovers a witty comedy with a warm human touch. Tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors, and $15 for children under age 17. Performances will be held at 2pm on September 1, 2, 5 and 8pm on September 4.
It's time to golf! Enjoy great rates and golf specials at Split Rock Resort and Golf Club. On Monday and Wednesday, during the golf season, buy one greens fee and get the second greens fee for free. Please note that this special is not available for nine holes or Twilight golf.
Holley Ross Pottery makes their own quality products at their on-site factory. The free pottery demonstrations explain the steps involved from mixing the clay to the finished product. Come watch how your gifts were made. The showroom is open every Monday through Friday at 11am, through mid-December.
Golfers find the Inn at Pocono Manor a perfect retreat. Every Monday through Thursday is Seniors Day. Seniors, over 60, golf for only $25.
Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour is celebrating its 49th year on the lake. Sit back and relax on an hour-long cruise on Lake Wallenpaupack as your tour guide describes the area and the history behind this charming Lake Region. The cost is $14/adults, $13/seniors, $10/children. Hours are 11am-6pm (Peak Season), noon-4pm weekends (Off Season). Please call for specific daily tour times.
As an iconic 10-time Grammy winner, named BET's "Entertainer of the Year" Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds' growing legacy seems to know no limits. You've heard his impeccably crafted songwriting through vocalists like Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, and more. Now you can hear him belt out the hits. Event only tickets are $50 per person; dinner and show tickets are $93 per person. Reservations required. The show will begin at 8:30pm.
Every Thursday featuring the sounds of New Jersey duo Montego Bay, Jimmy on sax, keys, flute, and vocals. Russ Crapella with guitar and vocals. Great sounds with a large variety of island and summertime sounds. Enjoy special Caribbean fare from 5pm-10pm. Music from 7-10pm.
Golfers find the Inn at Pocono Manor a perfect retreat. Every Thursday is Unlimited Golf. Play unlimited golf for only $35.
Tony Award-winning musical. The story of a marriage is that center of this charming work by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones. I Do! I Do! is an engaging nostalgic musical, as intimate and as universal as marriage itself. Tickets are $28/adults and $15/children 17 and under. Performances will be held at 2pm and 8pm.
Added savings at participating stores at The Crossings Premium Outlets featuring 100 designer and brand name stores with savings of 25%-65% every day. Shoppers will find their favorite brands including Calvin Klein, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour, and many more. The Crossings Premium Outlets is located directly off of I-80 at Exit 299. Hours are 10am-9pm.
Don't miss the Labor Day Sidewalk Sale! Enjoy extra savings on top of already low outlet prices.
For the 16-mile roundtrip, you will ride the former mainline of the Jersey Central Lines leaving Jim Thorpe. The line swings into the former Lehigh Valley main line before passing Glen Onoko. Form here the Jersey Central tack is long abandoned, and is now the state park trail. Glen Onoko is the south gateway to the park. They follow the winding Lehigh River, rounding curve after curve until you reach Old Penn Haven. Coach tickets are $12/adults, $9/children 3-12. Open Air Car and Caboose tickets are $17/adults, $10/children 3-12. Children under 3 receive a free ticket. Departure times are 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. An additional train ride will be held on September 2.
Early migration starts Labor Day. We will have programs, food, and lodging for this extended weekend. The event includes three nights lodging and nine meals. The cost is $190, discounts for children 10 and under.
Whether you are dancing, singing or just sitting back in the crowd, this show is sure to impress. The show is jam-packed with dazzling choreography, impeccable harmonies, and those timeless Motown grooves that everyone knows and loves. Event only tickets are $10 per person. Dinner and show tickets are $88 per person. The show will begin at 8:30pm. Reservations required.
Dance the night away at Desaki. Enjoy $2 Bud Light bottles from 10pm-midnight and $1 shots all night long. No cover charge before 9:30pm.
This is Blue Mountain's second season of lift access disc golf and downhill mountain biking. Blue Mountain has teamed up with Vertical Earth to provide you the region's most thrilling gravity experience for all levels of riding. This year there will be 15 downhill mountain bike trails for your enjoyment. Blue Mountain will open the mountain biking season with a LeMann's Super DS race with over $5,000 in cash and prizes. Don't forget about the two disc golf courses for all abilities, the Skyline Park Course and the Valley Golf Course. Each hole delivers unique challenges, breath taking views, and enormous fun. Don't worry about walking back up, the lift will be running. Hours of operation are 9am-5pm.
Join Conservation Volunteer Ralph Roth to learn how to start and maintain a fire the safe way. There's a lot more to making a fire than you'd think. The program begins at 7pm at the amphitheater. No registration necessary.
Everyone is invited to a night of fireworks set to music. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs and to arrive early to secure space across the property. The firework display is free and open to the public. The event will begin at 9:30pm.
Enjoy Labor Day Weekend with your family and get out on the lake. Take advantage of the last few days of summer and sit back and relax on an hour-long cruise on Lake Wallenpaupack. Your tour guide will describe the area and the history behind this beautiful Lake Region. The cost is $14/adults, $13/seniors, and $10/children. Please call for specific tour times.
A comedy from the one and only Neil Simon. Plenty of laughs and mid-life angst make Last of the Red Hot Lovers a witty comedy with a warm human touch. Tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors, and $15 for children under age 17. Performances will be held at 2pm on September 1, 2, 5 and 8pm on September 4.
Surrounded by state park protected woodlands and mountains, while enjoying class III whitewater and outstanding scenery. The trip includes all necessary rafting equipment, life jacket, free parking, shuttle service to/from the river and experienced river guides. The cost is $59.95 per person, ages 8 and up.
Farmers and vendors gather once a week to sell everything from fresh locally grown produce, herbs, cut flowers and plants to baked goods, artisanal coffee, honey, apple wine, and handmade soaps. This year there are farmers with locally raised meat, eggs, and dairy available. The Farmers' Market will be held every Saturday from 8am-noon on Ann Street near the American Ribbon Factory.
Michael Johns performed on the American Idols Live Tour 2008 after he made the Top 12 during the 2007 season. He finished eighth place in the season seven competition. Nikki Lopez finished third in the debut season and in 2007 she released her debut album. Alexis McKibbin was another debut season star who finished in 11th place. Tickets are $20 and $30. Shows will be held at 6pm and 9pm.
Enjoy live entertainment by Linda LaPorte at The Crossings Premium Outlets. The musical performance, presented by The Sherman Theater, will be held by the flagpoles in the center courtyard. The concert will be held from 1-2pm and is free of charge.
Bring a comfy chair or blanket and enjoy the music of live, local musicians. The cost is $3 per person and children under age 5 and campers are free. The Campfire Music Series, on the shores of Lake Henry, will be held on Saturday evening from 8-10pm.
To take full advantage of the summer water dam releases, The Gateway is a perfect alternative to the Family Style Whitewater Rafting Adventure. This ten mile, Class II and III whitewater rafting adventure is a scenic, slightly shorter run lasting about four hours. It's a great trip for families, kids ages 6 and up, and those who are a little less adventurous and not quite ready for our full Lehigh Gorge trip. The cost is $49.95 ages 6 and up. Rates include all necessary rafting equipment, life jacket, free parking, shuttle service to/from the river, and experienced river guides.
America's foremost song parodist, from New Wave to Gangsta Rap; the comedy and music of "Weird Al" has sold millions of CD's and videos which have led to multiple Grammy Awards. Performing live at the Sherman Theater for the second time, the "Weird Al" show is a full multi-media extravaganza, complete with video, costume changes, and his full band. And unlike the last time he was here, this show is a seated event! Tickets are $45, $39, and $29. The show will begin at 8pm.
The Easburg Community Alliance invites you to take a ride through history with an exciting "Whistle Stop" Excursion from East Stroudsburg to the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton for "Railfest" 2010. The train will board passengers at Millers Park, East Stroudsburg and offer scenic ride along the former Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad's historic Pocono Mainline. After a fun-filled day at Steamtown, the adventure continues with a train ride home. The excursion departs Steamtown at 4pm. Tickets are $51/adults 17-61, $46/seniors 62 and older, and $30/children ages 6-16. Children 5 and younger require a "no-charge" ticket. Limited "First Class" seating is $100 for all ages.
Play croquet and enjoy a lovely afternoon tea in the garden. The cost is $20 per person. The price will include pot of tea and plate of dainty sweet and savory finger foods. Tea in the garden will be held from 4-6pm. Reservations required.
Masked marauders on horseback, a sack of loot and a train full of passengers are all part of the Strourbridge Line Rail Excursions Great Train Robbery Runs. This is the 18thyear of treating the Line's riders to a "real" robbery aboard the Sunday round-trip excursions from Honesdale to Hawley. Tickets are $22/adult and $17/children under 13 years of age. The excursion departs from the Wayne County Visitors Center at 1pm.
Golfers find the Inn at Pocono Manor a perfect retreat. Every Tuesday is Ladies Day. Ladies golf for only $25.
Every Wednesday you can go for a walk through a very unique National Natural Landmark - the Tannersville Bog. Explore the Bog and learn about this unique wetland. The cost is $5/non-member and $3/Nature Conservancy or EE members and children under 12. The walk will be held from 1-3:30pm. Meet at the EE Center. Pre-registration is required.
Poconos Mountains Calendar
Event Search
8/31/2010 - 9/6/2010
Recurring daily
Location: Greene Dreher Sterling Fair Grounds
Route 191, Newfoundland, PA 18445
Town: Newfoundland
Phone: (570) 676-4047
9/4/2010 - 9/5/2010
Recurring daily
Location: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
Hollow Road, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356
Town: Shawnee on Delaware
Phone: (570) 421-7231
9/4/2010
Location: Downtown Stroudsburg
Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Town: Stroudsburg
Phone: (570) 420-2808
9/1/2010 - 9/29/2010
Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Location: Wintergreens Patio Grill
Route 209 and River Road , Bushkill, PA 18324
Town: Bushkill
Phone: (888) 337-6966
9/1/2010 - 9/29/2010
Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Location: Downtown East Stroudsburg
Analomink and Kistler Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Town: East Stroudsburg
Phone: (570) 424-7540
9/1/2010 - 9/30/2010
Recurring daily
Location: Pocono Whitewater Rafting Adventures
1519 State Route 903 , Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Town: Jim Thorpe
Phone: (800) 944-8392
9/1/2010 - 9/29/2010
Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Location: The Inn at Pocono Manor
One Manor Drive, Pocono Manor, PA 18349
Town: Pocono Manor
Phone: (800) 233-8150
9/1/2010 - 9/2/2010
Recurring daily
Location: Shawnee Playhouse
1 River Road, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356
Town: Shawnee on Delaware
Phone: (570) 421-5093
9/1/2010 - 9/29/2010
Recurring weekly on Monday, Wednesday
Location: Split Rock Resort and Golf Club
49 Wolf Hollow Road , Lake Harmony, PA 18624
Town: Lake Harmony
Phone: (570) 722-9901
9/1/2010 - 9/30/2010
Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location: Holley Ross Pottery
167 Route 191 LaAnna, Cresco, PA 18326
Town: LaAnna
Phone: (570) 676-3248
9/1/2010 - 9/30/2010
Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location: The Inn at Pocono Manor
One Manor Drive, Pocono Manor, PA 18349
Town: Pocono Manor
Phone: (800) 233-8150
9/1/2010 - 9/30/2010
Recurring daily
Location: Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour
2487 Route 6 , Hawley, PA 18428
Town: Hawley
Phone: (570) 226-3293
9/2/2010
Location: Cove Haven Resort
194 Lakeview Drive, Lakeville, PA 18438
Town: Lakeville
Phone: (888) 963-3052
9/2/2010
Location: Wintergreens Patio Grill
Route 209 and River Road, Bushkill, PA 18324
Town: Bushkill
Phone: (888) 337-6966
9/2/2010 - 9/30/2010
Recurring weekly on Thursday
Location: The Inn at Pocono Manor
One Manor Drive, Pocono Manor, PA 18349
Town: Pocono Manor
Phone: (800) 233-8150
9/3/2010
Location: The Shawnee Playhouse
River Road, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356
Town: Shawnee on Delaware
Phone: (570) 421-5093
9/3/2010 - 9/6/2010
Recurring daily
Location: The Crossings Premium Outlets
1000 Route 611 , Tannersville, PA 18372
Town: Tannersville
Phone: (570) 629-4650
9/3/2010 - 9/6/2010
Recurring daily
Location: The Crossings Premium Outlets
1000 Route 611, Tannersville, PA 18372
Town: Tannersville
Phone: (570) 629-4650
9/3/2010 - 9/26/2010
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
Location: Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
1 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Town: Jim Thorpe
Phone: (570) 325-8485
9/3/2010 - 9/6/2010
Recurring daily
Location: Pocono Environmental Education Center
Brisco Mt and Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Town: Dingmans Ferry
Phone: (570) 828-2319
9/4/2010
Location: Paradise Stream Resort
1022 Route 940, Mount Pocono, PA 18344
Town: Mount Pocono
Phone: (888) 963-3052
9/4/2010
Location: Desaki
Route 611 South, Swiftwater, PA 18370
Town: Swiftwater
Phone: (570) 839-2500
9/4/2010 - 9/26/2010
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Location: Blue Mountain Ski Area
1660 Blue Mountain Drive , Palmerton, PA 18071
Town: Palmerton
Phone: (610) 826-7700
9/4/2010
Location: Promised Land State Park
Route 390 , Greentown, PA 18426
Town: Greentown
Phone: (570) 676-3428
9/4/2010
Location: Mount Airy Casino Resort
44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono, PA 18344
Town: Mount Pocono
Phone: (877) 682-4791
9/4/2010 - 9/6/2010
Recurring daily
Location: Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour
2487 Route 6, Hawley, PA 18428
Town: Hawley
Phone: (570) 226-3293
9/4/2010 - 9/5/2010
Recurring daily
Location: Shawnee Playhouse
1 River Road, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356
Town: Shawnee on Delaware
Phone: (570) 421-5093
9/4/2010 - 9/5/2010
Recurring daily
Location: Pocono Whitewater Adventures
1519 State Route 903, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Town: Jim Thorpe
Phone: (800) 944-8392
9/4/2010 - 9/25/2010
Recurring weekly on Saturday
Location: Downtown Stroudsburg
Ann Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Town: Stroudsburg
9/4/2010
Location: Mount Airy Casino Resort
44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono, PA 18344
Town: Mount Pocono
Phone: (877) 682-4791
9/4/2010
Location: The Crossings Premium Outlets
1000 Route 611, Tannersville, PA 18372
Town: Tannersville
Phone: (570) 629-4650
9/4/2010
Location: Clayton Park Recreational Area
26 Eagle Eye Drive, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
Town: Lake Ariel
Phone: (570) 689-6080
9/4/2010 - 9/5/2010
Recurring daily
Location: Pocono Whitewater Rafting Adventures
1519 State Route 903, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Town: Jim Thorpe
Phone: (800) 944-8392
9/4/2010
Location: Sherman Theater
524 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Town: Stroudsburg
Phone: (570) 420-2808
9/4/2010
Location: Miller Park
Analomink and Kistler Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Town: East Stroudsburg
Phone: (570) 424-7540
9/5/2010 - 9/26/2010
Recurring weekly on Sunday
Location: Hotel Fauchere
401 Broad Street , Milford, PA 18337
Town: Milford
Phone: (570) 409-1212
9/5/2010
Location: Stourbridge Line Rail Excursions
32 Commercial Street , Honesdale, PA 18431
Town: Honesdale
Phone: (800) 433-9008
9/7/2010 - 9/28/2010
Recurring weekly on Tuesday
Location: The Inn at Pocono Manor
One Manor Drive, Pocono Manor, PA 18349
Town: Pocono Manor
Phone: (800) 233-8150
9/8/2010 - 9/29/2010
Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Location: Tannersville Cranberry Bog
8050 Running Valley Road , Stroudsburg, PA 18360, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Town: Tannersville
Phone: (570) 629-3061
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An old-fashioned country fair where admission price includes over 5,000 agricultural exhibits, amusements and all the rides you can ride with lots of thrill shows, rodeos, musical entertainment, local contests and much more. More
A legendary local favorite! Now in its 16th year, this event will once again fill the Pocono Mountains with the aroma of garlic-y goodness over Labor Day weekend. Over 50 food and craft vendors will be offering everything from garlic vinegar and garlic ice cream to garlic-themed pottery and paintings. A showcase of local musical talent on three stages, educational demonstrations and plenty of children's activities make this a great family event. More