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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.

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03-14-2010 - 03-20-2010
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
3/14/2010  


Location: Downtown Jim Thorpe
Town: Jim Thorpe
Phone: (888) JIM THORPE

Visit Jim Thorpe for the famous St Patty's Day Parade! Be sure to get here early, festivities begin early.

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OPEN MIC NIGHT THURSDAYS
3/1/2010 - 3/30/2010
Recurring daily

Location: Strange Brew Coffee Shop
Town: Jim Thorpe
Phone: (570) 325-2916

The open mic is hosted by Strange Brews Coffee Shop every Thursday night.  Musicians, poets, writers, performers, and comedians are encouraged to attend.  This is a family friend event, so no cussing is allowed.  Open Mic Night Thursdays will be held from 5-8pm. 

BRAIN FREEZE TRIVIA
3/3/2010 - 3/31/2010
Recurring weekly on Wednesday

Location: Wintergreens at Fernwood Hotel and Resort
Town: Bushkill
Phone: (888) 337-6966

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.  It is open to individuals and teams of up to six players.  There is no fee to play or cover charge to enter Wintergreens.  Brain Freeze Trivia runs every Wednesday.  Registration begins at 5:30pm and the first trivia round begins at 6:30pm. 

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A WEE BIT 'O THE IRISH
3/5/2010 - 3/14/2010
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Location: The Shawnee Playhouse
Town: Shawnee on Delaware
Phone: (570) 421-5093

An original musical revue of hit music, authentic Irish dancing, laugh out loud comedy, and the funniest Irish wake in history.  A Wee Bit 'O the Irish is high-spirited entertainment for all audiences to enjoy.  Tickets are $18/adult, $15/discounted, and $10/children 17 and under.  Performances will be held at 2pm on Friday and Sunday and 8pm on Friday and Saturday.

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ST. PATRICK'S DAY WEEKEND
3/12/2010 - 3/14/2010
Recurring daily

Location: Fernwood Hotel and Resort
Town: Bushkill
Phone: (888) 337-6966

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by wearing your green.  Enjoy Irish music and food in the Trolley Stop Pub from noon-5pm.

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20TH ANNUAL POCONO SCOUT WEEKEND
3/13/2010 - 3/14/2010
Recurring daily

Location: Shawnee Mountain
Town: Shawnee on Delaware
Phone: (570) 421-7231

Discounts on lift tickets, rentals, and lessons for all scouts.  Special lodging packages available.  Free merit badge testing and Scout Race.

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CARDBOARD BOX DERBY
3/14/2010  


Location: Blue Mountain Ski Area
Town: Palmerton
Phone: 877-SKI-BLUE

A fun filled race in a cardboard box designed by you. The box must be built solely out of cardboard, tape, string, glue, and paper, and must have a braking system. Each box may consist of up to four members. Ages 10 years and up may participate. Registration will be held from 10-11am in the Summit Lodge. Race time is 1pm.

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CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY
3/14/2010  


Location: Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain
Town: Lackawaxen
Phone: (570) 685-1400

All unlimited season pass holders are welcome to bring a friend to receive a complimentary lift ticket this day.  All Any Night and Single Night pass holders are invited to enjoy a complimentary day.  Additional activities include races, games, and music. 

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THE BARLEY BOYS
3/14/2010  


Location: Mauch Chunk Museum and Cultural Center
Town: Jim Thorpe
Phone: (610) 379-4124

The Barley Boys will be performing Celtic Music for a fundraiser at the Mauch Chunk Museum and Cultural Center.  Tickets are $12/advance at $15/at the door.  Doors open at 1:30pm with a cash bar and Irish Buffet.  The performance is at 4pm. 

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SEAN KINGSTON
3/17/2010  


Location: Sherman Theater
Town: Stroudsburg
Phone: (570) 420-2808

ESU CAB presents Sean Kingston in association with the Sherman Theater.  Sean was introduces a new genre where rap, reggae, pop, doo-wop, and remarkable songwriting all combined into something totally refreshing.  Tickets are $17.  The show begins at 8pm. 

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY BUFFET
3/17/2010  


Location: Cherry Valley Bistro
Town: South of Stroudsburg
Phone: (570) 402-0474

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with friends and family at Cherry Valley Bistro and be Irish for the day!  The cost for the buffet is $19.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity.  Seating is limited to two hours.  Make your reservations early. 

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LAST BLACK AND WHITES
3/19/2010 - 3/21/2010
Recurring daily

Location: Pocono Environmental Education Center
Town: Dingmans Ferry
Phone: (570) 828-2319

Join PEEC Assoc. Education Director, Allison Owczarczak and tour the National Recreation Area with camera in hand to visit many historic sites.  Perfect for black and white photographs.  The price includes two nights lodging and six meals.  The cost is $175 per person.  Please register by March 12, 2010.

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MURDER MYSTERY DINNER
3/19/2010  


Location: Big A Grillhouse & Tavern
Town: East Stroudsburg
Phone: (570) 223-1700

The audience becomes the characters and detectives in this real life game of who-done-it.  Solve the murder through audience questions and interactions while enjoying your dinner.  Join the cast and become someone else, in another day, time or world.  A script so well written, anyone could be the murderer!  Includes a choice of one of our four fabulous dinner entrees, dessert, coffee and soft drink.  Cash bar available.  The cost is $29.95 per person, plus 6% tax and 18% gratuity.  The Murder Mystery Dinner will begin at 7pm.  Reservations required.  

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HAITI RELIEF BENEFIT AT THE MAUCH CHUNK BALLROOM
3/20/2010  


Location: Mauch Chunk Ballroom
Town: Jim Thorpe
Phone: (610) 349-4590

Featuring local and regional artists, musicians, vendors and raffles, karaoke and dancing.  Caribbean food and local cuisine included.  Continuous shuttle service from the train station will be provided.  Donations are $12/adults and $7/students are seniors.  The Haiti Relief Benefit will be held from 1-10pm. 

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LADIES DAY
3/20/2010  


Location: Skirmish Paintball
Town: Albrightsville
Phone: 800-SKIRMISH

All women play free!  Ladies can upgrade to the deluxe package for $45. 

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NORTH JERSEY/POCONO WORLD TAVERN POKER REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
3/20/2010  


Location: Fernwood Hotel and Resort
Town: Bushkill
Phone: (800) 528-5560

The North Jersey/Pocono World Tavern Poker Regional Championship is back at the Fernwood Hotel and Resort with the region's best poker players gathering to rival for the title of Regional Champion.  If you've never attended a regional event or are new to the World Tavern Poker family, get ready for a jam packed weekend of exciting poker.  There will be a number championship games going on, which everyone is invited to, allowing everyone in attend ace to take part in the weekend festivities.  The event starts at 11am.

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PLAN YOUR GARDEN DAY
3/20/2010  


Location: Pocono Environmental Education Center
Town: Dingmans Ferry
Phone: (570) 828-2319

What should I plant?  When should I plant?  Learn the answers to these questions and more.  The cost of the program is free of charge and will be held from 1-3pm

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3/14/2010
St. Patrick's Day Parade

Visit Jim Thorpe for the famous St Patty's Day Parade! Be sure to get here early, festivities begin early. More

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33rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

The Pocono Irish American Club is proud to present the 33rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.  The parade will be run from Main Street, Stroudsburg to Crystal Street, East Stroudsburg.  The parade will begin at 1:30pm.  More