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Calendar of Events

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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11/20/2009 - 11/26/2009
GREAT BREWS OF AMERICA BEERFEST
11/21/2009 - 11/22/2009
Recurring daily

Location: Split Rock Resort and Golf Club
Town: Blakeslee
Phone: 1-800-255-7625

The two-day indoor festival at Split Rock Resort and Golf Club will feature close to 30 of America's finest classic and micro-breweries offering tastes of their latest brews. Musical entertainment will be performed on two different stages, while crafts and artwork will be on exhibition and for sale.  Each attendee will receive a commemorative beer tasting glass to take home and be at least 21 years of age to enter.  Seminars on various beer related topics will be featured throughout the festival.

http://www.splitrockresort.com

INTRODUCTION TO LAMPWORK BEADS
11/1/2009 - 11/30/2009
Recurring daily

Location: Hill Home Forge
Town: Jim Thorpe
Phone: 570-325-0216

Learn the art of making glass beads with a torch and rods of glass.  Beads are a big hobby right now, and lampwork beads are the best.  When you can make the gorgeous focals, you will be able to make great jewelry.  The cost of this class is $40 per hour with a three hour minimum for a private lesson.  Open studio tours are available everyday from 1-3pm. 

http://www.hillhomeforge.com

INTRODUCTION TO STAINED GLASS
11/1/2009 - 11/30/2009
Recurring daily

Location: Hill Home Forge
Town: Jim Thorpe
Phone: 570-325-0216

Take an introductory class with and make a suncatcher.  Spend one on one class time, in the studio, with Nic the master artist.  The cost of the class is $35 per hour with a three hour minimum for a private lesson.  Price does not include materials.  Open studio tours everyday from 1-3pm.

http://www.hillhomeforge.com

JTX INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL
11/1/2009 - 11/30/2009
Recurring daily

Location: The Jim Thorpe eXperience - JTX
Town: Jim Thorpe
Phone: (484) 225-1209

To end the first season, the JTX is offering a sweet deal for visitors in November.  Enjoy any guided historic adventure tour that we offer, and receive a 20% discount off the posted price.  Let us take you hiking, biking or maybe snowshoeing.  A great deal on a great way to experience Jim Thorpe!  Just mention the PMVB special when making your reservation. 

http://www.theJTX.com

MONSTER TROUT DERBY
11/1/2009 - 11/30/2009
Recurring daily

Location: Lackawaxen River
Town: Hawley/Lackawaxen
Phone: 570-685-2010

All anglers interested in landing a monster trout and winning one of 100 prizes should be fishing the Lackawaxen River.  In addition to the thousands of fish stocked by the PA Fish and Boat Commission, the Lackawaxen Township Business Owners Association will stock 100 five to ten pound trout between The Settler's Inn in Hawley and the Zane Gray Bridge in Lackawaxen.  This is the third year for the hugely successful Monster Trout Derby.  There is no entry fee or pre-sign up.  Just go fishing, get lucky and win a prize.  All fish are tagged and the tag numbers corresponds with each fish's sponsor. 

SCRANTON LIMITED SHORT TRAIN RIDES
11/1/2009 - 11/29/2009
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Location: Steamtown National Historic Site
Town: Scranton
Phone: (888) 693-9391

The "Scranton Limited" short rain rides will continue operating Wednesdays through Sundays.  There is a $3 charge for this ride, all ages 6 and older, in addition to the daily park entrance fee. The park entrance fee at Steamtown NHS is just $6 per adult, ages 17 and older. Children under age 16, accompanied by an adult, are admitted to the park at no cost. The entrance fee includes parking and access to the outdoor grounds, the museum complex, walking tours and the park movie, "Steel and Steam." These 30-minute train rides depart from the Core Complex boarding area at 10:30am and 11:30am, and 1:30pm and 2:15pm, operating with a historic diesel locomotive on Wednesdays.

http://www.nps.gov/stea

ROTARY GHOSTWALKS IN OLD MAUCH CHUNK
11/6/2009 - 11/28/2009
Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday

Location: Broadway, Jim Thorpe
Town: Jim Thorpe
Phone: (570) 325-2346

Join a costumed GhostGuide for intriguing tales of ghoulish encounters along Broadway. Start at the Inn at Jim Thorpe.  Cover a mile roundtrip to the Old Jail, approximately one hour, outdoors. Walk-ins welcome, reservations strongly recommended. Tickets available from the GhostHost in the lobby of the Inn 15 min before walk. Adults/$10, children 7-12/$5.

http://www.jimthorpe.org

BRAIN FREEZE TRIVIA
11/11/2009 - 11/25/2009
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. 

http://www.fernwoodhotel.com

MARTINIS AT CHERRY VALLEY BISTRO
11/18/2009 - 11/26/2009
Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Thursday

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

Come to Cherry Valley Bistro to enjoy $7 House Martinis at the Bistro Bar, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.  Come taste the Cherry Valley Bistro difference. 

http://www.cherryvalleybistro.com

BUD NOBLE AND DOMINIC CICCO
11/20/2009 - 11/21/2009
Recurring daily

Location: Mount Airy Casino Resort
Town: Mount Pocono
Phone: 1-877-682-4791

Looking for a quiet drink with friends? Then relax with the piano bar from and enjoy live entertainment by Bud Noble and Dominic Cicco.  red's Bar features an extensive bar menu and offers signature drinks.

http://www.mountairycasino.com

FRIDAY EARLY AND LATE NIGHT DINNER SPECIALS
11/20/2009 - 11/27/2009
Recurring weekly on Friday

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

Cherry Valley Bistro is now hosting Friday Early and Late Night Dinner Specials.  Make Friday night date night a piece of cake.  Dine from 4-6pm or 8:30-10pm and receive 20% off your entire bill.  All beverages are excluded from this offer.

http://www.cherryvalleybistro.com

BERNIE WILLIAMS
11/21/2009

Location: Cove Haven Resort
Town: Lakeville
Phone: (888) 963-3052

Most know Bernie Williams from his 16-year career with the New York Yankees, where he was a four-time World Series Champion and a five-time All Star. When Williams wasn't playing center field for the Bronx Bombers, he was playing the guitar. After he retired from baseball it was no surprise when he released his first album, The Journey Within, in 2003. Bernie's latest album, Moving Forward debuted at #2 on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Chart.  Event only tickets are $50 per person.  Dinner and show tickets are $255 per couple.  The show will begin at 8:30pm.  Reservations required.  For more information, please vist http://www.caesarspoconoresorts.com/all_inclusive/specialevents/berniewilliams.aspx?source=_N9.

CARING FOR KIDS CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
11/21/2009

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

The Fernwood Public Safety Department is hosting its annual "Caring for Kids" Christmas Bazaar at the Fernwood Event Center.  The annual event raises funds to provide Christmas to local families in need.  The day includes the craft bazaar, a free Create-An-Ornament children's activity, raffle of handmade items, food, and an opportunity to have your photo taken with Santa for a $5 donation.  The Christmas Bazaar will begin at 10am.   

http://www.fernwoodhotel.com

CINDERELLA
11/21/2009 - 11/22/2009
Recurring daily

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

The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers and Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance.  As adapted for the stage, with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of children and adults alike still soar when the slipper fits.  Tickets are $13/children, $15/seniors and $17/adults.  Performances will be held at 7:30pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. 

http://www.shermantheater.com

GANDALF MURPHY & THE SLAMBOVIAN CIRCUS OF DREAMS
11/21/2009

Location: Mauch Chunk Opera House
Town: Jim Thorpe
Phone: (570) 325-0249

You have to see GMSC live to get the full impact. Songwriter and lead singer Joziah Longo has an incantatory presence that's 70% tongue in cheek and 30% sho'nuff spiritual. Like a benevolent wizard (think a less hyperactive Ian Anderson), he's the center of a huge, dark, invigorating storm of sound.  Tickets are $25 and $28.  Doors open at 7:30pm and the show begins at 8:30pm. 

http://www.mauchchunkoperahouse.com

JOHN STETSON AND MIKE MITTMAN DISCO DANCE PARTY
11/21/2009

Location: Mount Airy Casino Resort
Town: Mount Pocono
Phone: (877) 682-4791

Hypnotist and mentalist, John Stetson and Mike Mittman Disco Dance Party.  Gypsies Nightclub and Lounge is the hottest club in the Pocono Mountains. 

http://www.mountairycasino.com

JOSH TURNER
11/21/2009

Location: Penn's Peak
Town: Jim Thorpe
Phone: 866-605-PEAK

Reserved seating tickets are $42 premium and $37 regular.  $3 transaction fee per ticket added at purchase.  Doors open at 6pm and the show will begin at 8pm. 

http://www.pennspeak.com

JT CARTER BAND
11/21/2009 - 11/22/2009
Recurring daily

Location: Mount Airy Casino Resort
Town: Mount Pocono
Phone: (877) 682-4791

There's no better place to be seen then at Glass Bar.  Enjoy live music by JT Carter Band.  

http://www.mountairycasino.com/

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER AND SHOW
11/21/2009

Location: Water Gap Country Club
Town: Delaware Water Gap
Phone: 866-GOLF-GAP

Come see one of the hilarious public Murder Mystery Dinner performances!  All of the murder mysteries include gourmet dinner, audience participation, a huge portion of murder mystery and laughter - all rolled into a night of live entertainment you and your friends and family will not soon forget!  When you attend a public murder mystery dinner performance, you will enjoy only the finest in dining. Let the Water Gap Country Club treat you and your guests to a memorable evening of fun and laughter. From your fresh garden salad to your sumptuous entrees Water Gap Country Club does it first class!  Participation is not required but encouraged!  $29.95 per person, plus 6% sales tax and 17% gratuity.  The show begins at 8:15pm, please be seated by 7pm for dinner.  Call for reservations.

http://www.watergapcountryclub.com

PETE BEGGS
11/22/2009

Location: Mount Airy Casino Resort
Town: Mount Pocono
Phone: (877) 682-4791

Looking for a quiet drink with friends? Then relax with the piano bar from and enjoy live entertainment by Pete Beggs.  red's Bar features an extensive bar menu and offers signature drinks.

http://www.mountairycasino.com

BUILD YOUR OWN FLORAL CENTERPIECES
11/24/2009

Location: Wayne County Arts Alliance
Town: Honesdale
Phone: (570) 253-6850

Build your own stunning floral centerpieces for the holidays under the guidance of well-respected floral designer and artist Michael O'Neill.  During the second session, participants will have fun creating a Thanksgiving holiday centerpiece that will be ready just in time for the family feast just two days later.  The cost for the workshop is $40/WCAA members and $55/non-members, please note that there is a $30 material fee.  The session will be held from 7-9pm. 

http://www.waynecountyartsalliance.org

DARK STAR ORCHESTRA
11/25/2009

Location: Penn's Peak
Town: Jim Thorpe
Phone: (866) 605-7325

Dark Star Orchestra performing live at Penn's Peak.  Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 day of the show.  Doors open at 6pm and the show will begin at 7:30pm. 

http://www.pennspeak.com

FERNWOOD'S THANKSGIVING DAY BUFFET
11/26/2009

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

Tired of cooking, cleaning and feeding the masses at Thanksgiving?  Fernwood Hotel and Resort has brought back its popular Thanksgiving Day Buffet.  Selections will include pumpkin soup, a salad station, carved turkey and ham, classic cornbread and cranberry stuffing, a kid's station, homemade mashed and candied sweet potatoes, pasta, fish, and a festive holiday dessert station with a chocolate fountain.  Buffet tickets are $24.95/adults and $8.95/children (3-12), plus tax and gratuity.  The buffet will run from noon to 8pm in the Fernwood's Astor Room.  Reservations required.

http://www.fernwoodhotel.com

JT CARTER BAND
11/26/2009 - 11/28/2009
Recurring daily

Location: Mount Airy Casino Resort
Town: Mount Pocono
Phone: (877) 682-4791

There's no better place to be seen then at Glass Bar.  Enjoy live music by JT Carter Band.  

http://www.mountairycasino.com/

PETE BEGGS
11/26/2009

Location: Mount Airy Casino Resort
Town: Mount Pocono
Phone: (877) 682-4791

Looking for a quiet drink with friends? Then relax with the piano bar from and enjoy live entertainment by Pete Beggs.  red's Bar features an extensive bar menu and offers signature drinks.

http://www.mountairycasino.com

THANKSGIVING AT HOTEL FAUCHERE
11/26/2009

Location: Hotel Fauchere
Town: Milford
Phone: (570) 409-1212

Hotel Fauchere invites you to Thanksgiving Dinner three ways.  Celebrate with an elegant Thanksgiving tasting menu served in the Delmonico Room, or join your friends for a traditional family style dinner in Bar Louis.  You may also take-out a fully cooked feast from the kitchen to your dining room, that you simply reheat and enjoy.  Dinner seatings will be held from noon to 4pm.  Make your reservation today. 

http://www.hotelfauchere.com

THANKSGIVING AT MEADOWBROOK INN & RESTAURANT
11/26/2009

Location: Meadowbrook Inn & Restaurant
Town: Tannersville
Phone: (570) 629-8800

Call today to make your reservation for the Meadowbrook Inn Thanksgiving Buffet.  Only $29.95 for adults and $15.95 for children.

http://www.meadowbrookinn.net

THANKSGIVING BUFFET
11/26/2009

Location: Ehrhardt's Waterfront Banquet Center
Town: Hawley
Phone: (800) 678-5907

The holiday buffet is brimming with all of your traditional favorites as well as the chef's special creations.  Ehrhardt's does all the work, you just come and enjoy.  The cost for the Thanksgiving Buffet is $24.95 per person and will be held from noon-4pm.  Reservations required.

http://www.ehrhardts.com/banquet_events.php

THANKSGIVING BUFFET
11/26/2009

Location: The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
Town: Shawnee on Delaware
Phone: 800-SHAWNEE

Celebrate Thanksgiving Day at the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort.  The chef has prepared a menu that is sure to please everyone.  The cost for dinner is $19.95/adults, $16.95/seniors (55+), $11.95/children (4-12).  The buffet will be held from noon-4pm.  Reservations required.  

http://www.shawneeinn.com

THANKSGIVING BUFFET
11/26/2009

Location: The Big A Italian and American Grillehouse and Bar
Town: East Stroudsburg
Phone: (570) 223-1700

Celebrate Thanksgiving this year at The Big A.  Enjoy salads and sides, holiday favorites, home-style desserts and carving table options.  The cost for the Thanksgiving Buffet is $24.95 per person, plus tax, and $10.95 per child under 10 years, plus tax.  Seating starts at noon.

http://www.bigagrillehouse.com

THANKSGIVING FEAST
11/26/2009

Location: The Inn at Pocono Manor
Town: Pocono Manor
Phone: (570) 839-7111

Thanksgiving will be extra special this year as it will include a Sneak Preview of the Magical Fireside Christmas.  The Resort's buildings and grounds will be spectacularly dressed for the holiday.  This interactive family experience is sure to awaken the child within and become a Christmas tradition.  Seatings for the Thanksgiving Feast will be from noon-4pm.  Please call for reservations. 

http://www.poconomanor.com

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11/21/2009
Great Brews of America Beerfest

The two-day indoor festival at Split Rock Resort and Golf Club will feature close to 30 of America's finest classic and micro-breweries offering tastes of their latest brews. Musical entertainment will be performed on two different stages, while crafts and artwork will be on exhibition and for sale.  Each attendee will receive a commemorative beer tasting glass to take home and be at least 21 years of age to enter.  Seminars on various beer related topics will be featured throughout the festival. More

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Franklin Festival of Lights

During the Festival of Lights, the Phifer Ice dam Park takes on a magical holiday glow with more than 400,000 lights in a giant outdoor walk-through display as the sounds of the season are heard throughout the park.  Santa will appear at the festival nightly up until Christmas.  The festival will continue December 4-6, 11-13, 19-23 and 27-28, 2009.  Donation of $4 for adults and $1 children 6-12 years.  Children under 6 are free.  The festival will be held from 5:15-9pm.  More