All things great and small to do in the Poconos: horseback riding,
water parks, golfing and golf courses, whitewater rafting, Nature and Hiking, Tennis, Skiing, skating and more. Enjoy the beautiful State and National Parks for all of these and many more activities.
go to www.800poconos.com for more information.
http://www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/delaware-river-parks.htm
There is so much to do year round in the Poconos, so stay with us season after season. Below are just some of the things going on in the Pocono area .
~~~~~ FALL ~~~~~
September 5 & 6, 2009
Pocono Garlic Festival
The aroma of garlic will fill the Shawnee Valley over Labor Day weekend for the 15th Annual Pocono Garlic Festival! Indulge all of your garlic fantasies at this legendary event featuring flavorful foods liberally laced with Pocono-grown garlic and a fantastic variety of entertainment. This event is not to be missed!
Saturday and Sunday 10AM to 6PM
September 26 & 27, 2009
Rodeo & Chili Cook-Off
Come and experience the thrill of the Pro Cowboys competing in events fully approved and sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association including bronc riding, bull riding, calf roping and much more! Our Chili Cook-Off will kick off the event with live country music and line dancing to follow. Its two days of action-packed, real live Rodeo!
Saturday and Sunday Gates Open 11:30AM, Rodeo at 2PM
October 16-18, 2009
Timber & Balloon Festival
Hot air balloons, skydiving exhibitions, IRONJACK lumberjack shows, scenic chairlift rides, craft and food vendors galore. Need we say more? This spectacular 3-day autumn event offers two festivals in one during prime fall foliage time in the Poconos!
Friday Evening 4PM to 9PM, Saturday and Sunday 7AM to 6PM
Golf specials at many golf courses around the area.
The Great Pumpkin festival at Country Junction
Hayrides, corn maze, ghost town for kids, carnival & pony rides & petting zoo. For more information go to www.countryjunction.com
The Fall Foliage Festival at Jim Thorpe includes crafts, food, live music, train rides and much more.
For more information go to www.jimthorpe.org
Ghost walks in old Mauch Chunk - intriguing tales of reported ghoulish encounters and stories of historic properties & people led by a costumed Ghost Guide (not for children under 7)
Ghost tour at Jim Thorpe's Old Jail Museum. For more information go to www.theoldjailmuseum.com
Arts & Crafts Festival
Arts and Crafts, chairlift rides, Ski swap, Classic car & corvette display at Jack Frost Mountain.
Artisans participating are judged by a panel of critics and will demonstrate some aspect of their craft during the show. A sampling of crafts include metal sculpture, scrimshaw, handweaving, dried floral arrangements, watercolor paintings, pottery, woodcarving, and so much more.
On both days of the festival, Big Boulder and Jack Frost Mountain Ski Schools are sponsoring a ski swap. This is a great opportunity to get ready for the upcoming snow sport season and purchase top-quality equipment for the lowest prices. Skis, poles, snowboards, and boots of all shapes and sizes will be available.
On Saturday and Sunday, car clubs from the Mid-Atlantic States will be taking part in our Fifth Annual Classic Car and Corvette Display. Check out these fabulous cars and cast your vote for "Best in Show," "Best Paint Job," and "Best Engine." You'll be amazed at the variety of makes and models available to view. Tickets Available at the Gate. Go to www.jfbb.com for more information
Great Brews Of America:
Classic Beer Festival
November 21st & 22nd 2009
Split Rock Resort & Golf Club
The two-day indoor festival, set in the beautiful Pocono Mountains on the dates of Nov 21st & 22nd, 2009, the Great Brews of America Beerfest will feature close to 50 of America's finest classic and micro-breweries offering tastes of their latest brews. Musical entertainment will be performed on three different stages, while crafts and artwork will be on exhibition and for sale.
For more information go to www.splitrockresort.com
The Pocono Mountains Film Festival is a five-day fun filled festival located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains
October 22,23,24 2009
The Pocono Mountains Film Festival is NOW Accepting
Film and Screenplay Submissions for
For more information go to www.poconomountainsfilmfestival.com
~~~~~ OPEN YEAR ROUND ~~~~~
The Crossings Premium Outlets – Shop at 100+ stores
Mohegan Sun Casino & Race Track
Carson’s Horseback Riding Stable
ATV Adventure Tours - 1200 Acre ATV Trail and Terrain Park also dirt bike friendly
Sunset Hill Shooting range
Whitewater rafting (closed in winter)
Bushkill Falls – The Niagara of Pennsylvania
American Candle Factory
For more information on these and other things to do in the Pocono’s visit www.800poconos.com
~~~~~ WINTER ~~~~~
Shawnee Winter Carnival Day
February 22, 2009
www.shawneemt.com
Name of Facility: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
Town: Shawnee on Delaware
Phone: 570-421-7231
Shawnee Winter Carnival Day Sponsored by Shawnee Mountain, Coca-Cola and Budweiser Beer, this event will include fun activities open to all. Demonstrations, Ice Sculptor, vendors, product sampling, giveaways, outdoor barbeque, entertainment, apres ski party and more.
For more information go to www.shawneemt.com
Ski Areas - *Alpine Mountain Ski & Ride Center *Blue Mountain Ski Area *Camelback Mountain Resort *Big Boulder Ski Area *Jack Frost Mountain *Shawnee Mountain *Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain
You can also find snowboarding, ice skating, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, snow tubing and other activities to complete your Poconos winter vacation. Pocono skiing offers over 146 slopes and trails, whether you are an expert meeting the moguls, or a beginner gently exploring the hills. Pocono Mountains lakes also offer plenty of room for testing out your ice skating or ice fishing skills. Lake Wallenpaupack, the third largest man-made lake located entirely in Pennsylvania, offers no less than 52-miles of uninterrupted shoreline.
For more information go to www.800poconos.com
MASS Snowboard Cross-2 Races
February 26, 2009
www.skicamelback.com
Name of Facility: Camelback Mountain Resort
Town: Tannersville
Phone: 570-629-1661
The Mid Atlantic Snowboard Series returns for their ninth season to Camelback Mountain Resort and will host their first ever Snowboard Cross even on Pocono Raceway. The event will begin at noon.
Breast Cancer Awareness Day
February 28, 2009
www.jfbb.com
Name of Facility: Jack Frost Mountain
Town: Blakeslee
Phone: 570-443-8425
February 28, 2009 is "Ski For The Cure" Day at Jack Frost Mountain. Jack Frost Big Boulder supports Breast Cancer Awareness and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. $5 from every snow pass purchased at Jack Frost will be donated to the Komen Foundation.
Mt. Dew Vertical Challenge
March 7, 2009
www.skicamelback.com
Name of Facility: Camelback Mountain Resort
Town: Tannersville
Phone: 570-629-1661
Mt. Dew returns for their fourth season to host the Mt. Dew Vertical Challenge. The event will take place in the Main Base Area, Coconut Cafe, and on Pocono Raceway. The event will begin at 7:30am.
Shawnee Rail Jam
March 7, 2009
www.shawneemt.com
Name of Facility: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
Town: Shawnee on Delaware
Phone: 570-421-7231
Strut your stuff on Shawnee Mountain's 3000' Bushkill Park. Judges will be awarding the best overall talent with tons of gear. Other prizes will be drawn by bib numbers to be sure everyone leaves with some swag. This event is open to skiers and riders of all abilities.
19th Annual Pocono Scout Weekend
Add to Trip Planner
March 14, 2009 - March 15, 2009
www.shawneemt.com
Name of Facility: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
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.
Active Military Appreciation Weekend
March 14, 2009 - March 15, 2009
www.skibluemt.com
Name of Facility: Blue Mountain Ski Area
Town: Palmerton
Phone: 610-826-7700
All active military men and women receive a free lift ticket with an active military ID. Blue Mountain is open from 8am-10pm.
Second Annual Cardboard Box Derby
March 14, 2009
www.skicamelback.com
Name of Facility: Camelback Mountain Resort
Town: Tannersville
Phone: 570-629-1661
Camelback will host its second annual Cardboard Box Derby. Start building your vehicle now, may the best person or team win. There were some very creative entries for the first ever Derby last season, lets see if you can top them this year! The event will begin at 10am.
Cardboard Box Derby
March 15, 2009
www.skibluemt.com
Name of Facility: Blue Mountain Ski Area
Town: Palmerton
Phone: 610-826-7700
Participates build their fastest and most innovative cardboard box float to slide down Vista Trail. The derby will be held from 9am-3pm.
Beach Party Weekend
March 21, 2009 - March 22, 2009
www.skicamelback.com
Name of Facility: Camelback Mountain Resort
Town: Tannersville
Phone: 570-629-1661
Visit Camelback for their annual Beach Party Weekend. Come and enjoy the festivities with us all weekend long. The event will take place at the Main Base Area and Main Bar. The event will begin at 9am.
26th Annual Costume Carnival Day
March 22, 2009
www.shawneemt.com
Name of Facility: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
Town: Shawnee on Delaware
Phone: 570-421-7231
Those in costume receive free day lift tickets. Costume parade and judging at 1pm with great prizes.
Pond Skimming Contest
March 22, 2009
www.skibluemt.com
Name of Facility: Blue Mountain Ski Area
Town: Palmerton
Phone: 610-826-7700
Our traditional pond skimming competition, sponsored by Shea's Hardware, promises to be full of fun and surprises. Entry and release forms are available online or in the Blue Mountain office. The contest will be held from 10am-4pm.
Fourth Annual Pond Skimming Event
March 28, 2009
www.skicamelback.com
Name of Facility: Camelback Mountain Resort
Town: Tannersville
Phone: 570-629-1661
Camelback will host its fourth annual Pond Skimming event. Come out and see if you can make it all the way across.
~~~~~ SPRING ~~~~~
Memorial Day weekend
Easter Holiday At The Crossings Premium Outlets
April 12, 2009
www.premiumoutlets.com/thecrossings
Name of Facility: The Crossings Premium Outlets
Town: Tannersville
Phone: 570-629-4650
Shop over 100 of the top designer and brand names. Hours are noon-6pm.
Spring Break Special
April 4, 2009 - April 17, 2009
www.skirmish.com
Name of Facility: Skirmish
Town: Jim Thorpe
Phone: 1-800-SKIRMISH
All students play for only $24.95 per person, plus receive half price ($3) camo rentals. Plus, all organized youth/student groups of 15 or more receive discounted rates on second day activities and free camping at Hickory Run State Park. Group leader benefits apply.
Split Rock Resort
Great Brews from Around the World International Beer Festival
Saturday April 18th 12pm-4pm
Split Rock - indoor event featuring 30 of the world`s finest breweries, music, crafts & food offering international menus & International beer seminars
For more information go to www.splickrockresort.com
Annual Pocono Mountains Run for the Red Marathon
May 17, 2009
www.poconomarathon.org
Name of Facility: Pocono Mountains
Town: Monroe County
Phone: 800-468-2442
The Pocono Mountains hosts runners for a 26.2 mile race through Monroe County. The top finishing male and female each receive a cash prize of $2,000. This year a Marathon Relay will allow 2-person teams the opportunity of splitting the 26.2 mile distance, each running 13.1 miles. Runners have three choices; they can run the full marathon, a 5K Road Race or they can team up with another person and take part in the Marathon Relay. Registration is $20/5K Road Race, $50/Marathon Race and $65/Marathon until April 24, 2009.
Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale
May 22, 2009 - May 25, 2009
www.premiumoutlets.com/thecrossings
Name of Facility: The Crossings Premium Outlets
Town: Tannersville
Phone: 570-629-4650
Visit The Crossings Premium Outlets for the Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale. Shop at over 100 of the top designer and brand names. Additional savings offered. Hours are 10am-9pm.
Digital Weekend in the Poconos
May 29, 2009 - May 31, 2009
www.peec.org
Name of Facility: Pocono Environmental Education Center
Town: Dingmans Ferry
Phone: 570-828-2319
Photographer and teacher Raymond Klass will bring new light to your digital photos and spark your creativity. Get hands-on digital practice outdoors and tips to enhance your photos with Adobe Photoshop. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to bring a laptop with Photoshop CS, CS2, or CS3 installed. Package includes lodging, all meals (Friday dinner-Sunday lunch), and program.
POCONO RACEWAY NASCAR
SPRINT CUP SERIES
Pocono Raceway
For more information go to www.poconoraceway.com
~~~~~ SUMMER ~~~~~
June, July & August
Treat the Kids!
Shawnee Place Play & Water Park Opens June! Play Elements, Water slides, Daily Shows! www.shawneemt.com/
Camelbeach Waterpark
planned activities all year long
Beg. of June
For information go to www.camelbeach.com
Pocono 500
June 7, 2009
www.poconoraceway.com
Name of Facility: Pocono Raceway
Town: Long Pond
Phone: 800-RACEWAY
Pocono Raceway will host the Pocono 500 Sprint Cup Race on Sunday, June 7, with events leading up to the race all weekend. Long recognized as on of NASCAR's most competitive raceways, Pocono's unique 2.5 mile track features three turns, each with its own degree of banking.
The Pocono Mountain Bluegrass Festival,
Newfoundland, PA
June 2009
Hosted by the BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN BOYS , has featured bands from Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Oklahoma.
The G.D.S. Fairgrounds, located in Newfoundland, Pa., just minutes south of Lake Wallenpaupak and Rt. I-84 on Rts 191 & 507, provides a perfect background to the Pocono Mountain Bluegrass Festival. For more information go to www.gdsfair.com
The 19th Annual Great Tastes of Pennsylvania Wine and Food Festival
June 13th and 14th, 2009
Split Rock Resort & Golf Club
For more information go to www.splitrockresort.com
June 27 & 28, 2009
Shawnee Celtic Festival
Produced in cooperation with East of the Hebrides Entertainment, the Shawnee Celtic Festival brings the sights and sounds of the Emerald Isles and the Scottish Highlands to the Poconos for two full days! Non-stop Celtic music, a bagpipers parade and fiddlers jam, Irish and Scottish dancers, working sheep dogs, a variety of Celtic food and craft vendors and much more!
Saturday and Sunday 11AM to 6PM
For more information go to www.shawneemt.com
POCONOS KIDZ FEST
Child related Exhibits & Demonstrations including, Special Costume Guests, Games, Workshops & Shows, Product Sampling and Food Vendors, plus Shawnee Place. This event benefits the Pocono Family YMCA. Special Low Admission for this weekend.
For more information go to www.shawneemt.com
July 4, 2009
Shawnee Annual Fireworks Display
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area is holding its annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks, which benefits the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company. There will be an outdoor DJ, Uncle Sam Stilt Walker, Mark Clark’s “All American Magic Show” and various food & craft vendors. A delicious Hickory Licks barbecue is planned. “The Best Show in the Poconos’,” a full one half hour fireworks display will be at dusk presented by the Castiglione Fireworks Display Company.
Saturday gates open at 7PM, show starts approximately at 9PM
www.shawnee.com
July 18 & 19, 2009 - New! for Summer 2009
Poconos' Wurst Festival
If brews, brats, crafts, dancing and lively music is your thing - don't miss this one. Featuring the Grammy Award winning Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra on Saturday. German OOM PA PA Bands, Polka Bands, German & Polish crafts and dancers plus all of the wursts and wieners, ethnic foods and brews all weekend long. It's going to be an Oktoberfest in July!
Saturday Noon to 7PM, Sunday Noon to 6PM
www.shawnee.com
Pocono Blues Festival
Date(s): Friday, July 24, 2009 - Sunday, July 26, 2009
Location: Big Boulder
Friday, July 24, 2009 - Sunday, July 26, 2009
18th Annual Pocono Blues Festival-July 24, 25, 26, 2009 This award winning 3 day national Blues Festival features 20 national acts on 3 stages. Each year thousands of music fans travel from 30 states and 10 countries to witness real deal American Blues Music. To date we have finalized James Cotton with Eddy Clearwater, Shemekia Copeland, Bernard Allison, Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials, Cedrick Burnside and Lightin' Malcom, Fruteland Jackson and Harrison Kennedy. Stay tuned for updates.
Go to www.jfbb.com for more information
Pennsylvania 500
August 2, 2009
www.poconoraceway.com
Name of Facility: Pocono Raceway
Town: Long Pond
Phone: 1-800-RACEWAY
Pennsylvania 500 Sprint Cup Race will take place on Sunday, August 2, 2008, with activities leading up to the event all weekend. Pocono Raceway has long been recognized as one of NASCAR's most competitive raceways. Pocono's unique 2.5 mile track features three turns, each with its own degree of banking.
The Pocono State Crafts Festival
August 22 and 23, 2009
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
Stroudsburg, PA.
www.poconocrafts.com
Tribute Fest
Come enjoy the Tribute Fest at Big Boulder Ski Area to include some of the best tribute bands in the nation! The one day event will feature music, vendors, and fireworks!
The Top Tribute Bands In The Country & music fans from The Mid Atlantic States will once again come to Big Boulder Ski Area to witness the very best tribute bands showcasing the music of U2, Aerosmith, Dave Matthews,The Allman Brothers and Bruce Springsteen followed by a spectacular fireworks show! FUN for the entire family with chairlift rides,plenty of food and beverage and several quality vendors!
Go to www.jfbb.com for more information