Poconos Events

Annual Events

Address: Big Boulder Ski Area, Blakeslee, PA 18610 Category: Performance - Concert / Music - Blues Dates: July 24 - July 26, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Enjoy high quality blues music at the annual July festival dedicated to the soulful tunes that keep blues fans craving more. This musical event has been rated one of the top in the country and gathers listeners from all over the US and even the world. Both contemporary and traditional acoustic as well as electric...

Address: Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA 18334 Category: Sports Event - Motorsports Dates: July 31 - August 2, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The sound of roaring engines, the sights of speeding cars, and the mixed smells of gasoline, oil and rubber draw race fans to the Pocono 500 and Pennsylvania 500 held at the Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA. Guests can attend a variety of events, from practice rounds to qualifying rounds and final runs. The racetrack...

Address: Rte 191, Honesdale, PA 18431 Category: Fair / Festival - State / County Dates: August 7 - August 15, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This week-long event draws thousands of folks each year to its lively environment featuring livestock, crafts, food, games and live entertainment. Held at the beginning of August, this family event has something for everyone. Brave the demolition derby or the monster truck and tractor pulls where engines roar and...

Address: Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg, PA Category: Fair / Festival - Arts / Crafts Dates: August 22 - August 23, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Head to this highly regarded craft show to view all manner of crafts created by members of the PA Guild of Craftsmen. Basketry, jewelry, pottery, stained glass, woodworking and metalworking are all on display. Area artisans pride themselves on the quality of their work. Guests are welcomed to enjoy craft making...

Address: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee On Delaware, PA 18360 Category: Fair / Festival - Food / Drink Dates: September 5 - September 6, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Savory wafts of garlic welcome festival goers to this popular event that showcases all things garlic. Live entertainment, games, vendors and, of course, food keep guests happy at this event located in downtown Stroudsburg, the self-proclaimed Garlic Capital of the World. Everything from garlic funnel cakes to...

Address: Downtown, Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327 Category: Fair / Festival - Art Dates: September 11 - September 13, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Held on Delaware Water Gap's Main Street, this annual event brings together the best national, regional and local artists and performers. This early September celebration features a number of different live performances held on a stage constructed on Main Street and other exhibits and performances held at the local...

Address: Hollow Rd, Shawnee Place, Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA 18356 Category: Sports Event - Rodeo Dates: September 26 - September 27, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Grab your cowboy hat and head over to the PRCA Rodeo held in late September at Shawnee Place at Shawnee-on-Delaware. Professional cowboys ride, rope and race their way through a series of events that include barrel racing, bareback bronc riding, bull dogging, calf roping, saddle bronc riding and bull riding. The chili...

Address: Downtown, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 Category: Fair / Festival - Holiday / Seasonal Dates: December 5 - December 13, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

One of Carbon County's favorite cities, Jim Thorpe hosts the jolly Olde Time Christmas Celebration each December. Families and folks of all ages descend upon the city's downtown to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the season. Shops have special bargains, streets are decorated, special events keep folks...