Below are some of the local area attractions you can visit in the Pocono Mountains. Brochures and discount coupons for some of the attractions listed below can be found at the Welcome Center as well as in each vacation home. There is something for everyone to enjoy.
April 18, 2009 from 12PM to 4PM - 13th Annual Great Brews from around the World International Beer Festival
This indoor event will feature 30 of the world's finest breweries, along with fabulous music and crafts. Food purveyors offering international menus will also be in attendance, and seminars related to International beer topics will be featured. Each attendee will receive a commemorative beer tasting glass, and you must be over 21 to enter (no children permitted). Advance Tickets are $24*, Tickets at the door are $27, Group Tickets (25+) are $22*, Designated Drivers are $6*. (*including online surcharge) There will be a maximum occupance for this festival - so please check online for available tickets.
September 10 through December 11, 2009 - Every Friday & Saturday
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). Start at the Inn at Jim Thorpe, 24 Broadway. Cover a mile roundtrip to the Old Jail, approx 1 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.
September 25 & 26, 2010
PRCA Rodeo & Chili Cookoff at Shawnee
Gates open 11:30am, Rodeo at 2:00 p.m. / Chili Cookoff Held from 11:30AM - 1:30PM.
Come and experience the thrill of the Pro Cowboys competing in five events, including: Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Bareback Bronc Riding, Team Roping, Calf Roping and Bull Dogging. Come early & sample a variety of chilis from mild to hot and everywhere in between! Vote for your favorite.
September 26 - October 25, 2009
Hayrides, corn maze, kiddies haunted house, carnival & pony rides & petting zoo &
play on a real pirate ship. Every Pumpkin is $3.00. Children under 2 are free.
October 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16 & 17. 2010
Free music at venues all over town, vendors, crafters and food at the downtown park, train rides, family fun.
October 10 & 11, 2009 10am to 5:00 p.m.
37th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival at Jack Frost Mountain (rain or shine).
This festival features artisans exhibiting everything from fine art to country and contemporary crafts, plus a Ski Swap, Classic Car Display, and Corvette Display. Enjoy the crisp, cool mountain air and the spectacular fall foliage. Crafts include metal sculpture, scrimshaw, handweaving, dried floral arrangements, watercolor paintings, pottery, woodcarving, and much, much more. Admission: Gate: Adults (13 & over) $3 per day Children (12 & under) FREE Festival hours are from 10 am to 5 pm both Saturday and Sunday.
October 9 & 10, 2010
Autumn Timber & Balloon Festival at Shawnee - Lumberjack Show including Log Rolling, Pig Races & Chainsaw Sculpture, Food & Craft Vendors, Scenic Chairlift Rides & Spectacular HOT AIR BALLOONS
October 17, 24 & 31
Wander the Old Jail's cold hallways, past Cell 17 with its mysterious handprint on the wall, under the gallows on
which seven of the accused Molly Maguires were put to death, and down into the eerie dungeon.
November 21 & 22, 2009 – 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Great Brews of America Beer festival at Split Rock The 2009 two-day indoor festival features 30 of the world's finest breweries, music, crafts & food offering international menus & International beer seminars.
June 6, 2010
June 12th & 13th, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m
Great Tastes of Pennsylvania Wine and Food FestivalsThe two day outdoor festival will be held on the grounds of Split Rock Resort located in Lake Harmony. The festival will feature continuous musical entertainment on three separate stages, Pennsylvania's finest wineries and a wide selection of food vendors to tempt your tastebuds. Educational Seminars will be held during the Festival so check them out and learn some new things about wine.
July 18th
The Tribute Fest features the music of U2, Led Zeppelin, Journey, The Beatles, Johnny Cash, and The Allman Brothers.
July 23, 24, 25, 2010
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.
July 3 - July 11, 2010 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Kutztown Folk Festival - Bring your family to enjoy the finest in traditional crafts, food, music and folklife. Fun for all ages! 200 of Americas finest traditional craftsmen. Fascinating demonstrations and treasures you can take home. Also enjoy the baby farm animals, puppets, make-and- take crafts, hay stacks and m mazes, story time, singalongs, and hands on fun. 
August 1, 2010
August 5th – 9th, 2009 - 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Children 10 and under Free. Admission $5.00
Fire works, carnival and balloon rides, chainsaw carving, tractor pull, demolition derby, horse shows, antiques
August 8, 2009 12:00 noon–5:00 pm.
Blue Mountain Wine & Beer Festival at the Valley Lodge will be showcasing local microbreweries & wineries. Tickets availble after May 1st Price: $20.00 at the door $15.00 in advance $5.00 designated driver ticket.
August 22 - 29, 2010
West End Fair - Enjoy Amusement Rides, Monster Trucks, 4x4 Truck Pull, Demolition Derby, Wood Carving, Craft Tent, Barnyard, Fireworks and Food.
September 4 & 5, 2010
15th Annual Pocono Garlic Festival at Shawnee
Tasty foods laced with Pocono-grown garlic and a variety of entertainment from blues to bluegrass.
Over 50 food stands, entertainment, crafts, fun and games for the kids.
2010 Fairs & Festivals
Holiday Light Spectacular at Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Over 100 holiday light displays depicting scenes of the season from end of November to first week of January. Display is in area across from the Everhart Museum. No fee but donations are accepted. For more information, please call 570-348-4186.
Santa's Train is coming to town! The young and young at heart are invited to spend some time with Santa as he rolls into town on the Santa Train. At all five stops, everyone is welcome aboard to enjoy exciting, fun filled holiday activities. Don’t miss this great opportunity to give Santa your wish list as he heads back to the North Pole!!! Santa’s Train is open to the public at no charge. Please note: This is not an excursion. For more information, please call 570-963-6730. Station Stops: Carbondale at Pioneer City Station, Archbald at Pike Street, Jessup at Station Park, Olyphant at Queen City Station, Dickson City at Enterprise Avenue.
