2012 Summer & Fall Festival Lineup
Shawnee Celtic Festival
May 25 & 26, 2013
The sights and sounds of the Emerald Isles and Scottish Highlands are coming to the Poconos on Memorial Day weekend! Join us for non-stop Celtic music on three stages, a bagpipers’ parade and fiddlers jam, working sheep dogs, Irish step dancers, and a variety of Celtic craft and food vendors! More >
Shawnee Annual Fireworks Display
July 5, 2013
Gates open at 7pm. “The Best Show in the Poconos,” fireworks display will be at dusk, approximately 9pm, presented by the Interstate Fireworks Display Company.
Poconos' Wurst Festival
July 20 & 21, 2013
This Oktoberfest in July is back for its third year with even more wursts, wieners, kielbasa, pierogies and crafted brews! Featuring various Polka bands and German Oom Pa Pa bands, Polish & German dancers and craft vendors, you’re sure to have the best of times at the Poconos’ Wurst Festival. Bring your appetite and your dancing shoes to this weekend full of brews, brats and music! More >
Pocono Chicken Wing-Off
August 11, 2013
Benefiting Monroe County Meals on Wheels, the Pocono Chicken Wing Off is the Pocono Mountain Region's largest wing event. Sample over 30 varieties of wing sauces while supporting Monroe County Meals on Wheels. Hot wings, spicy wings, specialty wings, smoked wings, fried wings - whatever you choose, you will be eating wings for a great cause. More >
Shawnee Mountain Mud Run
August 17, 2013
A mountain trail run, with natural & manmade obstacles, challenging ups and downs, rocky, wooded and wet terrain, shallow water crossings and lots of Mountain MUD!. All on Shawnee Mountain trails and grounds. More >
Pocono Garlic Festival
August 31 & September 1, 2013
A legendary local favorite! Now in its 18th year, this event will once again fill the Poconos with the aroma of garlic-y goodness over Labor Day weekend. Over 50 food and craft vendors will be offering everything from garlic vinegar and garlic ice cream to garlic-themed pottery and paintings. A showcase of local musical talent on 3 stages, educational demonstrations and plenty of children’s activities make this a great family event! More >
Rodeo & Chili Cook-Off
September 21 & 22, 2013
It’s a rip-roarin’ real live Rodeo in the Poconos! Come experience the thrill of professional cowboys competing in fully sanctioned PRCA events including saddle bronc riding, bareback bronc riding, bull riding, calf roping, team roping and bull dogging. Professional cowgirls will also be competing in barrel racing. Live country music, line dancing and craft and food vendors add to the weekend festivities. Come early on Saturday & Sunday for the 5th annual Chili Cook-Off and sample some of the Poconos’ finest chilis! More >
Autumn Timber Festival
October 12 & 13, 2013
Catch a glimpse of nature’s splendor at beautiful Shawnee Mountain during prime fall foliage time in the Poconos! Join us for this action packed autumn event including lumberjack demonstrations, chainsaw sculptures live music, children’s activities and food and craft vendors galore. More >
Art on the Mountain
November 16 & 17, 2013
Art on the Mountain Art Show & Sale will feature regional painters, photographers and sculptors. More >
