2012 Summer & Fall Festival Lineup
Shawnee Celtic Festival
May 26 & 27, 2012
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 3, 2012
Sunday gates open at 7pm, show starts approximately at 9pm
Poconos' Wurst Festival
July 14 & 15, 2012
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 Garlic Festival
September 1 & 2, 2012
A legendary local favorite! Now in its 17th 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 22 & 23, 2012
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 6 & 7, 2012
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, Ultimate Air Dogs Show, live music, children’s activities and food and craft vendors galore. More >
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area • I-80 Exit 309, Hollow Road, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356 • Phone: 570-421-7231
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