Pocono Garlic Festival
Saturday & Sunday - September 1 & 2, 2012
10am to 6pm
***Check Back Soon for Updated Information for 2012***
Local musicians & entertainment run almost non-stop for the 2 day festival.
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!
View the full list of Farms, Food Vendors, Artists & Crafters
Food, Food & More Food!
Dozens of vendors providing a range of foods from simple to sophisticated for the foodie with discerning taste buds! The festival is a platform to showcase the regions most pungent garlic, finest eateries & talented artists.
Non-Stop Music, Shows & Entertainment!
With two outdoor stages, a children's activity area, education tent & multiple strolling acts, festival goers will enjoy a wide variety of non-stop live music & "garlic themed" novelty shows geared for the whole family. Download the 2011 Pocono Garlic Festival schedule
Chef Alice Cooking Demonstrations (with garlic of course!)
Roman Osadca will give a talk on the health benefits of garlic.
Bob Dunkel will give two informative lectures on “Growing Your Own Garlic” and “Garlic History, General Health and Cooking Issues”.
Pocono Wildlife Rehab
Musical Entertainment:
Blue Emerald Band
Burning Bridget Cleary
Zydeco-A-Go-Go
Juggernaut String Band
Nancy & Spencer Reed
Lost Ramblers
Len Mooney Duo
Fun for Kids (or the kid in all of us):
Farm Animal Petting Zoo
Pie Man
Juggling Shows
Face Painting
Magic Shows
Water Balloon Toss
Tickets:
Advance ticket sales for the 2011 Pocono Garlic Festival have ended. Please purchase your tickets at the gate upon arrival.
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| Adult | $7.50 | $10 | $13 | $15 |
| Child - Age 5-12 | $6 | $7.50 | $12 | $15 |
| Child - Age 4 & Under | Free! | |||
| Parking | Free! | |||
Don't forget to visit the official Pocono Garlic Festival Web Site! Go now >
Have questions? Call (570) 421-7231
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Summer Events
Shawnee Celtic Festival
May 26 & 27, 2012: It's Two Days of Celtic Music, Dance, Crafts, Food, Drink and Fun.
Independence Day Fireworks
July 3, 2012: Fireworks display and outdoor entertainment for the whole family!
Poconos' Wurst Festival
July 14 & 15, 2012: Its like an Oktoberfest in July, don't miss Grammy award winning Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra!
Shawnee Mountain Mud Run
August 18, 2012: Push yourself physically while having a great time and getting muddy! Trail run with post race party.
Fall Events
Pocono Garlic Festival
September 1 & 2, 2012: Celebrating its 18th year, this years garlic festival is packed with garlic-y goodness.
Rodeo & Chili Cook-Off
September 22 & 23, 2012: Real-life cowboys + delicious chili recipes = a weekend full of fun!
Autumn Timber Festival
October 6 & 7, 2012: Combining a weekend full of lumberjack events & chainsaw sculptures always a great time!
Art on the Mountain
November 17, 2012:
Art show & sale featuring paintings, sculpture and photography from area artists.
Vendor Applications:
Shawnee Mountain DOES NOT choose vendors for the Garlic Festival - Please visit the Pocono Garlic Festival Website for an application.
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