Welcome to Poconos Best Arts and Events calendar for the Poconos Mountains, serving both residents and visitors from near and far. The Event Guide service's goal is to provide you with definitive answers to the perpetual quandry of "
What Do You Want To Do Today? " ... or to provide inspiration for what to do on all the days that follow.
The Greater Poconos region -- the Playground of the East Coast, reigns as a capital of entertainment and the arts, where it's a given that you can "find it here".
From Parades and New Year's Eve events to casino action, Poconos events run the gamut with Chinese New Year celebrations, marathon runs, Film Festivals and concert excitement.
Whether it's an artistic affair, a culinary, musical or dance extravaganza, or a world-class sports event, PoconosBest.com's Arts & Events Calendar is your home base for what's happening -- whether you're on home turf or on the road for business or pleasure.
To begin browsing for area events, please select one of the months above. For an overview of Poconos area events that occur annually, See below. To find and reserve hotel rooms for major area events, click here .
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January
1 First Saturday Artwalk,
Downtown Stroudsburg, PA. The first Saturday of every month is when to
stroll the art galleries and view opening exhibits. Mix, mingle and enjoy
a new experience. From 6-9pm. 424-9131.
February
1 First Saturday Artwalk,
Downtown Stroudsburg, PA. The first Saturday of every month is when to
stroll the art galleries and view opening exhibits. Mix, mingle and enjoy
a new experience. From 6-9pm. 424-9131.
9 A Culinary Celebration
of the Poconos, presented by the
Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce. The event's theme, "Café
Internationale," offers guests the once-a-year opportunity to savor some
of the finest cuisine in the Pocono Mountains region as area restaurants
and eateries prepare and serve mouth-watering samples of their culinary
specialties. From Italian, French and Thai delicacies to Caribbean,
Mexican and American taste treats, guests will feast on a wide variety of
tantalizing edibles as well as sample fine wines and special brews.
Sunday, Feb. 9 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. in the Keystone Room at the Center
for Hospitality Management, East Stroudsburg University. 421-4433.
March
First Saturday Artwalk,
Downtown Stroudsburg, PA. The first Saturday of every month is when to
stroll the art galleries and view opening exhibits. Mix, mingle and enjoy
a new experience. From 6-9pm. 424-9131.
St. Patty's Day Parade
Sunday,
Bagpipers in kilts strut their stuff down Main Street. A long standing
community tradition that brings a smile to everyone's face as they watch
floats, bands and much more make their way through Downtown Stroudsburg.
April
First Saturday Artwalk,
Downtown Stroudsburg, PA. The first Saturday of every month is when to
stroll the art galleries and view opening exhibits. Mix, mingle and enjoy
a new experience. From 6-9pm. 424-9131.
May
First Saturday Artwalk,
Downtown Stroudsburg, PA. The first Saturday of every month is when to
stroll the art galleries and view opening exhibits. Mix, mingle and enjoy
a new experience. From 6-9pm. 424-9131.
Monroe Farmers Market
Every Saturday from 8
am to 12 noon beginning May 8th through Main and 8th Streets
Wonderful fresh produce, sinfully good baked goods, fragrant flowers and
much more. Treat yourself!
Evening on Main
Saturday, from 6 to 9 pm
First Saturday explodes when the Monroe County Arts Council hosts its
yearly Evening on Main. Enjoy a night of art, music and entertainment all
along Main Street and experience a place "where culture builds community".
Memorial Day Parade
Get out your red, white and blue and head down to Main Street to honor
those who have served our country so proudly.
June
First Saturday Artwalk,
Downtown Stroudsburg, PA. The first Saturday of every month is when to
stroll the art galleries and view opening exhibits. Mix, mingle and enjoy
a new experience. From 6-9pm. 424-9131.
Now thru October - Bushkill Falls Open for 101st Tour Season!
Bushkill Falls, "The Niagara of Pennsylvania."
Daily - Free
Brewery Tours and Beer Tastings, 12:30pm at the Barley Creek Brewing
Company
Farmers Market
Now thru
November - Every Saturday, head to Downtown Stroudsburg for the Monroe
Farmers Market on Main and Eighth streets. From 8:00am until 12:00noon.
Summer Concerts at the Gazebo
Sundays
Summer Concerts at the Gazebo, Presbyterian Church of the Mountain,
Delaware Water Gap. Live bands perform from 6-7:30pm in the Gazebo.
Live Performances, Sam Snead's Tavern
Thursdays
Live Performances, Sam Snead's Tavern, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Come to Sam
Snead's Tavern for live performances from 8-11pm.
Live
Performances, Sam Snead's Tavern
Fridays Live Performances, Sam Snead's Tavern, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Come
to Sam Snead's Tavern for live performances from 9pm-12am.
Karaoke
Fridays Karaoke, Comfort Inn, Bartonsville. Come and show off your talents
in the Comfort Zone from 9pm-1am
Farmers Market
Saturdays Monroe Farmers Market, Main & 8th Streets, Stroudsburg. From
8am-noon
Live
Performances, Sam Snead's Tavern
Saturdays Live Performances, Sam Snead's Tavern, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Come
to Sam Snead's Tavern for live performances from 9pm-12am.
Wise Crackers
Comedy Club
Saturdays Wise Crackers Comedy Club, Comfort Inn, Bartonsville. Come to
the Comfort Zone at 8pm for the best comedy in America.
Wind Gap
Bluegrass Festival
The Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival returns to Mountain View Park in Wind Gap
Camel beach Waterpark
Open weekends since May 28, beginning today Camel beach Waterpark is Open
Daily for the Summer!
The Pocono 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Championship Event
Nature Walk
Popular Pocono Mountains naturalist John Serrao will lead a Nature Walk
titled "The Pocono Pine Barrens and its Mountain Laurel" at Big Pocono
State Park/Big Pocono Mountain in Tannersville, home to Camelback Ski
Area. Participants are asked to meet for the walk at State Park parking
lot #2 on the mountain by 10:30am.
Summer Concerts
at the Gazebo
The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap continues
its outdoor Summer Concerts at the Gazebo with a terrific performance by
the Jesse Green Trio. The concert will be held from 6:00pm to 7:30pm out
on the lawn.
Summer Reading
Summer Reading Series, Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Shawnee-on-Delaware.
It's An Evening of Tennessee Williams, a selection of one-act plays. All
shows are at 7pm.
Pocono Mountains
Bluegrass Festival
Hosted by the Blue Ridge Mountain Boys, the 9th annual Pocono Mountains
Bluegrass Festival comes to the Greene-Dreher-Sterling Fairgrounds in
Newfoundland. Music will play Friday from 5:00pm to midnight, Saturday
11:00am until midnight, and Sunday 11:00am to 6:00. Admission will be
charged.
Fishing Contest
Fishing Contest, Cranberry Run Campground, Analomink. Celebrate Father's
Day weekend with a Fishing Contest and free coffee for all dads.
Spring Arts &
Crafts Fair
The annual Spring Arts & Crafts Fair hosted by the Hawley-Lake
Wallenpaupack Chamber of Commerce returns to picturesque Bingham Park in
Hawley. Fair hours are 9:00am until 5:00pm for shoppers and browsers, rain
or shine, and admission is FREE!
Father's Day "BBQ
under the Tent"
On Father's Day, bring your Dad to the Meadowbrook Inn at Tannersville for
the Father's Day "BBQ under the Tent".
Summer Concert
Series
Summer Concert Series, Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Shawnee-on-Delaware.
Enjoy a gift to the community. Come out to the front lawn by the Delaware
River at 7pm. On the 21st, it's the River City Banjo Band and on the 28th
it's Men of Standard. Free admission. Rain or shine.
Sidewalk Sales
Sidewalk Sales return to Downtown Stroudsburg on Friday & Saturday.
Pocono Kidz Faire
Pocono Kidz Faire, Shawnee Place, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Enjoy two days of
family fun, safety, and education sponsored by the Pocono Family YMCA.
There's food, games, entertainment, and the Pocono Starz talent
competition. The fair is from 10am-5pm both days.
Summer Concerts
at the Gazebo
The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap continues
its outdoor Summer Concerts at the Gazebo with a great performance by
SaraLyn Whitaker. The concert will be held from 6:00pm to 7:30pm out on
the lawn.
Pocono Raceway. Tickets,
Hotels
July
Summer Concerts at the Gazebo
Sundays Summer Concerts at the Gazebo, Presbyterian Church of the
Mountain, Delaware Water Gap. Live bands perform from 6-7:30pm in the
Gazebo.
Summer Concert
Series
Tuesdays Summer Concert Series, Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort,
Shawnee-on-Delaware
Live
Performances, Sam Snead's Tavern
Thursdays Live Performances, Sam Snead's Tavern, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Come
to Sam Snead's Tavern for live performances from 8-11pm.
Live
Performances, Sam Snead's Tavern
Fridays Live Performances, Sam Snead's Tavern, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Come
to Sam Snead's Tavern for live performances from 9pm-12am.
Karaoke
Fridays Karaoke, Comfort Inn, Bartonsville. Come and show off your talents
in the Comfort Zone from 9pm-1am. The night is hosted by Chuck Seese.
Wise Crackers
Comedy Club
Saturdays Wise Crackers Comedy Club, Comfort Inn, Bartonsville. Come to
the Comfort Zone at 8pm for the best comedy in America.
Farmers Market
Saturdays Monroe Farmers Market, Main & 8th Streets, Stroudsburg. From
8am-noon
Live
Performances, Sam Snead's Tavern
Saturdays Live Performances, Sam Snead's Tavern, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Come
to Sam Snead's Tavern for live performances from 9pm-12am
Shawnee Mountain
Fireworks
Annual Shawnee Mountain Fireworks, Shawnee Mountain, Shawnee-on-Delaware.
Kick off summer with musical entertainment, vendors, and a barbecue.
Fireworks display at dusk.
Fireworks
Display, Camelbeach Waterpark
Giant Fireworks Display, Camelbeach Waterpark, Tannersville. Celebrate
Independence Day Weekend at Camelbeach with an enormous fireworks display.
Founder's Day
Founder's Day, Downtown, Delaware Water Gap. The celebration begins at 8am
with the Fire Department Pancake breakfast.
Art Walk
Art Walk, Downtown, Stroudsburg. From 6-9pm
Annual Fireworks
Display
Annual Fireworks Display, Lake Wallenpaupack, Hawley. Fireworks display
begins at 9pm over Lake Wallenpaupack. Rain date is July 5th.
American Freedom
Festival
Annual American Freedom Festival, Dansbury Park, East Stroudsburg.
Arts & Crafts
Show
Arts & Crafts Show, Presbyterian Church of the Mountain, Delaware Water
Gap. From 9am-5pm, come for an arts and crafts show. Calliope will perform
from noon-2p
Contemporary
Christian's Music Concert
Third Day with Hyper Static Union and Sarah Kelly
ESU for Kids,
East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg. ESU for Kids announces a
wide variety of creative and fun classes for children ages six to sixteen
on weekdays.
Day Trip
Extravaganza featuring Chuckles Comedy Club
Day Trip Extravaganza featuring Chuckles Comedy Club, Pocmont Resort &
Conference Center, Bushkill. Join us for an hour full of laughs and a good
time at the Chuckles Comedy Club. Your fun-filled day starts at 10:30am
Summer Reading
Series
Summer Reading Series, Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Shawnee-on-Delaware.
It's The Laramie Project, when a small town comes face to face with
murder; everybody has a tale to tell. All shows are at 7pm.
Pennsylvania 500
NASCAR
Pennsylvania 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Weekend, Pocono Raceway, Long
Pond.
Beauty and the
Beast
Beauty and the Beast, Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Shows held
in the Children's Theater at 10am on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Farmer in the
Dell
The Farmer in the Dell, Monroe County Arts Council, Stroudsburg. Bring
your child to this child/adult outing from 10am-2pm.
August
Summer Concerts at the Gazebo
Sundays Summer Concerts at the Gazebo, Presbyterian Church of the
Mountain, Delaware Water Gap. Live bands perform from 6-7:30pm in the
Gazebo.
Summer Concert
Series
Tuesdays Summer Concert Series, Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort,
Shawnee-on-Delaware. Enjoy a gift to the community. Come out to the front
lawn by the Delaware River at 7pm.
Karaoke
Fridays Karaoke, Comfort Inn, Bartonsville. Come and show off your talents
in the Comfort Zone from 9pm-1am.
Wise Crackers
Comedy Club
Saturdays Wise Crackers Comedy Club, Comfort Inn, Bartonsville. Come to
the Comfort Zone at 8pm for the best comedy in America.
Art Walk
Art Walk, Downtown, Stroudsburg. From 6-9pm
Day Trip
Extravaganza featuring Chuckles Comedy Club
Day Trip Extravaganza featuring Chuckles Comedy Club, Pocmont Resort &
Conference Center, Bushkill. Join us for an hour full of laughs and a good
time at the Chuckles Comedy Club. Your fun-filled say starts at 10:30am
Summer Reading
Series
Summer Reading Series, Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Shawnee-on-Delaware.
All shows are at 7pm.
Cruizen Honesdale
2006
Cruizen Honesdale 2006, Crazy Fingers, Lakeville. Cruize night from 6-9pm.
Sidewalk Sales
Sidewalk Sales, Downtown, Stroudsburg.
September
Karaoke
Fridays Karaoke, Comfort Inn, Bartonsville. Come and show off your talents
in the Comfort Zone from 9pm-1am. The night is hosted by Chuck Seese.
Wise Crackers
Comedy Club
Saturdays Wise Crackers Comedy Club, Comfort Inn, Bartonsville. Come to
the Comfort Zone at 8pm for the best comedy in America.
Art Walk
Art Walk, Downtown, Stroudsburg. From 6-9pm,
Orquesta Broadway
Orquesta Broadway, The Mountain Laurel Center, Bushkill. The blending of
the unique flute with violins and Afro--Cuban percussion and vocals
creates the successful sound of Orquesta Broadway. Event begins at 8pm in
the Tom Ridge Pavilion.
Cruizen Honesdale
2005
Cruizen Honesdale 2006, Crazy Fingers, Lakeville. Cruize night from 6-9pm.
Summer Concert
Series
Summer Concert Series, Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Shawnee-on-Delaware.
Come out to the front lawn by the Delaware River at 7pm.
28th Annual Jazz
and Arts Festival
28th Annual Jazz and Arts Festival, Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the
Arts, Delaware Water Gap.
Celebration of
the Arts Music Motif Show
Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts Music Motif Show, Antoine Dutot
Museum & Gallery, Delaware Water Gap. The museum and gallery are open
Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5pm. An opening reception will be held on
September 9th from 6-8pm.
The Philadelphia
Inquirer Super Saturday
The Philadelphia Inquirer Super Saturday, Downtown, Stroudsburg. Enjoy
food, fun and fundraising from 10am-2pm
8th Annual PRCA
Rodeo
8th Annual PRCA Rodeo, Shawnee Mountain, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Come see pro
cowboys compete in 5 PRCA events including: Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull
Riding, Bareback Bronc Riding, Calf Roping, and Bull Dogging. Also the
women will compete in a sanctioned Barrel Race. Rodeo begins at 2pm both
days. Gates open at 11:30am.
October
Karaoke
Fridays Karaoke, Comfort Inn, Bartonsville. Come and show off your talents
in the Comfort Zone from 9pm-1am. The night is hosted by Chuck Seese.
Wise Crackers
Comedy Club
Saturdays Wise Crackers Comedy Club, Comfort Inn, Bartonsville. Come to
the Comfort Zone at 8pm for the best comedy in America.
Art Walk
Art Walk, Downtown, Stroudsburg. From 6-9pm
31st Annual
Harvest Festival
31st Annual Harvest Festival, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm,
Stroudsburg.
15th Annual
Shawnee Lumberjack Festival
15th Annual Shawnee Lumberjack Festival, Shawnee Mountain,
Shawnee-on-Delaware. Event is from 11am-6pm both days.
6th Annual Black
Bear Film Festival
8th Annual Black Bear Film Festival, Film Salon, Milford. This event is
free to the public.
Fall Foliage
Festival
15-16 Fall Foliage Festival, Downtown, Jim Thorpe.
Fall Foliage
Tours
Fall Foliage Tours, Kittatinny Canoes, Dingmans Ferry.
Halloween Parade
Extravaganza
Halloween Parade Extravaganza, Main Street, Stroudsburg. Parade begins at
noon.
PEEC-A-BOO
Halloween Trail
PEEC-A-BOO Halloween Trail, Pocono Environmental Education Center,
Stroudsburg. From 3-9pm.
November
Karaoke
Fridays Karaoke, Comfort Inn, Bartonsville. Come and show off your talents
in the Comfort Zone from 9pm-1am. The night is hosted by Chuck Seese.
Wise Crackers
Comedy Club
Saturdays Wise Crackers Comedy Club, Comfort Inn, Bartonsville. Come to
the Comfort Zone at 8pm for the best comedy in America.
Art Walk
Art Walk, Downtown, Stroudsburg. From 6-9pm
Art Walk
Art Walk, Downtown, Jim Thorpe.
Tree Lighting,
Courthouse Square, Stroudsburg. Tree lighting ceremony begins at 6pm.
Miracle on 34th
Street
-December 31 Miracle on 34th Street, Shawnee Playhouse,
Shawnee-on-Delaware. Shows held on the Main Stage. Matinees begin at 2pm
on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Evening shows are at 8pm on Fridays and
Saturdays. Special evening shows at 8pm on December 19th and 2nd and
December 27-31st. Senior Matinees are held on Fridays at 2pm and kid's
night is Friday.
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December
Karaoke
Fridays Karaoke, Comfort Inn, Bartonsville. Come and show off your talents
in the Comfort Zone from 9pm-1am. The night is hosted by Chuck Seese.
Wise Crackers Comedy Club
Saturdays Wise Crackers Comedy Club, Comfort Inn, Bartonsville. Come to
the Comfort Zone at 8pm for the best comedy in America.
Old Time
Christmas Festival
Old Time Christmas Festival, Downtown, Jim Thorpe.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christmas Tail
Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail, Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee-on-Delaware.
Shows held in the Children's Theater at 10am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Art Walk
3 Art Walk, Downtown, Stroudsburg. From 6-9pm
15th Annual Old
Time Christmas
15th Annual Old Time Christmas, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm,
Stroudsburg.Continuous tours every 15 minutes from 4-7pm.
Unity Tree
Lighting Ceremony
Unity Tree Lighting Ceremony, East Stroudsburg.
Art Walk
Art Walk, Downtown, Jim Thorpe.
30th Traditional Yule Log Celebration
30th Traditional Yule Log Celebration, Pocono Environmental Education
Center, Stroudsburg. From 12-4pm
Pocono Lively
Arts Community Carol Sing and Merry Tuba Christmas
24 Pocono Lively Arts Community Carol Sing and Merry Tuba Christmas,
Courthouse Square, Stroudsburg. Celebrate the holiday with friends and
family beginning at 5:30pm.