Annual Events
festivals, celebrations, traditions, fairs & more
Wally Lake Fest
For the past couple of years, Wally Lake Fest has brought thousands of local residents and visitors to Lake Wallenpaupack and the surrounding area. The festival celebrates the end of summer in the Lake Region in a unique way with something for everyone. Wally Lake Fest calls for sun, sand, water, shades, sunscreen and everything else that signifies enjoyable outdoor summer events, so let’s hope for a rain free weekend!
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Wayne County Fair
Enjoy big-name country music concerts, painted pony bronc and bull riding, Prevo the Dinosaur wandering the midway, and more. Don't miss the rides, games, car thrill shows, harness racing, tractor, truck and horse pulls, demolition derby, live entertainment, and fireworks. A family tradition of fun, food and Wayne County's best entertainment value.
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Hawley Winterfest
Hawley, PA proudly presents its annual pre-holiday winter celebration each December with twinkling lights by night and merry crowds, non-stop activities, and snowflakes by day. Originally established in 1999 to celebrate Hawley's Victorian roots and the passing from the 19th through the 20th and into the 21st century, Hawley Winterfest has become one of the best-known holiday traditions in the region.
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Wally Ice Fest
Wally Ice Fest celebrates the best of winter fun in the Pocono Mountains. Tourists and community members alike will enjoy everything from ice sculptures to a curling demonstration event, to our three main events: Paupack Plunge, Pocono Pond Hockey Tournament and Iced Tee Golf.
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Wally Wine Fest
Lake Wallenpaupack, affectionately known as “Wally” provides the perfect backdrop for this weekend long festival. Sample an extensive array of domestic and international brands from the wine regions of the world. Purchase your favorites to take home. Enjoy educational seminars, shop the onsite marketplace and attend some of the many regional events being held throughout the region.
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Festival of Wood
Visit Grey Towers for their annual Festival of Wood featuring handmade crafts, art, programs, children’s activities, educational exhibits, and more! Walk the grounds, take a tour of all three floors of the mansion, and learn more about conservation, the Pinchots, and the US Forest Service.
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Black Bear Film Festival
Black Bear’s Film Festival’s mission is steadfast and compelling: we are committed to producing a film festival program that embraces the essence of film making, is pure in spirit and thought-provoking in content. We are in support of innovative and independent films, artistic expression, education, diversity, and cultural enhancement. We strive to provide an engaging and exciting community experience for film makers to debut their films, as well as a fun film festival experience for our attendees.
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Honesdale for the Holidays
Historic Honesdale offers up its famous holiday hospitality with many of its fine stores hosting an open house for shoppers' browsing pleasure. There's also the Annual Santa Parade and tree lighting, and plenty of other seasonal fun to be found.
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Wildflower Music Festival
Secluded among majestic pine trees and green ferns, the Wildflower Music Festival is held on the grounds of the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary in White Mills, Pennsylvania. Spanning weekends in July and August for over 30 years, the Wildflower Music Festival presents quality entertainment in a natural amphitheater. Please bring along a lawn chair or a blanket. Picnics and beverages of your choice are permitted. In the event of inclement weather, performances are held at the auditorium of the Wallenpaupack Area High School.
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Shawnee Mountain Festivals
Every May through October, Shawnee Mountain is home to many of the Pocono Mountains’ major festivals and events including the Shawnee Fireworks Display, Pocono Garlic & Harvest Festival, Shawnee Celtic Festival, Autumn Timber Festival and the Pocono Food Truck & Art Festival. Visit the website for a full schedule and discount tickets.
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