Insider Guide to Pocono Events This Summer

May Events

Summer Shows at The Sherman Theater

Get tickets to catch great concerts, comedians, and more at the historic Sherman Theater in downtown Stroudsburg this summer! See acts like Lez Zeppelin, Fit For A King Lonely God, and Taylor Simon King in May, Planet K-Pop and Amy Grant in June, I Love The 80's and Willie & The Poor Boys II in July, or Thunderstruck and Rich Vos and Jim Florentine in August.

Jim Thorpe 139th Birthday Celebration

Jim Thorpe, PA
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free!

Gather with the Jim Thorpe community on the town's east side to celebrate their namesake, the legendary athlete Jim Thorpe. The festivities will take place at the Memorial Monument with Native American traditions and performances including drum music and hoop dance plus comments from local officials.

Music on the Lawn at Milford Community House

Milford Community House
Date: Saturdays, May 16 through October 3, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free!

Bring a lawn chair and find a spot to listen to great band performances happening every Saturday this summer in charming downtown Milford.

Quiet Valley Annual Farm Animal Frolic

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
Date: Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17 and 23-24, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $18/person; $10/ages 3-12; free/under 3

Want to meet adorable baby bunnies, lambs, chicks, and piglets? Get to know the animals at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, including the workhorses Jenny and Judy. The Farm Frolic takes place over two days and is a fun outing for the whole family.

Red, White and Brew Festival

Mountain View Vineyard Winery
Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
Time: noon to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Savor the beautiful grounds of Mountain View Vineyard Winery outside of Stroudsburg as you sip on delicious wine, beer, or spirits, enjoy fun games, and browse the food trucks and craft vendors.

West End Fireman's Festival

West End Fairgrounds
Date: Thursday through Saturday, May 28-30, 2026
Time: Varies
Cost: $10/parking

Looking for fireworks, food, and fun? You'll find them all at the West End Fireman's Festival. Listen to live music, bring the kids for touch-a-truck, and feast on classic summer favorites like hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, ice cream, and funnel cake plus fare from various food trucks. The festival benefits local fire companies.

June Events

Wally Wine Fest

Silver Birches Resort
Date: Friday through Sunday, June 5-7, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $40/advance; $50/at the door (15 wine tasting tickets); VIP: $75/advance only (25 wine tasting tickets & early entry); Platinum: $200; $20/designated driver

Sip and sample delicious vintages on the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack! Gaze out over the water from scenic Silver Birches Resort as you browse over 100 domestic and international wines and enjoy the live music performances.

Pocono Tattoo Expo

Mount Airy Casino
Date: Friday through Sunday, June 5-7, 2026
Time: Friday and Saturday: noon to 11 p.m.; Sunday: noon to 8 p.m.
Cost: $25/day pass; $50/3 day pass; Kids under 12/free

Mount Airy is hosting the first-ever, family-friendly Pocono Tattoo Expo this summer with world-class tattoo artists, live entertainment, and endless inspiration! While Mount Airy Casino is a 21+ resort, the Tattoo Expo is open to all ages.

Free Summer Concert Series 2026

Downtown Lehighton
Date: Select Saturdays, June through August, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: Free!

Listen to a fantastic mix of acts in the amphitheater in Lehighton's Upper Park on June 6 and 20, July 4 and 18, and August 1. Enjoy your favorite rock n' roll and country songs during performances from Richie and the High Street Rockers, Hatter, and SteelCreek.

Weatherly Hillclimb

Weatherly, PA
Date: Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free for spectators

The hairpin turns and uphill straights of the roads around Weatherly have made this small town, backroads race a thrill for drivers and spectators alike since 1960. Can't make the June event? The hillclimb happens again September 19-20.

Pocono Pride Festival

Downtown Stroudsburg
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: Noon to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free!

Celebrate Pride Month in Courthouse Square in Stroudsburg with live entertainment, food and craft vendors, local drag kings/queens and more.

NASCAR Cup Series Race Weekend

Pocono Raceway
Date: Friday through Sunday, June 12-14, 2026
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies
Start your engines! "The Tricky Triangle" hosts a thrilling weekend of race car action with the return of the NASCAR Cup Series. From the excitement on the track to infield camping to the Fan Fair, there's so much to see and do, plus kids ages 12 and under are free!

Arts & Crafts Fair in Bingham Park

The Chamber of the Northern Poconos
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Close to 100 artists and crafters from all over the country will be bringing their homemade wares to Hawley's Bingham Park this summer. It's the perfect time to grab distinctive gifts for friends, families or yourself! This event will return in the fall, so save the date for the second arts and crafts fair on September 12, 2026!

Juneteenth Freedom Festival

Courthouse Square in Stroudsburg
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Hosted by Sherman Theater and the African American Network of the Poconos, the Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival to be held in Courthouse Square will feature information and networking, live music, entertainment, vendors and more.

Carbon County D&L Trail Fest

Lehighton Outdoor Center
Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Love the D&L? Spend a summer Sunday in Lehighton celebrating the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor with food trucks, live music, and more.

Milford Music Festival

Milford Presents
Date: Friday through Sunday, June 19-21, 2026
Time: Varies by day
Cost: Free!
Enjoy the sights and sounds of downtown Milford during their vibrant annual music festival. Take in the live entertainment, shopping, dining and fun throughout the streets. Can't make the festival? Catch Music on the Lawn at the Milford Community House every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. through October 3.

31st Delaware River Sojourn

Delaware River
Date: Saturday, June 20 to Friday, June 26, 2026
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies
This one-of-a-kind event is a must for paddlers! Follow the winding course of the Delaware River through New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey over nine days, journeying from the northern reaches of Pike County all the way down to Pennsbury Manor. Camping, meals, and educational programs are offered along the way, and participants can register for just a day or two or the full sojourn.

Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival

Wayne County Fairgrounds
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Groove to the rhythm of live bands performing all day at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Watch performers like Bill Kirchen, Darrel Nulisch, Organizing the Dead, Miss Laurie Ann & the Saddletones, Freight, and more.

America 250 Celebration at Country Junction

Country Junction - World's Largest General Store
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Get into the spirit of America 250 at Country Junction in Lehighton! From BBQ to carnival rides, from live bands to cornhole, there will be fun for the whole family. Stay til the end to watch the patriotic drone show light up the sky!

Lansford 150 Anniversary Musical Celebration at Panther Valley Stadium

Panther Valley Stadium
Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
Time: 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free!
As our nation celebrates its 250th birthday, the small town of Lansford will be celebrating its 150th birthday! Join the Carbon County community for an afternoon of music, food, drinks, and fun surprises.

July Events

Fourth of July Fireworks

Various Locations
Date: Saturday, July 27 through Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

From Camelbeach Waterpark to Skytop Lodge, many different venues and towns will be hosting Independence Day fireworks this year. Check back on our blog in early June for the most up-to-date information!

America250 Parades

Hawley, Milford, and Stroudsburg
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: Varies
Cost: Free

There are plenty of America250 celebrations happening throughout our four counties, but a small town Fourth of July Parade is a classic way to celebrate! Wave a flag along the streets during the Hawley America 250 4th of July Parade and Picnic, Pike County Semiquincentennial Parade, or the Monroe County Independence Day Parade.

Wildflower Concert Series

Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary​
Date: Select Dates, July 5 through August 15, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $30/adults; $15/students (12 to 18 years), 11 and under free

The Wildflower Amphitheater at the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary in Honesdale provides an idyllic backdrop for this popular summer concert series which has been running for over 40 years. Don't forget your lawn chair, blanket, and picnic supplies. Performances will be moved to the air-conditioned auditorium of the Wallenpaupack Area High School in case of rain or inclement weather.

Invasion of Normandy

Skirmish Paintball
Date: Friday through Sunday, July 10-12, 2026
Time: Call for times
Cost: $84.99/person
This one-of-a-kind event could only happen at the largest paintball facility in the world. Over 4,000 players come to Skirmish Paintball to take part in the massive scenario games and to shop the largest selection of vendors in the paintball realm.

Palmerton Spartan Super

Blue Mountain Resort
Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Cost: Varies upon race category and time of entry
Looking to challenge yourself this summer? Take on this middle distance race with 25 obstacles across eight miles of Blue Mountain's rugged terrain.

Honey & Blueberry Festival

Equestrian House
Date: Friday through Sunday, July 17-19, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: For Tour & Blueberry Picking: $15/adult; $10/child; free/under 3

Savor the sweetness of summer with pick-your-own blueberries and honey from local beehives. Bring the whole family for an educational tour of how local honey is “made,” an overview of Pennsylvania agriculture, and unlimited picking of your own wild blueberries. The blueberry bushes are in the “wild,” so visitors are advised to wear closed toe shoes/sneakers, bring a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellant.

Lake Wallenpaupack Centennial Celebration

Lake Wallenpaupack
Date: Friday and Saturday, July 24-25, 2026
Time: Varies
Cost: Free!

The largest lake in the Poconos is turning 100 this year! Celebrate this milestone for the Big Lake with festivities in Hawley, including a "Rock the Boat - 100 Years of Hits" parade on the water in front of Tafton Dike.

Five Villages Live

Barrett Administration and Recreation Complex in Cresco, PA
Date: Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: General Admission: $30/ticket; VIP: $60/ticket

Get your tickets to the newest summer country and bluegrass music festival in the Poconos! Saturday's lineup will feature Jon Langston, The Nashville Nights Band, and Lilly Moss, while Sunday's showcase will welcome Railroad Earth, Driftwood, and The Dishonest Fiddlers to the stage.

August Events & Beyond

Pocono Mountains Flight Fest

Pocono Mountains Regional Airport
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $10/parking; free event (airplane and helicopter rides small fee)
Take to the skies this August with Moyer Aviation! Enjoy food trucks, a candy drop, kids activities, airplane and antique cars, and airplane and helicopter rides. The event benefits the Vern Moyer Aviation Fund which supports scholarships to students interested in pursuing a career in aviation.

Carbon County Fair

Carbon County Fairgrounds
Date: Monday through Saturday, August 3-8, 2026
Time: Weekdays: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Cost: $7/day for everyone 6 years and older
From the baking contest to the quilt block contest to the tractor pulls, family fun awaits with agricultural displays, live entertainment, rides, and plenty of food.

164th Annual Wayne County Fair

Wayne County Fairgrounds
Date: Friday, August 7 through Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: Fairground: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Midway & Rides: Noon to 11 p.m.
Cost: $12/person (two years and up, includes most grandstand shows, free parking, and free rides)
With an abundance of food, entertainment, activities and rides for one price, the Wayne County Fair is sure to please everyone. See if you can experience it all!

Elements Music & Arts Festival

Pocono Raceway
Date: Friday through Sunday, August 7-9, 2026
Time: Daily
Cost: Visit website for details.
Get lost in the elements and experience the vibe as Elements Music & Arts Festival takes over Pocono Raceway for three days this August. This mind-blowing festival features large-scale art installations, electronic music, interactive performances, unique vendors, and more.

Pocono State Craft Festival

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
Date: Saturday and Sunday, August 22-23, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $7/adult; free for children under 12
Artisans and craftsmen from across the country come to the Poconos for this premier event which has been an area staple for over 30 years. Enjoy distinctive crafts, demonstrations and music.

The West End Fair

West End Fairgrounds
Date: Sunday through Saturday, August 23-29, 2026
Time: Fair opens at 2 p.m. daily
Cost: $8/person; free for children under 11
Since 1920, homemade and homegrown items have taken center stage at The West End Fair in Gilbert, PA. Try the rides and carnival games and food on the midway or check out the animals.

Wally Lake Fest

Lake Wallenpaupack
Date: Friday through Sunday, August 28-30, 2026
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies
Soak in the last rays of summer sun and the beauty of Lake Wallenpaupack at Wally Fest. Enjoy art exhibits, activity demos, food vendors, time out on the water and so much more.

Greene Dreher Sterling Fair

GDS Fairgrounds
Date: Friday through Sunday, August 28 to September 6, 2026
Time: Varies
Cost: $8/person, additional fees apply to special features
For over one hundred years, the GDS Fair has incorporated agricultural lifestyle with live music, craft & food vendors plus classic rides. Experience the tradition for yourself!

StroudFest

Sherman Theater
Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Downtown Stroudsburg turns into one big outdoor party during this end-of-summer Labor Day weekend celebration. Stop at multiple stages throughout the town to see live musical performances, plus enjoy vendors booths and activity stations.

Start planning your Poconos getaway! Browse more upcoming festivals, find a place to stay, and explore even more fun things to do. Summer isn't the only time our region's calendar is packed with exciting gatherings. Check out annual events in the Poconos for even more trip inspiration.

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