Insider Guide to Pocono Events This Summer

May Events

Jim Thorpe 138th Birthday Celebration

Jim Thorpe, PA
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: Starting at 10:30 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 start at the Memorial Monument with Native American traditions and performances including drum music and hoop dance plus comments from local officials music.

Quiet Valley Annual Farm Animal Frolic

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
Date: Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18, 2025
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.

Taste of the Poconos

Carlton Drake Memorial Park
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free to enter; $25/person beer, wine and spirit tasting

This is the perfect opportunity to eat your way around the Poconos all in one afternoon. Sample offerings from food trucks, breweries, wineries, and other vendors. Head to Newfoundland's Carlton Drake Memorial Park to take part in this celebration of community and food plus show your support for the Newfoundland Area Public Library.

Red, White and Brew Festival

Mountain View Vineyard Winery
Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025
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 29-31, 2025
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 the candy drop and 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 four different local fire companies.

Summerfest at Country Junction

Country Junction - World's Largest General Store
Date: Saturdays and Sundays, May 31 through September 20, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Check website.
Kick off your summer at Country Junction in Lehighton, PA. Take the kids for a fun weekend outing to explore the petting zoo, carnival rides, gem mining, and fair food and drinks.

June Events

Pocono Pride Festival

Downtown Stroudsburg
Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
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.

Weatherly Hillclimb

Weatherly, PA
Date: Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8, 2025
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 13-14.

Arts & Crafts Fair in Bingham Park

The Chamber of the Northern Poconos
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
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!

Wally Wine Fest

Silver Birches Resort
Date: Friday through Sunday, June 13-15, 2025
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.

30th Delaware River Sojourn

Delaware River
Date: Saturday, June 14 to Friday, June 20, 2025
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. The Delaware River Festival "Year of the River" will take place during the sojourn on Wednesday, June 18, celebrating the Delaware's win as Pennsylvania's 2025 River of the Year.

Juneteenth Freedom Festival

Courthouse Square in Stroudsburg
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
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.

Wayne County Creative Arts Council Summer Concert Series

Honesdale Central Park
Date: Mondays and Thursdays, June 16 - July 28, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Don't miss the great lineup of local musicians who will be bringing their talents and tunes to Honesdale's Central Park for a free midweek concert series this summer.

Milford Music Festival

Milford Presents
Date: Friday through Sunday, June 20-22, 2025
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 and Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. through July 13.

NASCAR Cup Series Race Weekend

Pocono Raceway
Date: Friday through Sunday, June 20-22, 2025
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!

Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival

Honesdale Central Park
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Groove to the rhythm of live bands performing all day in downtown Honesdale. Visit the main stage in Central Park to watch John Nemeth, Vaneese Thomas, the Little Red Rooster Blues Band, and more.

Pocono Dragon Boat Race

Lake Wallenpaupack
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free for spectators; $1,100/corporate or community team
An ancient Chinese tradition is making its way to Lake Wallenpaupack! Dragon Boat Racing is fun to watch and easy to learn! Each boat has a drummer beating time to keep the paddlers in unison, and a helmsperson in the stern to guide the boat. Cheer on the teams from the shore or ready your crew. Crew registration is due by May 19.

Carbon County D&L Trail Fest

Lehighton Outdoor Center
Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 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.

July Events

Fourth of July Fireworks

Various Locations
Date: Tuesday, July 1 through Saturday, July 5, 2025
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!

Wildflower Concert Series

Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary​
Date: Saturdays, July 5 through August 16, 2025
Time: 6-8:30 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 11-13, 2025
Time: Call for times
Cost: Visit website for pricing
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: Saturday, July 12, 2025
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: Saturdays and Sundays, July 19-20, 26-27, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free; some activities require a small fee

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.

Robin and Beth Music Festival at Peaceful Woodlands

Peaceful Woodlands Family Campground
Date: Thursday through Sunday July 31 - August 3, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Cost: $25/day pass; $60-$325/camping for two days; discounts for four-pack ticket purchase

Enjoy the sounds of Americana, Bluegrass, and more in the forest setting at Peaceful Woodlands Family Campground in Blakeslee. The festival features workshops, kids activities, live performances, and more!

August Events

163rd Annual Wayne County Fair

Wayne County Fairgrounds
Date: Friday, August 1 through Saturday, August 9, 2025
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!

Carbon County Fair

Carbon County Fairgrounds
Date: Monday through Saturday, August 4-9, 2025
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.

Elements Music & Arts Festival

Pocono Raceway
Date: Friday through Sunday, August 8-10, 2025
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 Mountains Flight Fest

Pocono Mountains Regional Airport
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
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.

The West End Fair

West End Fairgrounds
Date: Sunday through Saturday, August 17-23, 2025
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.

Greene Dreher Sterling Fair

GDS Fairgrounds
Date: Friday through Sunday, August 22-31, 2025
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!

Wally Lake Fest

Lake Wallenpaupack
Date: Friday through Sunday, August 22-24, 2025
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies
Soak in the last rays of summer sun and the beauty of Lake Wallenpaupack. Enjoy art exhibits, activity demos, food vendors, time out on the water and so much more.

Pocono State Craft Festival

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
Date: Saturday and Sunday, August 23-24, 2025
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.

StroudFest

Sherman Theater
Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
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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