| JUNE, 2008 |
Saturday
June 21 10 AM to 5 PM | OPENING DAY Shawnee Place opens for Summer 2008 on a daily basis 10AM - 5PM through August 31.
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Sat & Sun June 28 & 29
11 AM to 6 PM | SHAWNEE CELTIC FESTIVAL This new event promises two full days of the sights and sounds of the Emerald Isles and Scottish Highlands. Non-stop Celtic Music, with 9 bands, will be featured on 3 Stages; the main stage under the huge Fest Tent at the base of the Mountain, the Pub Stage in the air conditioned Irish Pub and the open air Courtyard Stage. A Bagpipers Parade and Fiddlers Jam are planned. Additional entertainment includes Scottish and Irish Dancers, Working Sheep Dogs, a Celtic Wizard and Scottish Juggler. A variety of Irish and Scottish Craft and Gift Vendors, Celtic Food Vendors, Wine Tent, Malt Beverage Stations and Shawnee Place Play & Water Park for the kids will add to the festivities both days. Advance Discount Tickets available by Clicking Here.
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| JULY, 2008 |
Tuesdays July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 10AM - 5 PM | GRANDPARENTS' DAYS Every Tuesday during the summer of 2008 Grandparents are admitted FREE when accompanied by a full-paying grandchild. |
Thursday July 3 10AM - 5PM | REPORT CARD DAY Show us your good report card (final grade only) and receive $1.00 off admission with each "A" or equivalent grade. FREE ADMISSION WITH STRAIGHT A's |
Saturday & Sunday July 5 & 6 10AM - 5PM | POCONOS KIDZ FEST Child related Exhibits & Demonstrations including, Special Costume Guests, Games, Workshops & Shows, Product Sampling and Food Vendors, plus Shawnee Place. This event benefits the Pocono Family YMCA. Special Low Admission for this weekend. |
Saturday July 5 (raindate July 6) 7PM - 10PM |
ANNUAL SHAWNEE VOL. FIRE COMPANY FIREWORKS Musical Entertainment, Food & Novelty Vendors, Full 1/2 hour Show - Best Display in the Poconos! Fireworks at dusk. Parking Fee of $10.00 per car load benefits the SHAWNEE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY |
Sundays July 14, 21 & 28 10AM - 5PM | FAMILY VALUE DAYS Every Sunday, Family of 4 Admissions to Shawnee Place is only $44! That's 4 for $44! $11 for each additional family member. |
| AUGUST, 2008 |
Tuesdays Aug. 5, 12, 19 & 26 10AM -5PM | GRANDPARENTS' DAYS Every Tuesday during the summer of 2008 Grandparents are admitted FREE when accompanied by a full-paying grandchild. |
Sundays August 3, 10, 17 & 24 10AM - 5PM | FAMILY VALUE DAYS Every Sunday, Family of 4 Admissions to Shawnee Place is only $44! That's 4 for $44! $11 for each additional family member.
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Monday - Friday August 25 - 29 10AM - 5PM | YOUTH SPORTS WEEK Wear your Soccer, Baseball, Softball, T-Ball, Hockey, or any youth sports team jersey or uniform, and receive 50% off admission for you and your family. |
Saturday & Sunday September 1 & 2 10 AM to 6 PM Labor Day Weekend |
POCONO GARLIC FESTIVAL 14th Annual - Indulge all of your garlic fantasies at this legendary Pocono Mountain Festival. This fun-filled event is a mix of aromatic and tasty foods liberally laced with famous Pocono-grown garlic and a spectacular variety of entertainment that's so good, you'll think you're at a high priced concert. Advance Discount Tickets available by Clicking Here.
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| SEPTEMBER, 2008 |
Saturday & Sunday September 27 & 28 Gates Open 11:30AM Rodeo begins 2PM |
PROFESSIONAL RODEO 11th Annual -
Pro Cowboys competing in 5 PRCA events including: Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Bareback Bronc Riding, Calf Roping, Team Roping and Bull Dogging. Also the Women will compete in a sanctioned Barrel Race. Rodeo begins at 2:00 pm both days. Gates open at 11:30am. Gates open at 11:30am with a Chili Cook-off. Live country band and country line dancing. Advance Discount Tickets available by Clicking Here.
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| OCTOBER, 2008 |
Friday October 17 4PM - 10PM Saturday & Sunday October 18 & 19 8AM - 6PM |
AUTUMN TIMBER & BALLOON FESTIVAL -3rd Annual Featuring IRONJACK Timber Team Lumberjack Shows - As seen on OLN, Log Rolling, Pole Climbing, Axe and Chainsaw Competitions, Buck Sawing and More. Plus, Good Time Bands, Pig Races, Chainsaw Sculpture, Sky Diving Exhibition, Food & Beverage Vendors, Scenic Chairlift Rides and Spectacular HOT AIR BALLOONS Launches! Prime Fall Foliage Time! Friday Night Balloon Glow and Fireworks. Advance Discount Tickets available by Clicking Here.
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