POCONO MOUNTAIN MAPLE
Explore PA’s largest organic maple farm offering unique tours and tastings every Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday.
This experience is so fun to do with a friend or the whole family trying all their different flavors, elderberry, cinnamon vanilla, original, bourbon barrel aged, and one of a kind seasonal flavors. A trip to Pocono Mountain Maple in Newfoundland certainly hits the sweet spot! Your tasting may also include maple cheese, maple popcorn, maple creme and much more…
Pocono Mountain Maple is Pennsylvania’s largest organic maple farm, spanning 450-acres. It’s also one of the country’s only female-owned and operated maple farms.
Pocono Mountain Maple offers experiences by season including apple picking in the orchard, yoga at the boathouse, picnics along Lake Russell, and maple dinners on the farm. Plus, six cabins on-site are perfect for large gatherings and events like family reunions.
WALLY LAKE FEST
Wally Lake Fest is the biggest family-friendly event of the summer in the Northern Pocono Mountains! There are so many fun activities planned for this year’s three-day weekend; you won’t want to miss a moment of the fun.
The annual Wally Lake Fest will take place August 22-24, 2025. Float on the waves, watch boatloads of live music performances, snack on delicious food and drinks, visit the boat and outdoor show, browse artisan and vendor fairs and more. Dive into an exciting weekend line-up of happenings both on water and on land. Visit wallylakefest.com for more details! We’ll have all the details in our August issue. In the meantime, check out some of the other community events planned for July & August. Local residents and visitors from nearby areas don’t have to travel far for free or low-cost summer fun.
Wildflower Music Festival – July 5-August 16
Equestrian House’s Honey & Blueberry Festival –
July 19-20 & 26-27
Wayne County Fair – August 1-9
Yenser’s Sunflower Festival – August 1-10,
Carbon County Fair – August 4-9
Elements Music & Arts Festival – August 8-10
Pocono Mountains Flight Fest – August 9
West End Fair – August 17-23
Greene Dreher Sterling Fair – August 22-31
Pocono State Craft Festival – August 23-24
StroudFest – August 30
Visit PoconoMountains.com/Events for information about year-round happenings across the four-county region.
WAYNE COUNTY FAIR
Its almost time for the 163rd Wayne County Fair in beautiful Honesdale, PA. Running nine days in total, August 1st through 9th, the Wayne County Fair is an agricultural fair that celebrates Wayne County’s rich farming history and the tradition of 4H animals and competitions.
The 9-day fair packs each day with shows, thrills, rides, games, roaming entertainment, fair food, and of course, farm animals. Daily admission to the fair is structured as a pay one price model of $12 per person and that includes parking, all day of rides, live music, demonstrations, most grandstand shows and multiple barns full of animals. And we’ve got some great food and shopping options, too!
This year, we’ve added a live rodeo complete with bull riding and barrel racing on Thursday the 7th, and 2 new competitions, a mullet contest on Tuesday, August 5, and a turkey calling contest on Friday, August 1. We’ve also got some new ground acts including a 16 foot walking tree and new small stage/interactive entertainment.
Our grandstand will host traditional entertainment like harness racing, tractor and truck pulls as well as some ticketed entertainment, 2 demolition derbies, a night of monster trucks and the rodeo.
Our midway is paved and includes over 20 rides and a kiddie land with rides for those not big enough for thrill rides.
The Wayne County Fair has daily agricultural events like horse and pony pulls, kids’ pedal pulls and 4-H animal shows and judging. There’s also an exhibit building that showcases Wayne County’s agricultural history
Half price admission is offered on Friday August 1st and Wednesday August 6th to seniors 62 and over and for our active military personnel and veterans.
On the final day of the fair, we host the 4H livestock auction at 10:00 a.m. Also, at 5:00 p.m. on the last day we will be auctioning off all of our skilled artisans’ creations from the glass blowers, blacksmiths and Larry the Chainsaw Carver.
For more information on entertainment, to buy tickets to special events and the full schedule, visit waynecountyfair.com.
HARMONY IN THE WOODS
Nestled deep in the forest of Northeastern Pennsylvania, where the pines hum and stars shimmer above a canopy of sound, Harmony In The Woods kicks off its fifth season with a run of unforgettable performances this July. More than an outdoor stage, Harmony In The Woods is a sanctuary of sound where music, nature and connection collide.
This summer, Harmony opens its 2025 season with The Wildwoods on Friday, July 4, offering up soaring harmonies and heartland lyricism that transport audiences to the wide skies and quiet soul of Nebraska. Their folk-Americana storytelling is as tender as it is timeless.
On Saturday, July 5, the NEPA Philharmonic’s Americana Brass explodes onto the stage with a firework-worthy blend of brass, rhythm, and red-white-and-blue spirit. Expect a rousing mix of New Orleans jazz, ragtime, and cinematic Americana that stirs the heart and moves the feet.
Then on Friday, July 11, Pressing Strings brings it home with a soul-drenched set of blues-infused Americana. With heartfelt lyrics and magnetic grooves, this trio delivers the kind of performance that echoes long after the last note fades.
General admission for these shows ranges in price from $25 to $50 and includes seating in provided and comfortable lawn chairs. Guests are encouraged to bring picnics and beverages, wear comfortable clothing for summer evenings outdoors, and then settle in under the stars. Most shows begin at 6:00 PM, and gates for parking open an hour before showtime. In the event the concert must move indoors, ticket buyers are notified 4-6 hours prior to the show via email, and messages are posted on Harmony In The Woods’ Facebook and Instagram pages. Golf carts are available to pick up attendees from the parking lot and lift to the seating area for anyone who would like a ride. Tickets are available online at harmonyinthewoods.org. For other questions and services, feel free to call (570) 503-6685.
HONESDALE SIDEWALK SALES
Join us for a weekend of shopping, dining, and local fun at the Sidewalk Sale Days in downtown Honesdale!
July 17th: Kick off the weekend with amazing discounts at the Sidewalk Sale, featuring fantastic deals from Honesdale’s local businesses. From clothing and accessories to home goods and more, there’s something for everyone to discover!
July 18th & 19th: The celebration continues with a curated selection of artisan vendors, offering handmade, one-of-a-kind treasures. Find unique gifts, jewelry, art, crafts, and home décor, all while supporting local talent.
Saturday, July 19th: Enjoy live music from 11 AM to 5 PM as you shop and stroll through the vibrant streets of downtown Honesdale.
And while you’re in town, don’t forget to stop by some of Honesdale’s favorite local restaurants for a bite to eat! Enjoy delicious meals and treats!
Bring your friends, family, and appetite, and explore all the wonderful sights, sounds, and tastes of downtown Honesdale during this unforgettable weekend!
For more information, call 570-253-5492.