{"id":2640,"date":"2025-07-04T13:46:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T13:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/?p=2640"},"modified":"2025-07-04T13:46:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T13:46:40","slug":"hot-good-stuff-this-summer-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodstuffconnections.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/04\/hot-good-stuff-this-summer-2\/","title":{"rendered":"HOT GOOD STUFF THIS SUMMER"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>POCONO MOUNTAIN MAPLE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Explore PA&#8217;s largest organic maple farm offering unique tours and tastings every Thursday, Friday, and<br \/>\nSaturday.<br \/>\n\tThis 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&#8230;<br \/>\n\tPocono Mountain Maple is Pennsylvania\u2019s largest organic maple farm, spanning 450-acres. It&#8217;s also one of the country&#8217;s only female-owned and operated maple farms.<br \/>\n\tPocono 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WALLY LAKE FEST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s three-day weekend; you won\u2019t want to miss a moment of the fun.<br \/>\n\tThe 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\u2019ll have all the details in our August issue. In the meantime, check out some of the other community events planned for July &#038; August. Local residents and visitors from nearby areas don\u2019t have to travel far for free or low-cost summer fun.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildflower Music Festival \u2013 July 5-August 16<br \/>\nEquestrian House\u2019s Honey &#038; Blueberry Festival \u2013<br \/>\nJuly 19-20 &#038; 26-27<br \/>\nWayne County Fair \u2013 August 1-9<br \/>\nYenser\u2019s Sunflower Festival \u2013 August 1-10,<br \/>\nCarbon County Fair \u2013 August 4-9<br \/>\nElements Music &#038; Arts Festival \u2013 August 8-10<br \/>\nPocono Mountains Flight Fest \u2013 August 9<br \/>\nWest End Fair \u2013 August 17-23<br \/>\nGreene Dreher Sterling Fair \u2013 August 22-31<br \/>\nPocono State Craft Festival \u2013 August 23-24<br \/>\nStroudFest \u2013 August 30<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\tVisit PoconoMountains.com\/Events for information about year-round happenings across the four-county region.<br \/>\nWAYNE COUNTY FAIR<\/p>\n<p>Its almost time for the <strong>163rd Wayne County Fair <\/strong>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\u2019s rich farming history and the tradition of 4H animals and competitions.<br \/>\n\tThe 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\u2019ve got some great food and shopping options, too!<br \/>\n\tThis year, we\u2019ve 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\u2019ve also got some new ground acts including a 16 foot walking tree and new small stage\/interactive entertainment.<br \/>\n\tOur 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.<br \/>\n\tOur midway is paved and includes over 20 rides and a kiddie land with rides for those not big enough for thrill rides.<br \/>\n\tThe Wayne County Fair has daily agricultural events like horse and pony pulls, kids\u2019 pedal pulls and 4-H animal shows and judging. There\u2019s also an exhibit building that showcases Wayne County\u2019s agricultural history<br \/>\n\tHalf 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.<br \/>\n\tOn 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\u2019 creations from the glass blowers, blacksmiths and Larry the Chainsaw Carver.<br \/>\n\tFor more information on entertainment, to buy tickets to special events and the full schedule, visit waynecountyfair.com.   <\/p>\n<p><strong>HARMONY IN THE WOODS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<br \/>\n\tThis 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.<br \/>\n\tOn Saturday, July 5, the NEPA Philharmonic\u2019s 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.<br \/>\n\tThen 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.<br \/>\n\tGeneral 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\u2019 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HONESDALE SIDEWALK SALES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join us for a weekend of shopping, dining, and local fun at the Sidewalk Sale Days in downtown Honesdale!<br \/>\n\tJuly 17th: Kick off the weekend with amazing discounts at the Sidewalk Sale, featuring fantastic deals from Honesdale\u2019s local businesses. From clothing and accessories to home goods and more, there&#8217;s something for everyone to discover!<br \/>\n\tJuly 18th &#038; 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 d\u00e9cor, all while supporting local talent.<br \/>\n\tSaturday, July 19th: Enjoy live music from 11 AM to 5 PM as you shop and stroll through the vibrant streets of downtown Honesdale.<br \/>\n\t<em><strong>And while you&#8217;re in town, don\u2019t forget to stop by some of Honesdale\u2019s favorite local restaurants for a bite to eat! Enjoy delicious meals and treats!<br \/>\n\tBring your friends, family, and appetite, and explore all the wonderful sights, sounds, and tastes of downtown Honesdale during this unforgettable weekend!<\/strong><em><\/em><br \/>\n\tFor more information, call 570-253-5492.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>POCONO MOUNTAIN MAPLE Explore PA&#8217;s largest organic maple farm offering unique tours and tastings every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. 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