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What’s Going On?
A listing of what you can do in the Delaware Valley.
Season’s Specials| Summer 2009
June
June 5-6
Birding Workshop
Lectures and field trips help beginner and intermediate birders improve their skills and knowledge.
Lacawac Sanctuary
Lake Ariel, Pa.
570-689-9494, lacawac.org
June 6
NASCAR Day Festival
A free concert by Marshall Tucker on Main Street, multiple NASCAR racecars and remote-control car races, among others
Main Street
Stroudsburg, Pa.
570-420-2808, shermantheater.com
June 6
National Trails Day Nature Hike
A three-mile hike in PPL Shuman Point Natural Area
PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Education Center
Hawley, Pa.
570-251-6196, pplpreserves@pplweb.com
June 6
16th Annual Countryside Garden Tour & Plant Sale
Explore seven of Warwick’s finest private gardens. Rain date June 7.
Warwick, N.Y.
845-986-0598; warwickinfo.net/wvg.html
June 6
16th Annual New Hope Garden Tour
Starts at the historic Parry Mansion and continues with tours of six private Bucks County gardens
New Hope, Pa.
215-862-5652, newhopehs.org
June 6-7
Milford Music Festival
This festival celebrates the diversity of music and performance.
Anne Street Park
Milford, Pa.
570-296-1232, milfordmusic.org
June 6-7
Sussex County Birding And Nature Festival
Birding, butterflies, dragonflies and natural-history guided walks
Appalachian Hotel
Vernon, N.J.
732-872-2500, njaudubon.org
June 12-14
2009 Digit Exposition
Celebrates the emerging art form of digital video and audio. This year’s theme is Open Source Culture.
Narrowsburg, N.Y.
845-252-7576, artsalliancesite.org
June 13
Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council Annual Historic and Garden Tour
Featuring gardens and historic homes in Branchville, Culver Lake, Lafayette and Beemerville
973-383-0027, scahc.org
June 13
31st Annual Arts and Craft Festival
Lehigh Valley’s largest outdoor arts and crafts festival
Lawn of the Whitefield House
Nazareth, Pa.
610-759-5070; moravianhistoricalsociety.org
June 13-14
Northeast PA Energy Solutions Expo
Explore energy technologies and solutions.
Luzerne County Fairgrounds
Dallas, Pa.
570-282-8732 ext. 4
pnesolutions.org/energy_expo.htm
June 17-July 5
1776
Tony-award nominee Michael McGrath portrays John Adams in this birth-of-America musical.
DeSales University
Center Valley, Pa.
610-282-WILL, pashakespeare.org
June 18-21
30th Annual ATCA Antique Truck Show
Antique trucks on display, plus flea market
Veterans Memorial Park
Macungie, Pa.
610-367-2567, antiquetruckclubofamerica.org
June 18-July 12
The Big Bang
A musical comedy about two actor-producers trying to get backers for a 12-hour show on the history of the world
Tri-State Actors Theater
Sussex, N.J.
973-875-2950, tristateactorstheater.org
June 20
Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Festival
Free music and arts festival features blues, country, and folk music performances, artisans, vendors and a “Tunes & Tales” tent for kids.
Central Park
Honesdale, Pa.
570-253-5492, honesdalerootsandrhythm.com
June 20
Summer Crafts in the Park
More than 50 vendors with handmade crafts, gifts, candles, jewelry and more
Shappell Park, South Main Street
Phillipsburg, N.J.
908-454-5500 ext. 338, phillipsburgnj.org
June 20
Annual Waterloo Canal Day Festival
Mule-drawn boat rides on the Morris Canal and a presentation by historian Richard Pawling as an 1870s canal boat captain.
Waterloo Village
Stanhope, N.J.
June 21-27
15th Annual Delaware River Sojourn
Paddling excursion on the scenic Delaware River
Tristate
609-883-9500, delawareriversojourn.org
June 24-28
Godspell
Modern-day musical rendition of the Gospel according to St. Matthew, including the hit song “Day by Day.”
Pocono Playhouse
Mountainhome, Pa.
570-595-7456, buckscountyplayhouse.com/pocono-playhouse
June 25-27
Antiques and Collectors Extravaganza at Kutztown
Since 1975, this event has been attracting hundreds of dealers and collectors worldwide.
Renninger’s Antique Market
Kutztown, Pa.
610-683-6848, renningers.com
June 26-28
Lehigh Valley Story Festival
Three days of children’s shows, workshops, concerts, and sacred stories.
Godfrey Daniels Listening Club
Bethlehem, Pa.
610-799-2742, geocities.com/lvstorytellers
June 27
Delaware Water Gap “Founders Day” Train Excursion
A classic car show, the “Arts in the Water Gap” fine arts and crafts show, bands, jazz and strolling musicians
Steamtown National Historic Site
Scranton, Pa.
570-340-5200, nps.gov/stea
Jun 27
“Refresh Yourself” Welcome Party
The Milford Enhancement Committee sponsors the event to kick off the summer, welcome back seasonal residents, and newcomers to the area.
Milford, Pa.
570-296-2333, milfordpa.us
June 27-28
Shawnee Celtic Festival
Celtic music, a bagpipers parade and fiddlers jam, Irish and Scottish dancers, working sheep dogs, a variety of Celtic food and craft vendors and more.
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
Shawnee on Delaware, Pa.
570-421-7231, shawneemt.com
June 27-July 5
60th Annual Kutztown Pennsylvania German Festival
Pennsylvania Dutch crafts, food, music plus baby farm animals and “America’s largest quilt sale”
Kutztown, Pa.
July
July 2-August 15
High School Musical
Young Audience Festival at Forestburgh presents a live stage production based on the Disney Channel Original Movie.
Forestburgh Playhouse & Tavern
Forestburgh, N.Y.
845-794-1194, fbplayhouse.com
July 6-12
2009 U.S. Women’s Open
The most prestigious tournament in women’s golf will be played in the Lehigh Valley for the first time.
Saucon Valley Country Club
Bethlehem, Pa.
610-814-6104, 2009, uswomensopen.com
July 9-August 20
“On the Lawn” Summer Concert Series
Free concerts every Thursday on the lawn in front of the theater.
Lycian Center for the Performing Arts
Sugar Loaf, N.Y.
845-469-ACTS, kingstheatrecompany.org
July 10-August 1
“Shrink-Wrap” Art Exhibit
Narrowsburg, N.Y
845-252-7576, artsalliancesite.org
July 11
Bastille Day
Frenchtown celebrates the even with live music, dance, parade, food and plenty of fun.
908-996-2358, frenchtownnj.org
July 11
Music in the Valley
Traditional music from a bygone era, with groups performing folk, bluegrass, country, barbershop and gospel music
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
Stroudsburg, Pa.
570-992-6161, quietvalley.org
July 11-12
Literary Arts Weekend
Programs that illustrate how the literary arts help foster an appreciation of nature. Saturday, 5:30 p.m.: Spoon River Anthology by the American Readers Theatre; Sunday, 1 p.m.: “PoeTree,” original poems by the Upper Delaware Writer’s Collective.
Grey Towers
Milford, Pa.
570-296-9630, fs.fed.us/na/gt/
Sussex Powwow Native American Heritage Celebration
An annual gathering of more than 1,000 Native Americans from across the continent to share their history, art, music, dance, and traditions
Sussex County Fairgrounds
Augusta, N.J.
718-686-929, redhawkcouncil.org
July 12
Easton Heritage Day
The historic 1776 reading of the Declaration of Independence in the “Great Square” with a day of re-enactments, entertainment, food, and fireworks.
Historic Downtown Easton, Pa.
610-252-4940, heritageday.org
July 12-26
Chamber Music Summer Festival
Downtown Arts Day outdoor concert, with 10 musical events plus lectures, workshops, gala and dinner concerts, and children’s programs.
Eddie Adams Farm
Jeffersonville, N.Y.
845-932-8527, wcmconcerts.org
July 15-26
59th Annual Pike County Arts & Crafts Show
Jewelry, sculpture, weavings, pottery, and other works by local professional artists; Meet the Artists wine and cheese reception July 17.
Borough Hall
Milford, Pa.
570-296-2338, pikecountyartsandcrafts.org
July 16-19
Lehigh Valley SportsFest
Thousands of local athletes compete in 45 sporting events from Archery to Yoga. All events free to spectators.
Allentown, Pa.
610-439-8978, sportsfest.org
July 17-19
Ole Towne Festival
Kicks off Friday night with Showcase of Stars singing competition, followed by a weekend of entertainment, food, amusements, crafters and petting zoo
Shappell Park, Main Street
Phillipsburg, N.J., phillipsburgdowntown.com
July 17-19
34th Annual Ukrainian Festival
Celebrate Ukrainian culture and heritage in one of the largest Ukrainian festivals in the country, with stage shows, traditional food, music and art.
Mountain View Resort
Glen Spey, N.Y.
845-856-1105, mvresort.com
July 18
17th Annual Secret Garden Tour-Milford Garden Club
Self-guided tour, to benefit beautification projects in the area, begins at Remembrance Place, rain or shine.
Milford, Pa.
570-491-5663, gardencentral.org/pa/milfordgardencub
July 22-August 9
A Chorus Line
The blockbuster Broadway celebration of those unsung heroes of the American Musical Theater
Bucks County Playhouse
New Hope, Pa.
215-862-2041, buckscountyplayhouse.com
July 23-August 2
Orange County Fair
Carnival rides, vendors, food, art exhibit, farm animals and games.
Orange County Fairgrounds
Middletown, N.Y.
845-343-4826, orangecountyfair.com
July 24-26
New Jersey Festival of Ballooning
More than 125 sport and special-shaped balloons, live musical entertainment, arts and crafts, fireworks, balloon glow and more
Solberg Airport
Readington, N.J.
July 25
Antique Auto Show
Stroll downtown Stroudsburg and explore automobiles from the 1930s and later.
Stroudsburg, Pa.
570-420-2808, stroudsburg.net
July 25
An Evening with Judy Collins
Dorflinger Wildflower Music Festival presents the prolific and popular singer-songwriters of the ’60s and ’70s.
Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary
White Mills, Pa.
570-253-5500; dorflinger.org
July 26
Pops in the Park
Guest conductor Richard Haglund leads the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra in an ourdoor concert.
Tuxedo Park, Tuxedo, N.Y.
845-913-7157, newburghsymphony.org
July 26
19th Annual Riverfest
Music, art, and environmental festival on the banks of the Delaware, with 50 fine artists and craftspeople, live music, Kids Korner, a dog parade and more.
Main Street
Narrowsburg, N.Y.
845-252-7576, artsalliancesite.org
July 26-August 1
Warren County Farmers Fair And Balloon Festival
Features livestock and small-animal shows, agricultural exhibits, antique and stock tractor pulls, demolition derby and carnival rides
Farmers Fairgrounds
Harmony, N.J.
July 31
Thanhouser Centennial Film Screening
A celebration of the Thanhouser Film Company, founded in 1909.
Neversink Valley Area Museum
Cuddebackville, N.Y.
July 31-August 9
New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm & Horse Show
A family-friendly showcase of New Jersey agriculture, with farm animals and a petting zoo, craft demonstrations, garden and art displays
Sussex County Fair Grounds
Augusta, N.J.
973-948-5500, newjerseystatefair.org
July 31-August 9
Musikfest
Performers include Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Gordon Lightfoot, the B-52s, Joan Jett, Blondie, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Leon Redbone and Crosby, Stills and Nash.
Bethlehem, Pa.
August
August 1
Outdoor Concert with Barbecue Bob & the Spareribs
Opening with Janet Burgan. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.
Callicoon Creek Park
Callicoon, NY.
570-224-8404, artsalliancesite.org
August 1
Show Me the Door
Public is invited to take a self-guided tour of doors in Warwick, N.Y.
845-988-9621 or warwickinfo.net/wib
August 1-16
Shandelee Music Festival
A series of performances by internationally acclaimed classical solo and chamber concert artists
Sunset Concert Pavilion
Livingston Manor, N.Y.
845-439-3277, shandelee.org
August 1-September 20
New York Renaissance Faire
The Elizabethan era comes alive with crafts, games, food and entertainment with a 16th century theme.
Sterling Forest
Tuxedo, N.Y.
845-351-5171, renfair.com/NY/
August 2
Hunters of the Sky
Enjoy the butterfly “flutterarium” and stay for the bird show. Children can enjoy craft projects.
Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary
Jim Thorpe, Pa.
570-325-4848, bearmountainbutterflies.com
August 8-9
The New Hope Automobile Show
Showplace for antique and classic automobiles
New Hope Solebury High School
New Hope, Pa.
215-862-5665, newhopeautoshow.com
August 9
Decorated Boat Parade
Unusual, juried event offers a display of extraordinary watercraft.
Village of Greenwood Lake, N.Y .
845-477-9215, villageofgreenwoodlake.org
August 15
Steep Canyon Rangers
North Carolina’s hot-picking, young bluegrass band plays creative original music combining honky-tonk, classic country, and blues.
Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary
White Mills, Pa.
570-253-5500; dorflinger.org
Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Flea Market
A traditional get-together, with all-you-can-eat pancakes and French toast
Neversink Valley Area Museum
Cuddebackville, N.Y.
845-754-8870, neversinkmuseum.org
August 18-30
Hairspray
Tony Award-winning, feel-good musical follows chubby teen Tracy Turnblad to 1960s TV stardom.
Forestburgh Playhouse & Tavern
Forestburgh, N.Y.
845-794-1194, fbplayhouse.com
August 19-23
Hunterdon 4-H And Agricultural Fair
Fair featuring 4-H youth and adult shows and contests, amusement rides, tractors pulls, varied entertainment and all kinds of food
County Fairgrounds
South County Park, Ringoes
908-782-6809, co.hunterdon.nj.us
August 21-29
Annie
Broadway classic musical about the little orphan girl who goes from rags to riches.
Pocono Playhouse Children’s Theatre
Mountainhome, Pa.
570-595-7456, buckscountyplayhouse.com/pocono-playhouse
August 22
Health & Wellness Expo
Yoga and karate and samples of products and services by massage therapists, reflexologists, reiki practitioners and more
Shappell Park
Phillipsburg, N.J.
908-454-5500 ext. 338, phillipsburgnj.org
August 22-23
23rd Pocono State Crafts Festival
Watch craft demonstrations, enjoy festival foods and listen to dixieland and bluegrass music.
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
Stroudsburg, Pa.
570-476-4460, poconocrafts.com
August 23
Fifth Annual Heirloom Tomato and Music Festival
Heirloom tomato tasting, family-friendly country games, food and entertainment
W. Rogowski Farm
Pine Island, N.Y.
845-258-4574, rogowskifarm.com
August 28
ArtWalk
The shops, restaurants, museums and galleries of Historic Downtown Bethlehem host an open house featuring sidewalk artists and musicians.
Main and Broad Streets
Bethlehem, Pa.
610-841-5831, katiel@lehighvalleychamber.org
August 28-30
31st Annual Wheels of Time Rod & Custom Jamboree
See colorful custom cars and street rods, plus games and activities all day and live music in the evenings.
Macungie Memorial Park
Macungie, Pa.
610-285-2000, wheelsoftime.org
