By Emily Whalen • Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau
There are 93 days of summer vacation, and they’re all up ahead of you, waiting to be enjoyed! Don’t let the summer pass you by without celebrating in style at Poconos summer festivals 2026. Whether it’s a weekend concert, an overnight stay to savor a food and wine tasting, a hunt for treasures at an arts and crafts festival, or a day at the county fair, there are plenty of different Pocono summer events to enjoy.
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the region’s calendar is packed with family-friendly events Poconos, music festivals Poconos, happenings for foodies, couples, outdoor adventurers, and more. Get a taste of the fun to come with the dozens of events highlighted below and don’t forget to browse the full calendar for even more upcoming excitement!
JUNE EVENTS
Wally Wine Fest
Silver Birches Resort
Date: Friday through Sunday, June 5-7
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.
Pocono Tattoo Expo
Mount Airy Casino
Date: Friday through Sunday, June 5-7
Time: Friday and Saturday: noon to 11 p.m.; Sunday: noon to 8 p.m.
Cost: $25/day pass; $50/3 day pass; Kids under 12/free
Mount Airy is hosting the first-ever, family-friendly Pocono Tattoo Expo this summer with world-class tattoo artists, live entertainment, and endless inspiration! While Mount Airy Casino is a 21+ resort, the Tattoo Expo is open to all ages.
Free Summer Concert Series 2026
Downtown Lehighton
Date: Select Saturdays, June through August
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Listen to a fantastic mix of acts in the amphitheater in Lehighton’s Upper Park on June 6 and 20, July 4 and 18, and August 1. Enjoy your favorite rock n’ roll and country songs during performances from Richie and the High Street Rockers, Hatter, and SteelCreek.
Weatherly Hillclimb
Weatherly, PA
Date: Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7
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 19-20.
Pocono Pride Festival
Downtown Stroudsburg
Date: Sunday, June 7
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.
NASCAR Cup Series Race Weekend
Pocono Raceway
Date: Friday through Sunday, June 12-14
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!
Arts & Crafts Fair in Bingham Park
The Chamber of the Northern Poconos
Date: Saturday, June 13
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! This event will return in the fall, so save the date for the second arts and crafts fair on September 12, 2026!
Juneteenth Freedom Festival
Courthouse Square in Stroudsburg
Date: Saturday, June 13
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.
Carbon County D&L Trail Fest
Lehighton Outdoor Center
Date: Sunday, June 14
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 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.
Milford Music Festival
Milford Presents
Date: Friday through Sunday, June 19-21
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 from 1 to 4 p.m. through October 3.
31st Delaware River Sojourn
Delaware River
Date: Saturday, June 20 to Friday, June 26
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.
Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival
Wayne County Fairgrounds
Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Groove to the rhythm of live bands performing all day at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Watch performers like Bill Kirchen, Darrel Nulisch, Organizing the Dead, Miss Laurie Ann & the Saddletones, Freight, and more.
America 250 Celebration at Country Junction
Country Junction – World’s Largest General Store
Date: Saturday, June 27
Time: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Get into the spirit of America 250 at Country Junction in Lehighton! From BBQ to carnival rides, from live bands to cornhole, there will be fun for the whole family. Stay til the end to watch the patriotic drone show light up the sky!
Lansford 150 Anniversary Musical Celebration at Panther Valley Stadium
Panther Valley Stadium
Date: Sunday, June 28
Time: 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free!
As our nation celebrates its 250th birthday, the small town of Lansford will be celebrating its 150th birthday! Join the Carbon County community for an afternoon of music, food, drinks, and fun surprises.
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