Shawnee on Delaware, PA – Nothing says summer in the Pocono Mountains like the taste of freshly harvested sweet corn and finger licking BBQ. Shawnee Mountain invites young and old to come eat, drink, dance and play at the Sweet Corn & BBQ Festival Saturday and Sunday August 12 & 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join this BBQ events to experience and observe the taste of the food being served.
Vendors will surround the festival grounds offering mouthwatering items such as roasted or steamed sweet corn with multiple toppings along with a variety of beef, pork and chicken BBQ served-up in Memphis, Carolina, Texas & Kansas City styles. An awesome line-up of local and award winning BBQ vendors will present festival-goers with a tasty assortment of sweet, spicy, dry rub, smoked and “smothered in sauce” BBQ. Plus tons of other festival treats!
The festival will feature nonstop live entertainment all with a western theme! The Brian Dean Moore Band will perform on the main stage both days. Country line dancing demonstrations and instructions will also be provided in front of the main stage. Local favorite the Liz Nordstrom Trio will perform both afternoons in the air-conditioned EZ Bumps Saloon.
The Country Kids area will provide staged magic and juggling shows and summer picnic games.
Under the Educational & Demo Tent will be a Close Encounters with Birds of Prey show with Bill Streeter from the Delaware Valley Raptor Center. The show will include six live raptors and provide viewers with a greater knowledge and appreciation of the raptors of the Northeast.
Finally guests are encouraged to bring a shopping bag as fresh locally grown corn and other produce will be available for sale at Sue’s Produce tent.
The event will be held rain or shine. Advanced Festival Admission Tickets, Adults $9 and Children ages 5–12 $7.50, age 4 and under FREE, are now on sale. Plenty of FREE onsite parking is provided. For more Sweet Corn & BBQ Festival information, vendor applications, and online ticket sales visit www.shawneemt.com.