Anyone going to Cigarfest this year?
 

I would love to go, but I don't wanna be walking around all alone! Let me know if you plan on going this year!

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What's cigarfest Danny???

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Waiting to see the dates and ticket prices.

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http://cigarfest.org/

Date is May 2nd and last year the price was $95 bucks I think.....

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I'm on the fence... I'll see what the price comes out to be and see when they go on sale.

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I think I'm gonna go, just gotta find a place to stay and a plane ticket!

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Nope.

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I would like to go but now living in NC, I think it may be a hike for a one day event unless I can get a group to go. I may not even bother because my Birthday is later in the month and I was hoping to take a long weekend trip to Miami with the wife this year. I think I may enjoy that more than Cigarfest but being I have never been to either who can tell?

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The group I went with last year might make a run for it again.

MCS

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They were $110.00 last year. The Cigar Nut package were $150.00.

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I am going. It is about a half hour away from my house. :D

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Where exactly is this thing held at? I clicked around a bit but stopped.

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Split Rock Resort at Lake Harmony in the Poconos, PA.

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Here is there web page:

http://www.splitrockresort.com/

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Thanks, thats not too far

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Gee, that's not that far for you.... can you stop by and pick me up on your way there:ss

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Called my son this morning and offered to take him as a birthday gift.

I was figuring about $100 a piece. For those who have been there, what does the price of admission get you? I saw food and drink on their website, is that included? if not is it like going to a football or basketball game and a drink and hot dog cost you $25 :(?

And what is the cigar Nut package, sounds like me :r

Thanks,
Chas

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I've gone to everyone so far. can't wait

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The price of the ticket gets you in, all your cigars, samplings of beers and spirits and the pig roast. The only thing you had to pay for bottles of beers (and if you bought more cigars). Last year, the Cigar Nut package got you into the brunch which started at 10:00 and got you into Cigar Fest @ 12:00 (general tickets got you in @ 3:00).

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I'm gonna check this out although it's a stretch. Last time I was in the Poconos though was in the '80's visiting the grandparents and I'm due for a visit! Thanks for all the info fellas!

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I went in 06 and 07, and had a great time. Last year, they raised the price and did away with some of the events, like the organized golf tourney and the after party (in 07 CAO sponsored a Cinco de Mayhem party which was pretty cool), so we stayed away. Don't know what's going to happen this year.

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The one and only time I have been to the Poconos, I blew up a hotel toilet with a bottle rocket.

But on topic...I might tell my dad about this and see how he feels. I wish the website had some better info, have you ever seen such a useless promo site? Can anyone tell me what I can expect? Is it basically a meet & greet with the cigar guys?

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Hmmm... I floated the idea by my wife and she didn't say "are you kidding?" That means I haved a shot!

:tu :tu :tu

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Andy, The event tickets sell out so fast, They don't need to Promote the event anymore. I've been the last 2 yrs and it's well worth the trip.

Here's a link to last yrs fest: http://www.cigarfest.org/cfest08/

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I might go if I can get time off from school.

I was there for brew fest this winter.

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If you come out for this, I might just have to meet up with you David!

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As you enter you receive a small humidor filled with cigars and your duffel bag. You also receive a ticket and a coupon for each cigar manufacturer. You give the vendor their ticket and you receive a cigar(s). I believe there were 34 last year. There are samples of spirits and microbrews as well as a pig roast. There are lots of cigar celebrities there: Rocky Patel, Pepin Garcia, Nick Perdomo and many others. A lot of vendors offer great Cigar Fest deals on samplers and boxes. They also sell chances all day for some very nice prizes. Lots of cookouts outside (I hope it is warmer this year) and just a chance to many great BOTLs and SOTLs from all over the country.

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Also, in the days before Cigar Fest, CI has special events at their two stores. Don Pepin Garcia was rolling cigars at the CI Super Store last year. Perdomo and La Aurora also had Pre Cigar Fest events last year.

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Didn't realize it was in Pocono. Definitely won't be making it this year since that is an 11 hour drive for me now.

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Sounds like fun, too bad I'm about 10 hours away. :(

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3.5 hours away (by car)...I'm considering it!

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Good point on the tickets. I think it's about a 5 or 6 hour trip from my house so it's not out of the question for me to attend...Just wish I knew more about some actual events. The ticket seems really reasonably priced.

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I'm from Cali, but I would be willing to make it if there's some place to lay my head for a couple nights. :-)

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You can book a room at the resort. They have special rates for those who attend C-fest. If I remember correctly the lodge has rooms for under $100 a night.

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Now that sounds like a plan! Thanks alot man!

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Wow, thats not far from me. I may have to take the trip. Although, I consider Musicfest in Bethlehem to be CI's best "party".

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This sounds really cool. Maybe I can meet some of you guys there. Any golfers?

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My wife and I are going again this year.4th time for us.Another couple from my work is also planning on going. Its always a good time!

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I wouldn't mind going down Friday morning, playing some golf and checking out the pre-Fest events. Do you normally stay right at the resort, Rich?

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We usually stay at the Comfort Inn just down the road a few miles.Its a pretty nice place,clean and has a swimming pool.We might go down friday as well.

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Six of us are going this year. Already have rooms reserved. This will be the 4th year for me. Always have a good time.

We are going up Thursday to check in at the resort. We will be going to any events at CI and also heading over to Famous which is a ten minutes away from the CI Superstore.

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Was it expensive to stay at the resort?

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Looks like $170/night and up, but I think you get a discount code when you register for Cigar Fest. You can book online for the resort here.

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They've increased the amount of Tickets to 2500 which is up 500 from the last 2 yrs and a 1000 more than the fest in 06. That place was already overcrowded and they want to stuff another 500 in there?

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No- one of these years I'd like to. What I really want to attend is the Shack Herf!

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Just got the e-mail, tickets go on-sale Monday, 2/2 at 5am (I assume EST):
http://www.cigarfest.org/

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I'd cancel those rooms unless money is no object. They usually have a special discount code for Cigarfest attendee's but don't give it out until the Tickets go on sale.

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Yeah, it looks as if they have discount rates as low as $126/night.
http://www.cigarfest.org/accommodations.asp

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Just tried to book one.

Online booking says there are no rooms available that weekend :hm

Guess I will buy my tickets online monday morning and call once I do.

Would rather stay there than travel :D

Makes drinking a lot more fun.

Chas

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Looks like the prices went up quite a bit from the past two years I've gone. I guess they want us to help pay for that big Water Park they built last yr.