Anyone going to Cigarfest this year?

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

Thanks,
Chas

Originally Posted by ChasDen

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

Thanks,
Chas

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).

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!

[ActionAndy]

Originally Posted by mrreindeer

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!

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?

[BirdDok]

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

[ScottieM]

Originally Posted by ActionAndy

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?

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/

[ActionAndy]

Originally Posted by ScottieM

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/

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.

Originally Posted by ActionAndy

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?

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.

[Scottw]

Originally Posted by mrreindeer

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!

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

[DPD6030]

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