Anyone going to Cigarfest this year? - Page 2

01-08-2009, 01:27 PM

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.

ActionAndy · 01-08-2009, 02:21 PM

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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 · 01-08-2009, 07:11 PM

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

ScottieM · 01-08-2009, 09:00 PM

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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/

01-08-2009, 09:04 PM

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

I was there for brew fest this winter.

Scottw · 01-08-2009, 10:23 PM

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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!

01-09-2009, 05:46 AM

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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.

01-09-2009, 05:49 AM

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.

neoflex · 01-09-2009, 07:13 AM

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.

DPD6030 · 01-09-2009, 08:06 AM

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

Coz77 · 01-09-2009, 08:46 AM

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

ActionAndy · 01-09-2009, 08:52 AM

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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.

dannysguitar · 01-09-2009, 11:59 AM

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. :-)

ScottieM · 01-09-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dannysguitar

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. :-)

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.

dannysguitar · 01-10-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottieM

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.

Now that sounds like a plan! Thanks alot man!

Footbag · 01-10-2009, 11:49 AM

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".

Kreth · 01-28-2009, 11:05 AM

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

rharris · 01-28-2009, 04:57 PM

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!

Kreth · 01-28-2009, 06:25 PM

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?

rharris · 01-28-2009, 07:02 PM

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.

01-08-2009, 01:27 PM	#21
rhdad42 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone going to Cigarfest this year? 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.

01-08-2009, 07:11 PM	#23
BirdDok Back in the fold! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: SE Pennsyltucky Posts: 58 Trading: (6)	Re: Anyone going to Cigarfest this year? Hmmm... I floated the idea by my wife and she didn't say "are you kidding?" That means I haved a shot! __________________

01-08-2009, 09:04 PM	#25
Ace$nyper Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone going to Cigarfest this year? I might go if I can get time off from school. I was there for brew fest this winter.

01-09-2009, 05:49 AM	#28
silentjon Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone going to Cigarfest this year? 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.

01-09-2009, 07:13 AM	#29
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Anyone going to Cigarfest this year? 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. __________________

01-09-2009, 08:06 AM	#30
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Anyone going to Cigarfest this year? Sounds like fun, too bad I'm about 10 hours away.

01-09-2009, 08:46 AM	#31
Coz77 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: NY Posts: 307 Trading: (1)	Re: Anyone going to Cigarfest this year? 3.5 hours away (by car)...I'm considering it!

01-09-2009, 11:59 AM	#33
dannysguitar Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: SoCal Posts: 734 Trading: (36)	Re: Anyone going to Cigarfest this year? 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. :-) __________________ Proud Member of Team Death! aka PBC *Follow Me on Twitter*

01-10-2009, 11:49 AM	#36
Footbag I Need My Space Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: NEPA Posts: 1,216 Trading: (7)	Re: Anyone going to Cigarfest this year? 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".

01-28-2009, 11:05 AM	#37
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Anyone going to Cigarfest this year? This sounds really cool. Maybe I can meet some of you guys there. Any golfers?

01-28-2009, 04:57 PM	#38
rharris Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Richard Location: Norwich N.Y. Posts: 281 Trading: (48)	Re: Anyone going to Cigarfest this year? 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!

01-28-2009, 06:25 PM	#39
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Anyone going to Cigarfest this year? 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?

01-28-2009, 07:02 PM	#40
rharris Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Richard Location: Norwich N.Y. Posts: 281 Trading: (48)	Re: Anyone going to Cigarfest this year? 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.