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!

:-) :-) :-)
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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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