The 20th Annual Shawnee Fall Festival was a huge success!  Over the three-day weekend, nearly 9,000 people gathered at the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort to enjoy the music, crafters, entertainment and exciting balloon activity.  We are happy to announce that the 21 st Shawnee Annual Balloon Festival will be on October 14, 15 and 16, 2005.

Along with the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, the Shawnee Autumn Balloon Festival one of the key event sponsors will be the Pocono Mountain Chamber of Commerce. This year marks the 6th year of the joint venture and signifies our strong relationship with the Chamber.

The annual festival has become the most anticipated fall event in the Pocono's. Aside from the excitement and entertainment, this three-day event certainly captures the area’s beautiful scenery and splendid fall colors. Surrounded by the Appalachian Mountains, Delaware River and Delaware Water Gap National Park, the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort has proven to be the perfect setting for an event of this type.

To complement the traditional hot air balloon rides, the yearly celebration also features tethered balloon rides and the balloon glow extravaganza (usually done on Friday) . In addition we will have guest appearances by specialty shaped balloons ; last year we had Chic-I-Boom, Chesty the Bulldog, Tuxedo and the Pepsi balloon. On Friday the 14 th, the first night of the Balloon Festival will be capped off with a fabulous fireworks display over the Delaware River . To go along with all of these activities, we will have live band performances and children's entertainment including face painting, carnival rides, pig races and a petting zoo .

Finally, when strolling through the festival, do not forget to visit the craft tents and chow down on the carnival food. Franklin Hill Vineyard will also have a booth and during certain times of the event will provide fine wine tasting sessions. As the date approaches we will have a more detailed schedule of events. Please keep in mind that all of these events are weather permitting.