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Picnics, Festivals, Fairs, and Bazaars in NEPA

Picnics from 7/27/26 till 8/30/26

The 2026 Triton Hose Co. Carnival will be on July 28 through August 1. Food Stands open daily at approximately 5PM: Famous Triton Pizza by Wayne and Marge Best Wings in T-Town – The McCloskey’s Fryin’ up the best wings North of the Mason Dixon! Big Al’s Potato Pancakes “Rail’s” Funnel Cakes and Fried Oreos Hot/Mild Sausage, Roast Beef and Pulled Pork Sandwiches Exquisitely prepared by World Class Chef “Scottie too hottie” Soft Serve Ice Cream by Ron Coolbaugh Clams, “Giff’s Special” Peel and eat and fried shrimp fresh daily Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Pierogies and Fresh Cut Fries Prepared by Louis and Hanna Marcho Seating throughout the grounds. Air conditioned Hall. ATM on premises. Huge Raffle Drawing Adult beverage area – No one under 21 admitted- including children/strollers. 2026 music lineup to be announced. The 39th running of the Peoples Security Bank and Trust & Triton Hose Company Jack Daniels Mile will be Thursday, July 39, 2026 at 7 P.M followed by the Firemen’s Parade.

This is one of the best of the season. A long drive from Scranton but worth it. Rides for the children. Plenty of seating. Great food. Varied and reasonably priced. The pizza is excellent. The roast beef is very good. Enjoyable bands. Parking is tight. I usually park at the donut shop which costs $5 but it worth it. Don't have fireworks any more. Don't miss this one because it is great.

Rating 5 ***** out of 5 *

Dickson City Days will be celebrated on Friday, July 31st, and Saturday, August 1st, at the Eagle Hose Co #1 grounds. The community event features family-friendly activities, including the annual Fireman's Parade, a rubber duck race hosted by the Dickson City Civic Center, food vendors, and live entertainment.

This is a small local somewhat boring event. Last year it was only one day. It used to be at Bernard Seminski park. At the old location it was a relaxing event with fireworks on Saturday. At the new location. The food was decent. They had some seating but could use more. The marching polka band was the highlight of the parade. They had some parking. Not enough. Not sure if I will go this year. Depends what else is happening. It benefits the fire company and area non profits.

Rating 2 ** and 1/2 * out of 5 *

This is a decent picnic. Not a great picnic anymore. Used to be much better before they started using food tickets. The bands are poor to very good. The food is good. The potato pancakes are excellent. The pizza is excellent. They have some seating but could use much more. Open beer tent. Big basket raffle. Fireworks on Sunday. Rides for the children. Parking is free in a huge lot. Some handicapped parking. I will add more information when it becomes available. If they get rid of the annoying food tickets (If you don't trust your volunteers, don't have the picnic) and get better bands I would increase their rating back to five stars like it used to be many years ago.

Rating 3 *** and 1/2 * out of 5 *

SPECIAL EVENTS at this year’s Festival include live entertainment, featuring Dunmore HS Marching Units and Cheerleaders and Picture Perfect Band on Friday night, Holy Cross HS Cheerleaders and Popstar Drive on Saturday night, Vinsko Entertainment and St. Mary of Mt. Carmel School Cheerleaders on Sunday afternoon and The Luongo Brothers Band on Sunday night.

This is definitely one of the best of the season. The food is great and reasonably priced. The bands are great. You can walk around with your beer. They have plenty of seating. The offer a free shuttle from their other church locations to the picnic grounds. Which is great. More information as it becomes available. Don't miss this one because it is one of the best.

Shuttle bus service is provided continuously during the festival from 5 PM to 10 PM on Friday & Saturday, and from 11 AM to 10 PM on Sunday between the parking lots at St. Anthony's Church, St. Mary’s Church and the Festival grounds.

Rating 5 ***** out of 5 *

This used to be the St. John the Evangelist picnic. Since they merged with the parish on the top of William St. They are having 2 picnics this year. Years ago it was a much larger picnic. Now it is a small local picnic. Not very exciting. The food is decent and reasonably priced. The bands are usually decent. There is a large indoor bingo and flea market. There is no beer tent. There is parking in the lot across the street. No handicapped parking. They have plenty of seating. They use those very annoying food tickets. Like I said many times. If you cannot trust your volunteers then don't have the picnic. I am not sure if I will make it this year, but if I do it will probably be Thursday when the crowds are usually smaller.

Rating 3 *** and 1/2 * out of 5*

Join us at the Grove at 420 South Mountain Boulevard in Mountain Top, PA, for the 73rd annual St. Jude Parish Picnic, Friday, August 7th (4 p.m.~10 p.m.), Saturday, August 8th (4 p.m.~10 p.m.) and Sunday, August 9th (Noon ~ 8 p.m.). Enjoy homemade pierogi and halusky, a large basket raffle, and nightly entertainment. Be sure to stop by for the open-pit Chicken BBQ Dinner, starting at noon on Sunday.

This is definitely one of the best of the season. The food is great and reasonably priced. Huge variety of food.The chicken bbq on Sunday is delicious. Walk around with your ice cold beer. NO FOOD TICKETS! They got rid of food tickets years ago. The entertainment is fair. Parking on Sunday can be tight on the church grounds with limited handicapped parking. Plenty of seating throughout the grounds. The festival is in a beautiful tree lined grove. It is a longer drive from Scranton but it is well worth it. Don't miss this one.

Rating 5 ***** out of 5 *

Click here to go to the Wayne County Fair website

It’s hard to believe that 164 years ago, the Wayne County Agriculture Society became a chartered organization and laid the groundwork for the Wayne County Fair as we know it today. In 1862, the first order of business was to find enough land to host events and to hold enough patrons. Twenty two acres of land was purchased along the Dyberry river and the construction of a half-mile long track began. In 1902, the fair outgrew the speed-trial track and moved their events to a larger grandstand. Eventually that grandstand would expand again in 1931 to house 2000 patrons, sixty concession stands, harness racing, livestock contests and concert events. All these years later, the Wayne County Fair sees nearly 100,000 visitors each summer and continues to be a family tradition where farm meets food and fun!

For me paying $12 admission is not worth it. Since I do not ride the rides. I went to this event twice in my life and both times was not impressed. The ride in from the parking lot to the gate on a hay wagon is bumpy at best. It is a typical fair. Not nearly as good as the Bloomsburg fair which is a great fair. The food is expensive. Some of the exhibits were interesting. Some of the free shows were ok. Unless you have children that like to ride the rides. It is not worth the trip and waste of gas. For a family maybe worth the price. I will not be attending this year.

Rating 3 *** out of 5 * (being generous)

This is one of the better picnics. The food is good and reasonably priced. You can walk with your beer. The bands are usually decent. Better bands on Friday and Saturday. Huge indoor basket raffle. Large childrens area. Fun for both children and adults. Parking is very tight. Very limited handicapped parking. A short drive from Scranton. You can win big bucks if you pick the square where the cow takes a poo. I usually go on Thursday when it is not as crowded. A nice picnic that supports a great cause.

Rating 4 **** out of 5 *

Saint Carlo Acutis in Throop

215 Rebecca St. Throop, PA

Aug. 14-16, 2026

Parish’s annual Family Festival

Includes Friday night Youth Sports Event at Throop Civic Center for ages 16 & under, including baseball, soccer & basketball skills competition contact Ed Long (570) 561-8764 to register. Saturday (8:30 a.m.): Family Bicycle Ride from Olyphant to Throop contact Joe Butash (570) 237-6667 for information/registration. Saturday (3 to 9 p.m.): Outside food stands and live music with Kozmic Kidz (4 to 8 p.m.). Sunday: Bingo starts at 1 p.m. in St. Anthony’s Hall (doors open at noon) includes basket raffles & cash drawing.This picnic is small and boring. There is usually plenty of parking. The food is decent. The entertainment is ok. They use those annoying food tickets.I probably will not attend this year.

Rating 2 ** out of 5 *

Click here to take you to the Tomato Festival Website

The Pittston Tomato Festival is a massive four-day summer event in Downtown Pittston, PA, attracting over 100,000 visitors. It features carnival rides, over 40 food vendors, live music, the famous Tomato Festival Parade, and contests like the spaghetti-eating competition and tomato beauty pageants.. The Pittston Tomato festival is great. The food is great. The bands are great. Drink a cold beer right in the firehouse. My two biggest complaints are the complete lack of parking. Lucky if you get a spot blocks away. Everything is very expensive. But all in all it is a great event and is almost like a mini La Festa.

Rating 5 ***** out of 5 *

The Pioneer Nights Committee is proud to present the 2026 Carbondale Pioneer Nights from Wednesday, August 19th, to Saturday, August 22nd. Enjoy historic Carbondale and everything the city has to offer with an end-of-summer celebration packed with food, fun, music, and activities for all! Check back later for more information on event times and an entertainment schedule. 2026 Carbondale Pioneer Nights Schedule Wednesday, August 19th Thursday, August 20th Friday, August 21st Saturday, August 22nd

Fire fighters parade on Saturday. More information coming soon.

This a rather boring end of picnic season event in downtown Carbondale. Usually the bands are good. The food is fair and expensive. Parking can be close or far depending on when you go. Not enough seating.

Rating 3 *** out of 5 *

Click here to take you to the GDS Fair Website

The Greene Dreher Sterling Community Fair Association got its start over 100 years ago. In 1917 school teacher Miss Ella Nevin established the fair as an opportunity to showcase her students’ handiwork. The goal was to promote the agricultural lifestyle and educate the surrounding communities about farm life and the valuable skills that can be utilized in everyday living. Since that first year, the Greene Dreher Sterling Community Fair, commonly known as the GDS Fair, has long since grown into a real, honest-to-goodness country fair with all the glitter, glamour, and noise added to the homey down-on-the-farm kind of exhibits. It’s an event for the whole family.

I have never been to this fair and will not be attending this year either so I cannot rate it.

Rating ? * out of 5 *

NEPA Events and picnics

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