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| | FESTIVALS - PARADES The Jim Thorpe Chamber of Commerce is host to a variety of unique festivals and parades that attract thousands of visitors each year. We have many more events going on throughout the year, please check our Events Calendar for a full schedule. | | JIM THORPE VICTORIAN HOUSE TOUR -website- | Stroll the streets of Old Mauch Chunk and stop in at our well marked sites for a guided tour of our homes, churches and other attractions. Visit as many or few as you wish, but you’d better come early to see everything! All sites on our tour are within walking distance in the historic downtown of Old Mauch Chunk and can be visited in any order you like – it is up to the visitor! | September 25, 2011, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229 570-325-4439 | email | | top
| | MASTERS OF THE CHAINSAW -website- | Masters of the Chainsaw is a limited group of the nation’s top professional chainsaw sculptors, dedicated to promoting and preserving the integrity of the art form and it’s performance. During a forty five-minute show, from behind protective netting, onlookers will observe an original and captivating high-energy performance. With chain saw roaring and chips flying, our carvers' precision and skill quickly transforms a three-foot tall log into a true work of art. | PO Box 536, Lehighton, PA, 18235 888-242-4672 | email | | top
| | WINTERFEST -website- | Ice Carvers, Civil War re-enactors, history presentations and programs, performances at the Opera House, great shopping discounts. Presidents Day Weekend - February 19th and 20th, 2011. | February 16 and 17, 2013, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229 (570) 325-5810 | email | | top
| | FALL FOLIAGE WEEKENDS IN JIM THORPE -website- | Jim Thorpe shines in the fall with train rides, vendors, crafters, goodies from the Jim Thorpe Farmers Market, bike rentals and rides in our surrounding hills or along the Lehigh River on the newly-opened rail-trail, free entertainment at different venues throughout the downtown - there's something for the entire family! | October 7-8, 15-16, 2012, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229 570-325-5810 | | top
| | EARTH DAY CELEBRATION -website- | A celebration of Earth Day with great music, arts and crafts, food, education and awareness, and lots of good vibes. We've been celebrating Earth Day long before it became cool. It's a tradition here in Jim Thorpe! Call Shelli at 570-325-2079 for more info. | April 23 and 24, 2011, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229 570-325-2079 | email | | top
| | JIM THORPE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION -website- | Our town commemorates our namesake, the greatest athlete of the 20th century, Jim Thorpe. Join us for performances downtown and at the Opera House, at the downtown park with vendors and crafters, the high school track team's Olympic run through town, and at the Jim Thorpe Memorial. For more information, call 570-325-9281 or amnt1@ptd.net or visit the festival website.
Here's a video! | May 18 and 19, 2013, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229 (570) 325-5810 | email | | top
| ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE | The area's most famous weekend, come join in the celebration of green, the day when everyone is Irish. Anyone interested in participating can contact Hugh Dugan (also this year’s Grand Marshal) by emailing irishfanhdd@hotmail.com. We are always looking for new entries. | March 14th, 2010, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
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| | OLD TIME CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL -website- | Jim Thorpe couldn't look more beaufiful and be more charming than during the Christmas season. There are many events planned for the celebration of Old Time Christmas, come join us during this magical time. | Dec 3-5 / 11 & 12 / 18 & 19, 2010, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229 (570) 325-5810 | email | |
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