WinterFest 2010
February 13 and 14
Presidents and Valentines Day Weekend
Jim Thorpe, PA
Presented by the
Jim Thorpe Chamber of Commerce
Civil War Re-enactments
By the PA 69th
Irish Volunteer Infantry. During the American Civil War, the
lads of the 69th Pennsylvania Irish Volunteers fought in every
campaign with the Army of the Potomac. From 1861 to 1865 they were
in the midst of almost every major battle.
See their
outstanding video!
Ice Carving Demonstrations
Ice Carving demonstrations to be held both days of event in Asa
Packer Park and at Opera House Square.
The Famous Jim Thorpe Mug Walk
Buy a souvenir Jim Thorpe Mug at the train station for only $10
(benefits the Chamber of Commerce) and businesses all over town will
fill it for you, free!
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Go back in time when carriages filled the streets of Old Mauch
Chunk! Weather permitting.
Concerts at the Mauch Chunk Opera House
Saturday Evening, February 13 @ 8:30 PM
A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Sunday Afternoon, February 14 @ 5:00 PM
A
19th Century Soiree
by Pianist Helen Beedle
(Read Morning Call Go Guide article here)
The performance is romantic, sentimental and playful entertainment!
Shopping, Dining & Attractions
Many local shops, restaurants and attractions offering special
deals during WinterFest Weekend. Ask for a coupon flyer at the train
station in downtown Jim Thorpe and participating establishments.
How to Get Here
Click
here for maps
and directions.
When to Get Here
We recommend
you arrive as early as possible in order to reduce traffic wait
times getting into town.
Where to Park
Parking in town itself is very difficult on any weekend. The main thing is to
avoid trying to park on Broadway. Instead, use the Carbon County Municipal Lot
behind the downtown train station.
If you are arriving in Jim Thorpe on
209S from Stroudsburg,
bear right through the light and in approximately 50 yards on your
right, you'll see the lot entrance. If you are coming from 903S, then cross the bridge and go left at the
light. From Nesquehoning on 209N just proceed straight
through the light. In about 150 yards you'll see the lot on your left.