Anyone going to Cigarfest this year?

[dannysguitar]

I would love to go, but I don't wanna be walking around all alone! Let me know if you plan on going this year!

[mrreindeer]

What's cigarfest Danny???

[taltos]

Waiting to see the dates and ticket prices.

[dannysguitar]

http://cigarfest.org/

Date is May 2nd and last year the price was $95 bucks I think.....

[Gargoyle]

I'm on the fence... I'll see what the price comes out to be and see when they go on sale.

[dannysguitar]

I think I'm gonna go, just gotta find a place to stay and a plane ticket!

[Starscream]

Nope.

[neoflex]

I would like to go but now living in NC, I think it may be a hike for a one day event unless I can get a group to go. I may not even bother because my Birthday is later in the month and I was hoping to take a long weekend trip to Miami with the wife this year. I think I may enjoy that more than Cigarfest but being I have never been to either who can tell?

[MajorCaptSilly]

The group I went with last year might make a run for it again.

MCS

[silentjon]

http://cigarfest.org/

Date is May 2nd and last year the price was $95 bucks I think.....

They were $110.00 last year. The Cigar Nut package were $150.00.

[silentjon]

I am going. It is about a half hour away from my house. :D

[Cigarcop]

Where exactly is this thing held at? I clicked around a bit but stopped.

[silentjon]

Where exactly is this thing held at? I clicked around a bit but stopped.

Split Rock Resort at Lake Harmony in the Poconos, PA.

[silentjon]

Here is there web page:

http://www.splitrockresort.com/

[Cigarcop]

Thanks, thats not too far

[BroncoHorvath]

Thanks, thats not too far


Gee, that's not that far for you.... can you stop by and pick me up on your way there:ss

[ChasDen]

Called my son this morning and offered to take him as a birthday gift.

I was figuring about $100 a piece. For those who have been there, what does the price of admission get you? I saw food and drink on their website, is that included? if not is it like going to a football or basketball game and a drink and hot dog cost you $25 :(?

And what is the cigar Nut package, sounds like me :r

Thanks,
Chas

[Doogie]

I've gone to everyone so far. can't wait

[silentjon]

Called my son this morning and offered to take him as a birthday gift.

I was figuring about $100 a piece. For those who have been there, what does the price of admission get you? I saw food and drink on their website, is that included? if not is it like going to a football or basketball game and a drink and hot dog cost you $25 :(?

And what is the cigar Nut package, sounds like me :r

Thanks,
Chas

The price of the ticket gets you in, all your cigars, samplings of beers and spirits and the pig roast. The only thing you had to pay for bottles of beers (and if you bought more cigars). Last year, the Cigar Nut package got you into the brunch which started at 10:00 and got you into Cigar Fest @ 12:00 (general tickets got you in @ 3:00).

[mrreindeer]

I'm gonna check this out although it's a stretch. Last time I was in the Poconos though was in the '80's visiting the grandparents and I'm due for a visit! Thanks for all the info fellas!

[rhdad42]

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.

[ActionAndy]

I'm gonna check this out although it's a stretch. Last time I was in the Poconos though was in the '80's visiting the grandparents and I'm due for a visit! Thanks for all the info fellas!

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?

[BirdDok]

Hmmm... I floated the idea by my wife and she didn't say "are you kidding?" That means I haved a shot!

:tu :tu :tu

[ScottieM]

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?


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/

[Ace$nyper]

I might go if I can get time off from school.

I was there for brew fest this winter.

[Scottw]

I'm gonna check this out although it's a stretch. Last time I was in the Poconos though was in the '80's visiting the grandparents and I'm due for a visit! Thanks for all the info fellas!

If you come out for this, I might just have to meet up with you David!

[silentjon]

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?

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.

[silentjon]

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.

[neoflex]

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.

[DPD6030]

Sounds like fun, too bad I'm about 10 hours away. :(

[Coz77]

3.5 hours away (by car)...I'm considering it!

[ActionAndy]

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/

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.

[dannysguitar]

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. :-)

[ScottieM]

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. :-)


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.

[dannysguitar]

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.

Now that sounds like a plan! Thanks alot man!

[Footbag]

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".

[Kreth]

This sounds really cool. Maybe I can meet some of you guys there. Any golfers?

[rharris]

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!

[Kreth]

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?

[rharris]

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.

[Shadow]

Six of us are going this year. Already have rooms reserved. This will be the 4th year for me. Always have a good time.

We are going up Thursday to check in at the resort. We will be going to any events at CI and also heading over to Famous which is a ten minutes away from the CI Superstore.

[dannysguitar]

Six of us are going this year. Already have rooms reserved. This will be the 4th year for me. Always have a good time.

We are going up Thursday to check in at the resort. We will be going to any events at CI and also heading over to Famous which is a ten minutes away from the CI Superstore.

Was it expensive to stay at the resort?

[Kreth]

Was it expensive to stay at the resort?

Looks like $170/night and up, but I think you get a discount code when you register for Cigar Fest. You can book online for the resort here (https://reservations.synxis.com/XBE/rez.aspx?Hotel=12734&Chain=6044).

[ScottieM]

They've increased the amount of Tickets to 2500 which is up 500 from the last 2 yrs and a 1000 more than the fest in 06. That place was already overcrowded and they want to stuff another 500 in there?

[hotreds]

No- one of these years I'd like to. What I really want to attend is the Shack Herf!

[Kreth]

Just got the e-mail, tickets go on-sale Monday, 2/2 at 5am (I assume EST):
http://www.cigarfest.org/

[ScottieM]

Six of us are going this year. Already have rooms reserved. This will be the 4th year for me. Always have a good time.

We are going up Thursday to check in at the resort. We will be going to any events at CI and also heading over to Famous which is a ten minutes away from the CI Superstore.


I'd cancel those rooms unless money is no object. They usually have a special discount code for Cigarfest attendee's but don't give it out until the Tickets go on sale.

[Kreth]

I'd cancel those rooms unless money is no object. They usually have a special discount code for Cigarfest attendee's but don't give it out until the Tickets go on sale.
Yeah, it looks as if they have discount rates as low as $126/night.
http://www.cigarfest.org/accommodations.asp

[ChasDen]

Yeah, it looks as if they have discount rates as low as $126/night.
http://www.cigarfest.org/accommodations.asp

Just tried to book one.

Online booking says there are no rooms available that weekend :hm

Guess I will buy my tickets online monday morning and call once I do.

Would rather stay there than travel :D

Makes drinking a lot more fun.

Chas

[ScottieM]

Yeah, it looks as if they have discount rates as low as $126/night.
http://www.cigarfest.org/accommodations.asp

Looks like the prices went up quite a bit from the past two years I've gone. I guess they want us to help pay for that big Water Park they built last yr.

[Shadow]

Was it expensive to stay at the resort?

We are using timeshares.

[silentjon]

I got my tickets!! :ss

[ChasDen]

You have got to be kidding me :fl :fl

Its not even 7:30 in the morning and they sold out already

Unbelievable

Chas

[silentjon]

You have got to be kidding me :fl :fl

Its not even 7:30 in the morning and they sold out already

Unbelievable

Chas

You can still get the Cigar Nut tickets via their auction. There are 750 of those (out of 2500). That seems like a high percentage. Some bids are already @ $200.00 and the auction doesn't close until February 16th. These tickets were $150.00 last year. I wonder if that was their plan all along.:rolleyes:

[Smoking Dragon]

Since they sold out too fast. I have placed my bid on em. I hope that I do not have to raise my bid. Anyone else in the DC area going?

[Kreth]

I guess I'm out. I thought they'd sell out within a couple of days, not 1 1/2 hours.

[ScottieM]

I'll be there. I snagged a couple VIH for my Brother in law and I. A buddy of mine that was going ended up with Some General admission Tix. The VIH were sold out in less than 30 min but I heard there were only 500 of em available.

I don't blame em for auctioning the Cigar nut tix. Lots of scalpers out there that resell for triple on Ebay etc.

[n3uka]

Woke at 7:15 and by the time the computer warmed up and I hit the page they were gone :mad: Last year took a couple days to sell out. Guess I will buy a box and herf with some friends instead. :tg

[ChasDen]

You can still get the Cigar Nut tickets via their auction. There are 750 of those (out of 2500). That seems like a high percentage. Some bids are already @ $200.00 and the auction doesn't close until February 16th. These tickets were $150.00 last year. I wonder if that was their plan all along.:rolleyes:

I put a bid on 2 of them when I got to work at 8 but refuse to pay $200 a ticket :bh

I really thought they would last a day or two. I want to take the son for his birthday, and just wish I would have logged on when I woke up and saved the money if I do end up with a pair at what I bid :hn

Chas

[Paint]

You can still get the Cigar Nut tickets via their auction. There are 750 of those (out of 2500). That seems like a high percentage. Some bids are already @ $200.00 and the auction doesn't close until February 16th. These tickets were $150.00 last year. I wonder if that was their plan all along.:rolleyes:
Another way to get more$$$from the BOTL...have to get there cut of the American pie...Gougers....

[ScottieM]

I put a bid on 2 of them when I got to work at 8 but refuse to pay $200 a ticket :bh

I really thought they would last a day or two. I want to take the son for his birthday, and just wish I would have logged on when I woke up and saved the money if I do end up with a pair at what I bid :hn

Chas


Call CI and tell em to put your name on the waiting list for Tickets. They always have people cancel. My buddy scored 4 tickets in mid April last yr.

[Smoking Dragon]

Lraedy on Ebay. SOme DH has 2 general admission tickets for $600. I hope he chokes on em and loses money. What a shame if that was another BOTL. Just my opinion.

Sarge

[ChasDen]

What a scum bag :bh

Chas

[Kreth]

Gee, it would really suck if a few people created throwaway accounts and bid his auction up to some ridiculous amount and then bailed.

[Smoking Dragon]

I'm still high on the cbid list for cigarfest ticket. Woo Hoo :dr

[ChasDen]

1 week into the bidding 1 week to go.

Still on the list, over 100 people from the bottom and 1 price increase left in the bid.
Bidding appears to have slowed the last few days so hopefully I get them.

If I do then I get the joy of trying to be one of the luck SOBS that gets a frigging room,
since everyone will be trying to book at the same dang time :mad:

Chas

[Addiction]

I went last year and I had a great time. For the value of the ticket I got breakfast and lunch plus some great conversations with some interesting people. But I dont know that I would go again. I mean I mostly smoke CCs, but even last year when I smoked NCs most of the give aways were simply things I personally had no interest in. In fact the only one I can remember really wanting was the 5 Vegas Miami. Also the environment wasn't really conducive to smoking, too many people too little air circulation. I think I'd much prefer to do something local with 5-6 peeps and concertrate on cigars I know I want.

[ChasDen]

Stayed in the top 100 and got my 2 tickets :dance:

Payed $10 more a ticket than I had wished but at that price whats another $10, right :confused:

Chas