Blue Mountain Resort holding first Pierogies and Pints Festival in August

Blue Mountain Resort will celebrate a northeast Pennsylvania staple at the new Pierogies and Pints Festival in August.

“Pierogies are just such a big thing in the area,” said Ashley Seier, director of marketing for Blue Mountain Resort, in explaining the origins of the festival.

And while they might be found at Oktoberfest celebrations, there’s no specific local festival dedicated to them, she said. That, coupled with pierogi purveyors expanding into dessert flavors and other creative offerings, made it the right time for Blue Mountain Resort to “celebrate the uniqueness of the dish.”

Accordingly, attendees will choose the best pierogi in three categories — traditional, dessert and creative.

About six local businesses are lined up so far to offer pierogies, Seier said last week, and Blue Mountain Resort is looking for more.

There will also be domestic and craft beers, music, games and scenic lift rides. The campground is open for reservations, Seier noted.

If you go

When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, and Sunday, Aug. 25

Where: Blue Mountain Resort, 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton

Tickets: General admission tickets are $12. Dough Dabbler tickets (six pierogi samples) are $20. Pierogi Pro tickets (eight pierogi samples, a mug and one free beer or soda) are $39. Tickets must be purchased online at skibluemt.com/pierogi-festival .

Lift tickets are available separately at skibluemt.com/lift-rides/ .

Kathryne Rubright is the managing editor of the Pocono Record and the Tri-County Independent. Reach her at krubright@gannett.com .

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