Enjoy the Hazleton Funfest with a Stay at a Hazleton Hotel

September weather is perfect for enjoying a festival and staying at a Hazleton hotel. Hazleton is located in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains, just five miles south of the intersection of Interstates 80 and 81 in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 31st Annual Funfest Weekend, September 12 & 13, 2009 is two days of free family fun. A stay at a Hazleton hotel will be perfect to enjoy all the activities. The Hazleton Funfest features different themes each year adding to its growing popularity which currently has grown to approximately 100,000 guests. This year’s theme at the Hazleton’s Funfest is “Spotlights the Movies.”

Hazleton Funfest Weekend is made up of many different activities of interest to all ages and tastes. There’s free entertainment at four venues, a classic car show, a huge craft show featuring all handmade items, a street fair, and the great Funfest Parade, featuring giant helium balloons. Funfest also has a special section just for kids, senior activities, and a night for teen activities. There’s the very popular Hot Wings Contest, and the great Funfest Chili Cook-off. And fireworks! When you come to Funfest, you pay NO admission and parking is free! Enjoy Funfest’s first night and then relax and rejuvenate back at your Hazleton hotel until the next day’s festivities begin.

At your Hazleton hotel enjoy all the amenities it has to offer. Take advantage of your Hazleton hotel as a place to kick back and just relax. You can also use your Hazleton hotel as a central location to take a few days to see the sites of the beautiful Pocono Mountains. The Pocono Mountains is famous for its natural scenic beauty, 150 lakes including Lake Wallenpaupack, and the quaint, historical towns in the four county area. So while enjoying Hazleton’s Funfest, take the time to enjoy your stay at your Hazleton hotel and also explore the beauty of the Poconos.

Linda Dunkelberger is a freelance writer and editor. The article “Enjoy the Hazleton Funfest with a Stay at a Hazleton Hotel” suggests spending the night at a Hazleton hotel. Genetti Inn and Suites is a Hazleton hotel and Inn that is conveniently located to downtown Hazleton. For more information see www.genettiinnandsuites.com.