CigarFest Testimonials

CFEST Testimonials

KH of Natick, MA

"Hi Guys; Just wanted to tell you what a smashing time I had at the HERF. The vendors passed out top quality cigars and it allowed me to try numerous brands for the price of admission. Also the Brunch was teriffic,you sat the Ashton cigar reps at our table and they passed out some super cigars. All the attendies were super and I made some new friends,what a great outing. Also the Split Roct Resort was a wonderful place for the event,hope the smoke clears and the let us back next year. Again teriffic event,look forward to next year."

JL of Bethlehem, PA

"This is way too late, but I wanted to let you know just how much I appreciated all the hard work you obviously put into CigarFest 2006. It was simply fantastic. The cigars ... Oh, the cigars! And the giveaways! And the food! And the special deals! And the girls! Oops, I’m not supposed to say that. Anyway, besides all that it was just great to be in a room with so many fellow cigar-smokers. It feels lonely sometimes! Met friends there, and made some new ones. Thanks for a terrific experience, and count me in for next year!"

BP of Bowie, MD

"HOLY CRAP! What a FINE weekend!

The HIGHS: The cigars…the food…the freebies (A high quality gym bag for future herfs)…talking to the vendors…the camaraderie with old friends and meeting new friends…AND…all of the HOT Women! OH MY GOODNESS!!!

The LOWS: Of course, having a GREAT weekend, and…leaving good friends until next time…knowing that the next CigarFest won’t happen until about this time next year…AND possibly the worst low, the winning ticket for the Harley ended in '51' while my ticket ended in '54'.

Split Rock was a FAN-DAM-TAS-TIC venue for this event. I hope the cigar smoke doesn’t make them think twice about allowing it to be hosted there next year.

I know I had a great time because I woke up Sunday morning wondering, “Where did the weekend go?” It just went too damn fast.

KUDOS go to CI for putting on a great time, and the vendors for donating all of the great products to make the ‘Fest all the more successful."

DR of Robesonia, PA

"Just wanted to let you know that I went to the Cigar event this weekend. First time. It was great. You guys did a great job. Appreciate all the cigars, food and everything else."

SF of Hackettstown, NJ

"What a great event you guys put on. I was honored to be a part of it and your whole crew should be very proud of the job you all did. You guys were ROCK STARS!! Thanks again and I hope you have it at the same place next year...... the venue was perfect IMO!"

JG of Elmira, NY

"I never realized how much I would like 'aromatherapy'. What a great event! Thanks and congratulations."

BB of Richmond VA

"This year’s CigarFest was awesome!!! It was a great time and well worth the money. The venue was perfect. I hope that you choose Split Rock for next year’s fest."

MV of Chesapeake VA

"We had a great time at Cigarfest 2006. You and your crew did an outstanding job coordinating this entire event! Thank you for providing us a place to meet like-minded people. Everyone on your staff was excellent. Again, thank you for everything! You are an excellent host."

JK of Norfolk, VA

"I'm struggling with how to explain to you what an incredibly awesome time I had at this years CigarFest. Being that I've been a huge NASCAR fan since 1979 being at this years CigarFest, my first, was like hanging out with all the great drivers only these were Cigar Stars! Let's just say Saturday was... well... Unbelievable!!! Nick Perdomo, Philip Wynne, Aylin Ozgener, Charlie Torano... WOW!"

MP of Fleetwood, PA

"Cigar Fest was awesome!!! It was my first but not my last!!! Plan to make it an annual event!!!"

BM of Rockford, IL

"Hi, this was my first CigarFest. It was well worth the 800 mile drive from Rockford, IL. The food and entertainment was great and the cigars, cigars, cigars. Had a great time and stopped by your store on Monday in Bethlehem. Your store is also great. Better than any I have found out in the Chicago area yet. Look forward to finding out when next year's show will be, hope to see you all there."

BV of Rutherford, NJ

"I want to thank everyone from CI for making this year better then last. I can't wait till next year."

JC of Salisbury, MD

"Awesome for the weekend! Absolutely fantastic CigarFest! This was my third one and this was the best ever. They just seem to keep getting better and better and i just can't wait for you to announce the next one for next year. It was great!"

MB of Forte Meade, MA

"I would just like to thank all those responsible for yet another fantastic herf fest! Leaps and bounds over last years effort, can’t wait for next year!! Thanks again, keep up the good work!!"

RM of Willow Grove, PA

"To all the management & staff at CI, a ' HEARTFELT THANK YOU ' . The event was very well planned and and it was great talking to many of you. Job well done. Great time at 'After Fest Party' also."

TS of Harrisburg, PA

"CigarFest was great!!! I think you put together a fantastic show at a great price... It was even better than last year's!! I will never miss a CigarFest if I can help it!!!!! GREAT JOB GUYS!!!! You outdid yourselves again and I can’t wait to see what happens next year!"

DK of Chicago,IL

"Great bags. Lots of great cigars. Worth the 700 mile drive!"

RO of Groton, MA

"The Fest was over the top. It was really great to meet the fine folks I got to meet."

BMS of Fort Drum, NY

"CigarFest '06…This is our 2nd trip to CigarFest….by far much better than '05. Looking forward to '07. GREAT JOB! See ya next year."

BP of Hull, MA

"My first C-Fest definitely lived up to it's reputation. This was a 'wicked awsome party!'"

Strider32

"It's amazing how each year the staff at CI/Cbid puts together such a memorable event! All the employees and vendors were very relaxed and having fun which showed again how well organized everything was. Oh and the cigars...Just entering and recieving the great door prizes was worth the admission alone. I looking forward to Cfest 07!!!!!!"

MP of Chicago, IL

"Best ever CigarFest. I've never seen so many great vendors under one roof!"

ERG of Holland Twp, NJ

"This is my 3rd 'Fest and by far it has been the BEST! Great job!"

ED of Baldwin, NY

"Always worth the trip. Thanks."

SeriesR#6

"Thank You To ALL!!!! I'm glad I went and I can't wait to do it again next year. I thought thre facility at Split Rock worked out rather well and could probably handle a few more people. The only real line I found was for the Victor Sinclair fresh roll. Also, Thank You for opening the doors at 1. That worked perfect and attributed to keeping the lines down. What about a semi-annual event??? LOL!!! :)"

JM of Cumbola, PA

"Bigger and even better than last year!! Great selection of cigars and loved the humidor they came in. Everything about this year's event was just super. Can't wait until next year."

TM of Peeksill, NY

"Great herf again! Bring a herf to the USS Intrepid in NYC!"

TT of Mansfield, OH

"Missed last year, but made it in '06. What a time! Never had so much cigar fun. Will for sure be back in '07. Thanks to all responsible."

DGK of Owings Mills, MO

"Great times. Keep it up!"

EG of Bedford, VA

"I gotta tell you, it was well worth the 5 hour drive from Virginia to attend my first Cigarfest. I couldn't believe all the guys and gals there to share one common experience, one HELLUVA HERFIN' good time. Everyone was so friendly, it was like walking into an old buddy's living room. I can't wait until next year. If you haven't been to one yet and you are still contemplating about next year, the cigars you get and all the other free stuff is worth more than twice the price of admission. Plus, you get a chance to rub elbows with some of the GIANTS of the industry. Thanks to the CI staff and the friendly folks at Split Rock. You made it happen!!!!!!"

APB of Red Lion, PA

"The show was incredible. My first time here…had a ball. Will do it again."

BVB of Bethlehem, PA

"This has been the BEST CigarFest yet! More room than the past 3 years. I love the work you all have done. Great job!!"

tchap

"Everything about C-Fest this year was phenomenal! The Split Rock venue, Saturday brunch, the humidors, duffel bags, logistics of the lines, food, entertainment, vendors and CIGARS! The whole thing was great! Kudos to the CI Team for putting huge smiles on many, many faces! THANKS to all of you!!"

SGD of Oceanside, NY

"Miss October was great. Keep it up!"

DW of Woodbine, MD

"Just wanted to let you know that my friends & myself enjoyed the festivites at cigarfest 2006. We are looking forward to next years already. Good smokes, good times & good company. Thanks."

JH of Reading PA

"I was at CigarFest. What an awesome time. Thank you very much for having this so close to home."

Rob

"MEGA-HERF was a complete blast.

The event was well organized, and many people had a really good time.In my opinion it was also a tremendous bang for the buck. Where else can you get at least 40+ stogies, a baby humidor, gym bag and eat as much as you want (pig was slammin), drink top shelf sippin stuff and Micro's and smoke until your silly. Nuff said the HERF was a BIG hit.

Take care, and keep up the good work!"

BH of Chaumont, NY

"I had one of the best times ever. We’ll be there next year for sure."

JC of Salisbury, MD

RL of Mount Bethel, PA

"This was my first CigarFest. And it was great!! It was better than I expected, I can't believe all the cigars we got. I was happy with the coupon book, then to get that great humidor with more cigars inside was incredible. I will be attending all future CigarFests, and I even told others how great it was. They will also be going to the next one. The food, drinks, cigar reps and entertainment was awesome. Everybody was friendly. I think the only complaint I have is that I didn't win a door prize (Harley / 6ft humidor) LOL. Keep up the great work."

GD of Mohrsville, PA

"Hello to everyone at CI. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the teriffic show at CigarFest 2006. This was my first CigarFest and it will not be my last. I really had a great time. Everything was just super. Your company is a pleasure to deal with and you know how treat your customers. I met a lot of very nice people and did not run into a single rude or unappeciative person. This event has made me a permanent customer of CI. Thanks and keep up the good work."

PH of Johnstown, OH

"One of the best. Pre-Fest in the parking lot. Open the doors an hour early. Party at the Fest. Post-party at Benchwarmers, then on to the Post-post-party till midnight. Cant wait till next year!!!!"

PE of Glen Cove, NY

"We had a really fantastic time. Everything was quality, from the tastings to the incredible samples and food! This was our first time and we will be back. Thanks for a great time."

RK of Middletown, NY

"Downside....didn't win any of the door prizes.

NOT on the downside....27 year old single malt scotch right next to the 12 year old single malt. The 8 year old Bacardi rum on the same table with the 12 year old Dewar's. The EFFEN vodka and the brandy. The pulled pork with homemade horseradish & barbeque sauce. The friendly crowd..1500 people and not one bit of trouble. My two buddies already said they were in for next year. Did I mention the cigars?"

KT of Ponchatoula, LA

"I had a fantastic time! Everyone I met was awesome and it just re-enforces my opinion that, as a rule, cigar smokers are a really good group of people. Since it was my first Fest, I really wasn't sure what to expect and I can tell you that it exceeded all of my expectations. Thanks to all of the vendors for sharing their time and smokes with us. Special thanks to everyone at CI and at Split Rock Resort for throwing such a great party. You ought to see the jealousy on the faces of my herfin' friends when I showed them the loot I brought home. Priceless! The humidor and the tote bag are just lagniappe!"

TC of Grosse Pointe, MI

DM of Long Valley, NJ

"Thank you CI, every year it just keeps getting better and better!"

MM of Herkimer, NY

"It's amazing how each year the staff at CI puts together such a memorable event! All the employees and vendors were very relaxed and having fun which showed again how well organized everything was. Oh and the cigars...Just entering and recieving the great door prizes was worth the admission alone. It was great seeing old faces and meeting some new ones. My apologies to anyone I planned on seeing at the after herf...the evening is still foggy to me but I know it was the Connecticut boys behind that! LOL Anyway thanks again and Linda and I will be looking forward to CFest 07!!!!!"

LP of Coatesville, PA

"This year's Fest was a blast. CI did a great job putting this one together. It was really nice to know that they listened to the constructive criticism from last year and made it a great event. Well done CI staff. You guys are truly awesome. Kudos to the entire staff for your hard work to make such an enormous event a success. Can't wait for C-Fest 2007.

It was really nice getting to meet a lot of people we hadn't met before. It was a joy to meet the Tank's and the Sledn's. You guys were a trip. Tank, your stories still have us laughing."

PP of Hull, MA

"I had a great time and think the CI staff did a great job at the Fest. I will return. At brunch I had an hour long conversation with Carlos Torano about politics and the ongoing infringement of our rights to enjoy things like smoking and fishing. It was great meeting the Hays, the Sledns, the Tanks, JDLizzard, Drathaar, Bobby Taz, Dbreazeale, SteveR, and a few more I am sure I am forgetting right now. Thank you, thank you, thank you....a well organized crazy event. My hats off to the CI staff."

EL of Rockville Centre, NY

"Had a great time. My wife even loved it. What more could you ask for, a humi filled with great cigars, more cigar samples from 26 vendors (that's what I counted), music, food, samples...and I mean lots of beer, scotch etc...etc and a bunch of great people. I'm still coming down from my high."

CC of Markham, IL

"A jolly good time by all! :)"

JD of Pattersonville, NY

"Thank You To ALL!!!! I'm glad I went and I can't wait to do it again next year. What about a semi-annual event??? LOL!!! :)"

KM of Lakewood, WA

"Awesome job guys!"

WL of Auburn, NY

"I would like to thank all of you at CI for your hard work and planning , this was awesome , lines seemed to move fast, got to meet a few of you which was great. Jessica it was great to meet you and thanks for the awesome directions back to the store Sunday, right on the money. Steve, it was a pleasure to meet you as well. Thanks for the 5 Vegas Limitada '06, it was great, and don't forget the hat brutha! lol Thanks for introducing me to Aylin of CAO, she is a great person! IT WAS A BLAST!!!!"

RO of Groton, MA

"The Fest was over the top. It was really great to meet the fine folks I got to meet."

Jon Huber of CAO

"I'll personally vouch for the "it ROCKED" portion!"

GL of Belleville, NJ

"You guys did a hell of a job this year. The hard work definately showed. Looking forward to CigarFest '07."

DH of Yorktown, VA

"To repeat a phrase I heard repeatedly throughout the event - "It's all about the cigars". 1500 likeminded people gathered to smoke and discuss cigars. Sure there was other stuff - food, beer, liquor, music but in the end, the best part was being around cigars and cigar people. This was my second CigarFest."


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