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| RF of Freehold, NJ |
| "Well what can I say but WOW what a great show. Tons of cigars, tons of good people, tons of food, and a great band. Is it next year yet? I want my tickets now. Hats of to Cigars International. You guys did an excellent job. Raffles, a Kentucky Derby, what else could you ask for? Again guys, great to see you next year for sure." |
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| RF of Freehold, NJ |
| "I already left a festimonial but forgot something. The artwork for the poster is unreal. Poster and humidor I think was the best artwork to-date..Excellent Excellent Job." |
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| KS of York, PA |
| "First CigarFest, definitely not the last. I had a blast. Best part, besides the cigars, was getting to shake hands with everyone in the industry, especially Jonathan Drew and Sam Leccia from Nub. Very cool guys." |
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| RW of Cumberland, MD |
| "Attended my first CigarFest this year and am already looking forward to 2010! It was all that I expected and then some - Thanks CI!" |
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| MM of Herkimer, NY |
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"My weekend at Cigarfest was the best! Everything put together by the CI staff went well and I want to take this opportunity to thank them. It was great seeing old faces and meeting new ones. I'll be talking about this for a long time. Only 362 days til Cfest 2010!!! Thanks again, Strider" |
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| GH of DeKalb, IL |
| "This was the first Cigarfest for my brother and I and it was well worth the price of admission. We couldn't be happier. We could not believe all the free cigars we got, all the "Rock Stars" of the cigar industry we got to meet and all the fun throughout the weekend. We drove more than 12 hours to get there and on our way home we started planning for next year's event. Thank You CI! Thanks to all the vendors and lovely ladies whom graced our presence. Viva La CI Nation!!!!!" |
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| TF of Nashville, TN |
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"Me and 3 other members from the Nashville Cigar Club went this year for the first time. The entire event was a blast and we look forward to bringing up a larger group next year. If you have never been to cigarfest, you are missing out. We brought back so many cigars and cigar swag. I felt like a kid in a candy store. Also made a lot of new friends. Worth the 14 hour drive." |
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| SB of Nazareth, PA |
| "What an amazing event! I have attempted to go to Cigarfest for the past three years with this year being my first successful year. I was not let down. Great cigars, awesome give-aways, beautiful women and everyone extremely freindly. My hat off to CI for a great festival. If only it was twice a year! One can dream." |
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| LM of Nutley, NJ |
| "As always WE had a GREAT time with Great Friends...OLD and NEW. If there is anyone that did go and didn't have a great time..THEY HAVE A PROBLEM...LOL!! Hats off to the entire CI Staff for another fantastic job. As always the Exhibitors were ALL fantastic as well;everyone smiling and courteous. Nothing like Cigars, Fine Models, Liquor, Friends and FUN!!! Can't Wait Until Next Year!!!" |
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| PH of Johnstown, OH |
| "I want to thank all CI Staff for again making CigarFest the Best-Of-The-Best. Your hard work, dedication to the industry, and talking and listening closely to what Festers have to say has made each year better than the last. It shows true dedication when you put an event on every year that is the best and continuously improve it. Having 3 separate entry times was a great improvement. Kept the crowd from being overwelming. Employees of CI have become good friends-not just a place to buy cigars." |
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| BP of Quakertown, PA |
| "Had a great time as always... YYYYOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUKKKKKK!!!!! can't wait til next year, a big thanks go out to peter and his tailgating crew as well as our new friends sara/matt/pat & jeremy. See everyone next year." |
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| LM of Derby, CT |
| "There may have been people party'n as good as us... but none better! " |
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| RH of Quakertown, PA |
| "Cigar Fest 2009: Veni, Vedi, Smoki ~ We Came, We Saw, We Smoked. Thanks to Rich, Walt and Tom ~ Along with Drew Estate Guys for throwing a great party!!!" |
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| CJ of Sumter, SC |
| "Oh, yeah. I had a great time. The people at CI are great! And, in general I enjoyed the Poconos vista and the people I encountered. This past weekend at Cigarfest exceeded my expectations. I viewed all the pictures and videos from last year’s event and I thought, are the guys really having that much fun? Well, I can say first hand from my personal experience now that it is true because you guys are genuine. I look forward to future events." |
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| TM of Grand Rapids, MI |
| "Kudos to the folks from CI for putting on the “Mother-of-all Herfs”. For me it was exceptionally well organized and well planned. From the pre-events (I personally attended the La Aurora and Perdomo events) to the main 'fest…WELL DONE. The quantity and quality of smokes and gifts far exceeded my expectations. I can’t think of a thing I would suggest they do better. This was my first event and I’ll definitely be back next year." |
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| JD of Carlisle, PA |
| "This was my 3rd fest. A great time as usual. I was happy to meet some of the Camacho guys, and it was a treat seeing Rocky play the drums. Plus, some great smokes and great people made it even better." |
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| MM of Utica, NY |
| "Please pass along to everyone on the staff what a great event you guys put on this year. My son and I had a fantastic time . He was blown away at how friendly and personable everyone was. The CI nation is something to be proud of. Thanks again!" |
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| MT of Jersey City, NJ |
| "What a blast....can't wait til next year, unbelievable amount of cigars and items for the price paid for admission." |
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| JR of NYC, NY |
| "This was my first Cigar Fest, but won't be my last. The event was run surprisingly smooth considering it always sells out. Hats off to CI. See you next year!!! :)" |
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| MF of Bethlehem, PA |
| "This years fest was AWESOME!!!! I have attended every fest that CI has ever had and most of the events in the stores. I need to mention to everyone at CI what a wonderful group you have put together, they all have a sense of purpose and seem to know what us CI nuts like. From Keith and John all the way down the line everyone is wonderful. Thank you to all of CI from the bottom of my heart, your friendship and care for us all keeps us returning. Thanks again for the H3, it rides well!!!!!!!!!!!!!" |
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| EN of South Bend, IN |
| "What a great fest! Great cigars, great people, great drinks, great food and GREAT deals! This was my first and this will now become an annual pilgrimage. If you have never been before, let me tell you - you have to go! You can't beat being surrounded by those who love cigars as much as you do while reciving a TON of free cigars and rubbing elbows with the likes of Nick Perdomo, Rocky Patel and K. Hansotia, to name a few. What a great time and a great event!" |
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| RE of Garnet Valley, PA |
| "1st Cigarfest for me. I can't stop talking about it to my friends. I feel like I have attended the Super Bowl or the 7th Game of the World Series. I almost don't want the secret to get out. Well I guess Cigarfest is not a secret. Top notch event. Well organized. Had a blast. I didn't even do the other events associated with the weekend. Wish I had. Still I feel like I got my money's worth......and more. Looking forward to next year." |
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| CM of Topeka, KS |
| "C-Fest was a total blast from the parties to the great deals. We will return next year. Thanks too everyone who made this weekend happen! chris......" |
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| TW of Blandon, PA |
| "I was at my first Cigarfest this past Saturday; what a wonderful experience. I was able to get a ticket on the auction site, and was admitted at 11 am like the other people in line. You people were so organized and everything went smoothly. I was like a kid in a candy store; I didn't know where to go first. I was able to meet many of the manufacturers and let them know how much I enjoy their cigars." |
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| TW of Blandon, PA |
| "It was a great time for me and my son in law (also a first time fester). We were able to sit down with other people throughout the day, and talk cigars. We are both anxiously waiting for next year." |
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| RB of Buffalo, NY |
| "CIGARFEST '09 WAS AMAZING!" |
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| TT of Utica, NY |
| "CigarFest Rocks - the new transition for the breakfast (nut tickets) went very smoothly...this is a staple in the cigar industry and for what it's worth - I hope it never goes away!!! Great Job...!! DHP" |
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| RL of Martinsburg, WV |
| "Not much left to say that hasn't already been said. What a blast!! Thank you." |
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| EC of Methuen, MA |
| "What a great time cigarfest 2009 was! This was our second year going and it just got better and better.. Can't wait till next year. Keep Smoking Boys" |
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| LH of Lancaster, PA |
| "Speaking from a woman's prospective, CigarFest 2009 was my 3rd Fest and it was the best. A big round of applause to those that worked tirelessly to keep floors clean and ashtrays empty. Thoroughly enjoyed the Dukes of Destiny band. I’m extending a heartfelt thanks to all those that went out of their way to be gentlemen, being extremely polite and courteous, making this woman feel privileged to be a part of such an event. We will definitely be back in 2010." |
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| TP of West Deptford, NJ |
| "This event exceeded my expectations... If you just gave us the cigars and told us to go home, that would've been worth the admission price by itself. But then you add in the food, drinks, cigar reps and makers, models, a great band, and the raffles.. I couldn't ask for more, besides requesting that you guys make this a bi-annual event. I'll be up at 4am next year, sitting at my computer to order my ticket..." |
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| CG of Boston, MA |
| "My first fest with my Dad and Best Friend... and it was great!! The 'take' from the fest was awesome... I was so excited!!! GREAT TIME!! Can't wait until CigarFest 2010" |
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| JM of YONKERS, NY |
| "I went to CigarFest with 10 of my good friends and I made 20 times more friends while at CigarFest. I had the time of my life and I can't wait until CigarFest 2010." |
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| TC of Detroit, MI |
| "This was my 6th CigarFest and the best one yet! CI, you guys put your all into this event and it shows in every way! Thanks to every one of you for your hard work. There's only two ways I'd miss a C-Fest....you stop havin' 'em or I'm dead! See you next year!" |
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| PD of Feasterville, PA |
| "It`s my second year and I brought two friends this time. We all had a GREAT time. You guys and gals at CI do an outstanding job. We had fun and met some good guys from Pittsburgh. We'll tailgate with them next year." |
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| AM of Hillsborough, NJ |
| "Incredible experience and tremendous value. Love the goodies and cigars. Great atmosphere. See you next year for sure!" |
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| AT of Pottstown, PA |
| "Cigar Fest is Halloween for big boys. Only better. The Cigars were great and of good quality, free food and beautiful women. Wow! More notably, many top cigar people were present and available to talk shop or just about anything else." |
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| JD of Catskill, NY |
| "First time event for me and will not be my last.I could not have met a nicer group of people in PA. The CAO event was an unspeakable, to meet Tim And his friends was unforgettable. To all of my new friends and to the CI staff thank you for the fun times..See you next April 2010..." |
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| JL of South Bend, IN |
| "This was my first, but by no means, my last Cigarfest. What a great time. Thank you guys for throwing such a great event. Rubbing shoulders with some of the greatest cigar blenders and rollers in the world and with the greatest cigar smokers in the world was an awesome experience. See you next year!" |
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| CB of West Point, NY |
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"Another great event as always!!! It was good to see all my ole' buddies, the cigars, booze and food was spot on. The weather was perfect as well and the partying in the Gazeebo / Villas was better than ever. Kudoos to "D" from New Windsor, NY (Schlesinger's Cigar Bar) for doing a super job cooking through out the weekend and for Eric from Reston, VA for setting up the Villas for all of us to stay in........ :-> Charlie aka: Stogieman" |
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| MM of Cranford, NJ |
| "My first Cigarfest! WOW - what a great time. Met up w/my Brother in law Paul, and his nephew - did a little tailgate, and then fested it up! Just a perfect day!!!!!!!!!!!!!" |
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| NB of Seekonk, MA |
| "Just as good as last year! Thank you CI for an awesome time." |
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| JK of Oaklyn, NJ |
| "My first fest and without a doubt not my last. The parties on fri and sat night where a blast, met a ton of great people, and the fest itself was unbelievable. A big thanks to everyone at CI and everyone else that made the fest go down so smoothly." |
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| MS of Bronx, NY |
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"Thank you so much for the organized way you sold tickets this year. This was my fourth Cigarfest and each year it gets better and better. For the first time we came on Friday and stayed to Sunday making it a great weekend. The long food line and smaller portions was the only thing different from the previous ones I have attended (editor's note: another lesson learned!). Bottom line we were there for Cigars. We attended the Rocky Patel Party and The Drew Estate Party. Thanks again, see you next year." |
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| TC of Clarks Summit, PA |
| "I had an amazing time! It was the first time I went, but it was soooo worth it! I cannot believe it took me this long to go...." |
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| CO of Saint Louis, MO |
| "second fest the wife and I have attended, had a great time again, saw some old friends and made some new ones, CI staff thumbs up for another great event, looking forward to next year" |
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| HV of West Amwell, NJ |
| "My first time and WHAT A BLAST. Great space, great vendors, geat cigars and absolutely wonderful vibe. Best part was actually having the time to speak with the people behind the cigars - Alan Rubin, Sam Leccia, Marvin Samel, Rocky Patel, Nick Perdomo and Don Pepin. An honor to meet them all. And spend time with people who share the same enthusiasm for a good smoke. Plus the bag of swag was also wondeful. Can not wait to do it again in 2010." |
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| MH of Reed City, MI |
| "Major Sweet, BIG time!! This was my first time coming to CigarFest and it will not be my last. The products, staff and service are all over the top, Major Thanks!" |
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| JB of lockport, NY |
| "This was my forth year in a row going to the FEST and it's always just amazing. Everybody having such a blast and smoking nothing but top flight cigars, Love all the swag and the top cigars makers. All the deals and freebies. pretty girls. Great food, great smokes and great people, my hat is off to CI for another great year!!!" |
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