Famous Smoke Shop Cigar Expo 2009 Tickets on Sale Now

Famous Smoke Shop, the nation's leading retailer of discount premium cigars, has announced that tickets for their Cigar Expo 2009 event are now on sale at CigarExpo.net. The event, which takes place on Saturday, June 27, will commence at 2:00 P.M. for General Admission ticket holders. A limited number of VIP tickets are also available. VIP ticket holders get to attend a special "Meet Your Makers" cigar dinner with the manufacturers on Friday night, June 26th, plus three-hour early admission to the event, additional cigars, and a special luncheon on Saturday, June 27th prior to the start of the event.

This year, as they also celebrate their 70th year in business, Famous Smoke Shop plans on ramping up the festivities as much as possible.

"We're going to give this year's attendees the royal treatment," said Famous Smoke Shop Retail Store manager, Tim Carr. "Not only will every guest receive at least 50 cigars, but we'll have plenty of entertainment, fantastic food, and some amazing raffle prizes."

Already confirmed is a raffle to win an all-expenses-paid trip for two to Santiago, The Dominican Republic, sponsored by ProCigar.org, which is valued at $11,000.

Cigar makers who will be attending in-person include, Jesus Fuego (777, J. Fuego Cigars, Royal Nicaraguan), Alan Rubin (Alec Bradley Cigars - Tempus, Maxx, Overture, Medalist, Siboney), Gene Arganese (Arganese), Avo Uvezian (AVO), Christian Eiroa (Camacho), Joe Chiusano (Cusano), Manuel Quesada (Fonseca), Guillermo Rico (Gran Habano), David Blanco (Los Blancos, Primos), Nick Perdomo (Perdomo), Abe Flores (Pinar Del Rio), Nestor Plasencia Jr. (Plasencia Reserva Organica, La Floridita), Rocky Patel (Rocky Patel), and  Belinda Doyle (XiKAR), with many more to come.

Carr said he was still finalizing some other special activities and prizes that will make Cigar Expo 2009 even more entertaining.

Cigar Expo 2009 Details
Where: 1100 Conroy Place, Easton, PA 18040
When:  Saturday June 27, 2009, 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM (rain or shine)
Attendees must be 21 years of age to attend the Cigar Expo. ID's will be thoroughly checked upon entrance to the event.

Ticket Sales
General Admission Ticket - $150/person. Includes entry to the event on Saturday, June 27, starting at 2:00 PM, plus:

• Saturday night cigar dinner
• At least 50 free premium cigars from the world's leading manufacturers

VIP Admission Ticket - $225/person. Includes everything you get with a regular admission ticket plus the following:

• Attendance to the exclusive vendor dinner on Friday, June 26. VIP ticket holders will not only have a great time socializing with the top manufacturers, but they'll receive additional cigars from the vendors in attendance. This is a golden opportunity most cigar lovers rarely have a chance to experience. This event alone is worth a VIP ticket purchase.
• 3-hour advance entry to the Expo at 11:00 AM
• Afternoon lunch on the day of the Expo

For more information, phone sales, and additional details, interested parties should call 610-559-8800, or visit http://www.cigarexpo.net/.

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Famous Smoke Shop is the nation's leading retailer of discount imported premium handmade cigars. Now in their 70th year of operation, Famous Smoke Shop offers one of the largest selections of premium cigars, humidors and accessories through their website www.famous-smoke.com, and free monthly catalog. Famous-Smoke.com has also been awarded BizRate.com's "Gold Honoree" status for excellence in customer service, product selection, customer satisfaction, and per-dollar value for the third year in a row.