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Brats & Brews Festival

August 13 & 14, 2011

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The Hunter Mountain Brats & Brews Festival always brings smiles to the faces of German-Americans and everyone else who attends. The good-time music is sure to get you up on your feet... or at the very least tapping your feet. Traditional German-American foods, Schuhplattler Dancers, plenty of vendors, plus fun activities for the kids. Please note that pets are not permitted on the festival grounds.

Kids' Tent featuring:

  • Andrew Simmons Wildlife Show
  • Mike the Juggler

2011 Entertainers  

Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra

www.jimmysturr.com
When it comes to polka party music, there's one band sets the standard for fun. Eighteen-time Grammy Winner Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra! Jimmy and his band constantly attract crowds of screaming, adoring fans wherever their travels take them. Their tremendous popularity has resulted not only in an impressive number of Grammy Awards, but also being voted "The #1 Polka Band in the country."

The band has an extensive road schedule each year, including several international trips annually. They have played seven sold-out shows at Carnegie Hall, four sold-out shows at Lincoln Center, and a sold-out show at The Palace of Culture in Warsaw, Poland, where the band received seven standing ovations.


die FahrenbacherDie Fahrenbacher - Direct from Austria - www.die-fahrenbacher.at (in German)
Young and powerful, these three enthusiastic young musicians from the heart of beautiful Austria really know how to keep the mood up! With their wide range of instruments, from clarinet, trumpet and button box, to a more modern sound with keyboards, guitar and base guitar, the Fahrenbacher play at various events and festivities. This will be their second appearance at Hunter Mountain festivals.

 

 

die SchlaubergerDSB Die Schlauberger - www.dsbworld.com
die Schlauberger (dSb) is musical proof that a band can please just about everyone. dSb is a powerhouse of musical expertise whose very mission is "Keeping the Traditionalists on their Feet and the New Generation Interested."  Performing festival standards to rock-and-roll-meets-alpine-power, they expend enough energy to light up not only the crowd, but the fairgrounds, too.  From the moment dSb steps on stage until they have wrung the final note from their last song, the band engages everyone within earshot to "expect the unexpected, then join in the fun."

 

 

Alex MeixnerAlex Meixner Band - www.alexmeixner.com
Alex Meixner carries on a family tradition of music brought to the USA by his Austrian great grandfather. Building upon this foundation and extensive performances/ touring with his father in The Al Meixner Trio for many years, Alex has developed a fresh musical voice that has made him one of the most exciting performers on the American polka scene.

Alex’s high energy performances of everything from old time polkas and waltzes to more jazz and pop influenced repertoire has won over audiences throughout North America and continues to attract new fans. Equally at home with traditional and contemporary styles, performances on about a dozen instruments (including the 12 foot long Swiss Alphorn and trademark Meixner Button Box) and vocals in English, German, Slovenian, Croatian, Czech and more - the band’s reputation continues to grow.

From dynamic polkas and waltzes to Gypsy folk songs to Rocktoberfest parodies, Swing, Latin and Country dance music - the dizzying array of music is perfect for everything from World Music Concerts and family friendly folk festivals to a frenetic non-stop dance party.

The AdlersThe Adlers - www.theadlersband.com
The Adlers German/Austrian Band have been performing together for over 30 years. Playing throughout the Northeast corridor from Washinton to Boston and all point in between, their song list and style has evolved over the years. Today's band benefits from some new members, raising the bar on the overall performance and fun! The band believes that one can build a band of outstanding “Julliard grade” musicians, but if the energy doesn’t flow through one member to another, then it’s all just noise. The Adlers have this rare energy and it feeds every soul when performing.

The Alpiners
The Alpiners are a band specializing  in authentic German music. Mixing traditional music with other genres of music, they can keep you dancing all night long. 

Joe Maloy - Mr. Oktoberfest
Joe Maloy brings to the stage, decades of experience and talent. He is one of the most accomplished entertainers and musicians to appear at Oktoberfests and festivals throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. Be prepared to be engulfed by his enthusiasm and full band sound, along with that well-known happy smile as he fills the venue with music from the '50s to the present, and of course all your favorite festival  sing-a-long songs, polkas and waltzes including German, Polish, Slovenian and his own styles that overflow with joy and happiness. Based out of Pittsburgh, PA, Maloy appears yearly at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, NJ, and  several times a year at the famous Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI.

Music at the Summit with Shay Mac
Shay Mac was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. Shay was lead singer with the very popular “Rafferty” before embarking on his solo career and performing on the cabaret scene in Dublin city. Shay has been performing in the Tri-State area, on Irish Cruises, as well as in Chicago and Boston. Shay’s repertoire includes a mixture of Irish ballads, country, rock/pop  and middle-of-the-road songs. Shay's 2006 CD entitled “Rolling On”, was quite successful. Shay has appeared on the popular Yonkers TV show, Emerald Focus on a few occasions. Shay has also appeared, on RTE's (Radio Television Eireann) Late Late Show.

Also:

Vendor Information: 

Craft Vendors in Colonels Hall:

  • Assorted Treasures - jewelry
  • Audrey’s Art - Scarves
  • Barbara’s World - Jewelry
  • Charlene’s Sewing Services – baby clothing
  • European Craft – European Gifts
  • J&S Sales – Women’s clothing
  • Kat’s Candle Club - Candles
  • Little Germany – German gifts
  • Stara-Mlada Old World Slavic Foods – Slavic foods
  • The Silver Jewel - Jewelry
  • Troll Valley German Imports – German souvenirs and steins
  • Yan Yan Laing - Jewelry

Craft Vendors Slope side:

  • 1000 Oaks Barrel Co. – Cigars and home brew kits
  • Climb Time Climbing Wall - attraction
  • Cozy Corner - Clothing
  • Edelweiss Soap Co. – Soap and other bath products
  • Ernst Licht Embroidery & Imports – Lederhosen, steins and other German items
  • Highwinds Farm - Herbs
  • Katie’s Puppets - puppets
  • Patria Pet – dog collars from around the world
  • Pearlstone - Jewelry
  • Pelella’s Airbrush Tattoos
  • Renewal by Andersen – replacement windows
  • Rip’s Wild Mountain Honey - Honey
  • Silver Magic - Jewelry
  • Sunny Hill Crafts – wreaths, cute crafts
  • The Catskill Mountain Country Store – Fudge & Doughnuts
  • Zorba Balls - attraction

Food Vendors:

  • A Couple of Nuts – Nuts and Lemonade
  • All American Concession - Pizza
  • Caribbean Cuisine – Jamaican Food
  • Catskill Mountain Catering – Wings, wraps and pasta
  • DnD Funnel Cake
  • Everything About Crepes – sweet and savory crepes
  • Harvest Moon Kettle Corn
  • Have An Ice Day Italian Ice – Italian Ice
  • Magical Treats Cotton Candy
  • Shish Kabob Hut – gyros and kabobs
  • S&S Enterprises – brats, German potato salad, baked potatoes, London broil sandwiches, potato pancakes and sausage & peppers
  • Texas Tornado Chips – tornado chips, fried mushrooms and other finger foods
  • Soft Serve Ice Cream with Belgium waffles

Sorry, there are no available vendor spaces remaining. 

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