2nd Annual Thirsty Cat Beer, Wine and Music Festival

Join us for Catamount’s biggest event of the summer season! The 2nd annual Thirsty Cat Beer, Wine and Music Festival brings together the best of the Berkshires! With a large selection of draft beers and ciders, a variety of wines, 5 great bands over two days, craft vendors and tasty food options - there’s plenty to keep you busy for a few hours or for the whole event! The event is family-friendly, with a kid’s lemonade tasting, scenic chairlift rides, zip tours and the aerial adventure park all open during the event. While there’s no admission to attend the festival.

Schedule Of Events:

Craft Beer, Cider, and Wine Sampling
Come sample 50+ varieties of craft beer and ciders from the best local and regional breweries — PLUS over a dozen varieties of wine! We will also have a kids craft lemonade tasting tent - the perfect option for kids and those designated drivers looking to enjoy the festival and take home a souvenir from the event! There will be multiple tasting packages available including commemorative Thirsty Cat-branded glassware. Purchase your tasting packages online today.

Live Music

We have an impressive lineup of 5 bands to keep the fun going throughout the weekend!

Lineup:

11am-1:30pm: Dave Keller Band
Dave Keller has made quite a name for himself. He’s earned three Blues Music Award nominations for Best Soul Blues Album of the Year (2014, 2019, 2021). He won the International Blues Challenge’s Best Self-Produced Album Award (2012). He and his band tour constantly, performing at top festivals and venues throughout the U.S. and Europe, winning fans one livewire show at a time.

2pm-4:30pm: Reed Foehl and Friends
Born in a small country town in New England and into a musical family, Grammy-nominated songwriter Reed Foehl writes stories of the human condition with a lyric and voice which push boundaries while paying homage to tradition.

Scenic Chairlift Rides

Our Scenic Chairlift will be running throughout both days of the event. Ride the Glade Triple up to the summit to take in the beautiful views of the surrounding areas, including the Berkshires and Hudson Valley. Purchase your scenic chairlift ride online in advance. Tickets will be available on-site, subject to availability.

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Zip Tour and Aerial Adventure Park

Our Zip Tour and Aerial Park will operate throughout the festival. Take a break from the festival activities and try your hand at one of our 9 aerial adventure courses or ride the longest zipline in the country! These activities have strict capacity limitations so advance reservations are highly suggested, as we anticipate these activities to sell out in advance for the festival dates.

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