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Thirsty Cat Festival

THIS WEEKEND

July 22nd-23rd

Beer & Cider Tasting, Wine Tasting, Music, 

Food, Craft Vendors and more!

This is it...the moment we've all been waiting for. Catamount's first ever Thirsty Cat Festival is this weekend and we couldn't be more excited to welcome you all to the mountain for what is shaping up to be one of our biggest and best events yet. We're hard at work getting the base area ready for the weekend and are anxiously waiting on the arrival of our tents and beer kegs in the next couple of days. With 54 beers & ciders on tap, 15 varieties of wine, live music all weekend by 5 top bands, craft vendors and delicious food options - this is sure to be an event not to miss! 

We're currently looking at mostly sunny skies for Saturday and Sunday, making it a perfect weekend for enjoying the outdoors at our festival! 

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Festival Hours:

Friday, July 21st: 4:30pm-8:00pm 

(Preview night with limited taps during our Summer Music Series)

Saturday, July 22nd: 11:00am-8:00pm

Sunday, July 23rd: 11:00am-5:00pm

If you haven't purchased your tasting package yet for the Thirsty Cat Festival – now is a great time!

Pre-sales end Thursday 7/20 at midnight, so purchase now to take advantage of all the benefits of buying early:

 

✅SAVE MONEY with a special online discounted rate

 

✅SAVE TIME with a dedicated online pick-up line at the festival

 

✅GUARANTEED AVAILABILITY of your desired glassware

Learn more about the different tasting packages below!

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With 54 beers & ciders AND 15 varieties of wine, there is sure to be something to satisfy your taste buds. You can view our current menu on Untappd! We will also have a lemonade tasting tent for kids where they can mix and match the different flavor mix-ins to make a unique lemonade creation.

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Pint Glass

This 16oz pint glass tasting package includes three full pours of your favorite beers or ciders along with a full-color, quality pint glass that is yours to keep!

Includes:

  • 16 oz. commemorative pint glass.
  • 3 full pours of beer and/or cider.
  • Additional pours available for $8.

Early-bird online price:

$36

$32

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Pilsner Glass

LIMITED QUANTITY! This 16oz full-color pilsner glass tasting package includes three full pours of your favorite beers or ciders along with a quality commemorative pilsner glass that is yours to keep!

Includes:

  • 16 oz. commemorative pilsner glass.
  • 3 full pours of beer and/or cider.
  • Additional pours available for $8.

Early-bird online price:

$40

$36

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Tasting Glass

This 5oz tasting glass package includes three 5oz pours and a commemorative glass that is yours to keep.  This is the perfect glass for individuals looking to try smaller amounts of beer or cider.

Includes:

  • 5 oz. commemorative tasting glass.
  • 3 - 5 oz. pours of beer and/or cider.
  • Additional pours available for $4.

Early-bird online price:

$21

$18

 

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Combo Glass

This versatile 15 oz stemless glass includes your choice of 3 pours – full 15 ounce beer or cider pours, or a 5 ounce wine pour. This is the only tasting package available to try our selection of wines. 

Includes:

  • 15 oz. commemorative tasting glass.
  • 3 Pours - 15oz beer/cider OR 5oz wine.
  • Additional pours available for $8.

Early-bird online price:

$36

$32

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Kid's Color Changing Cup

This 17 oz color changing stadium cup is the perfect option for kids and those designated drivers looking to enjoy the festival and take home a souvenir from the event! Mix and match the different flavor mix-ins to make a unique lemonade creation.

Includes:

  • 17 oz. commemorative color changing cup & crazy straw.
  • 2 - 17 oz. pours of flavored lemonade.
  • Additional pours available for $4.

Price:

$18

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LIVE  MUSIC

Live music will be filling the air throughout the event! Bring some lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the sounds of our 5 band lineup.

 

MUSIC SCHEDULE:

 

Saturday 7/22

11am-1:30pm: Rebel Alliance

2pm-4:30pm: Radio Riot

5pm-8pm: Rev Tor Band

 

Sunday 7/23

11:30am-2pm: Dave Keller Band

2:30pm-5pm: Professor Louie and the Crowmatix

Food and Craft Vendors

Indulge in delicious foods and browse the various local craft vendors we will have on-site during the festival. 

 

We will have multiple food options available on-site including gourmet wood-fired pizzas being served up by our Catamount food and beverage staff. 

 

Local craft vendors will be on-site selling items from jewelry, homemade soaps, baked goods, spices, and other handmade goods. 

Scenic Chairlift Rides

One of the best views in the Berkshires! Ride up our Glade Triple chairlift and take in the views of the Berkshires, Hudson Valley and beyond. Explore the mountain before riding the chair or hiking back down. Our Scenic Chairlift will be running throughout both days of the event. Purchase your scenic chairlift ride online in advance. Tickets will be available on-site, subject to availability.

 

Online reservations highly recommended!

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Zip Tour and 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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Catamount Thirsty Cat Festival