As the Vermont trees light up with fall colors, HarvestFest Weekend is the perfect place for your autumn escape with friends and family. Throw on your flannels and head to southern Vermont’s highest peak for a weekend packed with live music, tasty food, brews and epic views.
We’ll have live music going all weekend long, from genres such as soul, rock, acoustic and more, while you sit back and relax or whether you put your dancing shoes on, it’s bound to be a good time. Keep reading for a special sneak peek into the HarvestFest Weekend live music lineup.
Saturday: BrewFest and Chili Cook-Off
Fritz’s Polka Band – 11:30AM
Coming from New York State, the Fritz’s Polka Band plays everything from modern-style polka to country to rock and even the blues. Fritz’s Polka Band has made 20 recordings, which have achieved international airplay.
FPB was inducted into the Syracuse Area Music Hall of Fame and on November 25, 2023, FPB
namesake, Fritz Scherz was inducted into the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame!
They can do it all and we are here for it – check out the video below for a sneak peek! The Fritz’s Polka Band will jump on stage Saturday at 11:30AM.
The Sensational Soul Cruisers – 1PM
From New Jersey, The Sensational Soul Cruisers are an 11-man horn group with four soulful vocalists who pay homage and tribute to the very best of the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s old School, classic soul, RnB, and disco. Their performance brings high energy, passion and pure talent.
Over the past 3 decades the Soul Cruisers have been fortunate enough to share a stage with many great artists from Bruce Springsteen, The Emotions, Bon Jovi, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder and even more talented artists.
The Sensational Soul Cruisers will only elevate your HarvestFest Weekend! Check out the video below for a sneak peek! The Sensational Soul Cruisers will hop on stage at 1PM.
The Mallett Brothers Band – 3:30PM
The Mallett Brothers Band is an independent rock and roll, Americana and country band from Maine. Influenced by singer/songwriters, rock, classic country and psychedelic sounds, performing at some of the country’s top venues and festivals.
“The sound of The Mallett Brothers Band comes from deep within the pines of Maine. The embodiment of a flannel clad morning chill and a bit of sap and dirt caked on the knees of your favorite well-worn denim.” – Red Line Roots
You’ll be in for a melting pot of fun jams! Check out the video below for a sneak peek! The Mallet Brothers will close out the day, hopping on stage at 3:30PM.
Sunday: Oktoberfest
On Sunday, October 13th, Stratton is excited to host our Oktoberfest celebration! While you’re sampling beers and indulging on good eats, enjoy the sounds of these artists to elevate your Sunday-Funday!
The Wormdogs – 11:30AM
Since 2017 out of friendship, and love of one another’s musicianship began to play. Roots/Americana band at the core, their sound ranges from bluegrass rock n roll to country & freak folk. The band writes songs in a wholeheartedly collaborative effort, with each member trading off on vocal duties.
“These here Wormdogs have made something special. It’s no surprise, either. They don’t just make music – they build something. It has structure but it’s fluid, like a solid house with its doors and windows always open… What really makes them shine is the dedication and love for the idea itself, the act of welcoming in the language of music.” – Eric George
Check out the video below for a sneak peek! The WormDogs will jump on stage at 11:30AM on Sunday!
Grand Central Station – 1:15PM
Coming from Albany, New York, Grand Central Station love to perform a high-energy dance experience. It is their goal to get every guest on the dance floor! Grand Central Station combines an eclectic mix of classic hits and current top 40 radio favorites to appeal to every guest regardless of their musical taste, age or style.
It’s the perfect performance to put your dancing shoes on and boogie!
Check out the video below for a sneak peek of their performance. Grand Central Station will be performing at 1:15PM!
High and Mighty Brass Band – 3:30PM
From New York City, since 2009 The High and Mighty Brass Band has been making noise with their original music and classic covers with high energy and great vibes.
They’ve performed at Bonnaroo, Gov Ball and Sonidos Liquidos and in The UK, Spain, Mexico, The Netherlands, Canada and across the US.
Get your dancing shoes out for this performance! Check out the video below for a sneak peek! To close out HarvestFest Weekend music, The High and Mighty Brass Band will take center stage at 3:30PM!
This HarvestFest Weekend will be one for the books. Don’t wait, tickets are limited, so grab yours while you can. We can’t wait to see you here!
Published by Mariah Hazard