Poconos' Wurst Festival

Saturday & Sunday, July 14 & 15, 2012

Saturday: 12pm to 7pm
Sunday: 12pm to 6pm

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Watch a photo slideshow with photos from last years' Poconos' Wurst Festival

This Oktoberfest in July is back for its third year with even more wursts, wieners, kielbasa, pierogies and crafted brews! Featuring various Polka bands and German Oom Pa Pa bands, Polish & German dancers and craft vendors, you’re sure to have the best of times at the Poconos’ Wurst Festival. Bring your appetite and your dancing shoes to this weekend full of brews, brats and music!

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Poconos' Wurst Festival Schedule

Music & Entertainment:

SATURDAY:

Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra

The Austrian Boys

Eddie Derwin & the Polka Naturals

The Adlers Band

Janosik Polish Dancers

Krzysztof the Polish Accordion Player

Jägermeister Girls

SUNDAY:

Joe Stanky & the Cadets

Walt Groller

The Austrian Boys

German Hungarian Schuhplattlers

Krzysztof the Polish Accordion Player

Schwarzenegger Connection

Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra - Back again by popular demand is Jimmy Sturr a man who needs no introduction to polka fans! Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra have over 106 recordings, 18 Grammy Awards and are listed on the Top Ten list of All-Time Grammy Awards; they are truly the hottest musical attraction in the polka field.

Wall Groller Walt Groller and his Orchestra - Said to create “the Happiest Music in the World,” for decades the Groller Band has performed internationally and on cruise, toured nationwide and appeared annually at many well know Pennsylvania festivals and fairs. Walt has received many awards including the Austrian Golden Cross and Grammy Award for the album “Its Polkamatic.”

The Austrian Boys

Austrian Boys - The Austrian Boys have been bringing authentic Austrian/German American music to fans for 30+ years. They’ve played at countless festivals and dances and have made several television appearances. The four member band: Frank Sr. (accordion & vocals), Frank Jr. (drums & trumpet), Michael (guitar, bass guitar & vocals) and Walter (sax, clarinet & keyboard) have recorded seven albums together.

Joe Stanky & the Cadets - Joe Stanky and the Cadets have been performing for over 25 years appearing at venues from Texas to Massachusetts and Florida to Michigan. They are known for their versatility providing audiences with a variety of musical stylings including Polkas, Country, Rock n’ Roll, and specialty tunes. The group consists of five members: Joe Stanky the leader on Violin and Vocals; Veteran member Bob Smurlo performs on Piano, Bass and Synthesizer; Former leader of The Pennsylvania Merry Makers John Evanina does the Trumpet work and Vocals; Mike Magdon successful owner of Magdon Music keeps the beat on drums; and Nick Nidoh formerly of the New Brass and Mass Brass is on Accordion and Vocals

The Austrian Boys

The Adlers - Providing music, fun and dancing for over 30 years, The Adlers offer a full complement of authentic German Austrian music with an American twist. With a rare energy that flows through one member to another and it feeds every soul when performing. This year has been a revitalization year for The Adlers, “adding more oil to the musical fire.” Put on your lederhosen, grab your stein & dance up a storm! PROST!