Poconos' Wurst Festival

Saturday & Sunday, July 17 & 18, 2010

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

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

This Oktoberfest in July is back for its second 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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Music & Entertainment:

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.”

John Stanky and the Coal Miners - One of the hardest working polka bands in the Northeast, Pennsylvania’s own Stanky and the Coal Miners has played throughout the world from Europe to China, Oktoberfest in Munich even a recent USO Show in South Korea. John Stanky also hosts and produces the popular “Pennsylvania Polka” program on WVIA TV.

Schwarzenegger Connection

The Schwarzenegger Connection - With over 75 years combined experience playing authentic German and Austrian music, The Schwarzenegger Connection has what it takes to make your special event a success. Karl Schwarzenegger and Arnold Richter have played engagements all over the United States, Germany and Austria.

Karl has played with such bands as The Knickerbockers, The Dominos International, Spitze and several award winning brass and concert bands. He plays Clarinet, Saxophone and sings and yodels. Arnold has a masters degree in music and has performed with The Dominos International and Spitze. He has won several awards for his accordion playing from the American Accordionist's Association. He plays piano, accordion, sings and yodels.

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