ThunderFest

A Winter festival in the Berkshires…the best cure for your cabin fever!

Cure your cabin fever at Thunderfest!

March 25, 2023

This awesome outdoor winter festival was born in 2012 as a downtown activity after the Thunderbolt Ski Race on Mount Greylock. It has become an annual winter outing for residents and visitors alike!

Join us on March 25 from 12-5 p.m. at the Adams Vistor Center for this year’s ThunderFest.

THUNDERFEST

THE FEST

Scenes from past ThunderFests

Party on Saturday

Held outdoors at the Adams Visitor Center at 3 Hoosac Street, admission is free to a festival full of music, food and fun in celebration of winter in the Berkshires. There will be live musical acts,  local craft beer and local wine, great food, outdoor recreation and craft exhibitors. Activities include a toasty campfire with marshmallows and other activities for the kids. Leashed pets are welcome, so it’s fun for the whole family! Historic Train Rides by Berkshire Scenic Railway will also be available, right across Hoosac Street at Adams Station. The festival runs from noon to 5.

Live Music & Great Food!

Enjoy some of your favorite songs performed by the band SHYNE, with opening duo The Brave Brothers.

 

This year’s hot food vendors include The Firehouse Cafe & Bistro, Bezzle’s BBQ, Burrito Revolution, and the Lions Club.

Live music from Shyne and the Brave Brothers!

ROCK ON!

Draft beer, Balderdash Cellars wine, and Truly seltzer available this year at Thunderfest!

Local Craft Beer & Wine

From our very first event, ProAdams has always featured local craft brewers and vintners. This year’s ThunderBrews will include favorites from Berkshire Brewing Company, Wandering Star, Sam Adams, Long Trail, and Truly, plus wine from Balderdash Cellars.

In addition, non-alcoholic beverages will be offered by many vendors, and the Poseidon Coffee kiosk will be open!

Train Rides!

Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum will be offering train rides with the Easter Bunny on its Hoosac Valley Service vintage rail cars. Their station is directly across Hoosac Street from ThunderFest. 

The party doesn’t have to end at 5 p.m.! As ThunderFest winds down, hop aboard the Fling into Spring train featuring live music from Samantha Talora and Ron Ramsay at 5 p.m.

For tickets and scheduling information, please visit the Hoosac Valley Train Ride website.

Thanks to the generous sponsors of ThunderFest 2023!

This wouldn’t happen without our sponsors: Adams Community Bank, Aladco, Berkshire Gas, Chee’s Chinese Cuisine, and SBM Insurance!

Also, thanks to the in-kind support of Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum, Bounti-Fare Restaurant & Catering, Broadlawn Farm, the Town of Adams, Youth Center Inc., and the many volunteers that donate their time and efforts.

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😳 Anyone find Mike's ring yet??!? 🙏

Great event despite the weather. Sad I had to leave early

It was a fun event!

Great job!

Even with the cold Adams is a hardy bunch ..

One of adams most fun events. Thankyou to all involved

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Time to party!

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Time to party!

Thunderfest … where the hardy come to party ... this is a celebration of outdoor recreation that is  happening today from noon until 5 PM, rain or shine! Be there!

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Miss being there 😞

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Thunderfest is tomorrow! Here's a picture from Greylock Glen.

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Thunderfest is tomorrow! Heres a picture from Greylock Glen.

Thunderfest … where the hardy come to party ... this is a celebration of outdoor recreation that will happen tomorrow, rain or shine! Be there!
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Adams, Cheshire, Savoy Youth Soccer Association will be at Thunderfest. Sign up your youngsters for the coming soccer season!
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Adams, Cheshire, Savoy Youth Soccer Association will be at Thunderfest. Sign up your youngsters for the coming soccer season!
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Thunderfest … where the hardy come to party ... this is a celebration of outdoor recreation that will happen this Saturday, rain or shine! Be there!
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Come visit the 57ParkStreet booth at Thunderfest for t-shirts and sweatshirts! Plus, ProAdams will be traveling through the fest selling our Thunderfest fleece hats! #outdoorfestival #liveBRKThunderfest finally has merch! Come down to the store tomorrow to get a limited edition hoodie or t-shirt to wear to the festival on Saturday! We'll also be selling them at our table at Thunderfest! They're selling like hot cakes, so get them while you still can! ... See MoreSee Less

Come visit the 57ParkStreet booth at Thunderfest for t-shirts and sweatshirts! Plus, ProAdams will be traveling through the fest selling our Thunderfest fleece hats! #outdoorfestival #liveBRK
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BRIT Art Supply Boutique will be at Thunderfest. Come learn about their non-toxic, vegan, eco-friendly art supplies.
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Thunderfest … where the hardy come to party ... this is a celebration of outdoor recreation that will happen this Saturday, rain or shine! Be there!
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BRIT Art Supply Boutique will be at Thunderfest. Come learn about their non-toxic, vegan, eco-friendly art supplies.
https://www.britartsupplyboutique.com/

Thunderfest … where the hardy come to party ... this is a celebration of outdoor recreation that will happen this Saturday, rain or shine! Be there!
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