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Handel Family's Favorite Rides


2026: September 15th-20th Join Us!

2025 Puddle of Mudd - You know the words, come sing along with us & they are dropping new music too !
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Check out some amazing shots from years past:

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Saliva killed it and the crowd loved every minute of it in 2023.
Center: Saliva Drummer Sammi Jo Bishop; Left Background (jersey) Lead singer Bobby Amaru
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Circa 2023 Saliva hit the stage and WoW did the crowd loved them
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Attendees & Bikes stand at attention for these awesome bands. This is right in front of the stage.
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A huge list of regional bands join Catskill Mountain Thunder Motorcycle Festival every year.

Teenage phenom shocked the crowd at the Tiki Bar .. such talent, great pipes and the band really rocked it.
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Completely Unchained Van Halen Tribute Band. Jump sure was a crowd pleaser.
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Promo from Bullzeye & Mike and the Monsters, they did duelling sets in the main bar & even squeaked in a duet.
photos & images - various; social media promo BOLD Endeavors

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You asked for Bands & we delivered! Bands can be found all across the festival. In the field, the main bar, and on the main stage. Headliners are epic, but the band talent in this region is amazing. Sit a spell, grab a beer or dance to your hearts delights. All speeds and multiple music genres represented. Tell us who your favorite has been.
Just a Few of the Bands Appearing Previous Years:
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Handel Family's Favorite Rides