This year’s Fuzzy Few Festival will be held August 11th through August 16th, 2025. Come on out to Shaffner Park (also locally known as Boro Park) for the fun, festivities, games, events, and music from Monday through Saturday!

The Fuzzy Few Festival 2025

Fuzzy Few Festival 2025

Fuzzy Few Festival 2024

Fuzzy Few Organization Presents the Fuzzy Few Festival With Beer Garden 2024

Fuzzy Few Festival

Previously known as the Fuzzy Few Carnival, this year the Fuzzy Few Organization is renaming and rebranding it as a Festival rather than a carnival.

For the past 55 years it has been the Fuzzy Few Carnival and has happened near or around the middle of August every year. With the Hummelstown Fireman’s Carnival happening in the end of June each year.

Unfortunately, as with most things – COVID – 19 changed a lot of the way events, activities, and things like this work. And with all of that it became harder and harder for the Fuzzy Few Organization (FFO) to be able to secure carnival groups to come help assist their carnival each year. Last year they were unable to have rides and other vendors due to this, but they did procure some inflatable activities and playground stuff for children.

(See last year’s article: Fuzzy Few Organization Presents the Fuzzy Few Festival With Beer Garden 2023.)

So pivoting for 2023 they announced the Fuzzy Few Festival (instead of the Fuzzy Few Carnival).

Now in its second year as the Fuzzy Few Festival, it returns for 2024 from August 12th through August 17th.

It will run from August 12th through August 17th 2024 at Schaffner Park (Boro Park).

Beer Garden

The Beer Garden has moved from the caged in basketball courts to right directly in front of the band stage – and as a bonus – they will allow guests to purchase the alcohol and move about the festival rather than having to stay within the basketball court like last year.

Known beer will be Troegs Independent Brewing (who has graciously donated eight [8] cases of beer to the event) – Perpetual IPA, Sunshine Pilsner, and Graffiti Highway IPA – as well as Blue Moon, Coors Light, and Miller Lite. (More could be announced.) Also on top of beer there is mixed drink, wine, cocktails, and select other beverages.

Pentagon

The band Pentagon are hosting their “farewell tour” and one of their final gigs will be the closing day of the Fuzzy Few Festival 2024. This might be your last chance to catch them in action, so be sure to come out Saturday August 17th. The festival runs until 11:30 PM.

Amy and the Alzheimer’s Association

Make sure you stop out to visit Amy at her Alzheimer’s Assocciation stand. (I’ll also be helping out a few nights after work). Raising awareness for Alzheimer’s and for the Alzheimer’s Association.

She will have a stand at the Festival, so you can stop in, talk with her (or us) and hang out, and get information, fliers, pamphlets and information about Alzheimer’s, the Alzheimer’s Association, and their work raising awareness, looking for a cure, charitable work, as well as the upcoming End ALZ Walks.

Band Lineup

The bands lined up for the First Inaugural Fuzzy Few Festival are:

• Monday (August 12th) – Honey Pump
• Tuesday (August 13th) – Smooth Like Clyde
• Wednesday (August 14th) – Class Act
• Thursday (August 15th) – Luv Gods
• Friday (August 16th) – Soul Solution
• Saturday (August 17th) – Pentagon

History of Fuzzy Few Organization

The founding of the Organization, know as the Fuzzy Few, came about during Hummelstown’s 200th Anniversary. It was formed as a Bearded Brothers Club to participate in that celebration. After playing a very active role during the time of fun and merriment, the men in the club decided to apply for an official charter and operate as a non-profit organization in the community of Hummelstown.

The organization’s official emblem was registered and approved on December 29th, 1963. The emblem also indicates the clubs desire to promote goodwill and fellowship not only within the organization but also throughout the community and surrounding areas.

The goal of the organization since its founding has been to establish and support community and youth related programs.

THE FOLLOWING WERE F.F.O., INC. PROJECTS:

• Park Benches (Located throughout Hummelstown)
• Schaffner Park Refreshments Stand and Pavilion

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE CONTRIBUTED TO PERIODICALLY BY THE F.F.O., INC.:

• The Community Library
• Lower Dauphin Sports & Intramural Programs
• Hummelstown Square & Parks Improvements
• Community Christmas Decorations
• Hummelstown Nature Train Expansion & Development
• Schaffner Park Facilities Improvements
• Hummelstown Police Bike Rodeo
• Miss Hummelstown Contest – Parade/Awards

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE SPONSORED BY THE F.F.O., INC.:

• FFO Annual Carnival – Hummelstown Schaffner Park
• College Scholarships – Lower Dauphin High School
• Midget Football Program – Hummelstown
• Pony Football Program – Hummelstown
• Midget Cheerleaders – Hummelstown
• Pony Cheerleaders – Hummelstown
• Midget / Pony Football Awards Banquet
• Girls Youth Basketball Program – Hummelstown
• Life Skills Basketball
• Hummel Nature Trail – Maintenance & Improvements
• Memorial Day Wreaths at Local Cemeteries
• Memorial Day Wreath Plaque – On Display at VFW
• Memorial Day Services – Logistical Support
• Annual Santa Claus Visit – Schaffner Park
• Annual Santa Claus Visit – Nye Elementary School
• Free Carnival Stand – Provide for a Local Organization

THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS ARE SUPPORTED ANNUALLY BY THE F.F.O., INC.:

• Hummelstown Baseball Association
• Hummelstown Girls Fast Pitch League
• Hummelstown Civic Association
• Hummelstown Fire Company
• Lower Dauphin Sports Booster Clubs
• Hummelstown Cemetery Association
• Hummelstown Food Bank
• VFW & American Legion Easter Egg Hunt
• Senior Citizen Elder Express
• Hummelstown Crime Watch
• Hummelstown Cystic Fibrosis Walk
• Hummelstown New Years Celebration (Lollipop Drop) (defunct)

Fuzzy Few

YOUTH… FELLOWSHIP… GOODWILL

Fuzzy Few Organization Motto

For More Information

• Fuzzy Few Organization (Facebook)
• What is the Fuzzy Few? – PennLive
• About the FFO – Lower Dauphin Football
• Fuzzy Few Organization (Twitter)
• Fuzzy Few Organization – The Sun
• No Rides, But Beer? – The Sun
• Fuzzy Few Organization Presents the Fuzzy Few Festival (2023)

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Block Party of the Summer

How do you recognize one of the baddest and coolest party throwers around? By throwing one of the biggest and baddest bashes ever in his honor! Thats just what’s in store this Saturday at Tattered Flag. We’ve discussed Bartley Kaminski here on the blog before, in numerous different ways, but recently with his passing, and with the event here and various events in the distant past.

This event has been planned out for quite a while now, but has really blown up with Bart’s passing. Tons of breweries adding their names to the list, and lots of other additions, and add – ons and groups adding to it and showing up in various ways to help the cause. It looks to be one hell of a bash, and one hell of a way to salute, and remember Bart and to throw one final rad party in his honor and memory.

Bartley Kaminiski

We talked about Bart before here, and talked about his passing previously here: Farewell to Bartley Francis Kaminski. He founded Kollision Media, Hop Hedz Gear, and has been referred to as “The Willy Wonka of Beer Events”. I could go on and on about him here. He was just a great guy, the life of the party without being too much, and everyone who knew him, or even just met him at one event or the other has amazing memories or stories to tell about him. My buddy talks about Bart’s green – suit or green – man appearance at the Atlantic City Brewfest all the time. There was very rarely an event in the Central PA area where you didn’t see a Hop Hedz Gear stand or Bart himself. And I guarantee you there was at least one person walking around in a tee shirt or hoodie that he made.

I can’t do him justice here discussing his amazing life, but we can do him justice by having one heck of a party in his honor.

Brews and Bands for Bart

Look at that line-up! And word is there might be more additions to come and stuff, even though this is the “finalized” list. And I’m sure some might have their own little additions or add ons or secret hidden stashes too.

Here is a full list with all of their Untappd links:

• Artiface Ales and Mead
• Big Dog Craft Brewery
• Boneshire Brew Work
• Breweries of PA (Facebook Page and Group)
• Chatty Monks Brewing
• Dancing Gnome Brewing
• The Englewood
• Ever Grain Brewing Company
• Evil Genius Brewing
• Fahnestock and Baer
• Four Score Beer Company
• Funk Brewing
• Human Robot
• Lovedrafts Brewing Company
• Levante Brewing Company
• Lions Head
• Liquid Noise
• Mad Chef Brewing
• Moo Duck Brewing Company
• Naked Brewing
• Our Town Brewery
• Pilger Ruh Brewing
• Pour Man’s Brewing
• Raney Cellar’s Brewing
• REHAB Homebrew Group
• Rotunda Brewing Company
• Root Down Brewing
• Samuel Adams (Boston Beer Company)
• Troegs Independent Craft Brewing
• Wolf Brewing
• Seven Sirens Brewing Company
• Shy Bear Brewing
• St. Boniface Brewing Company
• Stickman Brewing
• Stolen Sun Brewery
• Tattered Flag Brewery and Distillery
• Tripping Animals
• Wingcraft
• Workhorse Brewing Company
• Yards Brewing
• ZeroDay Brewery

Word is also Lancaster Brewing Company, North Country Brewing, and maybe one or two more will be unofficially added. That is one hell of a lineup right there! With breweries from out of state like Tripping Animals (Florida) and much more.

And let us not forget the bands part of this event as well!

Also, as posted by Hop Hedz Gear on social media:

In addition to the 40+ breweries that will be attending the fest, we would like to thank our group of vendors who will be a part of the event! Thanks so Whimsical Wonders By Kris, Thicc Bois Glassware, D&S Cigar Lounge, Dutch Country Soft Pretzels, and Feathers Feed and Jerky. Be sure to stop by these booths, as all sales will have a portion of proceeds donated to the cause!

When, Where, How

When is this amazing block party bash? This Saturday, from noon to 4PM. Where is it? At Tattered Flag Brewery on South Union Street in Middletown, Pennsylvania (Dauphin County). How do you get tickets? Check out Hop Hedz Gear, or go here: https://shop.hophedzgear.com/products/brews-and-bands-for-bart

(UPDATE: Tickets have sold out. On the day of, they will have roughly 100 tickets for purchase at the door. This will be the only way to attend the event now.)

Tattered Flag and Breweries of PA Collab

Make sure to check out the Breweries in PA tent to find the special Hard Pills to Swallow Tattered Flag collaboration that they made just for the event. It is also available in cans, and you can purchase it through the statewide shipping “Supply Drop” that Tattered Flag offers.

More Information, Facebook Event Page, and Beer Thriller Links

For more information, you can read the event page description here:

“

“As you may know, in late February, Bart Kaminski was diagnosed with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with Sarcomatoid DIfferentiation. A rare form of cancer that quickly spread to his adrenal gland, lymph nodes and surrounding bone marrow.To support Bart’s growing medical expenses, we are throwing a unique brewfest! It will take place on Saturday, Aug. 14 in the block in front of Tattered Flag Brewery and Still Works in Middletown. The event is $40 (in advance) or $45 the day of the event and that gets you a pint can glass and unlimited samplings. Food will be available for purchase.This event is co-sponsored by The Beer Busters Podcast who will be recording live at the event.We are going to have a fantastic line-up of bands! Noon – 12:45 p.m. – Shannon Bobb acoustic
1:00 – 2:15 p.m. – Colt Wilbur Band
2:30 – 3:45 p.m. – The Martini Bros.Breweries will be announced every few days. Here are the breweries that have already been announced:Artiface Ales & Mead
Big Dog
Boneshire
Breweries Of PA (TF Collab)
Chatty Monks
Dancing Gnome
Englewood
Evergrain
Fahnestock & Baer
Four Score
Funk
Human Robot
Lovedrafts
Levante
Lions Head
Liquid Noise
Mad Chef
Moo Duck
Naked Brewing
Our Town
Pilger Ruh
Pour Man’s
Raney Cellars
REHAB
Root Down
Rotunda
Samuel Adams
Seven Sirens
Shy Bear
St. Boniface
Stickman Brews
Stolen Sun
Tattered Flag
Tripping Animals
Troegs
Wingcraft
Wolf
Workhorse
Yards
Zeroday

Please help us do everything we can to support Bart!

Location: Tattered Flag Brewery
1 S Union Street, Middletown

The Capital Region’s first co-branded and co-located Craft Brewery & Craft Distillery.
@tatteredflagbsw
www.tatteredflagbsw.com“

The Event Page can be visited here: Brews and Bands for Bart Event Page.

Some previous links to articles on The Beer Thrillers where we discuss Bart Kaminski:

• Farewell to Bartley Kaminski
• Hike: Governor Dick (post – funeral services hike)

Some Tattered Flag related articles:

• Beer Review: Tattered Soul
• Beer Share at Tattered Flag
• Beer Review: The Pandalorian
• Beer Review: Social Distancing
• Beer Review: Fatum: Member Berry
• “Tattered Flag Articles“

Thank you everyone for reading! And hopefully see you all out and hope everyone finds it in them to contribute and donate. It really does go to a good cause and will help the family immensely. Cheers all!

-B. Kline

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