Hoochenanny Festival has expanded its 2026 music lineup with indie folk duo Mt. Juliet and named the first two guests joining Tommy Brunett’s All-Star Cavalcade of Scoundrels. The event runs from August 14-16, 2026, at Center Park West in Fairport, New York, and combines live music with premium whiskey and craft beverages.
Pop-rock icon Gary Lewis and guitarist John Petrucci are the first announced special guests for the Cavalcade of Scoundrels on Saturday, August 15. More guests will be revealed before the festival.
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Petrucci, a founding member of Grammy Award-winning band Dream Theater, has partnered with Iron Smoke Distillery on the Rock the Barrel bourbon series.
“When I first tasted Iron Smoke’s Cask Strength, I knew I wanted to partner with this distillery,” Petrucci said. “Craftsmanship is important to me, and we’ve forged a great relationship because Iron Smoke takes the same approach to its craft that I do.”
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Brunett tied the collaboration to the distillery’s proof point. “We make bourbon like John makes music: all killer and no filler,” Brunett said. “This collaboration is proof of that. One hundred twenty proof!”
Lewis scored a No. 1 hit with “This Diamond Ring” as frontman of Gary Lewis & The Playboys. He has earned eight gold singles and sold more than 45 million records worldwide.
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READ THE STORY“Some songs don’t just stand the test of time, they set the clock,” said Brunett. “Gary Lewis has been turning out American classics for generations.”
Mt. Juliet, the Brooklyn-based duo of twin sisters Sami and Reny Petrucci, joins the Sunday, August 16 lineup.
The festival will feature 22 music acts and more than 30 whiskey distillers across two stages. The 2025 edition drew more than 8,000 people from over 30 U.S. states and Canada.
The World of Whiskey tasting experience will host around 40 distilleries in a 13,500-square-foot tent. Participating brands include Michter’s, Jefferson’s Bourbon, Iron Smoke Distillery and Taconic Distillery.
Tickets start at $40 plus fees and are available at hoochenanny.com. The event will also host its second annual whiskey auction from August 14, supporting Make-A-Wish and other nonprofit partners after raising more than $30,000 in 2025.
