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Rocktobierfest
Join us for Bavarian inspired beer, food and music right in Rockville Town Center! Rocktobierfest features two stages of entertainment filled with Bavarian, rock and pop music. Guests can purchase and enjoy beer from a number of local breweries. A craft/artisan vendor area is also available for guests to browse and shop. This annual event attracts over 3,000 people to Rockville Town Center.
Event Information
Rockville Town Center
Saturday, September 30, 2023
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Special Events
Rockville, MD 20850
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Entertainment
Rocktobierfest features two stages of music including traditional Bavarian and rock music.
Maryland Ave. Stage
Performance Time | Band | Genre |
---|---|---|
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Chesapeake Sons | Southern Rock |
1:30 - 3 p.m. | Capital Effect | Rock/Pop |
3:30 - 5 p.m. | Under the Covers | High Energy Rock Covers |
E. Montgomery Ave. Stage
Performance Time | Band | Genre |
---|---|---|
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Mike Surratt and the Continentals | Bavarian Music |
1 - 2:30 p.m. | Rockville German Band | Traditional German Music |
3:30 - 5 p.m. | Alt Washingtonia | Bavarian Music and Dance |
Participating Breweries and Beverage Vendors
Eleven local breweries and vendors will be serving up a variety of beers and beverages. Participants subject to change.
- 7 Locks Brewing
- Crooked Crab Brewing Company
- Dawson's Market
- Denizens Brewing Co.
- Landmade Brewing
- Lone Oak Farm Brewing
- Saints Row Brewing
- Silver Branch Brewing
- Twin Valley Distillers
- Waredaca Brewing Company
- World of Beer
Artisans
Rocktobierfest is proud to welcome a variety of artisans to the event. Artisans are located along Courthouse Square and Maryland Avenue. Artists are subject to change.
Artist | Type |
---|---|
8 Lucky Forests | Handmade accessories and items |
Blooming Butters | Skin creams and butters |
Bond and Co. Candles | Candles, wax melts and room sprays |
Dee-Lightfully Soft | Skincare, haircare, soaps and aromatherapy |
Earth's Natural Art and Jewelry | Jewelry and home decor |
Euforia Jewelry | Glass, leather and beaded jewelry |
Green Papaya | Candle and tealight holders |
Holden A Note | Polymer clay jewelry |
Knotty But Sweet | Hair accessories and clothing |
Lisa's Personal Touch | Jewelry and accessories |
MarshaDesigns | Jewelry |
Outta Our Minds | Hand Puppets |
Pet Wants Rockville | Natural treats and skin/fur care for dogs and cats |
Red Mosaic Jewelry | Jewelry |
Sew Much Fun | Quilts, textiles, accessories and home products |
VisArts, VisAbility Art Lab | Paintings, ceramics, prints and other art pieces |
Food and Beverage
Visitors can enjoy a variety of items at the event including bratwurst, sausages, BBQ, funnel cakes, shaved ice, pretzels, roasted nuts and more. There are also a variety of restaurants located in Rockville Town Center offering everything from pizza to sushi.
Transportation
Parking
- Free parking is available throughout town center. Locations include the Council Office Building on Fleet Street, and the City Hall lot.
- Paid parking is available in the Town Square Route 355 and North Washington Street garages.
- Dawson's Market parking spaces are reserved for customers only and will be strictly enforced.
Metro
- Take the Metro red line towards Shady Grove and get off at Rockville station.
- Exit west towards the Rockville Pike (Rt. 355) side and take the pedestrian walkway over Rt. 355 into Rockville Town Center.
Road Closures
During planning, the city makes a great effort to ease impact on residents. However, there will be road closures associated with the event.
Street | Friday, Sept. 29 | Saturday, Sept. 30 |
---|---|---|
Courthouse Square From N. Washington St. to Maryland Ave. |
Open | Closing at 5 a.m. until 9 p.m. |
E. Montgomery Ave.
From Maryland Ave. to Monroe St. |
Closed at 5 a.m. | Remains closed until 9 p.m. |
Maryland Ave.
From E. Montgomery to Jefferson St. (Rt. 28) |
Open | Closing at 5 a.m. until 9 p.m. |
Maryland Ave.
From Middle Lane to E. Montgomery Ave. |
Closed at 5 a.m. | Remains closed until 9 p.m. |
Thank You to Our Patron Sponsors
- Goldfish Swim School
- Kitchen Saver
- Peake Releaf
- Red Carpet Remodeling
- Renewal By Andersen
- Vacation Village Resorts