Rock the day away at Annapolis’ local music festival!
Eastport a Rockin’ is a daylong music festival showcasing the extensive talent in the Chesapeake region that has drawn fans from throughout the region since 1997. Giving exposure to a wide range of local and up and coming bands to perform original music and some favorite tunes: from rock to folk to roots to blues to jazz to bluegrass to funk. With 4 Stages and over 37 bands Eastport a Rockin’ is the local music festival of the summer!
The festival is held in a lovely waterside area in Annapolis’ historic maritime district of Eastport surrounding the Annapolis Maritime Museum on Back Creek. And don’t forget the plethora of food vendors lining the streets mouth-watering food, including local crabcakes and BBQ to funnel cakes and snow cones, and of course, beverages, including a selection of domestic and craft beers and a full range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. What could be better than a good time with music, drinks and food?!
Proceeds from the event benefit deserving local charities including The Annapolis Maritime Museum, the Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians (AMFM), the Eastport Volunteer Fire Company, and Eastport Elementary and Annapolis Middle Schools.
Dogs (on leashes) and strollers are welcome, coolers and outside food and beverages are not.
Saturday, June 24th, 11 am – 8 pm
General Admission: $30 May 13 – June 23, $40 on the day of event
Special Entrance for Advance Purchases – No Waiting in Line!
Kids 12 and under are admitted free of charge.
The VIP Section
21+ ONLY: $100 advance purchase / $150 at the gate which includes wine, draft beer, personalized cup, Special VIP seating areas and more.
Finding parking in Annapolis can be difficult, and Eastport is a small neighborhood with tiny streets. For the most up-to-date info on parking and transport, visit: https://accessannapolis.com/visiting-downtown/ The free Annapolis shuttle stops right near the Eastport Bridge, so you can hop on anywhere along its route in downtown Annapolis and take it to Compromise St where you can walk. Shuttle info: https://accessannapolis.transloc.com/routes
For tickets & more info: https://eastportarockin.com/
If you have any questions, please email information@eastportarockin.com
By Jeff Peri, Contributor