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Eastport a Rockin' 2026

Annapolis' home-grown local music festival returns to Back Creek and Second Street in Eastport for a day of incredible live music, local food, and community celebration.

When

Saturday, June 27, 2026
11am – 8pm

Where

Back Creek & Second Street
Eastport, Annapolis MD

Tickets

General Admission: $30 advance / $40 onsite
Kids 12 & under FREE

VIP Experience

21+ only: $125 advance / $175 gate
Wine, beer, special viewing areas

Special entrance for advance ticket purchases – skip the line!

Thank You to Our Amazing Sponsors

Eastport a Rockin' wouldn't be possible without the generous support of our community sponsors. These local businesses and organizations help us bring world-class music to Annapolis while supporting important charitable causes.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? We offer customizable packages with extensive exposure through pre-event promotion and on-site visibility. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

Get Your Tickets

Secure your spot at Annapolis' premier music festival! Purchase tickets in advance to save money and skip the entrance line. Kids 12 and under are admitted free but still need a ticket.

General Admission

$30 Advance / $40 Onsite

Access to all 4 stages, 40+ bands, food vendors, and festival activities. Special entrance for advance purchases means no waiting in line!

VIP Experience

$125 Advance / $175 Gate

21+ only. Includes wine, draft beer, personalized cup, special VIP viewing areas, exclusive lounge access, and premium amenities.

Kids Free

Ages 12 & Under

Children 12 and under are admitted free of charge, making this a perfect family-friendly event. Free tickets still required for entry.

Getting to the Festival

Eastport is the historic maritime peninsula of Annapolis, MD, located between Spa Creek and Back Creek just southeast of downtown. The festival is held at the end of Second Street on the Back Creek side.

Transportation Options

Finding parking in Annapolis can be challenging, and Eastport is a small neighborhood with narrow streets. We recommend parking downtown and using alternative transportation to reach the festival – it's only a 15-minute walk!

Parking & Walking

Park at downtown Annapolis garages and walk to the festival (approximately 15 minutes). Street parking is limited in Eastport. Visit annapolis.gov/transportation for current parking information.

Eastport Trolley

The Eastport Trolley makes a continuous loop through the neighborhood. Runs Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 5:30pm, connecting to Green, Brown, Red, and Purple transit lines.

Free Shuttle

The free Annapolis shuttle stops near the Eastport Bridge. Hop on anywhere along its downtown route and take it to Compromise Street, then walk or take a pedicab to the festival.

Water Taxi

Take the Water Taxi to the dock at the McNasby building of the Annapolis Maritime Museum. Purchase festival tickets online before arriving. Museum member docking available.

Alternative Transport

Use Annapolis Go!, scooters, e-bikes, or pedicabs to reach the festival. These eco-friendly options help reduce congestion and are fun ways to explore the area.

Private Vessels

Arriving by boat? Neighboring marinas offer transient slips. Contact the Annapolis Maritime Museum for docking information and member privileges.

Questions about transportation? Email information@eastportarockin.com

Stage Schedule

Experience 40+ incredible bands across 4 stages throughout the day! From 11am to 8pm, enjoy continuous live music featuring the best local and regional talent. At 2:30pm, all stages will observe a moment of silence honoring the Capital Gazette victims.

1

Jeni Parris Brady & Wendi Winters Memorial Lawn Stage

Available for Sponsorship

Featured Artists: Susanna Laird (11:15am), Jeanette Lynn, Carly Winter, Eastport Oyster Boys, Journos, Steve Lowe and the Lowe Downs, Dean Rosenthal, The Bards, Skribe, Leo & Cygnus (7:00pm)

2

Horn Point Harbor Marina Stage

Sponsored by Horn Point Harbor Marina

Featured Artists: Shelby Morgan (11:15am), MR VCR, Local Souls, Madisun Bailey, Dirk Schwenk, All You Need, Desert Shade, Honey Sol, The Last Second Save (7:00pm)

3

Second Street Stage

Available for Sponsorship

Featured Artists: Kelly Bell Band (11:20am), Loop of Boom, Doug Segree, Jello Boys, Brendan Lane & the Sugar Packets, Tobias Russell, Area 301, Honest Lee Soul, Sweet Leda (7:05pm)

4

SailTime & Priddy Music Stage

Sponsored by SailTime & Priddy Music Academy

Featured Artists: Turning Tides (11:10am), Lettucehead, Defcon 0, Savage in Nature, Premier, Dagger, Q-Funk, Don't Fret, Naptown Sings & Plays, Chase Segree, DOMN, Tim Kurtzberg (6:20pm)

Vendors & Players

Eastport a Rockin' brings together the best of local food, merchandise, and musical talent. Whether you're a vendor looking to showcase your products, a food purveyor wanting to serve festival-goers, or a musician hoping to perform, we'd love to have you join us!

Merchandise Vendors

Showcase your arts, crafts, and products to over 4,000 festival attendees. Limited booth spaces available.

Food Vendors

Bring your culinary creations to hungry music lovers. Diverse food options make our festival special.

Musicians

Want to perform at the festival? We're always looking for talented local and regional acts to join our lineup.

Current Vendor List

Check back soon for our complete list of food vendors, merchandise booths, and information tables. We're excited to feature an amazing array of local businesses and organizations!

Become a Sponsor

Sponsorship is the Key to Supporting Local Music and Local Charities

Since 1997, Eastport a Rockin' has been a beacon for local music enthusiasts, uniting communities while supporting meaningful causes. Welcoming over 4,000 attendees from the DC-Maryland-Virginia area, our vibrant street festival boasts stellar regional talent including the Kelly Bell Band, The Grilled Lincolns, Sweet Leda, and more.

Driven by dedicated volunteers, Eastport a Rockin' has raised over $400,000 for deserving organizations such as the Annapolis Musicians Fund, the Annapolis Maritime Museum, and local schools. Our success hinges on community sponsor support, whose contributions ensure both the event's viability and its charitable impact.

4K+

Annual Attendees

From DC-MD-VA region

$400K+

Raised for Charity

Since 1997

40+

Live Bands

Across 4 stages

4

Music Stages

Throughout the festival

Sponsorship Packages

Festival Sponsor

$10,000 – Exclusive Opportunity

Prominent 10×10 exhibit space, logo on all promotional materials and print ads, mention in publicity releases and radio ads, event social media posts, sponsorship banner, 3×5 banner at entrance, stage mentions, website logo and link, logo on cups, 8 VIP tickets, 8 limited edition t-shirts.

VIP Area Sponsor

$4,000 each or $7,000 for both

Pump House VIP & Marina VIP areas available. Prominent banner at area, step and repeat display opportunity, 10×10 exhibit space, promotional collateral inclusion, sponsorship banner, website logo and link, product provision opportunity, 4 VIP tickets, 4 t-shirts.

Cup Sponsor

$4,000 – 2 Available

10×10 exhibit space, company name on promotional collateral, publicity release mentions, sponsorship banner, website logo and link, logo on festival cups, 2 VIP tickets, 2 limited edition t-shirts.

Area Sponsorships

$3,000 – 4 Available

2nd Street Entrance, Horn Point Entrance, Green Room, or Dock. Prominent company banner at area, step and repeat display opportunity, 10×10 exhibit space near area, promotional collateral inclusion, sponsorship banner, website logo and link.

Stage Sponsor

$2,500 each or $4,000 exclusive

Lawn Stage or 2nd Street Stage (2 sponsors per stage available). Prominent 10×10 exhibit space, promotional collateral and print ad logo, publicity mentions, sponsorship banner, 3×5 banner on stage, radio ad mentions, stage announcements, website logo and link, 6 VIP tickets.

Street Sponsor

$1,200 – 6 Available

10×10 exhibit space, company name on promotional collateral, publicity release mentions, sponsorship banner, website logo and link, 2 VIP tickets.

Neighbor Sponsor

$600 – Unlimited

Mention on promotional collateral, publicity release mentions, name on website, 2 VIP tickets.

Go Green Sponsor

Custom Package

Help us make our festival better for the Bay, Back Creek, and the earth. We take steps toward sustainability each year. Custom budgets and packages available to support our environmental initiatives.

Sponsors benefit from extensive exposure through pre-event promotion and on-site visibility. Deadline for sponsorship is May 28, 2025.

For inquiries and sponsorship opportunities, contact Jessica Pachler at (410) 916-5500 or sponsor@eastportarockin.com.

Join Our Volunteer Crew

Volunteers are a vital part of Eastport a Rockin'! In addition to the good feeling you get from helping raise money for important charities, you receive free admission, a super-cool one-of-a-kind t-shirt, free food and beverages, and more.

Free Admission

Enjoy the festival while helping make it happen

Exclusive T-Shirt

One-of-a-kind volunteer crew shirt

Free Food & Drinks

Complimentary refreshments throughout your shift

Service Hours

Paperwork provided for students and others needing volunteer hours

Support Charity

Help raise funds for local organizations and causes

Have Fun!

Meet great people and be part of something special

Ready to Join?

We rely on our volunteers to make Eastport a Rockin' a success for everyone! Sign up now while spots are available. Have a group that wants to participate together? We can accommodate that too!

Questions about volunteering? Email volunteer@eastportarockin.com and we'll be happy to help!

"Volunteering at Eastport a Rockin' is one of the highlights of my year. The energy is incredible, the people are amazing, and knowing we're supporting local music and charity makes it even better!" – Past Volunteer