Eastport a Rockin'

Created by James Borchelt in 1997 as a way to expose local music to a larger audience, Eastport a Rockin' now draws attendees from throughout the neighborhood and across the region and is known as the local music festival of the summer. Four stages now host 35+ bands and music remains a key component of Eastport a Rockin', as up and coming local bands with a wide range of styles display their talents. Over the years, Eastport a Rockin' has featured such bands as Good Charlotte and Jimmie's Chicken Shack, and the next big act just might be in this year's line-up. From rock to folk to roots to blues to jazz to bluegrass to funk, the breadth of music types found at the Festival is sure to please everyone who attends.

With an unbeatable location surrounding the Annapolis Maritime Museum on Back Creek in Annapolis' historic maritime district of Eastport, this daylong festival offers everything an attendee could want. Mouth-watering food, including BBQ, gyros, seafood, shave ice and more, will be available as will thirst quenching beverages, including Miller and Yuengling products and a full range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, smoothies and coffee drinks. The Kids Area, always a popular section of the festival, will feature a moon bounce, face painters, tattoo artists, an obstacle course, cotton candy and other great family-friendly activities. The streets and sidewalks will be lined with vendor booths featuring local artisans, crafters, non-profit organizations, entertainment and more.

Dogs (on leashes) and strollers are welcome, coolers and outside food and beverages are not.