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WHAT'S IN STORE FOR
ROCKTOBERFEST 2026?

Join the Millburn Education Foundation in 2026 to celebrate Rocktoberfest. Rocktoberfest is a music festival fundraiser in its 11th year featuring incredible live music, local food and drink vendors, retail and artisan vendors, a beer garden and lots of fun activities for the entire family.

Featured Headliners

In 2025, Rocktoberfest was thrilled to welcome headliner Fix You - a world-class Coldplay tribute band. You was featured on Jimmy Fallon's Clash of the Cover Bands on E! Network and and they have performed shows across the US and the Caribbean. We will be announcing the 2026 headliners soon.

Inclusivity Zone

In 2026, we envision a bigger and better Inclusivity Zone, presented in partnership with Special Olympics NJ, including the Low Sensory Performance Stage featuring acoustic music in a quiet and air-conditioned space inside the Bauer Center. Just outside of the low sensory room we have NJ Special Olympics activities, including an obstacle course and a basketball demo. We also will feature a silent disco in the evening for people to get their groove on to the beats of a DJ playing a variety of music on different channels.

4 Stages with Live Music

Rocktoberfest is also proud to showcase local musicians and teen bands on several stages throughout the day and evening. Each band brings their own unique sounds to the stage, offering a diverse mix of genres that reflect the spirit of our community. Whether you're into rock, pop, or Bollywood dance, there's something for every musical taste.

Food & Shopping

You'll find an assortment of Food & Shopping options from local eateries and retail stores plus lots of great handmade goods and unique products in our Artisan Village. Visit our nonprofit tables to learn how to get involved in the community and our education vendors to learn about activities for your children.

Kid Zone

Our Kid Zone has activities for pre-K to age 18 including inflatables, rides, carnival games, face painting, and more! Wristbands and tickets will be available for purchase.

Beer Garden

From 12:00pm until 10:00pm, our Beer Garden is for 21 and over and adults can enjoy beer, wine and non-alcoholic options while listening to music near the main stage.

Boxcar Stage
(25 Chatham Rd, Short Hills)

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We envision continuing our Acoustic Stage at Boxcar Bar & Grill where you can enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner with all day music.

It's a community-building FUNdraiser that the whole family can enjoy. So come out and eat, drink, rock, play, dance, shop and laugh with us! Proceeds from the day’s events benefit the Millburn Education Foundation which supports Millburn Township schools, teachers and students.

For older kids, we will have various activities in the afternoon led by groups of teens from the MHS Athletic Department including athletic competitions and other fun events.