Rocktoberfest X Moves to October 3 — Same Big Celebration, One Week Later!

Rain Date Now Official as 10th Rocktoberfest Prepares to Take Over Taylor Park

Good news: the party isn't cancelled, it's just getting an encore week! Due to weather, Rocktoberfest X is officially moving to its rain date, Saturday, October 3, and the Millburn Education Foundation (MEF) couldn't be more excited to welcome the community to Taylor Park for a full day of music, food, shopping, family fun, and giving back.

Mark your calendars — same great lineup, same beloved festival, brand new date.

"An extra week just means an extra week of excitement and anticipation," said Micole Cohen Richter, Rocktoberfest co-chair. "We've been looking forward to celebrating our 10th event all year, and we can't wait to see the community come out and make October 3 just as special."

"Rocktoberfest is all about bringing people together, and that's exactly what we'll do — just one Saturday later," added co-chair Joanna Parker-Lentz. "Grab your friends, your family, and your dancing shoes, and come celebrate a decade of Rocktoberfest with us."

What to Know Before You Go

Schedule at a Glance

• Festival open : 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM - food vendors, artisan shopping, kids' activities: rides, games, face painting, and more from 12:00 to 8:00 PM, and live music at Taylor Park
• Bauer Center Stage:
  • Featured act Rini, performs at 1:30 PM
  • Pre-headlining acts Local Heroes and Better Late perform at 5:45 PM and 6:45 PM
  • Headliner Leon & The Peoples taking the stage at 7:45 PM
• Riverside Stage: Headliner The Still Unknown performs at 7:00 PM
• Boxcar Bar & Grill Stage: 
  • 9:00 PM - Midnight - Official Rocktoberfest After-party featuring Higher Ground
• Cornhole Tournament: 1:00 to 3:00 PM
• MHS Athletic Department activities: 3:00 to 5:00 PM
• Karaoke: 3:00 to 5:00 PM - Sing-Along Karaoke Booth inside Bauer center - no reservations, no pressure, just walk in, grab the mic, and have some fun!

Admission
The festival is free to attend. Beer and wine garden entry and drink tickets are available for purchase on-site for guests 21 and older. Kid Zone wristbands and tickets are also available for sale on site. Discounted pre-sale wristbands are available until Friday, October 2, 2026.

Event Details
What: Rocktoberfest X
When: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; 9:00 PM – Midnight, After-party: Boxcar Bar & Grill
Where: Taylor Park, Millburn, NJ
Admission: Free
Parking: Available on streets and in lots around town; free parking in the deck at Millburn Municipal Parking Lot 2

Special Features

The festival continues its commitment to accessibility with platinum-level sponsor Paper Mill Playhouse expanding its involvement beyond financial support to help operate the festival's Inclusivity Zone, located inside the Bauer Center.

Festival attendees can look forward to:

• Crafts and theater workshops for participants
• Quiet relaxation space: A separate, air-conditioned indoor space in the Bauer Center, offering guests a calm environment to recharge away from the festival's energy

Returning by popular demand is an auction for two MetLife Stadium corner endzone or 50-yard line football tickets for Jets and Giants games and platinum parking.

The second annual cornhole tournament welcomes the first 16 teams of two players. Registration requires a $50 donation per team and includes two drinks plus beer garden entry tickets, with prizes awarded to top performers.

Sponsor Recognition
Returning sponsors include Stella Artois and The Racquets Club of Short Hills at the top-tier Elvis level, along with Paper Mill Playhouse at the Lady Gaga level. At the Prince level, we're proud to welcome Coldwell Banker Realty, Jodi & Joanna Group, Millburn Short Hills Chinese Association, Millburn Standard, Paige Packaging, LLC, Red Dawg Mindset, Sacks Orthodontics, Stone Mountain Properties, The Upton Luxury Apartments, VEG ER for Pets, and Boxcar Bar and Grill, who are hosting live music from 4:30 to 8:00 PM as well as the official Rocktoberfest after-party from 9:00 PM.

For the full musical lineup and event updates visit millburnrocktoberfest.com.

Your donation goes a long way to support Millburn township schools, so give generously via Rocktoberfest Donations.

Volunteers welcome:
Adults: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949AAAD23A2FAC43-65660181-2026#/
Students: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949AAAD23A2FAC43-65660284-2026#/