A group of five musicians performing outdoors, with two women singing into microphones, a man playing an electric guitar, a woman playing keyboard, and a man playing drums, surrounded by musical equipment.
Text graphic saying "ROCK-N-STROLL" in bold, orange letters with a distressed font.

Saturday, August 23
11am-6pm

Music • Sales • Pop Ups • Tastings & More!
Art Bazaar with over 50 local artists

The Rockridge District welcomes you to stop by, say hello, and enjoy the local wares, fine dining, savory sweets, and delicious drinks you can only find in this magical district. This is not a typical street festival. It’s a 1-mile leisurely stroll loaded with amazing sites, sounds, and experiences on every block.

Free, Family & Pet Friendly

Activities, Tastings & Special Offers!

Take a walk down College Avenue and discover wine and food tastings, craft stations, pop-ups, sales, demos, pup stations, and more!

Stay tuned for full list of activities hosted by Rockridge businesses.

Pop-Up Artisans

A sampling you’ll find at Rock-N-Stroll (listed from North to South):

  • First Federal Savings & Loan, 6058 College Ave - Piggy bank painting! Bring your best art skills and show them off. Tasty treats, bank souvenirs, and information about their Youth Savings accounts. (12pm-3pm).

  • Vero for Hair, 6052 College Ave - 25% off sale on all items; live demo of hairstyles.

  • Sole Terra Shoes, 5933 College Ave - Discount promotion, free gift with purchase, refreshments, and a prize wheel.

  • Forge, 5900 College Ave - Hosting a local artist.

  • European Wax Center, 5820 College Ave - Discounts on services and products, raffle and info table outside.

  • Starter Bakery, 5804 College Ave - Try our Peach Jam Kouign Amann with jasmine-infused white chocolate ganache and a rockin' happy hour special of $1 off summer strawberry drinks (11am-4pm).

  • Rockridge Market Hall, 5655 College Ave - Prize wheel and more (12pm-3pm).

  • Crossroads Trading, 5601 College Ave - Prize wheel and a gift card raffle to anyone who makes a purchase during the event.

  • Cole Hardware, 5533 College Ave - Special coupon: 50% off a single item $15 or less valid all day long.

  • Bella Vita, 5511 College Ave - Local artisan pop-ups.

  • Atomic Garden, 5453 College Ave - Pop-up by Happy Nuts Day with Peanut Butter from Chiba, Japan, that’s completely natural (no oils added) and a Matcha peanut butter.

  • McNally’s Irish Pub, 5352 College Ave - Pop-up by Donahue Rooftop Farms with local honey (from Oakland and Fremont) and beeswax candles as well as a live bee exhibit. Live music by The Don Edmonds Project (2pm-5 pm). Water station for dogs.

  • Bambino Thrift Shop, 5290 College Ave - Art and poster sale, Turn Back Time watch pop- up.

  • BodyFit Training, 5151 Broadway - Rockridge give-back training day with $20/person donated to local education and health charities and DJ, brunch, and fun festivities. Coaches choice workout – expect a mix of full body strength movements and cardio.

  • Blick Art Materials, 5301 Broadway - Arts an crafts activity table for folks to help themselves (11am-5pm).

Pup Photo Booth

Live Music - 20+ bands and street musicians. Rockridge will be Rock’n!

Dotted along Oakland’s College Avenue will be over 20 live performances by seasoned legends and rising stars, many based in Rockridge, including:

Stay tuned for full band lineup, set locations, and times.

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Maya Balachandran

Barb Raboy Trio

Five Pines

Stuart Fishman

Six musicians with instruments standing on a sidewalk outdoors during daytime, with trees and a car in the background.

Clifton Street Regulars

Eric Silverman

John Vicino

Claiborne and Friends

Full Moon Fever

50+ Local

Artists & Makers

List of pop-ups will be released by August 15.

FAQs

Where can I find the full schedule of activities?

The full schedule will be available by August 15. However, we will add some more details to this page as the event comes together.

Will College Avenue be closed for this?

No, there are no street closures for Rock-N-Stroll. Unlike most street festivals, all of the activities are taking place along a 1-mile stretch of College Avenue (and side streets) with activities inside and outside the businesses and open spaces in the Rockridge business district.

Where can I park?

While we always encourage taking public transportation, there is ample parking found throughout the district. There is metered parking on College Avenue and free parking (usually with time limits) on the side streets.

Can I bring my best friend, Fido?

Yes! Rockridge is dog friendly (to well-behaved pups on leash). Many of the businesses will be setting out water bowls, offering treats, and other fun pet-friendly activities.

My band would like to perform. How can we apply?

We would love to learn more about your band, not only for this even, but for other happenings throughout the year. Fill out our band form which asks all the relevant questions needed for booking.

I’m a local artist. How can I apply to table at the event?

This event is for artists across a range of mediums (such as clay, wood, paint, fabric, charcoal, etc.) and creation techniques (such as sculpture, printmaking, watercolor, or pottery). Learn more and apply here.

Can I be a vendor at Rock-N-Stroll?

There is no “vendor village” at Rock-N-Stroll. If you are interested in tabling, you would contact a business in the district and ask them to host you inside or outside their location. Note: There is absolutely no food and beverage vending at this event.

Can I sponsor this event?

Yes, we are always looking for organizations that believe in supporting community events. There are numerous ways we can align your brand with the event and help gain exposure to our community and visitors. Contact us to discuss.

Take BART!

Rock-N-Stroll is BARTable! Take the train to the Rockridge Station and you’re in the center of the action. There are no street closures, so street parking and AC Transit lines are uninterrupted. Bike racks are found throughout the district.

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