St. Meinrad Rocks Fest – Our 15th Rockin’ Year of Music
Inkspot Productions, LLC and Automated Routing, Inc. present the 15th St. Meinrad Rocks Fest on September 25 and 26. The two-day benefit music event will be held at the St. Meinrad Park and will again feature free admission.
This year’s event will again feature a beer garden (sponsored by Louie’s Tavern), children’s activities and country and rock music by a total of 14 acts on two stages, both bands and solo acts, both returning favorites and newcomers, as well as a live animal show, free face painting and balloons. Food trucks and booths will be present both days, and fest and performer merchandise will also be available.
A Vendor Fair will also take place on Saturday, from 1 to 6 p.m., in the park area. “It Takes a Village” will also have an Adoption Blitz on Saturday, so come find a new furry friend!
The Musicians’ Flea Market/Swap Meet will be held in the adjacent Community Center on Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m., as well.
On Saturday, September 26, “Happy Hour,” will take place from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Central with bucket and drink specials in the Beer Garden. During this time, you can also sign up for prizes: Food Truck Vouchers, Vendor Fair Vouchers, Louie’s Tavern Gift Certificates, and cool giveaways from Hedinger Beverage! Winners will be drawn every 15 minutes from 12:30-3:00 p.m. Central, and you must be present to win.
The lineup for the weekend is as follows (All times listed are Central and are subject to change):
BG = Beer Garden Stage
Friday, September 25
BG = Beer Garden Stage
6:00pm – Star-Spangled Banner- Phil the Excitement
6:05 – Sassy Country
7:45 – Vaguely Heeb (BG)
8:30 – Trippin’ Grace
Saturday, September 26
1:00pm Star-Spangled Banner – James Wagner, Jr.
Beer Garden & Food Trucks/Booths Open
1:00 – 6:00pm Vendor Fair (Park Area)
1:05 – Black Moon Mourning
2:00 – Silly Safari Live Animal Show (Park Area)
2:45 – Lindsey James Williams (BG)
3:30 – Pain Cylinder
4:45 – Alec Olinger (BG)
5:30 – Dead Esther
6:45 – Hometown Gold (BG)
7:30 – Rhoads Scholars
8:30 – Zach Gonya (BG)
9:15 – Silly Rules
The lineup includes a wide array of popular local and regional acts, as well as a wide array of music genres.
No carry-in alcohol will be allowed. IDs are required for entrance to the beer garden.
The fest hopes to continue bringing people and families together for a weekend of fun, music, and food….an excellent way to celebrate a small town’s heritage!
For more specific information, including details on becoming a 2026 sponsor, vendor, or volunteer, please visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/stmeinradrocksfest, our website at stmeinradrocks.com, or contact Carol (Ubelhor) Troesch/ Inkspot Productions, LLC at https://www.facebook.com/InkspotProductionsLLC, via email at writstuf@psci.net, or 812-309-8523.
