The 2026 North Central Florida Rocktoberfest Battle of the Bands will bring a full day of live music, food, arts and entertainment on Saturday, Oct. 10 in Williston.
The free-admission festival will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Homestead Park, 1050 NE Sixth Blvd. and Harley Roxx of Rock It 100.5 FM will be the emcee.
Bands from across the region will compete for a $1,000 cash prize and the title of North Central Florida Battle of the Bands champion. Live music begins at 11 a.m. and continues throughout the day before Rush tribute band Watchmaker takes the stage.
In addition to the music competition, attendees can enjoy food trucks, cold brews and an outdoor beer and wine bar.
The festival will also feature local arts and crafts vendors, axe throwing and a nine-hole tiny golf course. The Homestead Haunt Haunted House will offer additional entertainment later in the evening.
Rocktoberfest is designed to bring music fans, festival-goers and the community together for a day of live entertainment, competition and activities.