September 11 & 12
Enjoy a two day festival full of bands, food, drinks, free family fun zone and so much more!
HEADLINERS
Friday, September 11th
4 pm • Cary Kanno and the Elmhurst Collective
5:15 pm • Run Forrest Run
7:15 pm • Beyond the Blonde
9:15 pm • Too Hype Crew
Saturday, September 12th
11 to 4 pm • Family Fun Zone
11 am • DJ Dance Party
12:15 pm • Fearless: Taylor Swift Cover Band
2:30 pm • Fletcher Rockwell
4:30 pm • The Socially Acceptable Band
6:30 pm • ARRA
8:45 pm • Sixteen Candles
*RTB is a cashless event.
Credit or debit cards are needed for on-street food and beverage purchases.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHEN AND WHERE IS THE EVENT?
Friday, September 11th from 4 to 11 pm
Saturday, September 12th from 11 am to 11 pm
The event is in the heart of Downtown Elmhurst at the corner of Schiller & York Streets.
IS IT FREE?
YES! There is no admission charge, parking is free and there is no fee for ID wristbands for alcoholic beverages. All on-the-street restaurant vendors and event bars will accept credit/debit cards only. Rock the Block is cashless.
WHAT IS ROCK THE BLOCK PARTY LIKE?
It is a family-friendly street festival featuring some of the best festival bands in the Midwest, local food vendors and beer and wine tents.
WHAT IS THE FAMILY FUN ZONE?
Saturday 11 am to 4 pm - All FREE activities including a face painter, photo booth, arts and crafts, games, and more!
HOW CAN I PURCHASE FOOD OR DRINKS?
All restaurant vendors and the event bars on York Street will accept credit or debit cards only. Rock the Block is a cashless event.
WHAT LOCAL VENDORS WILL PROVIDE FOOD?
151 Kitchen + Bar / Pints
Armand's Pizzeria
Bonita Bowls
Ella’s Italian Pub / Gia Mia
Kilwins Elmhurst
Kimmer’s Ice Cream
Lo Key
Modern Plate
Pazzi Di Pizza
Pilot Pete's Coffee & Treats
Poke Burrito
Primos Locos
Rough Edges Confectionery
Sushi Time
WHAT STREETS WILL BE CLOSED?
York Street will be closed from First to Second, Schiller Street from York Street to Commerce Parkway, and Commerce Parkway from First to Schiller from Thursday late night, September 10th through Sunday afternoon, September 13th.
WHERE CAN I PARK?
Parking decks in City Centre will be open and accessible. All decks have handicap parking spots.
Free Parking is available in the following parking decks:
• Addison Parking Deck at 135 North Addison
• Adelaide Parking Deck at 120 Adelaide
• First Street Parking Deck at 175 West First
• North York Deck at 242 North York
