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 facepainting 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 1-6, 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 1-6, as well.

On Saturday, September 26, “Happy Hour,” will take place from 12:30-2:30pm central with bucket & drink specials in the Beer Garden. During this time, you can also sign up for prizes: Food Truck Vouchers, Vendor Fair Vouchers, Louies’ Tavern Gift Certificates, and cool giveaways from Hedinger Beverage! Winners will be drawn every 15 minutes from 12:30-3:00pm 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 [email protected], or 812-309-8523.