Parking & Getting There
Looking for the best spot to park? You've got options, and parking is free. The two large municipal lots off Walnut Alley are right next to our building.
- Walnut Alley lots — two large free municipal lots beside Watchtower, a short walk to the park.
- Around downtown — more free public lots and on-street parking a short walk away, including the lot at N. Rogers St. & Franklin St., across from the Aberdeen Fire Department.
Festival entrance: Festival Park, 60 N Parke St, Aberdeen, MD 21001.
Tickets & Entry
How much are tickets? +
$20 in advance, $25 at the door. Kids 6–12 are $5. Kids 6 and under are free.
Do I need a separate ticket for each day? +
No. One ticket covers both days — Saturday and Sunday.
Where do I buy tickets? +
Online through Tickettailor: tickettailor.com/events/aberdeenchamberofcommerce. You can also pay at the door for $25.
Can I leave and come back the same day? +
Yes. Get your hand stamped on the way out for same-day re-entry.
Is this an all-ages event? +
Yes — all ages are welcome. A valid ID is required to buy beer or wine.
Do I need a ticket to visit the taproom? +
No. The Watchtower taproom is open for regular business all weekend, and you don't need a ticket to come in. The admission fee is for the park — the music, food, and vendors.
Hours & Lineup
What are the hours each day? +
Gates open at 11 AM both days. Music starts promptly at noon.
Saturday, June 6: Music noon–7 PM (all rock).
Sunday, June 7: Music noon–5 PM (band contest; winner announced at 5 PM).
Who's playing? +
Day 1 (Saturday) is five rock bands: Pretty War, Carey Ziegler's Expensive Hobby, Atomic Light Orchestra, Pineapple Band, and Mad Decent.
Day 2 (Sunday) is the band contest: DRT-Y Blues, Dogwood Hollow, The Piedmonsters, Road Trip Poets, and Cat Bone and the Charm City Sinners.
Full set times and band bios are on the main page.
What to Bring
Can I bring a chair or blanket? +
Yes — bring 'em. Camp chairs and blankets are encouraged. No pop-up tents or umbrellas, though.
Can I bring outside food or drinks? +
No outside food or drinks, and no coolers. There's plenty on site — food trucks, plus beer, wine, and other beverages in the park.
Are pets allowed? +
Leashed, well-behaved pets are welcome.
Is the festival accessible? +
The park grounds are generally accessible, and ADA picnic tables are available on site.
Food & Drink
Is there food? +
Yes — food trucks and food tents on site both days, plus 20+ craft, retail, and community vendors. The full vendor list is on the main page.
What's available to drink? +
Beer, wine, and other beverages in the park. Beer is also available in the Watchtower taproom. Valid ID required for alcohol.
Do vendors take cash or card? +
Most vendors take both cash and card — but bring some cash to be safe.
The Day 2 Band Contest
What is the band contest? +
Day 2 (Sunday, June 7) is a contest: five local bands playing bluegrass, country, folk, blues, jazz, and Americana, each getting a set to win over a panel of judges.
The winner, announced at 5 PM, takes home $500 and the opening slot on night one of the Harmony Woods Music & Arts Festival on Friday, June 19.
Who's in the contest? +
DRT-Y Blues, Dogwood Hollow, The Piedmonsters, Road Trip Poets, and Cat Bone and the Charm City Sinners. Set times and bios are on the main page.
Good to Know
What if it rains? +
Rain or shine. The festival happens regardless of weather.
Are tickets refundable? +
No refunds.
Volunteer at the Gate
Want to pitch in? We're looking for volunteers to help work the gate both days, and there are plenty of open slots. Pick a shift that works for you and sign up through SignUpGenius.
One ticket. Both days.
$20 in advance · $25 at the door · Kids 6–12 are $5 · Under 6 free.
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