Rockaway Beach Music Festival

2026 Rockaway Beach Music Festival

August 15th - Noon to 10 pm

August 16th - Noon to 6 pm

$0.00 Totally Free Show

RSVP is requested but not necessary. RSVP here

The Rockaway Beach Music Festival celebrates original music of all styles and is a free outdoor show with vendors, art exhibits and two full days of live music. Bring a chair, or make a donation and get VIP seating in the beer garden and front of house. We are raising money to support art and music in our high school and our community, please help if you can, any amount helps!

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VENDOR SIGN-UP

Limited to about 15 spaces

We are looking for vendors selling art and original crafts as well as anything experiential. All spaces are 10x10 and the cost for the entire festival is $100 per space. Electricity is available if needed. Food and alcohol vendors have already been sorted and we have no more space for those categories. Contact us with any questions at hello@ncamfoundation.org and use the form below when you are ready.

ART / CRAFT VENDOR FORM

LIVE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Saturday the 15th

12:00 PM

Sneaker Wave

Sneaker Wave Blues Revue brings original blues and reimagined covers from a lineup of seasoned Oregon Coast musicians.

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1:30 PM

Brenda Andrus

Brenda Andrus is a singer/songwriter from the Portland area. Along with her own heartfelt songs, she pulls in an array of songs from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, with a unique acoustic spin on classic rock, folk, and alternative hits.

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3:00 PM

Wes Youssi

Wes Youssi brings high-octane twang from Portland, blending western music with rock, surf, and latin tones.

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4:30 PM

The Upkeeps

Influenced by early rock n' roll, punk, and power-pop, The UpKeeps bring their own sharp-edged flavor to the Saturday lineup.

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6:00 PM

Josefina Del Norte

Josefina Del Norte bridges South American cumbia, Andean huaynos, Afro-Peruvian music, and psychedelic electronic rock influences.

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7:30 PM

Kill the Headlights

Kill the Headlights is a 4 piece rock 'n roll band out of the Vancouver, WA area, blending classic rock, hard rock, blues and outlaw country.

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9:00 PM

Mike Mannequin

Mike Mannequin is a melodic post-punk band from Portland, Oregon, blending moody landscapes, garage rock energy, and ambient punk undertones.

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DAY 2

Sunday the 16th

12:00 PM

Oklahoma Perfect

Oklahoma Perfect is a dream country trio from Portland, Oregon, blending Dust Bowl sunsets, lost 80's soundtrack shimmer, and neon jukebox atmosphere.

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1:15 PM

Kris Stuart

Kris Stuart is a traveling singer/guitarist whose folk, blues, and country songs carry stories of sin, salvation, and a lifetime spent mining for music.

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2:30 PM

Perry Witt

more info coming soon

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3:45 PM

Metts Ryan Collins

Metts Ryan Collins is a Portland, Oregon power trio delivering gritty, vibrant guitar rock for fans of bluesy classic swagger and modern rock punch.

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5:00 PM

Molly Bangs

Molly Bangs brings live country-ish originals and eclectic roots energy to the Sunday lineup.

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FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

This event is totally free to the public, and you are welcome to bring your own chair. If you want to support live music and music education on the coast, VIP seating is available by donation.

Support the Festival with VIP Seating

We have 250 VIP seats available for guests who want to support live music and music education on the coast. Choose either option below and enjoy access to VIP seating throughout the event.
The show remains totally free, and bringing your own chair is welcome.
To be in the beer garden you must be 21+ with valid ID.

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Two VIP Seating Options

Choose the level that works for you. Every donation helps keep live music and music education thriving on the coast.

Pay What You Want

Access to VIP seating throughout the event by making a donation. No donation is too small or too large.

Any amount

Get the T-Shirt

Make a donation of $75 or more and get a free festival T-shirt plus your VIP seats.

$75+

Food & Beverages

Savor the flavors of the Oregon Coast with our amazing food and beverage partners!

BAR

Steeplejack Brewing and Harder Day Distilling

Steeplejack Brewing and Harder Day Distilling are providing a variety of their fantastic local beers and craft cocktails. We are grateful to have them as a sponsor for this event! All proceeds benefit the Music Tech Club program at Neah-Kah-Nie High School.

FOOD

Portside Bistro

The Portside Bistro truck brings the portable version of Garibaldi's finest eating establishment! Enjoy tender racks of ribs, creative burgers, and the freshest seafood the coast has to offer.

Tony's Beach Bites

Tony's Beach Bites event catering brings a special festival menu featuring seafood specials, classic hand-sliced calamari, fish tacos, and delicious dogs with vegan and gluten-free options. Don't miss their ridiculous strawberry shortcake!

Slip into a food coma while listening to great music!

Explore Nearby

In addition to the amenities on site at the event, there are many restaurants and shops within walking distance.

We encourage you to check out our local merchants featuring everything from art supplies to unique gifts to local foods.

Everything you need is within walking distance.

VENUE & DIRECTIONS

Join us at the beautiful Rockaway Beach Wayside, with stunning ocean views and easy access.

Rockaway Beach Wayside

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes! All ages can enjoy live music and all event offerings. You must be 21+ with valid ID to enter the beer garden and bar area. You may wish to consider bringing a chair as seating may become limited, or by making a donation you can guarantee yourself a seat in the VIP section. Please note if the fire department says we are at capacity we cannot let anyone until people leave and we will give priority to those who have RSVP'd

There are 250 reserved seats near the stage. A donation of any amount gets you VIP seating access, and a donation of $75 or more gets you a free festival T-shirt plus VIP seating.

Nothing is worse than a giraffe with a sore throat. And they tend to get caught up in power lines. So please leave the giraffe at home. But well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome, and kids are welcome. Note that dogs and children can be sensitive to loud music so we recommend not being close to the stage. The only area kids can't be is the beer garden, it is only accessible for people age 21+ with valid ID.

Parking is available in the Anchor Street parking lot, and there is plenty of street parking available. There may be instances where you will need to walk a bit. There is handicap parking reserved at the Anchor Street parking lot, and in spots downtown.

Our restrooms are awesome. We have brand new ADA compliant public bathrooms available for all humans, and we have a public works department that keeps them in tip top shape.

We really hope it won't, August is when we count on sun, and according to Farmer's Almanac we should have nice weather. The show will go on unless it's not safe to do so.

Yes, the only 21+ area is the beer garden/bar section which is off to the side, the event is fully accessible

Rockaway Beach has built brand new ADA public bathrooms at the Wayside, as well as a new beach access ramp. Beach wheelchairs are available for rent and Rockaway participates in the David's Chair program. The event is in a flat large parking area overlooking the beach, all areas of the event will be accessible except for the stage itself.

This event supports the Neah-Kah-Nie High School music department. We are helping the school realize a music tech program and helping students pursuing a career in the arts with scholarships. We give grants to local musicians to record their music for free in a professional studio.