Rock the Block

Next date: Friday, August 22, 2025 | 06:30 PM to 09:30 PM

Fairfax City Rock the Block event image with blue guitar graphic

Band Line Up

May 23

Rowdy Ace
This Loudoun-based cover group plays Country that Rocks! They combine country nostalgia and boot-scooting' fun with a clear passion for performance! 

Rowdy Ace Band

June 27 - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Perfekt Blend
Established in 2014 and based in NOVA, they are a talent group of musicians with a passion for performance. Their repertoire of music includes collections of popular song covers that are sure to have you dancing through the nights! 

Perfekt Blend Band

July 25

Ocho de Bastos 
A remarkable guitar sound, blended with powerful drums, Latin Percussion, and catchy brass riffs is the Ocho de Bastos' unique sound and style. They are your bilingual party starters and music experts. Becoming one of the most popular and sought out party band in the Washington, DC Metropolitain area! 

Ocho de Bastos Band

August 22

Excellent Drivers
This DC-based band knows how to keep the crowds moving as they bring a vibrant mix of music that covers everything from iconic '80s hits and soulful R&B classics to today's Top 40 favorites! 

Excellent Drivers Band

September 26

Cruel Summer
This live band performance tribute to Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour". With the undeniable talent and charisma of front woman Alyssa Coco (whose music has been featured on CW's "Bat Woman", Netflix's "Selling Sunset", and ABC's "Black-ish"), plus her and composed of top professional musicians, Cruel Summer aims to enchant and delight audiences of all ages. 

Cruel Summer Band

October 24

Herr Metal
Herr Metal plays all the hair hits from the 80's and 90's with flowing locks, and an authentic stage show that looks and sounds reminiscent of a concert you would expect to see circa 1987!

Herr Metal Band

Food Vendors

May Food Vendors

Colonial Kettle Corn

Arepa Zone 

Change Ur Taste

Old Dominion Pizza Company 

Ned's New England Deck 

Rita's Italian Ice of Fairfax 

Inside Scoop 

Good Day Crepe

LB's Desserts

King of Pops 

June Food Vendors 

Himalayan Stret Foods 

Old Dominion Pizza Company 

The Roaming Coyote

Asian Joint 

Red, Hot, and Blue of Fairfax 

Rita's Italian Ice of Fairfax 

Inside Scoop 

Bit Bakery 

Ewa's Cotton Candy 

King of Pops 

July Food Vendors 

Knights of Colombus 

Colonial Kettle Corn 

Empanadas de Mendoza 

Taco Dity to Me

Hawk & Griffin Public House 

Vivi Bubble Tea

Inside Scoop 

August Food Vendors 

Change Ur Taste 

My Alfajor

New Gourmet Delight 

Old Dominion Pizza Company 

The Birria Beat 

Rita's Italian Ice of Fairfax 

Inside Scoop 

September Food Vendors 

Colonial Kettle Corn

Shuck Shack Corn Truck 

Empanadas de Mendoza

Ned's New England Deck 

Taco Dirty to Me 

Old Dominion Pizza Company 

Inside Scoop 

October Food Vendors 

Colonial Kettle Corn 

New Gourmet Delight 

Red, Hot, & Blue of Fairfax 

Arepa Zone 

The Big Cheese 

Bit Bakery 

Inside Scoop 

Rock the Block Policies

Alcohol Rules & Regulations 

  • This is NOT a B.Y.O.B event - all alcohol must be purchased and consumed on site.
  • Sealed non-alcoholic drinks may be brought into the event.
  • Individuals caught trying to bring alcohol into the event will be barred from attending. Anyone caught more than once will be barred permanently.
  • No alcoholic beverages may be taken outside of the Beer Garden area. 
  • You must be over 21 to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.
  • Everyone must present a valid ID and obtain and wristband prior to purchasing and consuming alcohol. We card everyone, regardless of age. 
  • No more than two alcoholic beverages may be purchased by an individual at one time. 
  • Rock the Block staff reserve the rights to deny any person of the right to purchase alcohol. 
  • Alcohol ticket sales begin at 6:30pm and end at 9:15pm. Last pour is at 9:30pm. 
  • Pets are discouraged (except for service animals). 

When

  • Friday, May 23, 2025 | 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Friday, June 27, 2025 | 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Friday, July 25, 2025 | 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Friday, August 22, 2025 | 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Friday, September 26, 2025 | 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Friday, October 24, 2025 | 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM

Location

Old Town Square, 10415 North Street, 22030, View Map

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