Rock 2 Adopt Returns To Bayville, NJ, This September

Live music, pet adoptions, and food trucks? Count me in!

Something I love about living near the Jersey Shore is that there is always something fun going on that you want to mark on your calendar, and this year, you'll want to mark your calendar for September, because Rock 2 Adopt is coming back to Bayville.

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If you're not familiar with Rock 2 Adopt, it's a weekend full of live music, food trucks, community, and of course, pet adoptions. The two-day festival aims to support several animal shelters in and around the Jersey Shore area.

This year, Rock 2 Adopt takes place over the course of a full weekend, September 26th and 27th, and both days are packed with live music.

Here Are All The Bands Performing At Rock 2 Adopt In Bayville, NJ

Here are all the artists performing at Rock 2 Adopt on Saturday, September 26th:

10 AM: Pulverizer opens up the Main Stage
10 AM: Dan Seery Poet opens the "paw-coustic" stage
10:30 AM: John Bernyk (Paw-coustic Stage)
11 AM: Alex Chernick (Main Stage)
11 AM: Denise Miller (Paw-coustic Stage)
12 PM: Coastal Vibe (Main Stage)
12 PM Austin Stark (Paw-coustic Stage)
12:30 PM Remnants (Paw-Coustic Stage)
1 PM Midnight Electric Blue Band (Main Stage)
1:30 PM Billy T Midnight (Paw-coustic stage)
2 PM Mikell's Plot (Main Stage)
2 PM Matt & Marti (Paw-coustic Stage)
2:30 PM Eric Metzger (Paw-coustic Stage)
3 PM Outfox (Main Stage)
3 PM Dale Lakota (Paw-Coustic Stage)
3:30 PM George Buckalew (Paw-Coustic Stage)
4 PM Tilted (Main Stage)
4 PM The Kings Of Cool ( Paw-Coustic Stage)
4:30 PM Dennis Champ (Paw-Coustic)
5 PM The Merge (Main Stage)
6 PM NecroGarden (Main Stage)
7 PM Kimmes Project (Main Stage)
8 PM Right On! (Main Stage)

Also on Saturday, there's a Mickey Mouse meet-and-greet for the kids, a temporary tattoo artist, Zumba classes, face painting, and the concession stands and vendors all open up at 10 AM on Saturday.

Plus, be sure to swing by 105.7 The Hawk's Broadcast Booth, say hi to Buehler, and sign up to win some concert tickets and other fun swag!

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Then, the fun continues on Sunday.

Here are all the bands performing at Rock 2 Adopt on Sunday, September 27th

10 AM Samantha Lynne Opens up the Main Stage
11 AM Jersey Surecasts (Main Stage)
11 AM Bryan Turner (Paw-coustic Stage)
11:30 AM Brad Heisler (Paw-coustic Stage)
12 PM Matt Noffsinger (Main Stage)
12 PM Jaders (Paw-Coustic Stage)
12:30 PM Billy Simmons (Paw-coustic Stage)
1 PM Plan A (Main Stage)
1 PM Roger That & Lisa Allison (Paw-coustic Stage)
1:30 PM This N That Linda And Tom (Paw-coustic Stage)
2 PM In My Basement (Main Stage)
2 - 3:30 PM Karaoke Fun (Paw-Coustic stage)
3 PM "Those" Guys (Main Stage)
3:30 PM Jenna Damiano (Paw-Coustic Stage)
4 PM Kiki And The Man (Paw-Coustic Stage)
4 PM Band Ripped (Main Stage)
4:30 PM Ian Giberson (Paw-Coustic Stage)
5 PM Band New Daze (Main Stage)
6 PM Strictly 60s (Main Stage)
6:50 PM Michele Marzano as Dolly Parton
7 PM The Jenny Barnes Band
7 PM Meet and greet with Dolly Parton! (Michele Marzano Celebrity Impersonator)
8 PM Temporary Grace

In addition to all of those bands playing on Sunday, you'll be able to enjoy tons of food trucks, vendors, and entertainment throughout the day.

How Much Does It Cost To Go To Rock 2 Adopt In Bayville, NJ?

Wristbands are on sale now for this weekend of fun and are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and kids ages 2 to 8 are only $15. You can also contact any of the bands and artists that are playing in order to get your wristbands as well.

Where In Bayville Does Rock 2 Adopt Take Place?

Rock 2 Adopt takes place at Veterans Park in Bayville, 489 Bill Zimmerman Jr. Way.

Can I Bring My Own Pet To Rock 2 Adopt In Bayville, NJ?

Please note that although this is an event that benefits local animal shelters, bringing your own dog, cat, pet, lizard, or any animal is prohibited since there will be other animals on the premises that we are trying to get adopted!

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Gallery Credit: Buehler