WILLISTON, FL (352today.com) – Grab your favorite band T-shirt and get ready to rock. The 2026 North Central Florida Rocktoberfest: Battle of the Bands is set for Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Homestead Park, bringing a full day of live music, food and local entertainment to Williston—rain or shine.
The free-admission festival runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Homestead Park, 1050 NE 6th Blvd. Eight bands from across the region will compete for a $1,000 cash prize and the title of North Central Florida Battle of the Bands champion.
Music begins at 11 a.m. and continues throughout the day, with Harley Roxx of Rock It 100.5 FM serving as emcee. The event will close with Watchmaker, a Rush tribute band.
Beyond the music, visitors can explore local arts and crafts vendors, grab a bite from food trucks and enjoy the park’s outdoor beer and wine bar. Additional activities include axe throwing, a nine-hole miniature golf course and the Homestead Haunt haunted house later in the evening.
Organized by Premier Events NCF, Rocktoberfest is part of the 2026 Seacoast Bank Festival Series. The event is powered by Allen Law Firm and presented by Rock It 100.5, with support from regional businesses and sponsors.
Organizers say the festival will go on regardless of the weather, with the goal of bringing the community together through live music and local entertainment.
For event updates, follow Premier Events NCF and the official North Central Florida Rocktoberfest social media pages. For additional information, contact Premier Events NCF at 954-854-2364 or 941-586-7258, or email premiereventsncf@gmail.com.