Saturday, August 23
11am-6pm
Music • Sales • Pop Ups • Tastings & More!
Art Bazaar with over 50 local artists
The Rockridge District welcomes you to stop by, say hello, and enjoy the local wares, fine dining, savory sweets, and delicious drinks you can only find in this magical district. This is not a typical street festival. It’s a 1-mile leisurely stroll loaded with amazing sites, sounds, and experiences on every block.
Free, Family & Pet Friendly
Thank you to our sponsors and friends:
Activities, Tastings & Special Offers!
Take a walk down College Avenue and discover wine and food tastings, craft stations, pop-ups, sales, demos, pup stations, and more!
Below is a sampling you’ll find at Rock-N-Stroll (listed from North to South). Local artists’ tabling times vary, but most are from 11am-4pm.
Safeway Plaza, 6310 College Ave - Live music by Jesse C. Dienner (11am-1pm) and maryjessie (1pm-3pm).
Leonidas Love + Chocolate, 6309 College Ave - Hosting local artist, Lil Chili SF (stickers, mini prints, keychains, watercolor paintings).
First Federal Savings & Loan, 6058 College Ave - Piggy bank painting! Bring your best art skills and show them off. Tasty treats, bank souvenirs, and information about their Youth Savings accounts. (12pm-3pm).
Vero for Hair, 6052 College Ave - 25% off sale on all items; live demo of hairstyles. Live music by John Vicino (11am-1pm).
Bosko’s Gallery, 6038 College Ave - Vintage photographs printed from original antique negatives and antique cameras, both include many over 100 years old. (9am-6pm)
Vita, 6034 College Ave - Live music by Barb Raboy Trio (1pm-3pm).
Re-Up Refills, 6025 College Ave - Mandela Produce pop-up promoting their CSAs.
East Bay Booksellers & Chocolate Dragon, 6022 College Ave / 5427 College Ave - Get your EBB bookmarked specially stamped during the event and you'll get a free tea cake. (All day.)
Planterday, 6004 College Ave - Hosting local artist, Eliza Reisfeld (books, cards, prints, original art).
College Avenue Presbyterian Church, 5951 College Ave - Free lemonade stand for everyone. Face painting for kids. Pup photo booth: snap a pic and tag @rockridgeoakland on Instagram or Facebook and the best pic will win a $100 Rockirdge Card redeemable at 37+ restaurants, shops, and services. Pup water station and treats. Live music at the Rock-N-Stroll “Main Stage” by Full Moon Fever (11am-12:45pm), Clifton Street Regulars (1:30pm-3:15pm), and Eric Silverman (4pm-5:30pm).
In Full Swing Plus Sizes, 5937 College Ave - Free pair of Artista earrings with a $75 purchase.
Sole Terra Shoes, 5933 College Ave - Discount promotion, free gift with purchase, refreshments, and a prize wheel.
Veranda, 5931 College Ave - Live music by DJ Mproper (1pm-6pm).
Market, 5914 College Ave - Get an extra 10% off all sale items (a total of 35% off).
Forge, 5900 College Ave - Hosting local artist, OM Pottery (ceramics). Live music by Stuart Fishman (12pm-2pm).
Xocolate & Confections, 5854 College Ave - Summer sale–buy 3, get 1 free. Hosting local artist, Glass-Vox (handmade glass art and objects). Live music by Five Pines (2pm-4pm).
Saunder and James, 5829 College Ave - Hosting local artist, Haddy Njie (jewelry).
European Wax Center, 5820 College Ave - Discounts on services and products, raffle and info table outside.
Starter Bakery, 5804 College Ave - Try our Peach Jam Kouign Amann with jasmine-infused white chocolate ganache. Come in between 11am and 4pm for our rockin' happy hour special of $1 off summer strawberry drinks. Live music by Danielle Helena (11am-1pm).
Bad Walter’s Bootleg Ice Cream, 5800 College Ave - Hosting local artist, Suelyn Yu (oil paintings and small Gouache paintings).
Lesley Evers, 5709 College Ave - Hosting local artist, Lea Zalinskis Illustration (Illustrated cards and prints, small ceramics).
BART Parking Lot, 5660 College Ave - The Wardrobe Project Flea with 100 local vintage curators and makers with clothing, local artists, home decor, jewelry, flash tats, bargain bin, and more (10am-5pm).
Rockridge Market Hall, 5655 College Ave - Prize wheel and more (12pm-3pm).
Nathan & Co., 5636 College Ave - Hosting local artists, Bibiana Princeton (painter) and Art-Dio (urbanscape drawings and prints).
Belly, 5634 College Ave - Taco samples and balloons for the kids (11am-4pm).
Ben ‘N Nick’s, 5612 College Ave - Try their new weekend happy hour food menu featuring a la carte cheeseburger, 1/2 wings, quesadillas, and nachos for $9 each (2pm-6pm). Hosting local artist, John McKenna (hand-forged culinary and outdoor knives).
Crossroads Trading, 5601 College Ave - Prize wheel and a gift card raffle to anyone who makes a purchase during the event.
Pegasus Books, 5560 College Ave - Hosting local artists, Rambunctious Drawings, Inc., & Marshmallow Art (caricatures, graphic novels, paintings, keychains) and Henry Trockle (oil pastel paintings).
Namastey Patio, 5550 College Ave - Hosting local artist, Skyview Photoart (stylized photos).
Cole Hardware, 5533 College Ave - Special coupon: 50% off a single item $15 or less valid all day long.
Tootsies & Crush on College, 5525 & 5523 College Ave - Pop ups. Much loved Grab Bags for sale. In-store sales and promotions. Hosting local artist, Chloe Made (ceramic jewelry, paintings).
Open Mind Music, 5521 College Ave - Local Music Showcase with Mark & His Pocket Knives
(12pm-1:30pm) and a 2nd band tbd (2pm-3:30pm).Phoenix Optical, 5519 College Ave - 80’s style sunglasses for $15 (11am-4pm).
The RIC Arcade & Bar, 5515 College Ave - Hosting local artists, Westwind Succulents (potted succulent arrangements, wreaths, wall hangings) and Lonely Stone (jewelry, vintage clothing, vinyl records).
Bella Vita, 5511 College Ave - Hosting local artists, Cookie and the Dude (hair accessories for adults and kids); Pamela Kholer (pins, totes and stickers); Big Wink (vintage stickers); and The White Goose (jewelry).
Mercy Vintage, 5505 College Ave - Hosting local artists, Laura Thiessen (originals and prints of hand cut collages) and Cara Goldstein (illustrator, cartoonist). Live music by Oluyemi (1:30pm-2:30pm).
The Monk’s Kettle, 5484 College Ave - Hosting resident artist, Willow Selby (paintings, print artwork, cards, and stationary). $2 off the first drink (11:30am-4pm).
À Cöté, 5478 College Ave - 15% off our bottle list wines (5pm-7pm).
Atomic Garden, 5453 College Ave - Pop-up by Happy Nuts Day with Peanut Butter from Chiba, Japan, that’s completely natural (no oils added) and a Matcha peanut butter.
elizabeth H/the art of hair, skin &nail design, 5431 College Ave - Hosting local artist, Ruchi (handcrafted jewelry).
The Chocolate Dragon Bittersweet Cafe & Bakery, 5427 College Ave - Hosting local artist, Edgar Lobel (photography).
Sweat, 5410 College Ave - Hosting local artist, Studio Jellybean (crafts and crafting).
La Esquinita, 5400 College Ave - Hosting local artist, Corazón Mestizo (handmade Mexican artisanal jewelry, hats, art wall).
Oakland Public Library - Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave - Free books.
McNally’s Irish Pub, 5352 College Ave - Pop-up by Donahue Rooftop Farms with local honey (from Oakland and Fremont) and beeswax candles as well as a live bee exhibit. Live music by The Don Edmonds Project (2pm-5 pm). Water station for dogs.
Khana Peena Indian Cuisine, 5316 College Ave - $3 Mango Lassi and $2 Samosas, perfect for a tasty bite while you stroll. Hosting local artist, Bernal Burrow (botanical art).
Delicious Thai Kitchen, 5299A College Ave - $5 Singha Beer (Thai Larger Beer) all day. 15% off select appetizers. Live music by Six String Mixtape (12pm-2pm) and Claiborne and Friends (2:30pm-4:30pm).
Bambino Thrift Shop, 5290 College Ave - Art and poster sale. Hosting local artist, Turn Back Time watchmaker.
Im Moment Kaffee, 5254 College Ave - Taste the moment with $2 off all Matcha specials.
Amazing Brows & Beauty, 5245 College Ave - 20% off all eyebrow services. Live music by Maya Balachandran (1pm-3pm).
BodyFit Training, 5151 Broadway - Rockridge give-back training day with $20/person donated to local education and health charities and DJ, brunch, and fun festivities. Coaches choice workout – expect a mix of full body strength movements and cardio.
Blick Art Materials, 5301 Broadway - Art activities available for all ages (11am-5pm). Hosting local artist, Thomas Vu Art (oil paintings).
Live Music - 20+ bands and street musicians. Rockridge will be Rock’n!
Dotted along Oakland’s College Avenue will be over 20 live performances by seasoned legends and rising stars, many based in Rockridge, including:
(Listed in order by start time)
Danielle Helena
11am-1pm, Starter Bakery (5804 College Ave)Full Moon Fever
11am-12:45pm, College Avenue Presbyterian Church (5951 College Ave)Jesse C. Dienner
11am-1pm, Safeway Plaza (6310 College Ave)John Vicino
11am-1pm, Vero for Hair (6052 College Ave)Mark & His Pocket Knives
12pm-1:30pm, Open Mind Music (5521 College Ave)Six String Mixtape
12pm-2pm, Delicious Thai (5299A College Ave)Stuart Fishman
12pm-2pm, Forge (5900 College Ave)Barb Raboy Trio
1pm-3pm, Vita (6034 College Ave)DJ Mproper
1pm-6pm, Veranda (5931 College Ave)maryjessie
1pm-3pm, Safeway Plaza (6310 College Ave)Maya Balachandran
1pm-3pm, Amazing Brows (5245 College Ave)Clifton Street Regulars
1:30pm-3:15pm, College Avenue Presbyterian Church (5951 College Ave)Oluyemi
1:30pm-2:30pm, inside Mercy Vintage (5505 College Ave)Claiborne and Friends
2:30pm-4:30pm, Delicious Thai (5299A College Ave)The Don Edmonds Project
2pm-5pm, McNally’s (5352 College Ave)Five Pines
2pm-4pm, Xocolate & Confections (5854 College Ave)Eric Silverman
4pm-5:30pm, College Avenue Presbyterian Church (5951 College Ave)…and more!
Maya Balachandran
Barb Raboy Trio
Five Pines
Stuart Fishman
Clifton Street Regulars
Eric Silverman
John Vicino
Claiborne and Friends
Full Moon Fever
DJ Mproper
Danielle Helena
50+ Local
Artists & Makers
Find local artists at the business locations listed above!
100+ Local
Curated Vintage Sellers & Makers
The Wardrobe Project Flea
FAQs
Where can I find the full schedule of activities?
The full schedule will be available by August 15. However, we will add some more details to this page as the event comes together.
Will College Avenue be closed for this?
No, there are no street closures for Rock-N-Stroll. Unlike most street festivals, all of the activities are taking place along a 1-mile stretch of College Avenue (and side streets) with activities inside and outside the businesses and open spaces in the Rockridge business district.
Where can I park?
While we always encourage taking public transportation, there is ample parking found throughout the district. There is metered parking on College Avenue and free parking (usually with time limits) on the side streets.
Can I bring my best friend, Fido?
Yes! Rockridge is dog friendly (to well-behaved pups on leash). Many of the businesses will be setting out water bowls, offering treats, and other fun pet-friendly activities.
My band would like to perform. How can we apply?
We would love to learn more about your band, not only for this even, but for other happenings throughout the year. Fill out our band form which asks all the relevant questions needed for booking.
I’m a local artist. How can I apply to table at the event?
This event is for artists across a range of mediums (such as clay, wood, paint, fabric, charcoal, etc.) and creation techniques (such as sculpture, printmaking, watercolor, or pottery). Learn more and apply here.
Can I be a vendor at Rock-N-Stroll?
There is no “vendor village” at Rock-N-Stroll. If you are interested in tabling, you would contact a business in the district and ask them to host you inside or outside their location. Note: There is absolutely no food and beverage vending at this event.
Can I sponsor this event?
Yes, we are always looking for organizations that believe in supporting community events. There are numerous ways we can align your brand with the event and help gain exposure to our community and visitors. Contact us to discuss.
Take BART!
Rock-N-Stroll is BARTable! Take the train to the Rockridge Station and you’re in the center of the action. There are no street closures, so street parking and AC Transit lines are uninterrupted. Bike racks are found throughout the district.
