Band performing on stage at a past Rockin' Robin Music Fest at Robin's Nest Rescue.

Rockin' Robin Music Fest 2026

Name: Rockin' Robin Music Fest 2026
Start: 2026-10-11T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-10-11T18:00:00-07:00
Location: Robin's Nest Rescue

Sunday, October 11 at Robin's Nest Rescue. Gates open at 10:00 AM for a full day of live music, community, and purpose.

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October 11, 2026

A day built around music, mission, and community

Rockin' Robin Music Fest returns with two stages, artist showcases, equestrian performances, live auction moments, and the sanctuary energy that makes this fundraiser one of a kind.

Plan your day around the full lineup below, then get to know the artists before they take the stage. The schedule is arranged by time so guests can quickly check what is happening, where it is happening, and which stage to head toward next.

Every ticket supports Robin's Nest Rescue and the animals who call the sanctuary home.

Lineup Schedule

Follow the day by time and stage

Main Stage sets run about 40 minutes. Acoustic Stage sets run about 30 minutes, with special festival moments woven between performances.

10:00 AM

Gates Open

Arrive early, get settled, and explore the festival grounds.

Festival Moment
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Opening Ceremony

Color Guard, military recognition, welcome remarks, and the National Anthem by Chloe Lou.

Festival Moment
11:15 AM - 11:35 AM

The Sardines (Rock n' Roll Camp for Girls San Diego)

Main Stage
11:35 AM - 11:55 AM

Katya Shelby (Rock n' Roll Camp for Girls San Diego)

Main Stage
11:55 AM - 12:25 PM

Mark Torpey

Acoustic Stage
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Alpaca Fiber Spinning Demo

Demonstration by Rochelle Hancock.

Festival Moment
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Temecula Cowgirls

Equestrian performance featuring Michael Dean Goodrich.

Festival Moment
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM

Miranda Ramos

Main Stage
1:40 PM - 2:10 PM

Thea The Band

Acoustic Stage
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM

MDG & The Del Sols

Main Stage
2:50 PM - 2:55 PM

Community Sing-Along

Led by MDG & The Del Sols.

Festival Moment
2:55 PM - 3:25 PM

Live Auction

Festival Moment
3:25 PM - 3:55 PM

Eddy Green

Acoustic Stage
3:55 PM - 4:35 PM

Blue Healers

Main Stage
4:35 PM - 5:05 PM

Ashley E. Norton

Acoustic Stage
5:05 PM - 5:10 PM

Community Sing-Along

Led by Southern Mayhem: "This Land is Your Land".

Festival Moment
5:10 PM - 5:50 PM

Southern Mayhem

Main Stage

Featured demonstrations and activities

Browse the special moments, hands-on projects, and family fun waiting for you throughout the festival.

Featured activity

Alpaca Fiber Spinning with Rochelle Hancock

Stop by from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM to watch alpaca fiber take shape on a wooden spinning wheel.
Featured activity

Temecula Cowgirls Equestrian Performance

Watch the Temecula Cowgirls and Michael Dean Goodrich bring horsemanship and showmanship to the festival grounds.
Featured activity

Opening Ceremony Color Guard

Join us for the opening ceremony, military recognition, and a patriotic welcome to start the day together.
Featured activity

Pet Caricature Artist

Take home a playful custom caricature celebrating the animal you love.
Featured activity

Ask Pete Booth

Bring your animal questions to Pete and connect over the people and creatures that make our community special.
Featured activity

Interactive Patriotic Mural Mosaic

Add your own piece to a collaborative, patriotic mural that grows throughout the festival.
Featured activity

Water Balloon Dunk Tank

Take your best shot at the water balloon dunk tank for a splashy festival moment.
Featured activity

Fun Zone Activities

Make music in the Sound Garden, create a DIY succulent pot or kid's mask, and paint your own alpaca.
Featured activity

A Surprise Parting Gift

Stay through the end of the day for a special thank-you surprise to take home.

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Artists

Meet the 2026 lineup

Photos and bios give each act room to shine without making the schedule harder to scan on festival day.

National Anthem

Chloe Lou

Chloe Lou opens the day with the National Anthem as part of the festival's welcome ceremony and military recognition.

Main Stage - 11:15 AM

Rock n' Roll Camp for Girls San Diego

Rock n' Roll Camp for Girls San Diego empowers girls, non-binary, and transgender youth through music. The camp's Rockin' Robin set features The Sardines and Katya Shelby.

Main Stage - 11:15 AM

The Sardines

San Diego-based all-girls alternative/punk/rock band speaking out through punk. Josephine: guitar/vocals; Saoirse: bass/vocals; Brynne: drums.

Main Stage - 11:35 AM

Katya Shelby

Katya Shelby is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from San Diego, CA. She writes a lot about love, life, and teenage angst.

Acoustic Stage - 11:55 AM

Mark Torpey

Mark Torpey is a singer-songwriter who brings audiences back in time with acoustic classics from the 60s and 70s.

Main Stage - 1:00 PM

Miranda Ramos

Miranda Ramos is a San Diego-based singer-songwriter bringing a high-energy blend of modern country, rock, and crowd-favorite originals to every stage. A multiple San Diego Music Award nominee and two-time Best of San Diego winner, Miranda is known for powerhouse vocals, strong stage presence, and an engaging live show.

Acoustic Stage - 1:40 PM

Thea The Band

Thea The Band is Cosmic Americana singer-songwriter Thea Tochihara. Rooted in country, blues, and indie rock, the music weaves together heartbreak, resilience, and reckless hope with grit, grace, and emotional honesty.

Main Stage - 2:10 PM

MDG & The Del Sols

Michael Dean Goodrich & The Del Sols bring local Ramona musicians together for original punk rock and hard-hitting covers that balance metal, rock, punk, and reggae. The band features Brody March, Amie Childs, Andy Smisek, Mike Avila, and Michael Dean Goodrich.

Acoustic Stage - 3:25 PM

Eddy Green

Eddy Green is a celebrated Americana artist from London, Kentucky, whose sound blends Southern Appalachia roots with folk, country, blues, and Motown. His music pairs masterful storytelling with compelling melodies.

Main Stage - 3:55 PM

Blue Healers

Blue Healers is a roots music duo blending blues and folk with atmospheric soundscapes. Don and Diane Forsyth bring deep blues influences, expressive guitar, soulful vocals, and songwriting shaped by folk, country, and interstellar influences.

Acoustic Stage - 4:35 PM

Ashley E. Norton

Ashley E. Norton is the fearless leader of the female-dominated Americana band Dolly's Revenge and the founder of the songwriter showcase Songbirds. Known as the busiest woman in music, Ashley has built an international reputation through global touring and a deep-rooted connection with audiences.

Main Stage - 5:10 PM

Southern Mayhem

Southern Mayhem is what happens when soul, country, and a little back-porch trouble decide to start a band. Fronted by the honey-and-grit vocals of Taylin, the group leans into a rootsy country sound with enough edge to keep things spicy.

With Gratitude

Meet our 2026 festival sponsors

These generous businesses, organizations, and community members help make Rockin' Robin Music Fest possible and support the animals who call Robin's Nest home.