Rock the Nest Fest 2026

Mark your calendars for May 30th at 4:30 pm to join us for the 3rd Annual Rock the Nest Fest, taking place at the Pioneer Pavilion in Ferndale! This exciting free concert and family-friendly street festival brings our community together for a day of fun, connection, and support for Ferndale students.

There will be something for everyone to enjoy, including face painting, a foam party (new to the event this year!), community booths with family-friendly activities, food trucks, a beer garden, and live music featuring the incredible band Nite Wave. Guests can also participate in our silent auction, which helps raise funds to support local students.

While the concert and street festival are free for everyone to attend, all proceeds from the silent auction and community donations go directly back to supporting students in the Ferndale School District through the work of the Ferndale Public Schools Foundation. The Foundation supports students in three important ways: providing You Belong Cards for immediate student needs, Student Fee Relief to remove financial barriers to school activities, and Post-Secondary Scholarships to help graduating seniors pursue their educational dreams.

We also welcome community members to bring donations of school supplies to support students in need. Bring your family, invite your friends, and come enjoy a wonderful day celebrating our community while helping Ferndale students thrive. We hope to see you on May 30th!