2026 Brighton Smokin' Rock-N-Blues Festival

Event Sponsors

Whole Hog Presenting Sponsor
Bank of Ann Arbor

2026 Brighton Smokin' Rock-N-Blues Festival

September 11-12, 2026

Award-winning barbecue will be smoking up Downtown Brighton, serving up ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, pork tenderloin, sweet treats, specialty mac n' cheese, and much more. We're even bringing back the annual BBQ Contest. (Details will be launched in early summer.) 

Come and check out vendors, enjoy amazing Blues and Rock bands at The AMP, and engage in community fun in downtown Brighton! 


Line-Up for Rock and Blues at The AMP near Mill Pond:

Friday, September 11:
5:00-6:15: Kathleen and the Bridge Street Band
6:45-8:00: '89 Exes
8:30-10:00: Frog and the Beeftones

Saturday, September 12
1:45-3:15: Howlin' Mercy
4:00-5:30: Spiral Crush
6:15-7:45: Blender
8:30-10:00: Parallel Fifth


 

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Event Sponsors

Pop Daddy Snacks
Full Rack with WMHI
Brighton Ford
Half-Rack Sponsor
Center for Financial Planning, Inc.
WOW! Fiber Internet
Renewal by Anderson
Rockin' Kidpreneur Sponsor
Lake Michigan Credit Union
Date and Time

Friday Sep 11, 2026 Saturday Sep 12, 2026

September 11, 2026:  5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
September 12, 2026:  12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Location

Downtown Brighton Main Street
Live Music at The AMP at Mill Pond.

Fees/Admission

Non-Food/Drink Preparation Vendor Application Steps
1.  Complete the Vendor Application Form here: 
http://business.brightoncoc.org/form/view/38728
2. Click the register button on the right to pay the non-refundable application fee of $25.00. 
3. A member of our staff will review your application.

4.  Once approved, you will receive an email or contact from our staff directing you for additional sign up and payment. (Do NOT register for booth space until you receive confirmation of your acceptance.) 

Food/Drink Vendor Application Steps
1.  If you are planning on preparing food/drink on-site during the festival, you must complete the Food/Alcohol Vendor Application Form here: 
http://business.brightoncoc.org/form/view/38733
2. Click the register button on the right and pay the $25.00 non-refundable fee. CREDIT CARD ONLY!
3. A member of our staff will review your application.
3.  Once approved, you will receive an email or contact from our staff directing you for additional sign up and payment. Please do NOT register for a booth space until you receive an email of acceptance. 


Event Sponsorship Opportunities Steps
1.  Click the register button and choose from the options presented.
2.  Submit payment
3.  A member of our staff will be in contact with you to review your sponsorship and to provide additional information.

Website

Festival Website

Contact Information

Jennifer Bond
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