The 2026 program · Saturday, October 3, 2026
Outside, then in.
7 acts played from noon on the Franklin Street Parklet, and the after-party ran at Black Moon next door. Set times shown are the published schedule.
- Outdoors
- Franklin Street Parklet
- Indoors
- Black Moon Public House, next door
Noon to six · Outdoors
Live sets
Seven independent acts played the parklet stage. The program had the MC between sets with the story of the event and a word from the partners.
- Doors. Music from noon.A five-minute welcome on the mic.
- 1The Crown Vics12:05 to 12:38 PMRock n roll dance band.
- 2OPEN X12:50 to 1:23 PMPower pop rock.
- 3Grass Rug1:35 to 2:08 PMIndie jam rock.
- 4Michael Anderson3:00 to 3:33 PMSolo piano.
- 5DCoop3:40 to 4:20 PMHip-hop rooted, pulling from reggae, rock, punk, tribal, country, EDM and R&B.
- 6LyonsDen Rez Muzik4:25 to 5:05 PMNative, Electro, Reggae and Hip-hop.
- 7Tom Fellenz5:10 to 5:50 PMSolo Instrumental Acoustic Guitar. Last act on the outdoor bill.
- Music ends. Closing remarks, the last ten minutes before six.The program had Zaal thanking everyone and sending them to Black Moon next door from six.
From six · Indoors
The evening at Black Moon
The ZAOstock after-party ran at Black Moon Public House next door from six. Black Moon's flyer and details: zaostock.com/afterparty.
- After-partyThe ZAOstock after-party ran at Black Moon Public House, 142 Main St, on Black Moon's own premises, with North Creek, Treelock & HiDef, Sam Savage, Oven Baked Beats and DJ Aquavantes. Billed doors from 6, music 7 to 10 PM. All ages.
- CloseAround 10 PM. Black Moon keeps its own hours.
Quick answers
What people asked.
- Was ZAOstock free?
- Yes. Free to attend. No ticket was checked at the parklet.
- When and where was it?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, 12 PM - 6 PM, on the Franklin Street Parklet in downtown Ellsworth, Maine. Music was billed from noon.
- Who was on the bill?
- 7 independent acts: The Crown Vics, OPEN X, Grass Rug, Michael Anderson, DCoop, LyonsDen Rez Muzik and Tom Fellenz. The published running order and set times are listed on this page.
- Was it all ages?
- Yes. The festival on the parklet was all ages and family-friendly, and Black Moon listed its after-party as all ages too.
- What happened after six?
- The ZAOstock after-party ran at Black Moon Public House next door, with North Creek and friends. Details at zaostock.com/afterparty.
- Can I watch the replay?
- Yes. The recording and the running order are at zaostock.com/live.