Free Rocktoberfest Brings A Night Of Live Music To Reston

RESTON, VA — Vertical Horizon will headline a free night of live music Saturday when Rocktoberfest returns to Reston Town Center.

The second annual event begins at 6 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion, 11900 Market St. The lineup features three bands with connections to the Washington, D.C., region.

Rocktoberfest Music Lineup

• 6 p.m.: Virginia Coalition — The band formed while its members attended T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria.
• 7:30 p.m.: Everything — The band grew out of a group of friends who played together while attending James Madison University.
• About 9 p.m.: Vertical Horizon — The band's founders met at Georgetown University. Vertical Horizon is known for its double-platinum album "Everything You Want." The title track reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Sip & Stroll Starts At 5 P.M.

Visitors can get an earlier start with Reston Town Center's Sip & Stroll program beginning at 5 p.m.

Drinks will be available for purchase from 10 participating restaurants and businesses surrounding the Pavilion.

Admission to Rocktoberfest is free, and complimentary garage parking will be available throughout the day and evening.

The event is presented by the Reston Town Center Association and BXP. Organizers said weather-related cancellation information will be available by calling 703-435-6600 and pressing 2.