ZAOstock

Community Music Festival

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October 3, 2026

ZAOstock

A community-built outdoor music festival in Ellsworth, Maine. 10 artists. One stage. All day.

Franklin Street Parklet · 12pm–6pm · Part of Art of Ellsworth

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About the Festival

ZAOstock is The ZAO's flagship IRL music festival — a full-day outdoor showcase at the Franklin Street Parklet in downtown Ellsworth, Maine. Ten independent artists perform equal sets with DJs between, followed by an after-party at Black Moon Public House (30 seconds away).

Part of the 9th Annual Art of Ellsworth during Maine Craft Weekend, ZAOstock brings the decentralized music community together in the “Crossroads of Downeast” — where every car heading to Acadia National Park passes through.

How We Run It

Operates at break-evenVolunteer opportunitiesFair artist payCommunity-built

ZAOstock is built by the community for the community. Every dollar raised goes to artists, production, and keeping the festival accessible. No margin, no extraction.

Lineup

Full lineup coming soon

Artists performing equal sets with DJs between

The Team

Tap any name for their full bio and links.

Partners

Heart of Ellsworth

Confirmed

Venue + MCW statewide promotion

Town of Ellsworth

Confirmed

Parklet venue

Fractured Atlas

Confirmed

501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor

Black Moon Public House

After-party venue

Wallace Events

Tent rental + weather backup

The Cypher

The ZAOstock Cypher

Multi-artist collaborative track, created live on-site. Vocalists trade verses, producers cook beats, instrumentalists add texture. Released as onchain music after the festival with full credits and share.

Sign up to be in the cypher ->

Join The Crew

Volunteer at ZAOstock

Festival built by the community. Setup, check-in, stage crew, content, teardown, or anything in between - sign up below.

Sign up to volunteer ->

RSVP

Get Notified

Be the first to know when tickets drop, the lineup is announced, and more.

Partner With Us

No Gold / Silver / Bronze. Partners get named credit for the role they play: Main Stage Partner, Broadcast Partner, or Year-Round Partner. Three paths, plus flexible custom packages for Local Ellsworth businesses, web3 brands, and ecosystem partners. All contributions tax-deductible via Fractured Atlas 501(c)(3).

Full deck on request · Reach out to start the conversation

Main Stage Partner
  • •Named credit on stage banner and signage
  • •Booth or table space on-site
  • •Welcome bag inclusion
  • •Live verbal credit during the event
  • •Co-presented in all printed materials
Broadcast Partner
  • •Named credit on festival website with backlink
  • •Livestream overlay credit
  • •Sponsored segment plus interview feature
  • •Social campaign across Farcaster, X, and Bluesky
  • •Newsletter credit (400+ editions)
Year-Round Partner
  • •Post-event thank-you feature and recap
  • •Advisory seat for Year 2 planning
  • •Priority placement in 2027
  • •Tax-deductible via Fractured Atlas 501(c)(3)

Past Events

PALOOZA

The ZAO's first virtual music festival — a celebration of independent artists in the Farcaster ecosystem.

Photos coming soon

ZAO-CHELLA

A multi-day virtual music experience showcasing emerging talent from The ZAO community.

Photos coming soon

Support ZAOstock

Giveth Campaign

Coming soon

GoFundMe Campaign

Coming soon