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Rally in the Alley Nov. 21: HMHS 100th Anniversary Party Behind Kings Road Brewing
The Haddonfield Educational Trust's fifth Rally in the Alley marks HMHS's 100th anniversary. Food, live music, lawn games, and a ticket that funds teacher grants.
Put Saturday, Nov. 21, on the calendar. The Haddonfield Educational Trust hosts its fifth annual Rally in the Alley from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Mechanic Street parking lot behind Kings Road Brewing. This year the party doubles as a birthday toast: HMHS turns 100.
What you get for the ticket
Advance tickets are $100. At the door, $126. Both prices include processing fees.
Your ticket covers food, live music, and five drink tickets for beer, wine or spirits. Non-alcoholic options are available. It is 21 and older, ID required.
Music lineup, per the Trust: The Unstoppable Hackbeats, Mislabeled Lunchbox, and guitarist David Kelly. Expect lawn games, raffle baskets, a silent auction, and personalized illustrations by Joanna Bittner.
This is not a sit-quietly fundraiser. It is an alley party with a purpose.
Where the money goes
Proceeds support HMHS Centennial projects and the Trust's Innovate Teacher Grants. Same alley, same Trust, same reason people keep coming back: money that lands in classrooms and school projects, not in a vague "general fund" fog.
The event holds NJ Social Affairs Permit #163507. Refunds are available up to seven days before the event. Processing fees are nonrefundable.
How to get tickets
Buy ahead if you can. The Trust's page and Eventbrite both list the same event:
Show up early enough to park and find your friends. Mechanic Street behind the brewery fills up when the music starts.
For more November dates around town, see our November things to do guide. Veterans Day is the week before, with closures, the 5K and ceremonies if you are planning the full stretch.
FAQ
When and where is Rally in the Alley 2026? Saturday, Nov. 21, from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Mechanic Street parking lot behind Kings Road Brewing in Haddonfield.
How much are tickets, and what do they include? $100 in advance or $126 at the door (processing fees included). Food, live music, and five drink tickets for beer, wine or spirits. Non-alcoholic options available. Guests must be 21 or older with ID.
Where does the money go? Proceeds support HMHS Centennial projects and Haddonfield Educational Trust Innovate Teacher Grants.
Sources
- Haddonfield Educational Trust: Rally in the Alley 2026
- Eventbrite: Rally in the Alley tickets
- Patch event listing
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