Rabarock was a

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held annually in

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between 2005–2009 and 2011–2012. It took place in the first half of June.

Dates and headliners

*2012, 15–16 June **

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& Flower Fairy (AUS), Dwarves (USA),

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(UK), Zetod (EST). *2008, 13–14 June **

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References

External links

Official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Rabarock Heavy metal festivals in Estonia Rock festivals in Estonia Music festivals established in 2005 2005 establishments in Estonia Rapla County Defunct music festivals