By Dave and Mary

Porchfest Celebrations

Enjoy These Special Music Events

Porchfests are special music festivals held on front porches while neighbors and visitors stroll from porch to porch to enjoy the festivities! Our calendar lists events around the country so you can find one near you.

These special events for music can be great last minute family vacation ideas. Listen to local musicians and enjoy the sights of the surrounding area.

The first Porchfest was held in Ithaca NY in 2007 and the idea has happily spread to other neighborhoods across the country and into Canada with more being added every year.


Porchfest collage


crowds gathering to here muscicians at porchfest
Blane Howard Performs at Porchfest



crowds gathering to here muscicians at porchfest
Neighbors, friends, and community gather for Porchfest



What Porchfests Are About

Porchfests are music events in local neighborhoods that take place on porches. Typically, local musicians take turns playing for specific amounts of time. In many cases, neighborhoods also have food carts and other entertainment venues for kids of all ages making it an ideal family event.

If you are lucky enough to live near one of these events, then take your kids, bring a lawn chair and a cooler for a fun day of socializing and enjoying wonderful music on the front porches of your neighborhood.


musical group performing on porch at porchfest If you don't see one near you, it might be a good idea to organize one in your community. Have porches? Have musicians? Have families? Then you have what you need!

While we aim to reflect accurate information, it is always best to check with each individual website (links provided below) to be sure of their current details. Thank you!



We Love Music on the Porch

The Amigos play ukulele on the porch
Meet the Amigos
L to R: Carolyn Bauer, Don Hudgins, Anita Hudgins and Liz Ostman
Our dear friend and neighbor, Liz, belongs to a musical group, the Amigos, who play ukulele on the porch every Tuesday. The four of them, Anita, Don, Carolyn and Liz, began playing together at the Fifty Forward group in Hermitage TN.

But when the pandemic came, they moved their music outside, socially distanced. Don offered his wonderful porch and that's where they meet every Tuesday afternoon "picking and grinning", as Liz so enthusiastically says.


The Amigos play ukulele on the porch
Ukulele on the porch
They play a wonderful wide variety of music from gospel, like Swing Low Sweet Chariot, to country, like Wagon Wheel by Darius Rucker, to rock, Eric Clapton's Let It Rain. Dave and I think they have found the perfect recipe for authentic joy - music on the porch with friends!


The Amigos play ukulele on the porch
We look forward to their first album
The four of them joke about putting out an album, but you know, they live in Music City. Here in Nashville, TN, music dreams can come true. We are cheering them on and hope they continue playing for a good long time.



PorchFest Calendar Being Updated Periodically

United States Porchfests and Music Events

If your event is not listed here or if you are aware of a scheduled date, please let us know and we will gladly add it. We also love hearing your tips for organizing a successful event and seeing your photos and videos, too.


Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

tucson garden district logo

Garden District


Date: Usually in April




tucson blenman-elm-porchfest logo
Tucson Porchfest - Date TBD




California

gilroy california porchfest logo

Gilroy, California


Date: Usually in September




san franscisco california porchfest logo

San Francisco, California


Date: Usually in May

San Francisco Mission District



napa porchfest logo

Napa, California


Date: Usually in July


See pictures of the Napa porch festival from prior years.



Colorado

boulder porchfest logo

Mapleton Hill - Boulder, Colorado


Date: Usually in September




Florida

jacksonville porchfest logo

Jacksonville, Florida


Date: Usually in November

Historic Springfield



Palatka, Florida


Usually in April
(Palatka's South Historic District located on the banks of the majestic St Johns River)




quincy porchfest logo

Quincy, Florida


Usually in October



Indiana

carmel IN porchfest logo

Carmel, Indiana


Date: Usually in September





Maine

Portland  porchfest logo

Portland, ME





Maryland

Takoma  porchfest logo

Takoma, Maryland


Date: Usually in May




Hagerstown MD  porchfest logo

Hagerstown, MD





Massachusetts

arlington  porchfest logo

Arlington, Massachusetts


Date: Usually in June




boston  porchfest logo

Boston, Massachusetts


Date: Usually in August




Jamaica Plain  porchfest logo

Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts


Date: Usually in July




Newton MA porchfest logo

Newton, Massachusetts


Date: First Saturday in June




Somerville  porchfest logo

Somerville, Massachusetts


Date: Usually in May




Michigan

water hill music fest logo

Ann Arbor, Michigan


Date: Usually in May

Walter Hill Music Fest
Rain date is one week later



Minnesota

powderhorn logo

Minneapolis, Minnesota


Date:Usually in September




Missouri

kansas city porchfest logo

Kansas City, Missouri


Date: Usually in October

West Plaza Neighborhood Porchfest



New Jersey

cranberry township porchfest logo

Cranbury Township, New Jersey


PorchFest Cranbury is a weekly, summer-long, roaming block party for neighbors of all ages.



New York

buffalo New York Porchfest logo

Buffalo, New York

Usually in May
2015 event was held on October 3rd



Ithaca New York Porchfest logo

Ithaca, New York


Ithaca: where porchfests got their start!

Date: Usually in September




Oswego New York Porchfest logo

Oswego, New York


Date: Usually in September

Historic Westside Neighborhood of the Franklin Square District (website not available)



Rochester, New York



Sackets Harbor, New York

September 15th from 12 - 6PM



Ohio

highland square porchrokr logo

Akron, Ohio


Date: Usually in August




larchmere porchfest logo

Larchmere, Ohio


Date: Usually in June




Pennsylvania

erie pa porchfest logo

Erie, Pennsylvania


Date: Usually in September

The Old Town section of Erie, Pennsylvania



South Carolina

folly beach porchfest logo

Charleston, SC


Folly Beach Porchfest



Tennessee





Texas

tucker hill  porchfest logo

McKinney, Texas


Tucker Hill Community
Date: June 2nd, 2018




Utah

salt lake city utah porchfest logo

Salt Lake City, Utah


Date: Usually in September




Virginia

stuart virginia porchfest logo

Stuart, Virginia


Date: Usually in September




Washington

spokane washington porchfest logo

Spokane, Washington





International Porchfests and Music Events

Canada

belleville ontario canada porchfest logo

Belleville, Ontario


Usually in September



montreal canada porchfest logo

Montreal (NDG)


Date: Usually in May




vankleek hill canada porchfest logo

Vankleek Hill, Ontario


Date: Usually in July




Winnipeg, Manitoba





From the first porchfest celebration in Ithaca N.Y. in 2007 to over 19 today across the U.S. and Canada, more and more neighborhoods are embracing music to create a sense of community.

These family oriented special music events allow neighbors to meet neighbors and for others to witness the gathering of friends for a day of entertainment.


Westhaven Community Porchfest 2012
Fun scene from the Westhaven Porchfest, Franklin TN
Singer/song writer Kate Schettler



Front porches become the venue onto which local musicians play for a specified time to people of all ages. Neighbors join by walking, riding bikes, driving golf carts, or riding skate boards and move from porch to porch. Kids sell lemonade and watermelon and vendors sometimes supply the ice cream.


art fair
Grab a folding chair, your cooler and enjoy live music on wonderful porches



Find a porchfest this year; it's a great family vacation idea or weekend activity.


concord road performs at porchfest
Musical group Concord Road performing at Porchfest



collage of porchfest logos
Grab a folding chair, your cooler and enjoy live music on wonderful porches



Music on the Porch Day - Last Saturday in August

Play music on the porch day - last Saturday in August
Last Saturday in August
Check out their Facebook Group to register or see where music is being played in your area. Similar to a porchfest, but on the same day worldwide.



A book to celebrate this special event.
As an Amazon Associate, this is our referral link.




Wonderful Pictures from The First Napa Porchfest

Musicians on the Porch

Napa porchfest musicians playing on the porch
First 2 photos courtesy of Napa Porch Festival Facebook page



Napa porchfest crowd enjoying the festivities
A fantastic crowd turned out for the festivities



More Napa Porchfest Pictures

The following photos were taken by Rick Anderson.


Napa Porchfest


Napa Porchfest


Napa Porchfest


Napa Porchfest


Napa Porch Festival


Napa Porch Festival


Napa Porch Festival


Napa Porch Festival


Music and Porches


Music and Porches




Mary and Dave, Founders of Front Porch Ideas and More
Hi! We're Mary and Dave, lifelong DIYers, high school sweethearts, and we both love porches. You've come to the right place for thousands of porch ideas.

Our Sponsors
The Porch Store


Shop for Porch Parts at Vintage Woodworks.


Use the PCA Visualizer to design your screen door

End Sponsors



Helpful Links

Enjoy shopping Amazon (affiliate link)

Popular Pages

What's New

Join Our Newsletter Family

Porch Designs

Porch Ideas for Mobile Homes

Find a Local Contractor

Build a Porch | Small Porches

Porch Columns | Porch Railings

Screened Porches

Porch Curtains | Porch Enclosures

Porch Landscaping | Vinyl Lattice

Porch Decorating | Porch Ideas

Shop

Navigation Aids

Home | Top of Page

Site Search | Site Map

Contact Us

Policies

Disclosure Policy | Privacy Policy

Legal Info


Please Join Us Here Also

Join us on Facebook for porch talk Join us on Pinterest Subscribe to get our updates. Thank you!


Get in touch with pre-screened local professionals for work you need done
Find a Trusted Local Pro




Copyright© 2008-2024
Front-Porch-Ideas-and-More.com All rights reserved.
No content or photos may be reused or reproduced in any way without our express written permission.

At no extra cost to you, we earn a commission by referring you to some products on merchant sites. See our disclosure policy.
We, Front Porch Ideas and More, confirm, as stated on our privacy policy, that we do not sell personal information.

All content here is solely for presenting ideas. We recommend consulting with a licensed, experienced contractor before you begin your project.
We make no guarantees of accuracy or completeness of information on our site or any links to other websites contained here.


Thank you for taking your time to stop by. See what's popular and new here.

small rocking chair



Mary and Dave, Founders of Front Porch Ideas and More
Hi! We're Mary and Dave, lifelong DIYers, high school sweethearts, and we both love porches. You've come to the right place for thousands of porch ideas.
--- Our Sponsors ---
The Porch Store

Shop for Porch Parts at Vintage Woodworks.

Use the PCA Visualizer to design your screen door
--- End Sponsors ---
Mary's Etsy Shop
Mary's Christmas cards on Etsy

Find Top-Rated Service Pros
Get in touch with pre-screened local professionals for work you need done

Our Newsletter, Front Porch Appeal
Learn more!


Thank you for being here!


small rocking chair
At no extra cost to you, we earn a commission by referring you to some products on merchant sites. See our disclosure policy.
We, Front Porch Ideas and More, confirm, as stated on our privacy policy, that we do not sell personal information.

All content here is solely for presenting ideas. We recommend consulting with a licensed, experienced contractor before you begin your project.
We make no guarantees of accuracy or completeness of information on our site or any links to other websites contained here.


Front Porch Home | Return to Top
Contact Us | About Us | Advertise with Us | Search | Site Map
Media | Privacy Policy | Disclosure | Legal Notice | What's New

XML RSS   Add to My Yahoo!  
By Mary and Dave Morris, Copyright © 2008-2024 Front-Porch-Ideas-and-More.com. All rights reserved.
No content or photos may be reproduced or copied in any way without our express written permission.


Page copy protected against web site content infringement by Copyscape