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The Central Neighborhood Association is hosting a free afternoon event showcasing local musicians and talent performances played on front porches throughout the neighborhood.
Join in the camaraderie
as the community strolls from house to house!
When
1-5pm Sunday September 15, 2024
Rain or Shine
Scan the QR code at any venue
for schedule and map info
Where
Porches throughout the Central Neighborhood
FAQs
FAQ
I don't get it...a Porch festival??
While we love porches and they certainly play a role in this event, we are not merely celebrating porches. Homeowners throughout the neighborhood have generously offered their porches as temporary stages for our local performers. Think of the neighborhood as the festival grounds and the various participating porches as different stages, each with a different lineup. This is a music festival in a community setting.
How do I find the right porch?
We will have a schedule posted on this website, as well as an interactive map to help you navigate the neighborhood during the event!
Why is it free? What's the catch?
No catch! The homeowners donate their porches, the organizers donate their time and energy, and the musicians donate their talents, all so we can have a lovely, music-filled afternoon of entertainment and camaraderie in the neighborhood!
Will the streets be closed off?
Nope, traffic will flow through the neighborhood as usual. We ask, however, that you take public transit or walk or bike to the neighborhood if possible to prevent a surplus of parked vehicles. If you do need to arrive in a car, please try to carpool and aim to park in a nearby city parking deck.
How will I get around?
By confining the event to a single neighborhood, it is extremely walkable! Bring your wagons to tote around the little ones, and mosey from one stage to the next throughout the afternoon. Bikes are a great way to zip from one stage to the next as well!
Will there be concessions?
LAST YEAR'S INFO IS BELOW. WE'LL UPDATE AS 2024 COMES TOGETHER - NO WORRIES, WE'LL FIND Y'ALL SOME GOOD OPTIONS!!
New this year we will have some food trucks and snack options during our PorchFest hours in case your tummies are growling.
1. The Central Grade School PTO will have a variety of drinks and snacks available for a donation at 7th and Wadsworth
2. Ludovikos Great tacos/quesadillas and other authentic Mexican goodness.
Location: 211 Oak Street
3. Sno Great Cute snow cone truck waiting to cool you off. Location 420 Fifth Street
4. Chubby Unicorn Ready to serve up some gourmet paninis! Location: 402 W 9th Street
5. Anywhere Ice Cream roaming the Neighborhood with ... ice cream of course!
6. MI Pets Treat Truck is a food truck for our 4 legged friends. Circulating thru the streets.
As always, you can just pack some snacks and picnic on the lawns!
Locations will be marked on the map.
So I did a good job staying hydrated, but now...
Say no more! There will be restrooms available at The FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
Redeemer Presbyterian Church @ 9th and Wadsworth
Crooked Tree Arts Center @ 322 Sixth Street
Friends Meeting House @ 206 S. Oak
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2024 LINE UP
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