Sunday, September 14, 2025
1pm - 5pm
Throughout the Central Neighborhood
What is PorchFest??
Since 2019, the Central Neighborhood Association has hosted 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!
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 between venues as well! But of course, when walking or biking throughout the afternoon remember to stay safe, be respectful of private property, and watch for little humans.
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
Friends Meeting House @ 206 S. Oak
2025 LINEUP
Gemini Moon perform guitar-driven originals with male/female lead vocals and harmonies, as well as, modern interpretations of classic rock and pop covers. If you like Fleetwood Mac you'll love Gemini Moon. The group is influenced by 90s alternative and 60s/70s classic rock, as well as blues, pop, and folk from all eras. Gemini Moon blends these influences together into a playful, loving, and inviting musical space with balanced tones and mindful volume.
Acoustic fingerstyle guitar and blues harmonica playing Piedmont, Delta and Chicago style
A Traverse City based band in our 12th year of performing together. We focus on British Influenced Alternative Rock. Originals, and thoughtfully curated versions of songs that nobody else performs, rhythmically challenging songs - Extraordinary Rhythm & Groove! We perform songs for ages 16 to 96 years old with songs sprinkled across many genres.
We are a country, pop and lite rock cover band, with some originals. Mainly played on acoustics, but always up for a little electric guitar sounds as well. BTJ started out as two guys playing around the mountains of Idaho at resorts and music festivals. The band now resides in northern Michigan.
Johannah Epple is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, performing as a one-woman band. She'll present a diverse set of original compositions alongside popular tunes from various genres. Utilizing a looper, she skillfully layers and mixes her instruments, including guitar, handpan, and vocals.
Music drawn from the great traditions of jazz, blues, country, and soul with a spirit of originality.
Classic and original instrumental surf with plenty of reverb!
John Richard Paul is a Northern Michigan-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist specializing in heartfelt, deeply personal lyrics ruminating on life, love and loss, all filtered through a timeless Americana lens
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Sunday, September 14 1pm - 5pm