PorchFest 2023

PorchFest is a FREE outdoor music festival featuring more than 30 bands of all genres! Bands are placed on outdoor stages throughout the downtown and attendees can walk around and hear a little bit of everything. We’ll also have food, vendors, & dancing in the Union Street parking lot.

Participating restaurants and shops will be offering specials and discounts to attendees wearing all-access bracelets. All-access bracelets are only $10 and can be purchased online or at the main booth on Union Street. (Don’t worry, we’ll have volunteers walking around selling bracelets all day.) The all-access pass also gives you access to the after party at The Garage.

You don’t want to miss this incredible live music event — There’s something for everyone at Rochester PorchFest! Proceeds raised from this event directly support music scholarships for under-served students at the Rochester Performance & Arts Center.

Funds raised by the All-Access bracelets directly support ​educational scholarships ​and affordable programming for under-served students. Our All-Access bracelets will get you into the after party at The Garage at 5, but will also get you discounts at the local businesses below:

Don’t miss the PorchFest After Party at The Garage @ The Governor’s Inn! Featured Local Band Favorite Aunt Peg!

​Purchase your All Access Wristband to get into the party!

We are still looking for bands and vendors! REGISTER HERE

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