List of Porchfests in Greater Boston with registration info. Don't see registration info? Keep checking back as we update.
Somerville Porchfest
When: Saturday, May 11, 2024, 12-6pm
Rain date: Sunday, May 12, 2024
Registration: Open. Closed date TBD.
Apply / More Info:https://somervilleartscouncil.org/porchfest
Notes: This is one of the biggest in the Boston Area.
Malden Porchfest
When: Saturday, May 18, 2024, 12pm - 7pm
Rain date: Sunday, May 19, 2024
Registration: February 1 - March 31
Apply / More Info:https://www.maldenporchfest.org/
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Watertown Porchfest
When: Saturday, May 18, 2024, 12-5pm
Rain date: Sunday, May 19, 2024
Registration: March 1 - April 28
Apply / More Info:https://watertownporchfest.org/
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Dorchfest (Dorchester)
When: Saturday, June 1, 2024, 12pm - 6pm
Rain date: Not mentioned
Registration: Open now (deadline not mentioned)
Apply / More Info:https://dorchfest.com/apply-to-perform/
Notes: This Porchfest is not for "everyone", as committee choice picks acts BUT you can throw your hat in the ring. Quote from Dorchfest: "Preference will be given to ...help us achieve our mission of representation and diversity...", "We pay our performers. ...high quality, diverse and enjoyable for the audience."
Franklin PorchFest
When: Saturday, June 1, 2024, 12pm - 6pm
Rain date: Sunday, June 2, 2024
Registration: February 15 - March 31, 2024
Apply / More Info:https://franklin.porchfest.info/
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Medford Porchfest
When: Saturday, June 1st, 2024, 12 - 5 pm
Rain date: Sunday, June 2nd
Registration dates: May 20th
Apply / More Info:https://medford.porchfest.info/
Notes: updates on facebook page https://www.facebook.com/medfordporchfest
Newton Porchfest
When: Saturday, June 1, 2024, 12pm - 6pm
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Registration: Open thru March 31
Apply / More Info:https://newton.porchfest.info/
Notes: Auburndale | Lower Falls | Waban Center
West Concord Porchfest
When: Saturday, June 8, 2024, 1-5pm
Rain date: Sunday, June 9, 2024
Registration: Currently open (no deadline mentioned)
Apply / More Info: https://www.westconcordporchfest.org/
Notes: Facebook Group here:https://www.facebook.com/westconcordporchfest/
Winchester Porchfest
When: Saturday, June 8th, 2024. 12:00 - 5:30pm
Rain date: following Sunday.
Registration dates: May 20th, 2024
Apply / More Info:https://www.porchfest.win/
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Arlington Porchfest
When: Saturday, June 15, 2024
Rain date: Sunday, June 16, 2024
Registration: Opens March 7, deadline Sunday, May 12., 2024
Apply / More Info:https://arlingtonporchfest.org/
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Fenway Porchfest
When: Sat. June 15.
Rain date: no. event is rain or shine.
Registration dates: Open until ???
Apply / More Info:https://www.fenwayporchfest.org/
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Reading Porchfest
When: Saturday June 22, 2024, 12pm - 6pm
Rain date: NA – held rain or shine
Registration: Open (no close date noted)
Apply / More Info:https://readingporchfest.com/
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Dedham Porchfest
When: Sat. June 22nd, 4-8pm
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Registration: by June 1st.
Apply / More Info:https://dedhamporchfest.org/
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Quincy Porchfest
When: Saturday, June 29, 2024, 3pm - 9pm
Rain date: NA – held rain or shine
Registration: April 1 - May 31
Apply / More Info:https://www.porchfestquincy.org/
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Shelburne Falls Porch Music Festival
When: Sunday, July 14, 2024, 11am-6pm
Rain date: Not mentioned
Registration: Open now. Closes May 15
Apply / More Info:https://www.shelburnefallsporchfestival.com/
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North Falmouth Porchfest
When: August 10th, 2024
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Apply / More Info: https://www.norfalmouvillageassociation.org/porchfest
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Jamaica Plain Porchfest
When: Saturday, August 24th, 2024
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Apply / More Info:https://www.jpporchfest.org/
Notes: Website having issues
Wellfleet Porchfest
When: Saturday, August 24th, 1:30 - 5:00pm
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Registration dates: pre-booked, not open to the public
Apply / More Info:https://www.wellfleetporchfest.org/
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Sharon Porchfest
When: Sunday, September 8, 2024
Rain date: Sunday September 15, 2024
Registration: Currently open (no deadline mentioned)
Apply / More Info:https://www.facebook.com/groups/sharonporchfest
Notes: Application – send email to Jim Waters @ SharonPorchfest@gmail.com
Hull PorchFest
When: Sunday, September 14, 2024
Rain date: September 15, 2024
Registration: Not open (check back next month)
Apply / More Info:https://www.hullporchfest.org/porchfest-2024/
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PlumFest (Plum Island)
When: Sunday, September 14, 2024, 12pm - 6pm
Rain date: Not mentioned
Registration: Now until August 19
Apply / More Info:https://plumfest.org/
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Medway Porchfest
When: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Rain date: Not mentioned
Registration: Open (no deadline mentioned)
Apply / More Info:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1121598938828939/announcements
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Melrose Porchfest
When: Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, 2-6pm
Rain date: Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024
Registration dates: ?
Apply / More Info:https://melroseporchfest.org/
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Brookline Porchfest
When: Saturday, Sept. 28th, 2024
Rain date: NA
Registration dates: June 1st
Apply / More Info:https://www.brooklineporchfest.org/bands/
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Milton Porchfest
When: Saturday, September 28, 2024, 11am-?
Rain date: Sunday, September 29, 2024
Registration: Open (no deadline mentioned)
Apply / More Info:https://www.miltonporchfest.com/
Notes: Google Form here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfO70zx9Y4ChPTSGC4YMtUF2G3i541an9ocRVj4yuIjD5bwhA/viewform
Maynard Porchfest
When: Sunday, October 6, 2024
Rain date: Not mentioned
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Apply / More Info:https://maynardporchfest.wixsite.com/website
Notes: Updates here:https://www.facebook.com/MaynardPorchfest/
Ashland-Hopkinton Porchfest
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Apply / More Info:https://www.ashhopporchfest.org/?view=full
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Belmont Porchfest
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Apply / More Info:https://belmontporchfest.org/
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Lexington Porchfest
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Apply / More Info:https://lexingtonporchfest.org/
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Natick Porchfest
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Apply / More Info:https://natickporchfest.org/
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Roslindale Porch Fest
When: Friday, March 15th, 2024 Un-Porchfest
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Apply / More Info:https://roslindaleporchfest.org/
Notes: Also hold an “Un” Porch Fest in March.
Sandwich Porchfest
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Notes: Last year was sponsored byhttps://www.sandwichartsalliance.org/
Swampscott Porch Fest
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Apply / More Info: https://reacharts.org/event-5123208
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Wakefield Porchfest
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Apply / More Info: https://wakefieldporchfest.com/
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Walpole Porchfest
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Apply / More Info:https://www.facebook.com/walpoleporchfest/
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Woburn Porchfest
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Apply / More Info:https://www.woburnporchfest.com/
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Porchfests around the Boston area have grown tremendously! If looking for more info for Porchfests around Boston, check out this link - https://porchfest.info/ - courtesy of Kirk Israel.
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