Porchfests in Greater Boston with registration info. This list has been updated to the best of our knowledge as of June 21st., 2024. Good luck!
JULY 2024
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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August 2024
North Falmouth Porchfest
When: August 10th, 2024
Rain date: ?
Registration dates: ?
Apply / More Info: https://www.norfalmouvillageassociation.org/porchfest
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Jamaica Plain Porchfest
When: Saturday, August 24th, 2024
Rain date:
Registration dates: ?
Apply / More Info:https://www.jpporchfest.org/
Notes: Website having issues
Wellfleet Porchfest
When: Saturday, August 24th, 1:30 - 5:00pm
Rain date:
Registration dates: pre-booked, not open to the public
Apply / More Info:https://www.wellfleetporchfest.org/
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SEPTEMBER 2024
Wakefield Porchfest
When: Saturday, September 7, 2024
Rain date: Not mentioned
Registration dates: Soon
Apply / More Info: https://wakefieldporchfest.com/
Notes: Wakefield’s JamSpot is offering a 25% off discount for rehearsal space to all registered Wakefield Porchfest performers. To book, you can email wakefieldporchfest@jamspot.com or call 339-219-0274.
Ashland-Hopkinton Porchfest
When: Saturday, September 7, 2024
Rain date:
Registration dates: ?
Apply / More Info:https://www.ashhopporchfest.org/
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Belmont Porchfest
When: Sat. Sept. 7th
Rain date: ?
Registration dates: Registration for Porchfest opens July 1 and closes July 31st
Apply / More Info:https://belmontporchfest.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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Sandwich Porchfest
When: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Rain date:
Registration dates: Open
Apply / More Info: https://reacharts.org/event-5602986
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Swampscott Porch Fest
When: September 14, 2024, 12-6pm
Rain date:
Registration dates: Open
Apply / More Info: https://reacharts.org/event-5602986
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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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Roslindale Porch Fest
When: Sat. Sept 21
Rain date: Sat. Sept 28
Registration dates: opens in June
Apply / More Info:https://roslindaleporchfest.org/
Notes: "Registration for performers and porches will open in June 2024. To stay in the loop with Porch Fest news, sign up for our emails by filling out the form at the bottom of our website."
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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Lexington Porchfest
When: Sat. Sept. 28, 2024, 1-5pm
Rain date: ?
Registration dates: now through?
Apply / More Info:https://lexingtonporchfest.org/
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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
OCTOBER 2024
Maynard Porchfest
When: Sunday, October 6, 2024
Rain date: Not mentioned
Registration:
Apply / More Info:https://maynardporchfest.wixsite.com/website
Notes: Updates here:https://www.facebook.com/MaynardPorchfest/
Woburn Porchfest
When: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Rain date:
Registration dates: Open
Apply / More Info: Email Woburnporchfest@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/p/Woburn-Porchfest-100089817085336/
Notes: https://www.woburnporchfest.com/
NOT RELEASED as of 7/6/2024
Natick Porchfest
When: ?
Rain date:
Registration dates: ?
Apply / More Info:https://natickporchfest.org/
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Walpole Porchfest
When: ?
Rain date:
Registration dates: ?
Apply / More Info:https://www.facebook.com/walpoleporchfest/
Notes:
COMPLETED (as of 7/6/2024)
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
Rain date:
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
Rain date:
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/
Notes:
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. Kirk is the guru/web designer for many of the porchfests around Boston. If your town/committee is looking to start one up, reach out to Kirk for guidance.
Looking for Porchfests around the country? Click this link - https://www.porchfest.org/porchfests-elsewhere/