Carmel PorchFest returns Sunday

As another summer comes to an end, spend some time with friends and family during Carmel’s annual PorchFest this Sunday afternoon. (Photo provided by City of Carmel)

Posted By: The Reporter September 13, 2024

Carmel PorchFest is back, bringing vibrant music and community spirit to the Arts & Design District from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15.

This beloved family-friendly event showcases a diverse lineup of talented musical acts performing live on charming neighborhood porches. Best of all, admission is free for everyone, making it an inviting experience for all ages. Attendees can bring lawn chairs to sit in front of chosen porches and travel from porch to porch to experience the event. Local streets will be closed to traffic starting at 8 a.m. Sunday.

This year’s event features 67 distinct musical acts, performing on 23 porches just north of Main Street. Get ready to experience a wide range of genres from rock to bluegrass, pop to jazz, as well as blues, folk and country. Each act will perform a 45-minute set, promising an afternoon full of musical entertainment.

Click here to see the full band lineup.

Two new musical acts to check out this year:

  • Ten Branches – Fronted by singer/songwriter Phil Stockton, an innovative and dynamic band know for their genre-blending rock sound and thought-provoking lyrics.
  • King Bee & The Stingers – Hailing from Bloomington, Ind., King Bee & The Stingers is a six-piece blues, soul and funk band.

Additional activities

  • Special edition Carmel PorchFest T-shirts will be available for purchase. Sales go towards the Carmel PorchFest Grant Program, which provides grants to youth in our community with musical aspirations.
  • Snap a picture with a giant custom PorchFest guitar to commemorate the special occasion.
  • A Band Hospitality tent will be available to bands, to thank them for their continued support of the event.

Food & beverage vendors

  • Anna & Asa’s Lemonade
  • Arepas
  • Bier Brewery North
  • Fillers Stuffed Burgers
  • Hi & Mighty Distillery
  • Ice Cream Donuts
  • Peace Water Winery
  • Gordito’s Rust Belt Tacos
  • Scott Diggity Dogs
  • Sugar Creek Winery
  • Hoosier Tropical Sno

To help bring this annual celebration to life, numerous local businesses have stepped up to sponsor Carmel PorchFest. Notable sponsors include:

  • Meridian X Main Realty (MXM) & Hotel Carmichael
  • Coca-Cola Consolidated
  • Captain Morgan
  • Old Town Design Group
  • Muse Carmel

You can view all of our generous sponsors at this link.

For more information, including parking, and frequently asked questions, go to CarmelPorchFest.org.

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