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A band play on a neighbors porch during the Virginia Highland District Porchfest.
Virginia Highland District Porchfest
Celebrating community through music on the front porches of Virginia Highland.
May 17, 2025
Get ready to rock!

Porchfest is back on May 17th and bigger than ever, featuring 75+ incredible bands, 20+ delicious food trucks, and 50+ unique small business and artist vendors. Mark your calendars and join 40,000 of your closest friends and neighbors for a day of free, live music and family fun.

Host a Band

Porch host Application

We are looking for home within the festival area to host Porchfest bands on May 17, 2025.

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2025 Porchfest Festival Area
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Band Application

We are looking for talented local bands and musicians to play on porches around the neighborhood for our annual Porchfest event on May 17, 2025.

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A man plays the keyboard for excited on-lookers at the VaHi Porchfest.
Porchfest attendees shop from a selection of artists and makers.
Applications Open!

Become a Vendor

We are looking for artists and makers to sell your products at Porchfest on May 17, 2025!

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Applications open!

Become a Food Vendor

The vibes will be rockin' and the crowds will be hungry! Apply to be one of our Porchfest food trucks.

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A man plays the keyboard for excited on-lookers at the VaHi Porchfest.
Thank you to our Porchfest sponsors!
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Become a Sponsor

Partner with us as a sponsor for our 2025 Porchfest! Sponsorship packages offer various benefits, including logo placement on our website, newsletters, and event signage, as well as social media exposure and onsite promotional opportunities.

Are you interested? Email Katie Voelpel at katie@virginiahighlanddistrict.com to learn more.

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May 17, 2025

Schedule

  • 10:30 AM: Rock n Relay - [Starting line: Barnett Rd and Virginia Cir]
  • 11:00 AM: Kids Corner Opens - [John Howell Park], Art Market & Food Trucks Open. Live music from local kids begins on porches. 
  • 12:00 PM: Live music begins (Various Porches)
  • 6:00 PM: Festival Concludes, Business District Performances Begin (Various Locations)

Please check back closer to the event for a detailed map and performance schedule.

Two young women smile together at Porchfest.
10:30 AM

ROCK N RELAY

Lace up your sneakers and crank up the volume! The Rock 'n Run is BACK this year with a twist. You can now participate as a solo runner OR as a relay. Form a squad of 1-4 runners and rock the half-mile laps as a team. Fewer teammates? No problem! Run more laps and show off your endurance. Rock n’ roll outfits are highly encouraged!

Registration coming soon!

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Rock n relay runners cheer as they cross the finish line.
12:00 PM

Live Music

The heart of Porchfest is the free live music. Virginia Highland’s Porchfest will feature 75-100 local musicians across a wide range of genres. These talented bands will perform on 50+ porches throughout the neighborhood, creating an engaging and fun musical experience for all. Grab your friends, grab a drink, and come discover your new favorite artists.

11:00 AM

Artist Market

Explore unique and handcrafted items from 50 featured vendors. Our artist market offers a diverse selection of accessories, art, and other creations from talented local makers. It's the perfect opportunity to find something special and support small and local artists!

Porchfest festival goers shop at the art market.
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11:00 AM

Kids Corner

Porchfest Kids Corner is the perfect space for the littlest festival goers! All of the fun will start at 11 am. Find free and ticketed activities here like bounce houses, games, crafts, and more. Kids Corner is the perfect place for the whole family!

Kids jump in musical bouncy house at the VaHi Porchfest Kids Corner.
Get Involved!

Volunteer

We need YOU to help make Porchfest a success. Volunteers are needed for vendor load-in, zone captains, rock'n relay, kids corner and more. Volunteers will receive a complimentary Porchfest branded T-Shirt, koozie, and a free drink ticket to be redeemed at festival concessions.

Merch

Coming soon! Please note, some special items are available for pre-order only!

Porchfest attendees purchase merchandise.

Safety & Logistics

  • PLEASE be respectful of local residences and their homes/yards
    • Do not request to enter any private residences for viewing or restroom access.
  • Porchfest music is viewable from the streets only
  • Limited parking is available, and VHDA encourages festival goers to walk, bike, and rideshare.
  • The event will have portable restrooms
  • First-aid station at the Virginia Cir and Barnett St intersection
  • Check out food, drink, and shopping offerings from local small businesses along North Highland Ave.

A local band rocks as a crowd gathers at the VaHi Porchfest.

Learn about our events

Check out what's going on in the Virginia Highland District.

Calendar of Events