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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

READY TO ROCK in 2025?

VaHi Porchfest will be BACK on Saturday, May 17, 2025!

12-6 pm | Finale 6-7 pm

free Live Music

Check out our lineup of the best bands in town below!

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Rock n Run racers take off from the starting line.

11 am

Rock N Run

The Rock n Run sets the stage for Porchfest with an electric blend of running and rocking. Decked out in their favorite rock star costumes, participants take a lively jog around the neighborhood. Spanning just 1 mile, it's perfect for the whole family or even doubling up for some extra mileage. So, lace up those sneakers and get ready to rock with us!

11 am - 4 PM

Kids Corner

Presented by Druid Hills Presbyterian Church, Porchfest Kids Corner is the perfect space for the littlest festival goers! All of the fun will be  held in John Howell Park from 11 am to 4 pm. Find free and ticketed activities here including a bounce house, face painting, performances, crafts, and live music youth performances by Meta Music and Ztunes Music. Kids Corner is the perfect place for the whole family!

A kid plays in the Kids Corner bounce house during Porchfest.
Porchfest attendees shop from a selection of artists and makers.

11 am - 6 PM

Art Vendors

Adair Ave and Todd Rd will transform into more than just a music festival destination. This year, Porchfest’s vendor market will feature 70 talented artists and makers from around the city.

Explore Art Vendors

11 am - 6 PM

Food vendors

Head to Barnett Ave to find a medley of 30 food trucks and vendors to grab a bite to eat. Need a break from the jamming? Head to North Highland Ave and grab some grub from one of the many top quality restaurants in the Virginia Highland district.

Food Trucks line Barnet St as hungry Porchfest goers wait in line for food.
EXPLORE
A couple enjoys rockin tunes at Porchfest

Porch Hosts

Do you have a gorgeous front porch in Virginia Highland and want to host a band this year? We’d love to invite you to apply to be a porch host!

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Pochfest merch presale is live!

Merch

Looking for some rockin merch?  From now until May 10, you can pre-order Porchfest merch at a discounted rate and pick it up at the VHDA Merch Booth the day of the event.

A special congratulations to Midtown High School student Alejandro Wright for his winning design of the awesome ATLien T-shirt! 20% of all sales from this design directly benefit the art and marketing programs at Midtown High School.

Shop the Presale
Volunteers at Porchfest cheer on the Rock n Runners as they finish the race.

11 am - 6 PM

Volunteers

We need YOU to help make Porchfest a success. Volunteers are needed for checking in vendors, cheering on Rock n Run joggers, monitoring trash collection, booth sitting, and more. Volunteers will receive a complimentary Porchfest branded T-Shirt, koozie, and a free drink ticket to be redeemed at festival concessions.

Explore Art Vendors

8 - 10 PM

Punchline

SOLD OUT
Wrap up your fun from Porchfest with a night of laughs from some of the best comedians in the Southeast.

Hosted by 811Ponce at Neighbor’s Pub

Tickets: $15

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Safety & Logistics

  • Porchfest music is viewable from the streets only
  • PLEASE be respectful of local residences and their homes/yards
  • 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.

Sponsors

Partner with us as a sponsor for our 2024 Porchfest! Sponsorship packages offer various benefits, including logo placement on our website, event signage, and merchandise, as well as social media exposure and onsite promotional opportunities. Are you interested? Email jenny@virginiahighlanddistrict.com to learn more.

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Thank you to our Porchfest sponsors!

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