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Virginia Highland District Porchfest
Celebrating community through music on the front porches of Virginia Highland.
may 16, 2026
Get ready to rock!

Porchfest brings together up to 100 incredible local bands, delicious food trucks, and unique vendors. Mark your calendar for May 16 and join 40,000 of your closest friends and neighbors for a day of live music and family fun.

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official jeweler of Virginia Highland District
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 16, 2026.

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A band plays for a larger crown on a porch in the Virginia Highland neighborhood.
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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Food Trucks line Barnet St as hungry Porchfest goers wait in line for food.
Thank you to our Porchfest sponsors!
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Become a Sponsor

Partner with us as a sponsor for our 2026 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 16, 2026

Schedule

11:00 AM:

  • Live Music Begins on Porches
  • ‍Kids Corner Opens
  • Art Market & Food Trucks Open

6:00 PM: Festival Concludes

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

Two young women smile together at Porchfest.
11:00 aM - 6:00 PM

Live Music

The heart of Porchfest is the live music. Virginia Highland’s Porchfest features up to 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.

2025 Spotify Playlist2025 Apple Music Playlist
Two men playing music on a porch, one with a banjo wearing a white cowboy hat and the other with a guitar wearing a black hat and glasses.

2025 Music Schedule

Download the Schedule
Map of houses that bands will be performing at for PorchfestList of bands performing on porches in Virginia Highland
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

vendor 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.
2025 Vendors
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Food Trucks

Craving something good? With 25 food trucks, Porchfest attendees can choose from a wide array of food and drinks to satisfy any craving.

Food Trucks line Barnet St as hungry Porchfest goers wait in line for food.
2025 Food Trucks
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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.

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Merch

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

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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.

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