MIDTOWN #KC || KANSAS CITY, MO
PorchFestKC is a community music celebration featuring 150'ish amazing, talented, regional bands of all ages, performing on the front porches of Kansas City's beautiful Midtown homes.
We skipped 2020 for all the obvious reasons, and unfortunately are skipping 2021 as well. Seed funding for PorchFestKC has historically come from the City's Neighborhood Tourism Development Fund (NTDF) - that money comes from hotel taxes. The pandemic's impact on hotels was clear, resulting in NTDF not offering grants in 2021. Frankly, it was still unclear where live events might stand for the fall when normal efforts begin for this event -- early in the year. So. No PorchFestKC #6 in 2021, unfortunately.
Donate to PorchFestKC
via PayPal or directly: PorchFestKC@gmail.com
2019 Map
2019 Media Buzz
Thanks Again to Our Amazing 2019 Sponsors
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ABOUT PORCHFESTKC
PorchFestKC is a pretty simple concept. Bands perform on front porches of homes. Attendees listen from yards and sidewalks, wandering from porch to porch, enjoying dozens of bands performing different genres, all acoustic or near-acoustic. It's free, and you should plan to join us! It will make you happy!
PORCH HOST INFO
2021 Applications open June 1st! What you should know is that we will be putting music on porches across 3 neighborhoods this year, and it each neighborhood will feature a wide variety of music. Please plan accordingly!
Information for porch hosts is here.
BRING A FOOD TRUCK
As in years past, we are eager to include food trucks. If you meet the requirements to operate in KCMO, and wish to participate in this 6-hr event, we would love to hear from you. PorchFestKC typically draws 5,500-6,000 attendees. Email us at PorchFestKC at gmail.
PRESS COVERAGE
Local media (and beyond) has been extremely generous over the years, and we're so thankful. Look back at some of the coverage PorchFestKC has received.
BAND INFORMATION
2021 Applications open JULY 1st! Any genre -- as long as the volume is appropriate! Bands who have registered range from Americana to classic country to rap to Hawaiian, zydeco and pop. Performers are registered from the 5-state area, and it's going to be great!
Information for performers is here.
BECOME A SPONSOR
PorchFestKC is free to attend, making it accessible for all. But there are real costs organizing this event. If you are able to support it, that support is tax-deductible. PayPal, Venmo or checks are welcomed. Learn more.
VOLUNTEER TO HELP
The needs are many, but simple. If you'd be willing to help make PorchFestKC run smoothly, we'd welcome your help! A few hours makes a huge difference! Learn more here.
MEMORY LANE
Attendees have captured and shared some photos, and a little bit of video, in the previous years of the Original PorchFestKC. Take a little look back.
