Troy, Ohio PorchFest

A Neighborhood Arts & Culture Festival

Saturday,

September 12, 2026

At Troy-Hayner Cultural Center

301 W. Main Street Troy Ohio 45373 & throughout the Southwest Historic District

Free Admission

40 Bands on 40 Porches

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So what is PorchFest?

The first PorchFest started in 2007 in Ithaca, New York and has since become a national movement.

You will find these community music fests popping up all over the country, from coast to coast.

Imagine 40 bands on 40 porches in a variety of styles and genres playing throughout the Southwest Historic district on porches, in side-yards, lots and patios. Pick up a map of the event and choose your favorite bands. Tour one concert after the other! --> Be sure to bring some bills to put in your favorite band's tip jars! OR, add your tip using your phone's camera and clicking on the QR code on your band's porch sign.

The Food Court and Artisan Tent Village will open at the Hayner at 11 am. Find menus and more at www.troyhayner.org/pf-food .

The Artisan Tent Village will open at 11:00 and will be located next to the Food Court featuring hand-crafted and fine art items.

Food Court and Artisan Tent Village are located at Hayner.

T.R.S.S Drum Corps opens the festival

Fairview Stingers

a group of people sitting in various chairs enjoying music in troy ohio

Forty Bands on Forty Porches! Live music in Troy, Ohio

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Keys and Strings

jersey joe

a group of 5 sitting on a porch in historic troy ohio

Neighbors enjoying live music in Troy, Ohio.

Artisan Tent Village full of visitors with the Troy Hayner Cultural Center in the background

Artisan Tent Village at the Hayner.

two women dance during a performance by Uncle Lou and the Polka Partners

Uncle Lou and the Polka Partners. You just gotta move your feet to that!

Sweet Betsy

Rusted Reserve

Abigail Moone

Seth Canan and the Carriers

A scenic landscape of Troy Ohio's artisan tent village with the courthouse in the background and a blue cloudy sky

Michael Manley and Katie Harford

Tyler Fairburn

The Paisha Thomas Trio

A large crowd covers the yard and the the street at a concert in Troy Ohio

TINO

Berachah Valley performs bluegrass music at the Troy Ohio Porch Fest

Berachah Valley, bluegrass

interpretive Chalk art showcasing a man with a strawberry for a head and a banjo to his right with the text Troy Ohio Porch Fest on the left

Chalk art by Jay Hilton

Drab Irish Band

A crowd formed for Porch Fest in front of the Troy Hayner Cultural Center on a beautiful summer day in 2024

The Dayton Salsa Band performs on the Troy Hayner Cultural Center Porch

2022 Closing concert with The Dayton Salsa Band

Crowd members dancing at Troy Porch Fest

Artisan Tent Village at the Hayner

Event Details

Kick Off

10:30 AM

Hayner Lawn

PorchFest begins with a special kickoff performance by the Troy High School Marching Band as they help launch a full day of music throughout the neighborhood.

Learn more about the Marching Band

Opening Concert

11:00 AM

Hayner Porch

Start the day with Angela Combs, blending Americana, blues, soul, funk, and roots music in a performance that sets the tone for the day ahead.

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Porch Concerts Begin

12:00 PM–6:00 PM

Throughout the Southwest Historic District

Explore 40 bands performing on porches, patios, lawns, and community spaces throughout Troy's Southwest Historic District. Performances begin on the hour, making it easy to walk the neighborhood and catch multiple artists throughout the day.

See Full Band Line-Up

Closing Concert

11:00 AM

Hayner Porch

Wrap up the day with Blues Breakdown, bringing Dayton music veterans and high-energy blues rock to close out PorchFest with one final community gathering.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Troy, Ohio PorchFest?

Troy, Ohio PorchFest is a free community music festival that transforms Troy's Southwest Historic District into a series of outdoor stages. Throughout the day, musicians perform on porches, patios, lawns, and community spaces while visitors walk from one performance to the next.

When is Troy, Ohio PorchFest?

Troy PorchFest takes place the second Saturday of every September. This year that is Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM.

10:30 AM – Troy High School Marching Band kickoff

11:00 AM – Opening concert at the Hayner

12:00–6:00 PM – Porch performances throughout the Southwest Historic District

6:00 PM – Closing concert at the Hayner

How much does it cost?

Admission is completely free.

Where is Troy, Ohio PorchFest held?

PorchFest takes place throughout Troy's Southwest Historic District, with the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center serving as the festival hub.

Troy-Hayner Cultural Center

301 W. Main Street

Troy, Ohio 45373

Will there be a concert map and schedule?

Yes. A detailed event map and concert schedule will be available before the festival and will include performance locations and times. Paper maps will be available during the event as well.

Should I bring chairs?

Portable lawn chairs or blankets are encouraged if you plan to stay for multiple performances. Comfortable walking shoes are also recommended.

Will food be available?

Food trucks and vendors will be on North Short Street directly to the right of the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center. Downtown Troy also offers many restauarnts, bars and shops for you to enjoy.

Can I tip the musicians?

Yes. Supporting local musicians is encouraged. All performers may have tip jars at their show and some will also have digital payment options available during the event through QR codes.

Is PorchFest family friendly?

Absolutely. PorchFest welcomes visitors of all ages and is designed to be a relaxed community event for families, friends, and music lovers. We have asked all of our performers to play a family friendly set.

How can I get involved?

There are many ways to participate: