Troy, Ohio PorchFest
September 9, 2023
Local music happening in a culture of community generosity.
10:30 am - Opening ceremony with T.R.S.S. Drum Corps at the Hayner
11 am - Food Court and Artisan Tent Village open at the Hayner
12 pm - Music begins with up to 7 new concerts each hour in the Southwest Historic District
5 pm - Last music set begins
6 pm - Closing Concert at the Hayner with the Dianne Coble Ensemble
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.
So what is PorchFest?
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 walk-able 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. Wholly Smokes BBQ will offer succulent smoked meats and you can even order your meals ahead at www.Whollysmokes937.com. Timeless Tacos will have gluten free and vegan tacos as well as their special recipe all meat tacos, bowls and nachos. Susie’s Big Dipper will be at Hayner with classic American hamburgers, hot dogs, bratts and hand-dipped ice cream. Kona Ice and Mucci’s Sweet Treats will also be on hand to make your meal special. 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. Find paintings by Karen Purke, the Country Workshop Artists and Christy Veres. Slow Rise Music and Jonda Woodworks will offer wood crafted musical instruments and décor items. You will find jewelry at Sarah Wrona Design and Wilder Pics tents. Trades of Hope, Oh! Gomez and Boyd’s scents will have personal items as well as special things for your home. Barbie Lou will return with hand-knitted toys and dolls and Stitches in Time will be there with special hand-made dignity scarves, turbans, hats and cover ups. J’s Purses will sport handmade bags from upcycled and recycled textiles and Upper Valley Fiber Guild and Lady-L will have weavings and textile items.
Food Court and Artisan Tent Village are located at Hayner.
You will find these community music fests popping up all over the country, from coast to coast.
So what is PorchFest?
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 walk-able 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. Wholly Smokes BBQ will offer succulent smoked meats and you can even order your meals ahead at www.Whollysmokes937.com. Timeless Tacos will have gluten free and vegan tacos as well as their special recipe all meat tacos, bowls and nachos. Susie’s Big Dipper will be at Hayner with classic American hamburgers, hot dogs, bratts and hand-dipped ice cream. Kona Ice and Mucci’s Sweet Treats will also be on hand to make your meal special. 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. Find paintings by Karen Purke, the Country Workshop Artists and Christy Veres. Slow Rise Music and Jonda Woodworks will offer wood crafted musical instruments and décor items. You will find jewelry at Sarah Wrona Design and Wilder Pics tents. Trades of Hope, Oh! Gomez and Boyd’s scents will have personal items as well as special things for your home. Barbie Lou will return with hand-knitted toys and dolls and Stitches in Time will be there with special hand-made dignity scarves, turbans, hats and cover ups. J’s Purses will sport handmade bags from upcycled and recycled textiles and Upper Valley Fiber Guild and Lady-L will have weavings and textile items.
Food Court and Artisan Tent Village are located at Hayner.
