FAQ

Porchfest is an entirely volunteer-led music festival that brings the local community together to stroll the neighborhood and experience all kinds of musical acts. There are more than 125 other Porchfests across North America and 2025 marks the fourth annual Porchfest in Mt. Airy! We’re just getting started on this journey, we hope you enjoy it! 

Some of your music-loving Mt. Airy neighbors who thought a Porchfest would be a fun way to bring local music to the community. 

Saturday, September 19, 2026, 1:00-7:00 pm. Rain or shine!

Nope. 🙂

As varied as possible! All genres of music, all levels of experience, and all types of musical acts are welcome as long as they are suitable for everyone. We just ask that if you are amplified to keep the volume on the low side out of respect for other performers and sleeping babies. 

Nope! This is an entirely free event all around and no one is being charged for anything. Musicians are welcome to put out a tip jar though. The organizers will gladly accept donations since all costs to put on this event are being covered by the organizers personally. All donations will go to cover the cost of flyers, posters, shirts, and the website for Porchfest. 

Host sign ups are currently closed for this event. 

Nope! We only ask that you are available for as long as your musical act plays (max. 1 hour), plus set up and clean up time. Please work out the set-up time together with your performer.

Yes, but please coordinate with your neighbors so that acts don't compete or play over each other.

Have a great musical skill or are part of an awesome group and you wish to volunteer your talents? Please go to the Musicans tab for all of the details.  Contact us at mtairyporchfest@gmail.com with any questions you may have. 

Not yet. The map will be available closer to the event date after performers and hosts have been registered. Check back for updates!

Yes! This is a free event, but a tip jar for the musicians in a visible spot is encouraged. 

So sorry, we are unable to provide those things this year. We are keeping it as simple as possible. However, there are a lot of great restaurants, cafes, ice cream shops, bars, and coffee shops throughout Mt. Airy. 

That is between you, your neighbors, and the Streets Department. You must get a permit to close off your street in advance; here is the link: 

https://stsweb.phila.gov/BlockParty/

Additionally, if you do close off your street make sure there is ample space for the general public to come by and enjoy the musical acts.

We always need volunteers! Please sign up using our Volunteer Form or contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteermtairyporchfest@gmail.com.