{"id":34683,"date":"2025-11-05T18:53:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T18:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/34683\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T18:53:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T18:53:13","slug":"porchfest-returns-to-jacksonvilles-hhistoric-springfield-what-to-expect-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/34683\/","title":{"rendered":"PorchFest returns to Jacksonville\u2019s hHistoric Springfield. What to expect this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

Get ready to stroll, dance, and soak up the sounds of one of Jacksonville\u2019s favorite neighborhood traditions\u2014PorchFest is back this weekend!<\/a><\/p>\n

Each year, Historic Springfield transforms into a walkable music festival<\/a>, where front porches, driveways, and lawns become intimate concert stages. Local bands, solo artists, and musical acts of every genre fill the streets with sound\u2014from folk and jazz to rock and indie pop. No matter your taste, you\u2019ll find something to love as Springfield comes alive with rhythm, creativity, and community spirit.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what to know before you go, including the full music lineup, event map, and tips on parking<\/a>, to make the most of your Jacksonville PorchFest this weekend<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What is PorchFest?<\/p>\n

PorchFest<\/a> is a free, annual fall festival in Historic Springfield, where local and regional musicians transform the front porches of the neighborhood\u2019s historic homes into lively stages. Fans gather in yards and along sidewalks to enjoy performances in a uniquely welcoming, community setting.<\/p>\n

Think of it as an all-day neighborhood block party <\/a>complete with food trucks, craft beer, and an arts market showcasing local vendors and makers.<\/p>\n

When is Porch Fest? At what time does it start?<\/p>\n

Porch Fest is an all-day event held on Corner on Main & Gateway Jax. This year, the event will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 12 to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

How much are tickets to Porchfest?<\/p>\n

Porchfest is a free event. $250 \u201cPorchfest Friend\u201d or $450 \u201cPorchfest Family\u201d\u00a0VIP ticket packages<\/a>\u00a0are available. T-shirts will be available for purchase.<\/p>\n

PorchFest music lineup 2025: Who is performing?\"Jacksonville<\/p>\n

Jacksonville PorchFest Performers 2025<\/p>\n

Check out\u00a0this Spotify playlist<\/a>\u00a0to listen to the music of PorchFest before and after the show.<\/p>\n

Is there a performance schedule for Porchfest?<\/p>\n

Noon-12:30 p.m. Douglas Anderson Guitar Ensemble at Student Porch, 104 E 5th St<\/p>\n

Noon-1:15 p.m. Blood, Sweat, and Whiskey at 308 E 4th St<\/p>\n

Noon-1:15 p.m. Kirk Whalen at 310 E 3rd St<\/p>\n

Noon-1:15 p.m. Purple Space at 135 E 3rd St<\/p>\n

Noon-1:15 p.m. Queens of Tulua at 125 E 4th St<\/p>\n

1-1:30 p.m. JAMS Jazz Combo at Student Porch, 104 E 5th St<\/p>\n

1:15-2:30 p.m. 1blackfrend at 1421 N Market St<\/p>\n

1:15-2:30 p.m. Kalani Rose & The Vibe at 1440 N Liberty St<\/p>\n

1:15-2:30 p.m. Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise at 55 E. 3rd St.<\/p>\n

1:15-2:30 p.m. Taylor Roberts at 1416 Hubbard St.<\/p>\n

2-2:30 p.m. School of Rock Mandarin House band at Student Porch, 104 E. 5th St.<\/p>\n

2:30-3:35 p.m. Bloomin’ Bone at 1337 Hubbard St.<\/p>\n

2:30-3:35 p.m. Melissa Case Live at 1440 N. Market St.<\/p>\n

2:30-3:35 p.m rickoLus at 1430 N. Liberty St.<\/p>\n

3:45-5 p.m. Babe Honey at 1432 Hubbard St.<\/p>\n

3:45-5 p.m. Dizzlephunk at 1227 N. Market St.<\/p>\n

3:45-5 p.m. Inspection 12 at 320 E. 4th St.<\/p>\n

3:45-5 p.m. LPT on Main Stage<\/p>\n

5-6:16 p.m. Annie Dukes at 145 E. 3rd St.<\/p>\n

5-6:16 p.m. Kenzie’s Place at 253 E. 4th St.<\/p>\n

5-6:16 p.m. Sauce Pocket at 1334 Hubbard St.<\/p>\n

6:15-7:30 p.m. Broadway Louie at 1409 Hubbard St.<\/p>\n

6:15-7:30 p.m. Disco Cowboy at 1327 N. Liberty St.<\/p>\n

6:30-8 p.m. Big Sky Main Stage<\/p>\n

Is there a Porchfest After Dark event planned this year?<\/p>\n

Yes, festival-goers can keep the celebration going with PorchFest After Dark, as local Springfield businesses host special events, discounts, and promotions beginning after 8 p.m., extending the PorchFest experience well into the evening.<\/p>\n

The party will continue after the final performance at several venues around Springfield, including:<\/p>\n

Black Rose Lounge: 306 E. 8th St.<\/p>\n

Crispy\u2019s: 1735 N. Main St<\/p>\n

Hardwicks Bar: 100 E. Adams St.<\/p>\n

InfiniteXperiences: 55 E. 3rd St.<\/p>\n

Juice Wine Bar: 1744 N. Main St.<\/p>\n

Meta Earth: 1754 N. Main St.<\/p>\n

Othello: 1555 N. Pearl St.<\/p>\n

Stumpy\u2019s Hatchet House: 1719 N. Main St.<\/p>\n

The Cove Social Club: 1349 N. Market St.<\/p>\n

Wafaa & Mike\u2019s Cafe: 1544 N. Main St<\/p>\n

Can I bring my dog to Porchfest?<\/p>\n

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome at Porchfest. The festival includes dog-friendly rest areas with wading pools, a pet-friendly water fountain and a waste disposal area in Klutho Park.<\/p>\n

Can I bring my own beer to Porchfest?<\/p>\n

No, that\u2019s against city regulations, and beer tents are a major revenue source for the festival. <\/p>\n

Where does the money raised in PorchFest go to?<\/p>\n

Proceeds from PorchFest help support arts and neighborhood amenities throughout Jacksonville\u2019s Urban Core, keeping the spirit of creativity and community alive year-round.<\/p>\n

Where are the stages for Porchfest?\u00a0See the map for this year\"PorchFest<\/p>\n

PorchFest Map<\/p>\n

Where do I park for Porchfest in Jacksonville?<\/p>\n

Free festival parking is available at the following locations:<\/p>\n

Bethel Church, 215 Bethel Baptist St.: Guests can park on their grass lots off 1st Street and Rudolph McKissick Boulevard all day. Their paved lot is available AFTER 1:00 PM.<\/p>\n

Florida Department of Health, 1214 N. Pearl St.<\/p>\n

UF Health Parking Lot J (UF Health lot between 9th and 10th, Perry and Boulevard)<\/p>\n

FSCJ Downtown Campus at 101 W. State St. Free shuttles will run from the FSCJ lot to the festival entrance.\u00a0Organizers recommend that guests park in the area marked by the pink outline.<\/p>\n

\"FSCJ<\/p>\n

FSCJ Parking Downtown Map<\/p>\n

Contributing: Tom Szaroleta, Florida Times-Union<\/p>\n

This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: PorchFest returns this weekend. See who\u2019s performing<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Get ready to stroll, dance, and soak up the sounds of one of Jacksonville\u2019s favorite neighborhood traditions\u2014PorchFest is…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":34684,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[116,118,117,22552,24182],"class_list":["post-34683","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-jacksonville","tag-jacksonville","tag-jacksonville-headlines","tag-jacksonville-news","tag-porchfest","tag-springfield"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34683","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34683"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34683\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34684"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34683"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34683"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34683"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}