4th Annual Princeton Porchfest Scheduled For April 26

PRINCETON, NJ — The 4th Annual Princeton Porchfest will take place on Saturday, April 26, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Fifteen porches around town will host multiple sets of live music throughout the day.

In addition, new this year is a Spoken Word stage on Hinds Plaza and a big finale After-Party at Palmer Square.

If you’re new to Porchfest, here’s how it works — neighbors offer their porches, and performers volunteer their talents. The Arts Council of Princeton pairs the two and performances are held throughout the community between 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., allowing attendees to move from house to house while enjoying music and Princeton hospitality.

The Municipality provides an interactive map and the list of performers is sorted by genre, so attendees can plan their perfect Porchfest day.

The porches are chosen so that they are in small “clusters” spread across town, easily walkable to one another. Those on foot might hit two or three porches, and those on a bicycle (or those trying to get their steps) might try to get to them all.

Attendees usually bring water, an umbrella for rain or sun, and a blanket or lawn chair to stay comfortable during the 45-minute sets.

Hard copies of this year’s map will be available in the lobby of the Arts Council of Princeton, in local newspapers, and printable to download at home.

Thanks to the sponsors, volunteers, performers, residents, community sponsors, and donors, Princeton Porchfest is free to attend. The event will be held rain or shine. In the event of weather, attendees should come prepared with an umbrella or windbreaker.

The following 15 porches will feature 5 live performances each, from 12-5pm:

102 Witherspoon Street (parking lot)

• 254 Witherspoon Street
• 287 Witherspoon Street
• 225 Birch Avenue
• 94 Birch Avenue
• Maclean House on Princeton University Campus
• 107 Moore Street
• 39 Moore Street
• 17/19 Jefferson Road
• 30 Chestnut Street
• 45 Linden Lane
• 4 Queenston Place
• 302 Nassau Street
• 49 Markham Road
• 84 Murray Place

Stroll around town to hear live local talent, grab a bite, drink, or coffee from one of Princeton's amazing small businesses, and enjoy a day of free community fun.

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