What is Porchfest?
Porchfest is a free festival of performances on porches, driveways and public spaces in the McLoughlin neighborhood of Oregon City. People are encouraged to walk or bike the neighborhood, meet their neighbors, and share their talents with the community. Anyone with a performing talent – singers, guitar players, youth performers and dancers – is invited to participate by performing from their porch, driveway or front yard.
Porchfest is a popular event held in many communities across Oregon, the United States, and even worldwide. Porchfest returns to Oregon City for its second year in 2024!
How does it work?
Anyone can participate in Porchfest! We need performers and porches!
I have a porch
I’m a performer
I have a porch and a performer
We will touch base with you and then add your information to our map of locations. About a week before your concert or show, volunteers will drop off a Porchfest yard sign and door hangers so you can let your neighbors know about your upcoming performance.
I don’t live in Oregon City. Can I still perform?
Yes! We have various public spaces where we can place performers. We also have neighbors who have volunteered their porches for other artists. Contact us so we can find a place for you.
How can I support the artists?
Our performers are volunteers! Artists are encouraged to share their Cashapp or Venmo handles (or an old-fashioned tip jar) to receive gratuity, and are also invited to sell music and merch at their events.
