Screenshot of map, courtesy Petworth PorchFest

Petworth PorchFest is Saturday, April 26th starting at 2pm on porches across the Petworth area. This year there are more than 300 bands playing at over 130 homes across the neighborhood, making this one the largest outdoor music festivals in DC.

The map of band locations and schedule of shows are on the Petworth PorchFest website and will continue to be updated. PorchFest will run from 2-8pm, with music on porches from 2-6pm and music on the Main Stage at Petworth Recreation Center 801 Taylor Street NW) from 5-8pm.

The 8th Street block between Taylor and Upshur Streets next to the main stage will be closed. This year, local businesses are included on the map to help people explore when they're out and about. Additional porta-potties will be provided around the neighborhood (and will be included on the map when permits are finalized).

The main stage includes The Fuss (ska), Babizulu (hip-hop, soul), and Bongo District (reggae, rock, cumbia).

RAIN DATE:
If it rains on the 26th, then PorchFest will be rescheduled for Sunday, April 27th.

Key sponsors include platinum sponsor Lime and gold sponsor Eddie Suarez of TTR Sotheby's Realty and other festival sponsors: Timber Pizza, Trent & Co of Compass Real Estate, De Colores Spanish Immersion Montessori, Honeymoon Chicken, DC Tutoring & Mentoring Initiative, Sustainable You, and ZenJoy.

Program funders include Petworth Main Street, DSLBD, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, and the DC Mayor's Office on Asian & Pacific Islander Affairs.

Organizing partners include: Pipkin Creative, Haskell Productions, Bailer Design, Chica Creative, Attic, Art of Noize, TMI Creative Comms and Petworth News.