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Jacksonville PorchFest marks its 10th anniversary with a vibrant music festival in Historic Springfield on November 9. The festival will feature performances from dozens of local artists across 20 stages. Attendees can enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with food trucks, craft beer, and an arts market. Free parking and shuttle services make access easier, while VIP ticket packages offer unique perks. Join the community to celebrate local talent and support public arts initiatives.
Jacksonville will celebrate its 10th annual Jacksonville PorchFest on November 9, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. This beloved community music festival, which showcases local talent, will return to Historic Springfield, just north of Downtown Jacksonville, inviting attendees to enjoy a day filled with music, art, and community spirit.
The festival will feature performances from dozens of local artists and bands across 20 stages set up on front porches throughout multiple blocks in the historic neighborhood. Among the performance areas will be two stages located in Klutho Park, providing attendees with a convenient and enjoyable atmosphere for live music. Musical genres represented this year will include R&B, indie, rock, jazz, pop, country, and alternative blues, ensuring that there is something for everyone’s taste.
As part of the event, organizers have created a Spotify playlist to help attendees familiarize themselves with the artists participating in this year’s festival. This initiative enhances the experience for festival-goers, encouraging them to discover new music while planning their visit.
Jacksonville PorchFest aims to be family-friendly and dog-friendly, featuring designated pet areas and rest stations to accommodate all attendees. The festival welcomes guests of all ages, making it an inclusive event for the entire community. In support of public arts initiatives in Jacksonville’s urban core, festival-goers are encouraged to purchase event T-shirts and beverages, with proceeds going directly toward these vital community projects.
For those traveling to the event, free festival parking will be available at various locations, including Bethel Church and the Florida Department of Health. A free shuttle service will operate from the FSCJ Downtown Campus, transporting attendees directly to the festival entrance at the intersection of 1st Street and Boulevard, facilitating easier access to the festivities. In addition, no cars will be permitted on event roads, ensuring a safe and walkable environment for attendees to enjoy the festival atmosphere.
VIP ticket packages are available, offering unique perks for those looking for an enhanced experience. These packages include the $250 “Porchfest Friend” and the $450 “Porchfest Family,” providing exclusive benefits for patrons who wish to support the event at a higher level. The welcome tent, located at 3rd Street and Boulevard, will serve as the information hub for festival-goers, providing maps, schedules, and other important details about the event.
In addition to music, Jacksonville PorchFest will feature an array of food trucks and craft beer vendors, ensuring that attendees can refresh themselves while enjoying the performances. An arts market will also be present, offering a variety of local crafts and artworks for festival-goers to browse and purchase. A complete schedule and precise performance locations will be released closer to the event date, allowing attendees to plan their festival experience accordingly.
Jacksonville PorchFest has become a cherished tradition in the community, celebrating the local music scene and bringing neighbors together through a shared love of arts and culture. This year promises to be another memorable event, inviting the community to support local talent while enjoying a vibrant and engaging outdoor festival.
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- Action News Jax: Jacksonville PorchFest 2025 Lineup
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- First Coast News: Guide to Jacksonville PorchFest 2024
- Visit Jacksonville: Annual PorchFest
- Wikipedia: Jacksonville
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Jacksonville
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