Porchfest is ON – “where it’s at”

Artists, Donate, Events / By /

July 30, Sebastopol, CA – Well, we’ve officially applied for a permit to use existing stages in Ives Park AND make new “porchlet” stages throughout the park. While we haven’t been given the official OK from the City of Sebastopol yet, we are FOR SURE going to have 4 stages at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts.

Details and lineups coming soon but we’re hoping for 7 stages and 40+ bands.

  • 2 acoustic stages (south patio and parking lot)
  • 1 youth-based School of Rock stage on the north patio
  • 1 main indoor stage for the 7pm after hours show featuring Flowstone with Ellie James opening. There will be a $10 ticket donation for an after hours wristband. There’s a maximum of 250 people allowed inside so donate in advance to reserve your wristband!
  • Beer + Wine garden
  • Food trucks in the SebArts parking lot

Thanks everyone for your patience. (Hardly) Porchfest lives!

Flowstone

Ellie James

Porchfest is happening! Sept 13th we make big fun.

Community, Events / By /

Perhaps due to last year's overwhelming success, closing High Street for 2,000+ people proved to be too problematic for the City, its permitting department and a few neighbors.

For that, we are truly sad - but the show must go on.

We will be at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts in Ives Park.

If you'd like Porchfest to visit your neighborhood, let us know where!

Tomorrow (7/15) is a big day – Porchfest will be discussed at the City Council meeting. And yes, we’ve listened to your feedback.

Community / By /

Ok, expanding on to Florence Ave in 2025 was my idea and, grand as it was, was a bit too much for us to take on. So, we’re keeping it small but expanding slightly into the Center for the Arts with 4 stages and an after hours show inside. That will be our headquarters this year with a few food trucks and a beer & wine garden. More details on that will be forthcoming, I promise.

But the latest bold idea is to MOVE Porchfest around to different neighborhoods each year. (Why should High St. get all the fun?) So if you’re interested in having Porchfest Sebastopol in your neighborhood next year, drop us a line and describe where you live and why this should happen. This lessens the impact on one area and spreads the joy to other areas. Win-win, right?

Please check our FAQ with how you can be a conscientious attendee while keeping our communities intact. We live here.