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NEWS RELEASE
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Date: Sept. 11, 2024
Release: Immediate
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Carmel PorchFest returns
Celebrate music and community Sunday, Sept. 15
CARMEL, Ind., Sept. 11, 2024 - Carmel PorchFest is back, bringing vibrant music and community spirit to the Arts & Design District on Sunday, Sept. 15, from noon to 6 p.m. This beloved family-friendly event showcases a diverse lineup of talented musical acts performing live on charming neighborhood porches. Best of all, admission is free for everyone, making it an inviting experience for all ages. Attendees can bring lawn chairs to sit in front of chosen porches and travel from porch to porch to experience the event. Local streets will be closed to traffic starting at 8 a.m. on Sunday.
This year's event features 67 distinct musical acts, performing on 23 porches just north of Main Street. Get ready to experience a wide range of genres from rock to bluegrass, pop to jazz, as well as blues, folk and country. Each act will perform a 45-minute set, promising an afternoon full of musical entertainment.
Two new musical acts to check out this year:
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Ten Branches - Fronted by singer/songwriter Phil Stockton, an innovative and dynamic band know for their genre-blending rock sound and thought-provoking lyrics.
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King Bee & The Stingers - Hailing from Bloomington, Ind., King Bee & The Stingers is a six-piece blues, soul and funk band.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Special edition Carmel PorchFest T-shirts will be available for purchase. Sales go towards the Carmel PorchFest Grant Program, which provides grants to youth in our community with musical aspirations.
- Snap a picture with a giant custom PorchFest guitar to commemorate the special occasion.
- A Band Hospitality tent will be available to bands, to thank them for their continued support of the event.
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FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDORS
To help us bring this annual celebration to life, numerous local businesses have stepped up to sponsor Carmel PorchFest. Notable sponsors include:
You can view all of our generous sponsors at this link.
For more information, including parking and frequently asked questions, click the buttons below.
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About the City of Carmel, Indiana
The City of Carmel is a thriving community in Central Indiana and is ranked one of the most livable mid-size U.S. cities. Known nationwide for pioneering urban design, Carmel has received numerous awards for its community amenities, quality of life, business environment and excellent schools, and continues to build community for those who live, work, play and visit the city. For more information, visit www.carmel.in.gov.
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