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Celebrate local music at Carmel PorchFest Sept. 21
 CARMEL, Ind., Sept. 17, 2025 - Carmel PorchFest returns to the Arts & Design District on Sunday, Sept. 21, from noon to 6 p.m.
Carmel PorchFest, a free, family-friendly music festival, transforms porches into stages and sidewalks into front-row seats in the neighborhood north of the Arts & Design District. Attendees will have the chance to experience live performances from 62 local bands across a variety of genres.
In addition to music, the event features food and beverage vendors, community booths and ample space to kick back and enjoy the atmosphere. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own chairs, explore the neighborhood and enjoy a full day of music, food and fun for all ages.
New this year! Visitors can take their PorchFest experience to the next level with the brand-new Carmel PorchFest app.
The free app puts everything festival-goers need right at their fingertips, including a map of all participating porches, a full band lineup and performance schedule, food and beverage vendor information, and other helpful details to make navigating the event seamless and fun. Click on the image below or this link to download the app today.
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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Special edition Carmel PorchFest T-shirts will be available for purchase. Sales go toward the Carmel PorchFest Grant Program, which provides grants to youth in our community with musical aspirations.
- The Carmel PorchFest board will award a Carmel PorchFest grant to a deserving Carmel High School student at 1 p.m. at Porch 16
VENDORS
To help us bring this annual celebration to life, numerous local businesses have stepped up to sponsor Carmel PorchFest. 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
A thriving community acclaimed for its distinct amenities, robust and innovative business environment and excellent schools, the City of Carmel was named the #2 Best Place to Live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report. Highly regarded by its residents as a safe community offering an exceptional quality of life, Carmel is home to an award-winning parks system and a wealth of cultural options. Carmel is built for big dreams. Find out more at www.carmel.in.gov.
About Carmel PorchFest Inc.
Carmel PorchFest, established in 2014, is a non-profit organization that supports local live music all year
long—including events like Late Night on Main, our high-energy downtown concert series held every
month during the summer and our signature event – Carmel PorchFest each September. Our mission is to create a vibrant series of events that bring the community together through the unifying power of local music and to give back to the youth in the community to continue the love and growth of music.
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