OCTOBER 7, 2023 | 12:00–7:00 PM


Celebrate Joplin’s best music, food, & art



D STREET & BYERS AVENUE | JOPLIN, MO








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WHAT IS PORCHFEST?

A choose-your-own-adventure music festival





Music


Musicians of every genre under the sun play right on the beautiful front porches of Joplin’s historic North Heights neighborhood. 3-5 bands play every hour, giving you plenty of time to enjoy a wide variety of music.

︎: Lauren McKay

FOLK   •   ROCK   •   POP    •    BLUES   •   JAZZ   •   MARIMBA ENSEMBLE   •   AMERICANA   •   CLASSICAL   •   

PERFORM AT PORCHFEST




Food


Joplin’s most craveable food trucks set up right in the street, so you can grab a taco or a deep-fried Oreo to enjoy during the next concert.

︎: Aunt Tracy’s Cookies

MEXICAN   •   BARBECUE   •   PIZZA   •   SOUL FOOD   •   COFFEE   •   SMOOTHIES   •   ASIAN   •   CAJUN   •   

SELL FOOD AT PORCHFEST




Art


Just down the street from the food trucks, there’s an adorable handmade ceramic mug calling your name. Or maybe you’d prefer to get a henna tattoo?

︎: Benson’s Creative Designs

CERAMICS   •   PAINTINGS   •   LEATHERWORKING   •   HENNA   •   SCULPTURE   •   BODY PRODUCTS   •   JEWELRY   •   PHOTOGRAPHY   •   

SELL ART AT PORCHFEST



There are many Porchfests around the world, but this one is Joplin’s.



Applications are now open!



Musicians


Play a one-of-a-kind show with a stipend plus tips. 

Food Trucks


Porchfest runs from lunch to dinner time, giving you the opportunity to feed two meals to over 2,500 expected attendees.


Artists


Set up a booth and show off your art at the center of Porchfest.



Porch Hosts


Do you live in North Heights? Turn your beautiful home into a concert venue — host a band on your porch. 

Businesses


Make a tax-deductible sponsorship and/or set up a booth at Porchfest! Promote your business through one of Joplin’s biggest events AND help us keep it going — it’s a win-win.


Volunteers


We need all the help we can get to make this event happen. Even giving an hour of your time can make a huge difference!


Contact us


northheightsporchfest at gmail dot com