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PERFORM AT PORCH FEST

Are you a solo performer, member of a band, drum circle, jam band, dad band, garage band, DJ, or anything else that produced music? Join us at Kenwick Porch Fest 2026 on August 22nd to play music on intimate front porch venues around Kenwick! Don't have a porch to play on? No worries, we "matchmake" between porches and performers to set you up for a great set!

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Fill out and submit the form below to apply to play at KPF 2026!

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What is Kenwick Porch Fest?

Kenwick Porch Fest is a community music festival that takes place on porches and in front yards across Lexington's Kenwick Neighborhood. It builds community, showcases our beautiful neighborhood, and provides exposure to a multitude of bands across all musical genres.

When: Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 from 2pm-9pm

Where: porches and front yards in Lexington's Kenwick Neighborhood

Featuring: your performance?  

Please fill out the application below to put your name in the hat for this year's festival.

Note: We will attempt to make space for everyone who applies! However, with the nature of Porch Fest, we won't know how many porch stages we will have until later in the process. Feel free to check in with us for updates but we may not have answers for you until closer to the event when we do our performer-to-host matchmaking.


This year, we have added a "Tip Jar" program that artists can opt in to. 10% of all merch sales, donations, and sponsorship will be added to the Tip Jar and will be distributed amongst artists who opt in. You may also collect tips, and/or sell merchandise/music.


If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out to KenwickPorchFest@gmail.com.


The fine print: We hope you have a great time at Porch Fest. By agreeing to perform, host, volunteer and/or attend Porch Fest you also agree to participate at your own risk (not that we are anticipating any issues). You agree to hold performers, hosts, volunteers and/or organizers free of any claim for damages in the event of accident, injury, or disappointment.

Where is your group from?
Kenwick
Lexington
Surrounding Counties
Other
Do you already have a porch identified? All porches must be within the Kenwick neighborhood. See the Porch Host page for the boundary map. If not, NO WORRIES! We love matching performers with porch hosts!
Yes, Please share the location below
No, I need matched with a porch host
Is your performance "Family Friendly"? Note: this is not a requirement, but important when matchmaking porch hosts.
Yes
No
Do you have a PA and would you be willing to share it? OR do you need access to a PA?
Have and happy to share
Have but don't feel comfortable sharing
Need access to a PA that I don't have
N/A or not sure yet
Will be playing acoustic
Kenwick Porch Fest is establishing a "Tip Jar" Fund this year. 10% from all donations, sponsorship, & merch sales will be added to the Tip Jar and after the fest, an equal percentage of the fund will be distributed to all KPF acts that opt into this fund.
Do you or your bandmates have a disability or accessibility need that we should be aware of for spatial accommodation?
Yes
No
How did you learn about Kenwick Porch Fest?
Social Media
Word of mouth
Past attendee or performer
Some weird lady gave me a KPF sticker once
Other

Thank you so much for submitting to play at Kenwick Porch Fest 2026! We will add you to our database and will be in contact.

How To Perform at KPF

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