20 locations and 30 performers for Play Music on the Porch Day
By Paula Pyzik Scott
August 29 was an extraordinary day in Bluffton. Twenty families invited other music lovers to drop by and enjoy live music on their front porch or back deck. Shady yards and pop-up canopies provided shelter on the sultry day, while food and drink vendors offered pick-me-ups. Thirty performers from as near as the next block and as far as Nashville provided the live entertainment.
From 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, Bluffton will host Play Music on the Porch Day performances (a.k.a. Porch Fest), as part of an international live music celebration. First introduced to Bluffton as a Bluffton Public Library spinoff from weekly jam sessions, Bluffton's Erik Reneker began coordinating multiple musical acts and host locations in the village in 2024.
For this third annual event, there will be 20 hosts and 30 musical acts, with some playing at two locations.
MEDIA RELEASE__The public is invited to join Bluffton Lions Club members for the Tuesday, September 1 program at Bluffton Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. Bluffton's EMS Chief, Noah Babcock will be the featured speaker.
ABOUT NOAH BABCOCK
Noah Babcock is the EMS Chief for the Village of Bluffton, where he brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles as a business owner and supervisor at Putnam County EMS. A dedicated sports enthusiast, Noah has a strong background in coaching, having served as a football coach for many years and currently as a track coach.
Local and regional performers are preparing for Bluffton's Play Music on the Porch Day (a.k.a. PorchFest) on August 29. This worldwide movement encourages people to spend the day outdoors, visiting with neighbors while playing or listening to music.
For a complete lineup and a map of where the bands will be playing, visit the event Facebook page.
With the lively atmosphere of an extra-large summer block party, the 2nd annual Taste of Bluffton was celebrated on Saturday, August 22, in the Citizens National Bank parking lot. Bluffton restaurants and food vendors provided a tasty array of snacks and entrees for $5 and $10. Games, activities, live music and DJ Deron Martin added to the party atmosphere.
Long lines stretched out for a taste of breakfast--or "brinner"--foods, tacos, beer cheese and pretzels, boba drinks, ice cream, wraps, salads, and more.
