August 29 Play Music on the Porch Day lineup grows
29 acts join international live music celebration
By Marlena Balinger
FROM FACEBOOK_For the third year in a row, Bluffton will host Play Music on the Porch Day, a.k.a. PorchFest. On August 29, dozens of live acts will perform from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
The annual event was started by Bluffton resident Erik K. Reneker as a way for local musicians to display their talents. Local residents have engaged by providing outdoor venues on their porches, patios and yards.
The international event provides a map here.
2026 Porch Fest t-shirts will be available in mid-July on a website to be provided by Kelli Fruchey.
Specific addresses will be available on the day of the event. More information can be found at the event’s Facebook page.
PERFORMER LINEUP (AS OF JUNE 25)
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