Farmville, NC

FRONT PORCHES.
FRONT-ROW SEATS.

Farmville PorchFest fills historic downtown with live bands on porches,
in yards, and at local businesses for a joyful day of
music, discovery, and community.

A festival built by community

PorchFest is a community music festival that transforms neighborhoods into music venues, bringing people together through live music, local talent, and small-town hospitality. What began in Ithaca, New York, in 2007 has grown into a beloved tradition in communities across the United States and Canada.

On Saturday, September 19, 2026, Farmville will proudly launch its own PorchFest—creating what we hope will become a cherished annual tradition in Eastern North Carolina. As part of Arts Across Farmville Week, historic downtown porches will come alive with performances by local and regional musicians, inviting neighbors and visitors to stroll the streets, discover new artists, support local businesses, and experience the best of Farmville together.

By turning porches, yards, and downtown gathering spots into stages, the event invites everyone to experience Farmville in a fun, walkable, and welcoming way.

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ElectriCities of North Carolina

ElectriCities of North Carolina is a membership organization supporting more than 90 community-owned electric systems across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. With a focus on people and communities, ElectriCities provides power supply and critical services while helping public power communities thrive through technical expertise, communications, economic development, legislative support, and other innovative services.

At the heart of ElectriCities is a commitment to public power: locally owned utilities working to serve the people and communities they call home. That community-first mission makes ElectriCities a natural partner for events that bring neighbors together and strengthen the places we live, work, and play.

Farmville PorchFest is proud to have ElectriCities as an Event Level Sponsor of our inaugural celebration of music, community, and downtown Farmville.

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