PorchFest STL

SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 (1-6 pm)

PorchFest STL is a day of free music on the streets and porches of Skinker DeBaliviere, St. Louis, with bands performing on dozens of venues on neighborhood front porches followed by a mainstage concert in the early evening at Greg Freeman Park, 6008 Kingsbury (aka Four Corners). 

Sponsorship opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities at all levels available. 

 

Seeking performers for 2026

If you are interested in joining the fun by performing on a porch in St. Louis’ Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood, let us know here and we will get back to you.

 

Seeking porch hosts for 2026

If you’d be willing to host a band on your porch, drop us a line here and we will explain how it all works.

 

PorchFest 2025 – a look back

PorchFest STL 2025 on Spotify: a selection of bands who played PorchFest in September 2025 

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PorchFest merch:
– These delightful handprinted posters by printmaker Pete Holohan are available. Drop us a line at porchfeststl@gmail.com if you are interested in purchasing one ($20)

Get Involved with PorchFest STL


Volunteer: Many hands make light work! Whether your interest is in planning the event or contributing your time on the day, we’d love to hear from you. Drop us a line at porchfeststl@gmail.com and we will let you know how you can help.

What to expect

PORCHFEST LOGISTICS:
Where to park during PorchFest: Street parking throughout neighborhood – Old Des Peres school lot, Des Peres Ave. at Westminster – St. Roch Catholic Church – Lot across from Snarf’s Sandwiches on Skinker – Des Peres Avenue, north of Kingsbury – Expo public parking off DeBaliviere Ave. – please be mindful of our neighbors and pedestrians

Transit: Skinker DeBaliviere is served by three MetroLink stations: Skinker, Delmar Loop, and Forest Park-DeBaliviere

a big THANK YOU to our sponsors for 2025

Washington University in St. Louis – Stanton Barton – Busey Bank – Express Employment Professionals – Rachel Boxdorfer, BHHS Alliance Real Estate – National Sales Company – Parker’s Table – HUSTL Hospitality Group (Steve’s Hot Dogs & The Fountain on Delmar) – Fork and Stix – State Representative Del Taylor – Cintrex AV – Garcia Properties – Salt + Smoke

Find your jam! An array of musical genres

Soul, funk, classical, rock, folk, novelty, choral, rap.

Headline bands in recent years: Diamond K (soul and funk), Saint Boogie Brass Band (New Orleans-style marching band), Hillary Fitz Band (folk rock/singer-songwriter), The Free Agents (classic rock).

PorchFest 2024 – a look back


PorchFest STL is presented by the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council. Skinker DeBaliviere is a vibrant urban neighborhood in the City of St. Louis. It is bounded by the city limits on the west, Delmar Boulevard on the north, DeBaliviere Avenue on the east, and Lindell Boulevard on the south. The neighborhood is within walking distance to Washington University, Forest Park and the University City Loop. The Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council (SDCC) aims to be the connector, coordinator and facilitator of all aspects necessary to maintain and enhance our diverse, desirable and thriving community.