More than more than 30 musicians and bands will perform across 11 stages during PorchFest OBKY 2021, set for June 12 on Griffith Avenue.
Event co-founder Tamarra Miller said she’s excited to bring PorchFest back after last year’s show was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first performances will start between 3 and 4 p.m., while the evening performances will begin between 7 and 8 p.m., depending on the location.
While this year’s music festival will present four less stages than in 2019 — namely due to a high number of homeowners moving and selling — Miller said that could be a good thing.
“Maybe it’ll keep the crowd down a little,” she said. “Every year, we plan to have 11-15 stages for PorchFest.”
Miller also said PorchFest officials will keep in line with the state’s recommendations regarding the pandemic, though she said mask-wearing likely won’t be enforced.
“We’ll do whatever it takes to keep it safe,” she said. “I think more people will be vaccinated by then, and that will make people feel safer about getting out. Everybody is ready to get out and mingle and enjoy some music.”
Though several food trucks have already reserved a spot for PorchFest 2021, Miller said there’s still a couple of openings available for vendors interested in participating. So far, J’s Good Grub, Kona Ice of Owensboro, Tri-R-Tips, Slick Back BBQ, and Taqueria have confirmed their spots.
This year’s title sponsor is Independence Bank.
The PorchFest 2021 musical lineup and stage appearances are as follows:
Stage A: 509 Griffith Avenue (porch of Brian and Lauren Greenwell)
3 p.m. — Soul N The Pocket
5 p.m. — Haleigh Martin
7 p.m. — Villa Mure
Sponsor: Greenwell Chisholm
Stage B: 511 Griffith Avenue (porch of Sherry Sabetta)
4 p.m. — Paul Montgomery
6 p.m. — Clarke Sexton
8 p.m. — Freddie Bourne
Sponsor: Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory/DoorDash
Stage C: 522 Griffith Avenue (porch of Sean Higgins)
3 p.m. — Haley Payne
5 p.m. — Nick Lawson
7 p.m. — Ariel and the Highwheels
Sponsor: REMAX
Stage D: 531 Griffith Avenue (porch of Floyd and Elaine Tapp)
4 p.m. — Larry Maglinger
6 p.m. — Cynthia Murray
8 p.m. — Jess Jocoy
Sponsor: Mitzi Autry Portable Toilets/Central Screen Printing
Stage E: 713 Griffith Avenue (porch of Brian and Julie Reid)
4 p.m. — Drivin’ Blind
6 p.m. — Rack ‘em Leon
8 p.m. — V-Bombs
Sponsor: Carpet One
Stage F: 723 Griffith Avenue (porch of Jonathan and Lauren Patton)
3 p.m. — Kentucky Shine
5 p.m. — Shawn Brashear
7 p.m. — Nicholas Jamerson
9 p.m. — The Close
Sponsor: Sun Windows
Stage G: 819 Griffith Avenue (porch of Chris and Janet Reid)
4 p.m. — Dakota Hayden
6 p.m. — Alex Macke Daniel
8 p.m. — Andy Brasher Band
Sponsor: Beaver Dam Tourism
Stage H: 829 Griffith Avenue (porch of Joseph and Sherea Hampton)
3 p.m. — Parker Hamilton
5 p.m. — Dustin Taylor on the Rocks
7 p.m. — Madeline Wilkerson
Sponsor: Dahl and Groezinger/Advanced Investment Management
Stage I: 905 Griffith Avenue (porch of William and Krista Thompson)
4 p.m. — Annabel Whitledge
6 p.m. — Elliot Sublett
8 p.m. — Cam Thompson
Sponsor: Weedman Western Kentucky/Mosquito Joe
Stage J: 1029 Griffith Avenue (porch of Michael and April Rose)
3 p.m. — Grayson Jenkins
6 p.m. — Josh Merritt
8 p.m. — Sydney Lane
Sponsor: J&R Construction
Stage K: 1120 Griffith Avenue (porch of Tim and Kara Allen)
3 p.m. — Dustin Locke
5 p.m. — Little By Little
7 p.m. — Tailgate
Sponsor: Kona Ice/Budget Blinds
