PorchFest OBKY returns Saturday to Owensboro’s Griffith Avenue, once again turning front porches into concert stages for an evening of free live music, food trucks, and community fun.
The music kicks off at 3 p.m. and runs until about 10, and will feature nearly 40 musical acts across a dozen stages, along with a new addition for 2025 — a dedicated karaoke stage for those wanting to show off their own vocal talents.
A friendly reminder to attendees: PorchFest is hosted in a residential neighborhood, and state and local laws regarding public alcohol consumption will be enforced. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages, but are asked not to bring alcohol or glass containers. PorchFest does not sell alcohol or operate a beer garden.
Attendees can stop by the PorchFest Tent to pick up maps, shirts, and posters. Side streets will be open for parking, and Owensboro High School will be hosting a parking fundraiser.
With 22 food vendors — ranging from barbecue and hibachi to lemonade, coffee, and sweets — there will be plenty of options for every appetite.
Here’s the official lineup as released by organizers:
Stage A
Porch of Drew and Chelsea Burnett, 409 Griffith Ave.
Sponsor: Brasher’s Lil’ Nashville
4 p.m. – Karaoke
6 p.m. – Karaoke
8 p.m. – Karaoke
Stage B
Porch of Brian and Lauren Greenwell, 509 Griffith Ave.
Sponsor: Greenwell Chisholm
3 p.m. – Soul N The Pocket
5 p.m. – Kenny Russell
7 p.m. – The EO Kids
Stage C
Porch of Tom and Sherry Sabetta, 511 Griffith Ave.
Sponsor: Owensboro Restoration
4 p.m. – Alex Macke Daniel
6 p.m. – Corey & CJ Jones
Stage D
Porch of Sonny Clark, 522 Griffith Ave.
Sponsor: Carpet One
3 p.m. – Tony Henning
5 p.m. – Rack ‘em Leon
7 p.m. – Goldrush
Stage E
Porch of Jason Tapp, 531 Griffith Ave.
Sponsor: Mitzi Autry Portable Toilets/Ohio Valley Septic & Grease Services
4 p.m. – Joshua Orion
6 p.m. – Riley Station
8 p.m. – Griffith Avenue
Stage F
Porch of Brian and Julie Reid, 713 Griffith Ave.
4 p.m. – Emma Grace
6 p.m. – Dan Hall
8 p.m. – Jerrett Davis
Stage G
Porch of Jonathan and Lauren Patton, 723 Griffith Ave.
Sponsor: Furniture Warehouse
3 p.m. – The Lowland Ramblers
5 p.m. – Hollerhead
7 p.m. – Beau Tatum
9 p.m. – Cynthia & The End Times
Stage H
Porch of Chris and Janet Reid, 819 Griffith Ave.
Sponsor: Dahl & Groezinger
4 p.m. – Paul Montgomery
6 p.m. – Paula & Alex
8 p.m. – Chace Saunders
Stage I
Porch of Joseph and Sherea Hampton, 829 Griffith Ave.
Sponsor: Holston Gases
3 p.m. – Kayla Nicole
5 p.m. – The Green Lights
7 p.m. – DT On The Rocks
Stage J
Porch of William and Krista Thompson, 905 Griffith Ave.
Sponsor: Visit Owensboro
4 p.m. – Annalee Yager
6 p.m. – John Brasher
8 p.m. – Cam Thompson
Stage K
Porch of Michael and April Rose, 1029 Griffith Ave.
Sponsor: Carter Lawn Management
3 p.m. – Lucas Tex
5 p.m. – Krown
7 p.m. – Ariel & The HighWheels
Stage L
Porch of Tim and Kara Allen, 1120 Griffith Ave.
Sponsor: Complete Dentistry Owensboro
4 p.m. – Tailgate
6 p.m. – Flat Stanley
8 p.m. – The Rubbing Alcoholics
Stage M
Porch of Clayton and Davea Hornton, 1103 Griffith Ave.
Sponsor: Oddball Creative
3 p.m. – Parker Newby
5 p.m. – Chuck Piddles Band
7 p.m. – Snake Brain
Stage N
Porch of Anwarul and Mary Quader, 1124 Griffith Ave.
Sponsor: Larry Conder, County Commissioner
4 p.m. – Jukebox Zeros
6 p.m. – Yellow Banks
8 p.m. – Jordan Miller
PorchFest was created by Andy and Tamarra Brasher. The inaugural event in 2018 drew about 2,000 people, while crowds over the last few years are estimated to have included approximately 10,000 attendees.
Some of the success is a result of the unique format, with artists setting up on the front porches of houses up and down the street and crowds filling the lawns and sidewalks.
“It has been such a joy to watch PorchFest grow into such a wonderful community event over the years,” Tamarra Brashers said previously. “None of it would be possible without the gracious homeowners opening their porches, generous sponsors providing monetary support, and, of course, our community for embracing the idea.”
PorchFest OBKY will be presented by Furniture Warehouse this year. Special sponsors include Jacob Sommerville Design, DreamCopy Photography, and Townsquare Media 92.5 WBKR. The volunteer shirt sponsor is Sun Windows, and the photo sponsor is the Skiadas Group.
For more information, visit porchfestobky.com.
