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Porches become stages, yards become venues & neighbors gather together

Saranac Lake PorchFest is a community-wide music festival where porches become stages, yards become venues, and neighbors gather together!

Perhaps you’ve sat on your porch and overheard a neighbor strumming guitar on another porch. PorchFest takes this idea and multiplies it! It’s a free, family-friendly, community event where Saranac Lake residents and visitors share their love of playing and listening to music.

Stop in Berkeley Green and pick up a map and schedule to guide your PorchFest experience. Bands will be playing at a variety of homes and businesses throughout the Saranac Lake community, so wander from host to host and discover the wide array of talent our region has to offer!

When & Where

The Saranac Lake PorchFest will take place on August 2, 2025 between noon and 6:00 p.m. at various locations throughout the village of Saranac Lake. PorchFest is a “rain or shine” event. In case of severe weather, event updates will take place via email and social media. 

Bands & Hosts

Bands and hosts are encouraged to sign up to participate, particularly pre-paired together! Individual bands and hosts who sign up will be paired by PorchFest volunteers. Sign up by July 23 to be included on the map!