Sandwich Village PorchFest 2021

This flagship event was founded by singer-songwriter Kim Moberg who performed at the Wellfleet Porchfest in 2016 and brought the concept to the Sandwich Art Alliance.

“The annual Sandwich Arts Alliance Porchfest combines the best of music and community”, enthused Moberg. “Visitors from near and far return each year to hear their favorite musicians, learn about new artists and soak in the unique beauty of Sandwich Village.”

Folks from the Cape community and beyond have embraced the event year after year to watch musicians perform on residential, business and church “porches” throughout an easy walking route along Main, Jarves and School Streets in the scenic and historic village.

The performers are local artists of various ages and genres from Americana, Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Rock, Classic, Jazz and Traditional Irish music.

Attendees of the event will be given maps outlining the PorchFest route with details showing the location where each musician is performing, allowing them to stroll from porch to porch at their own pace and experience an array of live music styles throughout the afternoon.

“Porchfest music festivals began as a means for neighbors and local community members to highlight their music on front porches”, added Moberg. “Last year, during the covid lock-down, we were determined to continue with PorchFest by moving it from village porches to Zoom which resulted in people from all over the map streaming the event. This year musicians are eager to perform outside again.”

Typically all acoustic, Porchfests are held annually across the US and Canada on front porches. Local communities who celebrate Porchfest include Wellfleet and Reading, MA, although Ithaca, New York has been credited with launching the first official Porchfest in 2007.

More details can be found at www.sandwichartsalliance.org or at the Sandwich Arts Alliance Center & Gallery, 124 Route 6A, Sandwich. Sandwich Village PorchFest is made possible in part by the continuous generosity of Cape Cod 5.