How does it work?
Cranford’s Porchfest is family-friendly community music festival and open to all! The afternoon consists of porch performances at private homes by individual bands and musicians performing various types of music. The organizing committee manages the basic logistics, coordinates performances and promotes the day.
For attendees, all normal rules of law and order apply and everyone remains responsible for their own behavior. Wander around, keep yourself safe, watch out for others, and enjoy the day!
When is it happening?
Saturday, October 9, 2021 1:30-5:15, followed by a closing throw down at 5:45 in Downtown Cranford.
Note: Rain date is October 16th, same time, same place, same porches, same bands!
Do the musicians get paid?
No one does! Organizers, performers, porch hosts, and others all participate are volunteers and all give freely of their time, talents, resources, and hospitality as a neighborhood. This year all performances will be made possible by the voluntary contributions of many people.
Do I need a ticket?
Nope. This event is FREE!
Is there a map or some kind of schedule?
Yep. You can view it here online, view it on your mobile device or download a map and print-at-home.
Will you be closing streets?
Yes! All streets hosting Porchfest will be closed for the safety of its spectators.
We will still be sharing public space and making every effort to accommodate one another. For drivers, this means slowing down and expecting to find pedestrians, bikes, and families spilling out into the streets. For those enjoying the festival, it means to be mindful that sometimes people in cars need to get somewhere, so just relax and make it work. It's the neighborly thing to do.
Is there a hashtag?
Use #cranfordporchfest for all your Tweeting, Instagramming and Facebooking needs.
Are there pictures?
You betcha! We hope you'll add significantly this year to our Facebook page. Check out and add to the #cranfordporchfest hashtag on Instagram here.
I've still got questions.
Who organizes this?
The Cranford Porchfest is brought to you by Cranford Community Connection, musicians, and Cranford neighbors, with the added assistance of city officials and the Cranford Police and Fire Departments.
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