The schedule and details on the performances can be found - https://franklin.porchfest.info/map/#schedule
Video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wlre--9Cq9Y
Video recording by Chris Leverone & Steve Sherlock
Editing by Chris Leverone
Showing posts with label porchfest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label porchfest. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Missed PorchFest 2026 ?? Check out some of the performances in this video recap (video)
Porchfest 2026 was held in Franklin on June 6, 2026
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Economic Development Subcmte gets updates on the events for June & continues goal discussion (audio)
FM #1762 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1762 in the series.
The Economic Development Subcommittee met on Thursday, June 4, 2026 as scheduled. Committee Vice-Chair Morrongiello, Griffith & Malloy were present for this session, Chair LeBlanc was away.
Quick recap:
Cory Shea to talk about the events,
Restaurant Week underway, good social interactions, PorchFest on Saturday June 6, about 50 performers and 30+porches; after the music you can also visit a restaurant as the week ends on Saturday.
Tricky trying to put the pieces together from a regional aspect for an international event, lots of connections made, lessons learned
Main St will be closed between St Mary's and the Franklin Federated Church. The jumbotron will be at Hayward Manor; Live performances scheduled; Info on schedule details, parking etc will be posted on June 22
After the watch parties, Pride on June 27, then into the 4th of July Celebration… Farmers Market and Concerts on the Common during the summer, then Harvest Festival in Sept and wreath of Franklin date TBD Nov, Dec
MetroWest guide for the watch parties coming out , Town has an ad placed in it as it will be spreading quite a bit.
Discussion on goals vs work plan, should it be 2 or one.
Why is there a distinction?
Solid waste master plan required for the town dump, consent order from DEP so it is already being worked
The meeting runs about 71 minutes.
Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1762-economic-development-subcmte-mtg-06-04-26/—-----------
The agenda here -
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-2343
My full set of notes taken during the meeting -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WMctKdP3zMR8fJSIsIDFplpBCbQdfBhd/view?usp=drive_link
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Saturday, June 6, 2026
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, June 6, 2026 ???
Saturday, June 6
Restaurant Week (Day 7/7)
7:00am Fishing Derby (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)
9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)
10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
11:45am Reading of Wrentham/Franklin Declaration of Independence (Franklin Historical Museum)
12:00pm PorchFest 2026 - see schedule at Franklin.Porchfest.Info
12:00pm Fakes & Forgeries (Franklin Historical Museum)
7:00pm Ken Barney (live music) (Quarterdeck)
7:30pm ONCE (THE BLACK BOX)
8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)
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Franklin PorchFest 2026 – Saturday, June 6, from 12 PM to 6 PM
Franklin PorchFest 2026 – This Saturday, June 6, from 12 PM to 6 PM
This year's PorchFest features more than 50 bands performing on over 30 porches throughout Franklin's Cultural District. Enjoy an afternoon of live music, discover new local talent, and experience the community spirit that makes PorchFest such a special event.
Start planning your day now! Visit Franklin.PorchFest.Info to view the performance schedule, porch locations, and music genres.
Admission is FREE, so grab your friends, family, and neighbors and join us for a day filled with music throughout Franklin!
Related posts on PorchFest
- The Franklin PorchFest 2026 web page has the details you need to find & listen to good music https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/06/the-franklin-porchfest-2026-web-page.html
- Porchfest performers by time of performance on Saturday, June 6, 2026 https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/06/porchfest-performers-by-time-of.html
- 2026 Franklin PorchFest schedule by porch by schedule by performers https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/06/m2026-franklin-porchfest-schedule-by.html
- Get a good seat behind the scenes at Franklin PorchFest by Volunteering !!! https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/06/get-good-seat-behind-scenes-at-franklin.html
Boston Globe: "another example of local leadership combining neighborliness with civic boosterism"
Via the Boston Globe
"This Saturday, at least four Massachusetts communities will host a Porchfest of their own, including Newton, Medford, Franklin, and Dorchester (“Dorchfest”). Arlington and the Fenway neighborhood are coming up on June 20, and the second annual Cambridge Porchfest is set for July 11.
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In Norfolk County, the Town of Franklin (as it’s officially known, though it now has city government) will host its third Porchfest this weekend. Mixing private residences with municipal spaces in Franklin’s Cultural District, this Porchfest is another example of local leadership combining neighborliness with civic boosterism.
“What’s unique about us is we’re not only on porches but on town property,” said John Lopresti, chair of Franklin’s Cultural District Committee. They’ll have music on the Franklin Town Common, at the Historical Museum, and on the steps of the Franklin Public Library, the nation’s first.
“We wanted to expand it, really bring the beauty of Franklin [by] showcasing these historical assets,” Lopresti said."
Continue reading the article with this shared link -
Franklin PorchFest schedule can be found - https://franklin.porchfest.info/map/#schedule
Friday, June 5, 2026
2026 Franklin PorchFest schedule by porch by schedule by performers
Another way to look at the 2026 Franklin PorchFest schedule is by porch by schedule by performer.
The profile of the performer can be found - (alpha order) https://franklin.porchfest.info/map/#gallery
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Porchfest performers by time of performance on Saturday, June 6, 2026
Performer schedule in time slot order (note if any changes, since this was captured, please refer to Franklin.Porchfest.Info)
80 Union St 12:00 - 2:00 Bagel Club
17 Union St 12:00 - 1:30 Casual Encounters
77 Crescent St 12:00 - 1:30 Dave Perry
80 West Central St 12:00 - 1:00 Jamie Barrett
17 East Central St 12:00 - 1:30 Jonny D
118 Main St 12:00 - 1:00 Mary Ellen Winsor
270 Main St 12:00 - 2:00 Michael Rivelis
27 Marvin Ave 12:00 - 2:00 Mike Mainuli
171 Main St 12:00 - 1:30 Neo Starry
35 East St 12:00 - 2:00 Taste of Nostalgia
24 Pearl St 12:00 - 2:00 The Franklin Underground
9 Lincoln St 12:00 - 2:00 The Zajac Brothers Band
17 Park Rd 12:00 - 1:00 Tim & Liz Ayres-Kerr
249 Lincoln St 12:30 - 2:30 Matt Tremble
60 Dean Ave 12:30 - 2:00 Moonshot
200 Main St 1:00 - 3:00 Dave Warner Jr.
18 Lincoln St 1:00 - 2:30 Dom DeBaggis - Solo Acoustic
36 Main St 1:00 - 3:00 FSPA Students
164 Main St 1:00 - 2:00 Jeff Roy
85 Hillside Rd 1:00 - 2:30 Midlife Mayhem
11 Garfield St 1:00 - 3:00 Rowboat
270 Cottage St 1:00 - 3:00 Oak Street
887 Lincoln St 1:00 - 5:00 The Railroad Picker
172 School St 1:30 - 2:30 Ice Lemonade and The Apple Snaps
9 Mackintosh St 1:30 - 2:30 Mark Legere
4 East Central St 2:00 - 4:00 Chip Zale
230 Cottage St 2:00 - 4:00 Cow Punks
17 Union St 2:00 - 4:00 Dave Bauer & Diet Soda
80 West Central St 2:00 - 3:00 Jabbering Trout
118 Main St 2:00 - 2:00 Jim Atkinson Band
237 Pleasant St 2:00 - 4:00 Mordechai Lincoln Band
164 Main St 2:00 - 4:00 Sound Thermal Fire
270 Main St 2:30 - 4:30 Lee Rich
9 Lincoln St 2:30 - 4:30 Matt Zajac
14 Orchard St 3:00 - 4:00 Heath Nisbett
97 Dean Ave 3:00 - 5:00 Jivepope
18 Lincoln St 3:00 - 5:00 Joe Marino Solo Acoustic Cover Artist
85 Hillside Rd 3:00 - 4:30 Karate show
99 Main St 3:00 - 4:00 Nicky G.
9 Mackintosh St 3:00 - 5:00 The Bad Apples
24 Pearl St 3:00 - 5:00 The BlueFO's
249 Lincoln St 4:00 - 5:30 77 Suspects
200 Main St 4:00 - 6:00 GrooveStone
270 Cottage St 4:00 - 6:00 South Street Six
164 Main St 4:30 - 6:00 Critical Mass
14 Orchard St 4:30 - 5:00 Rayna Nisbett
270 Main St 4:30 - 6:00 Rick Smyth
12 Hunters Run Rd 5:00 - 6:00 Slack Tide
PorchFest Information, High Street, Franklin, MA 02038
info at Franklin Town Common
PorchFest Information, 10 Main St , Franklin, MA 02038
info at Pete's Nerd Emporium
Food Trucks, High Street, Franklin, MA 02038
food trucks at Franklin Town Common
Restrooms, 195 Main Street, Franklin, MA 02038
restroom at Haywood Manor
Restrooms, 80 West Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038
restroom at Franklin Historical Museum
Restrooms, 118 Main Street, Franklin, MA 02038
restroom at Franklin Public Library
Parking, 137 West Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038
parking at Davis Thayer School
Parking, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin, MA 02038
parking at Franklin Senior Center
Parking, 171 Main Street, Franklin, MA 02038
parking at Franklin Federated Church
Parking, 109 West Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038
parking at Dean College
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Get a good seat behind the scenes at Franklin PorchFest by Volunteering !!!
Sign up to Volunteer for PorchFest at https://franklin.porchfest.info/signup/volunteer/
PorchFest is Saturday, June 6th which is quickly approaching, and we need volunteers to help ensure it runs smoothly!
Additionally, we'll need help staffing the two PorchFest Information booths - assisting residents and guests find bands and porch locations within the district.
If you are interested in volunteering for this community event, simply register above at the VOLUNTEER SIGNUP link to be part of one of Franklin’s favorite community music events.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The Franklin PorchFest 2026 web page has the details you need to find & listen to good music
The map is interactive. You can zoom in or out to get the level of detail you want.
Want more details on the band/musicians?
Check out the Performer Gallery
You can interact with the Performer Gallery to query "rock" or "folk".
Yes, one source - https://franklin.porchfest.info/
Monday, June 1, 2026
Franklin PorchFest 2026 – This Saturday, June 6, from 12 PM to 6 PM!
The countdown is on for Franklin's biggest musical event of the year — just 5 days away!
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| Franklin PorchFest 2026 – This Saturday, June 6, from 12 PM to 6 PM! |
Start planning your day now! Visit Franklin.PorchFest.Info to view the performance schedule, porch locations, and music genres.
Admission is FREE, so grab your friends, family, and neighbors and join us for a day filled with music throughout Franklin!
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