ATCHISON PORCHFEST
Saturday, May 9, 2026 • 2-6pm
Atchison, Kansas
WHAT IS ATCHISON PORCHFEST?
Atchison Porchfest is a FREE, walkable music festival organized by Project Atchison featuring more than 20 regional bands performing on historic front porches.​​
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Each year, 600+ people gather along brick-lined 4th Street to enjoy food trucks, family-friendly fun, and an easygoing atmosphere that makes it a great way to reconnect with friends and ignite community spirit.
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Grab your lawn chair and join us for our next Porchfest on
Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 2-6pm.
THANK YOU TO OUR PORCH SPONSORS
As a community-funded event, we rely on our wonderful sponsors and
attendees to provide our $6,000 in funding each year.
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Please consider giving to keep Porchfest going strong for years to come!
Donations over $250 are considered a porch sponsor, with advertising included at the event.
All gifts are tax deductible through Project Atchison, registered 501(c)(3) EIN #47-5083482.
2026 BANDS BY GENRE
Americana/Folk Bands
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John Rowdy (Heartland Rock and Americana)
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The Jaeger Clan (American and Folk Fiddle Tunes)
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Terry Heineken and Linda Bell (Folk)
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Chris Heineken (Modern Folk, Old Country)
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Carlin Gardner (Acoustic Guitar and Harmonica)
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The Jaeger Clan (Americana, Country, Folk, Rock)
2026 EVENT MAP
2026 FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDORS
E-Rams Food Truck
Local Vendor from
Buchanan County, MO
Handcrafted sandwiches, crispy homemade chips, and sweet treats.
The Brew
Local Vendor from
Atchison, KS
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Espresso drinks & ice cream
Alleyway Crafted Flavors
Local Vendor from
Atchison, KS
Smash burgers, hotdogs, fries, chips, soft pretzels, kettle corn, fresh lemonade, and limeades.
Pace & Bene Catholic Shoppe
Local Vendor from
Atchison, KS
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Gelato and Cold Drinks
Girl Scouts Bake Sale
Local Vendor from
Atchison, KS
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Homemade cookies & cakes
Ross Family BBQ
Local Vendor
from Atchison, KS
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Homemade BBQ plates
Beer Garden by Atchison Event Center
Local Vendor
from Atchison, KS
A variety of be​er and seating area to talk.
Bark & Brie
Local Vendor
from Cummings, KS
Charcuterie cups for paws & people
PARKING OPTIONS
Parking is available in the neighborhood. Please do not block driveways and drive slow.
Benedictine College is also allows parking in the Murphy Recreation Parking Lot off of Mound Street.
KIDS ACTIVITIES
Gaga ball pit
Giant velcro ball
Corn hole
Bounce houses
Face painting
OTHER INFO
What to bring to the event
Please bring your own lawn chairs and/or blankets
Comfortable shoes for walking
Bring cash in case local vendors don't have card readers
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Cash or Venmo for band tips (they are volunteering their time!)
Dogs (on a leash)
What NOT to bring
No outside alcohol
Outside food - come support our vendors
CONTACT US
For general questions or media inquiries, please reach out to us at projectatchison@gmail.com.