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, 800+ 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, cash for bands tips/food trucks, and join us for our next Porchfest on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 2-6pm.
2026 EVENT MAP
2026 BANDS BY GENRE
Americana/Folk Bands
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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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Rudy and The Lost Boys
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CL Sing Along
2026 BAND SCHEDULE
Porch #1 - 921 N 4th Street, Atchison, KS 66002
2:00: 2:45: KLR Radio
3:00 - 3:45: George Hunt Harmonica Wolverine
4:00: 4:30: All This is Meaningless
4:45 - 5:30: Camilo Humphrey
5:30 - 6:00: Bill Welch
Porch #2 - 806 N 4th Street, Atchison, KS 66002
2-2:30: The Jaeger Clan
2:45-3:45: Rudy and the Lost Boys
4:00 - 4:45: Two Mile Trudge
5:00 - 6:00: Platonic Sandal
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Porch #3 - 711 N 4th Street, Atchison, KS 66002
2:00: 2:45: Chris Heineken
3:00 - 3:45: John Craig
4:00: 4:30: Terry Heineken
4:30 - 5:00: Linda Bell
5:15 - 6:00: Oh My Oldies
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Porch #4 - 301 Riley St., Atchison, KS 66002
2:00-4:00: Lucid Intervals
4:00-5:00: CL Sing Along
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Porch #5 - Cray Museum, 805 N 5th St., Atchison, KS 66002
2:00-3:00: Atchison Jazz Express
4:30-5:00: Carlin Gardner
5:00-6:00: Versatility
Porch #6 - 720 N 5th St, Atchison, KS, 66002 (back porch facing Mound St.)
3:30 - 4:00: Geoff Bobo
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
Beer Garden by Atchison Event Center
Local Vendor
from Atchison, KS
A variety of be​er and seating area to talk.
Ross Family BBQ
Local Vendor
from Atchison, KS
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Homemade BBQ plates
Girl Scouts
Local Vendor from
Atchison, KS
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Homemade cookies & cakes
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.