ATCHISON
PORCHFEST
Saturday, May 9, 2026 • 2-6pm
Atchison, Kansas
WHAT IS PORCHFEST?
Porchfest Atchison is a FREE concert event on historic 4th Street in Atchison, Kansas sponsored by Project Atchison.
Each May we celebrate warm weather with live music from local musicians on neighborhood porches, enjoy delicious fair from food trucks, and participate in fun activities for the kids. It's a great way to connect with friends and family while embracing our vibrant community spirit!
SIGN UP TO PLAY PORCHFEST!
We welcome bands from all different genres to play at Porchfest. Please enter your band's information by January 31, 2026 using the form below. Have questions? Email us.
PAST BANDS BY GENRE
Americana/Folk Bands
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John Craig (Americana & Roots Music)
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Pick & Strum Hans Bremer (Americana)
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Rudy and the Lost Boys (Americana, Bluegrass)
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Two Mile Trudge (Country & Americana)
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Copper Petals (Modern Folk, Old Country)
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Camilo Humphrey (Folksy)
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Matt Meyer (Folk & Pop)
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Platonic Sandal (90’s Alt Rock & Folk)
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J. William Nelson (Electric ukulele, classic rock, folk, gypsy jazz)
PAST EVENT MAP
PAST FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDORS
Rogue Street Tacos
Tacos and Drinks
Alleyway Crafted Flavors
Smash burgers, Hot Dogs, Bird Dogs, Lemonades, Tea, and Kettle Corn
The Coffee Bus
Espresso Drinks, Iced Coffees, and Lemonade
Pace & Bene Catholic Shoppe
Gelato and Cold Drinks
Ross Family BBQ
Homemade BBQ plates
Girl Scouts Bake Sale
House of Bread Co.
Fresh Sourdough Bread
KIDS ACTIVITIES
Gaga ball pit
Giant velcro ball
Corn hole
Bounce houses
Face painting
PARKING OPTIONS
Parking is available in the neighborhood. Please do not block driveways!
Benedictine College is allowing parking in the Murphy Recreation Parking Lot off of Mound Street. There will be shuttles to take people from the parking lot, two blocks over, to the event.
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
What NOT to bring
No outside alcohol
Dogs that are not on a leash
VOLUNTEER AT PORCHFEST
It takes a group of up to 20-30 volunteers to run Porchfest every year. Please consider volunteering to be part of the set-up committee, a porch volunteer, an entrance volunteer, and the clean-up crew.
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CONTACT US
For general questions or media inquiries, please reach out to us at projectatchison@gmail.com.