ATCHISON
PORCHFEST
Saturday, May 9, 2026 • 2-6pm
Atchison, Kansas
WHAT IS ATCHISON PORCHFEST?
Atchison Porchfest is a FREE, walkable music festival 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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Please join us for our next Porchfest on May 9, 2026 from 2-6pm.
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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2026 CONFIRMED BANDS BY GENRE
Americana/Folk Bands
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John Craig (Americana & Roots Music)
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Rudy and the Lost Boys (Americana, Bluegrass)
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Two Mile Trudge (Country & Americana)
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Camilo Humphrey (Folksy)
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Platonic Sandal (90’s Alt Rock & Folk)
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John Rowdy
PAST 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 Coffee Bus
Local Vendor from
Highland, KS
Handcrafted coffee drinks
Alleyway Crafted Flavors
Local Vendor from
Atchison, KS
Hot Dogs, Bird Dogs, Lemonades, and Kettle Corn
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
The Brew
Local Vendor from
Atchison, KS
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Espresso Drinks & Ice Cream
KIDS ACTIVITIES
Gaga ball pit
Giant velcro ball
Corn hole
Bounce houses
Face painting
SIGN UP TO PLAY PORCHFEST!
We welcome bands from all different genres to play at Porchfest. Enter your band's information by February 15, 2026 using the form below. Have questions? Email us.
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
Cash or Venmo for band tips (they are volunteering their time!)
What NOT to bring
No outside alcohol
Dogs that are not on a leash
CONTACT US
For general questions or media inquiries, please reach out to us at projectatchison@gmail.com.