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Porches Are Meant for Festivals: YS PorchFest Returns to Yellow Springs
Yellow Springs, Ohio is known for its vibrant arts, live music, and welcoming community spirit—and nothing captures that better than YS PorchFest 2025. After a long-awaited pause, Porchfest returns on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from noon to 7 p.m., bringing the village alive with music on porches, patios, and front yards throughout town.
Founded in 2018, Yellow Springs Porchfest quickly became a favorite regional event, drawing visitors from across Ohio and beyond. Now, the festival is headed by the Yellow Springs Arts Council, ensuring a sustainable future with dedicated coordination, strong community partnerships, and support from the Yellow Springs Community Foundation.
From the Porch to Downtown – A Full Day of FunÂ
Here’s what you should know about Yellow Springs PorchFest:
Porchfest isn’t just a music festival; it’s an experience that highlights why Yellow Springs is a must-visit destination in Ohio. From neighborhood porches to downtown businesses, you’ll find everything you need for a perfect day trip or weekend getaway.Â
Enjoy over 40 live performances across genres; folk, jazz, rock, Americana, blues, electronic, and classical.Â
Stop into local breweries, cafés, and restaurants for food, drinks, and community connection.Â
Grab a printed or interactive map at ysporchfest.com to plan your day and explore every corner of the village.Â
Make Downtown Part of Your Destination
Slip into the shops for one-of-a-kind treasures, pull up a chair and enjoy time with friends, and recharge with food and drinks before heading back out. When the sun goes down, keep the celebration alive with the YS Night Life scene, offering even more music, more fun, and more festive options to round out your perfect Yellow Springs experience.
Find a porch where the good times role.Â
Don’t miss a beat of Downtown Yellow Springs & Millworks Business Center!
Plan Your Visit
With music around every corner, unique shops, farm-to-table dining, and stunning natural beauty nearby, Yellow Springs is the perfect place to spend the day. Whether you’re here for Porchfest, hiking at Glen Helen Nature Preserve, biking the Little Miami Scenic Trail, or browsing local galleries, there’s always something happening. Come early for the Four Seasons Farmers Market from 8am-12pm.
Explore the full Porchfest lineup, porch locations, and schedule here:Â
👉 YS PorchFest 2025 Schedule & MapÂ
PorchFest is the perfect way to discover new music and find your next favorite spot to eat in the Village. Explore the porches. Enjoy the music. Experience the Springs.
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