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A South Minneapolis music festival featuring 12 local bands across 3 porches that transform into stages.
Powderhorn Porchfest is unique in its focus on celebrating local music and local foods. While dancing in the streets to hip hop, blues, indie, and more you can enjoy sweet and savory delights from food trucks, drinks in the Reverie Beer Garden, and cool merch from local vendors. Porchfest is free and fun for all ages!
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2022 Artists
Stage 1: 3201 17th Avenue South
Curator: Carlos Lumbi
4:00-4:45 - Red Hot Django Peppers
5:00-5:45 - Bach Society of MN (Marco Real-d'Arbelles/Jordan Buchholtz)
6:00-6:45 - Ngange & Themasses
7:00-7:45 - Red Eye Ruby
9:15- 9:45 - Chico Chavez Orchestra
Stage 2: 3232 17th Avenue South
Curator: Michael Brooks
4:00 pm-4:45 pm - BIIG MIIC
5:15-6:00 - Ambivalent Spores
6:15-7:00 - Love Ulysses & Friends
7:15-8:00 - Original Beginnings
8:15-9:00 - ShaVunda Thunda
Stage 3: 3329 17th Avenue South
Curator: CiCi Bella
5:15-6:00 - Shardae
6:15-7:00 - Mike Dreams
7:15-8:00 - RicX
8:15- 9:00 - CiCi BELLA
Stay tuned for our 2023 Line-up!
PAST Artists
Greg Herriges Duo
Broken Caterpillar
Daniel Martin Moreno
Brian Just
Jr. Brooks
Miss Sadie's Children
Lynn O'Brien
HoofBeats
Lieutenant Sunnie
Mother Tongue with Ayanna Muata
Judd August & Ebony Phillips
Sister Species
Steven Hobert
Bomba de Luz
Fairfax, AK
Taller del Amatl
Ike
Mike in the Wilderness
Ana and the Beltones
The MayNorth
Brian Just Band
Dwell and the Shape Ship
Jack Klatt
The Bootlickers
The Complimentaries
Jayanthi Kyle
The Roe Family Singers
David Hoyt
Kash and Khary
Ben Rosenbush
Cumbia Band
Dang ol Triole
Portage
Josh ClevelandSalted HoneyKash and KharySam Brooks JazzBrian Just BandTruArtSpeaksNilesHouse of Dance and UMAHH
DEBBIE MOORETHE BAD COMPANIONS
DJ Cassiopea
DJ Sweettart
Tony the Scribe
Marsgarb
Boots & Needles
House on Fire Band
The Skruffians
Thomas X
Mikko Blaze
Gabe Rodreick
Despertar de la Cumbia
Dr. Goon & the Daily Tribune
Renée Copeland
The Bad Companions
Mother Tongue
Oudyano
Garden Variety
Billothazzorris
Carlos Lumbi & El Taller del Amatl
Jules Daud y Los Tarantos
Red Eye Ruby
Eleck Brooks
Large Marge
The Evans/Granowski/Hepola Experience
The Dumpy Jug Bumpers
Carlos Lumbí y Taller del Amatl
Joe Davis and the Poetic Diaspora
Khem Clan
ChanceYork
Queen Drea
Kallpulli Ketzalcoatlicue danzantes
Steven Hobert and Marcus Wise
Monday Night Square Dance Collective
Treading NorthNew Riverside RamblersSam Brooks BandNaye Strunes (New Strings)Hettie McGeeVan Nixon
JOAN HUTTON TRIO
RED EYE RUBY
The Smokes
Lifestyle Shakes
Loser Magnet
Butter Boys
Inhvmanity
The Lacewings
Atim Opoka
Gully Boys
Teiksma
Mayaadda
brilyahnt
Seaberg
Indigo DJ Crew / TaliaKnight
Carnage the Executioner
Eleck Brooks & The Hard Way
Mike Cramer/Josh Granowski Duo
Joseph Dammand & Davu Seru
Loki's Folly
Tufawon
Bella Yaga
FSL All Stars
Lady Xok
AFOUTAYI HAITIAN DANCE, MUSIC & ARTS COMPANY
INDIGO CREW TALIAKNIGHT / QUEENDUIN / MICHEL.BE
SEABERG & THE BLACK VELVET PUNKS
FORT WILSON RIOT
OPEN FLAME THEATRE
CAROLYNE NAOMI
MRS. PINKY AND THE GREAT FOX
SOUL BEAUTIFUL
PORCH MESSENGERS
WENSO ASHBY MUSIC
KELZ MUSIK
ELLIS
KRISSY BERGMARK
Mars Garb
The Poor Nobody
Camille & C. O.
Better Mistakes
2022 VENDORS & More
Food Vendors
Lil Dipper
Tibet Momo
Howasta Fry Bread Tacos
Dees' Peas & Beans
Parkway Pizza
Reverie Beer Garden
Enjoy a cold beer! Proceeds help fund Powderhorn Porchfest this year and next.
- EastLake Craft Brewery Beers on Tap -
Mendoza Line - Light Lager - 4.3% | $7
Pendant Race Oktoberfest | $7
Sun Dogs IPA - Juicy Citra IPA - 7% | $8
Vendors & More
BrittFit50 Indigenous Health
KRSM Karaoke
SPIN
Lizard Animations - Henna
Spoon & Theory Handmade
Telling Queer History
Thank you Sponsors
Stay tuned for 2023 vendor & sponsor announcements!
2023 INFO
What is Powderhorn Porchfest?
A handful of neighborhood music enthusiast spear-head this day-long festival right-down 17th Avenue between 32nd and 34th streets. It’s a family-friendly showcase of amazing local musicians who contribute to the eclectic and welcoming vibe Powderhorn is known for.
What do show proceeds support?
The show helps fund the Porchfest next year! Donate to keep the FREE music and art flowing while paying artists for their time and talent.
Does it cost money to attend the show?
Admittance to Powderhorn Porchfest is free!
What about parking and public transit?
There is parking on the side streets. The 14 and 22 bus drop off near the show. Find details about taking public transit here.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The show goes on...rain or shine! In case of severe or dangerous weather we may cancel...but it's highly unlikely.
How can I get involved?
To volunteer sign up here.
If you're interested in sponsoring contact Ashley Bradford at ashley@ppna.org.
Is the show ADA Accessible?
Yes, the Powderhorn Porchfest is an accessible event! For any specific requests please contact us at info@ppna.org or 612.722.4817.
Can my band play at Porchfest?
Maybe! Each stage is curated by community members. Send your band information to Ashley Bradford at ashley@ppna.org so she can pass it onto the curators.