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POWDERHORN
PORCHFEST
WE'RE BACK ON THE BLOCK
9/18
4 -10 PM
3 Stages / 12 Bands / Beer Garden / Food Trucks
32nd to 34th Street Along 17th Ave
A South Minneapolis music festival featuring 12 local bands across 3 porches that transform into stages.
We’re thrilled to announce that we’re back on the block, in person, this year! Powderhorn Porchfest is unique in its focus on celebrating local music and local foods. While dancing in the streets to jazz, 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!
Tickets
Preregistration and ticketing are closed. Free tickets are available at the gates located at the intersections of 32nd & 34th Streets and17th Ave S. Minneapolis, MN.
Yes, you must get tickets this year. Purchasing Mission Tickets supports PPNA’s advocacy work!
Tickets will be available at the door, but if you're able to, please secure them ahead of time to help keep lines down and maximize fun for all!
COVID-19 Safety Protocol
Masks are required for guests, entertainers, staff and volunteers over 2 years of age (except when eating, drinking, performing, etc...use common sense). Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the festival. Social distance. Porchfest offers a large, outdoor space for you to spread out. We’ve made sure to spread out amenities and vendors so this is even easier.
Stay home if you’re sick. We’ll use our ticketing system to support contact tracing, which we truly hope won’t be necessary because of the above.
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2021 Artists
Porch 1: 3201 17th Ave
Curator: Carlos Lumbi
4 PM: Greg Herriges Duo
5 PM: Broken Caterpillar
6 PM: Daniel Martin Moreno
7 PM: Brian Just
9:15 PM: Jr. Brooks, Miss Sadie's Children
Porch 2: 3232 17th Ave
Curator: Gabriel Roy
5 PM: Marsgarb
6:15 PM: Boots & Needles
7:15 PM: House on Fire Band
8:15 PM: The Skruffians
Porch 3: 3329 17th Ave
Curator: Katie Drahos
3:45 PM: Aztec Dancers
5:15 PM: Lifestyle Shakes
6:15 PM: Loser Magnet
7:15 PM: Butter Boys
8:15 PM: Inhvmanity
PAST Artists
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
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
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
Thank you!
Thank you to our 2021 Sponsors...
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 advocacy work in the Powderhorn community! Read more about PPNA's advocacy work here.
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 are you doing to stop the spread of COVID-19?
Masks are required for guests, entertainers, staff and volunteers over 2 years of age (except when eating, drinking, performing, etc...use common sense). Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the festival. Social distance. Porchfest offers a large, outdoor space for you to spread out. We’ve made sure to spread out amenities and vendors so this is even easier.
Stay home if you’re sick. We’ll use our ticketing system to support contact tracing, which we truly hope won’t be necessary because of the above.
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 contact us at info@ppna.org.
If you're interested in sponsoring contact Tabitha Montgomery at tabitha@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.