Carmel PorchFest F.A.Q.s

  • Carmel PorchFest 2026 is Sunday, September 20 from Noon - 6 p.m.

  • CPF is a free, family friendly event where a variety of local musicians perform on neighborhood porches and plenty of food and beverage vendors are available.

  • On 1st and 2nd Ave NW between 1st Street NW and 6th Street NW in Old Town Carmel. This area is between Range Line Road and the Monon Trail north of Main Street and south of 136th Street/Smokey Row Road. See Map

  • Carmel PorchFest 2025 Event Map

  • The Carmel PorchFest area will be open to foot traffic only. No on-street parking will be allowed from 6 pm Saturday, September 20th until 7 pm Sunday, September 21st, 2025.

  • There will be a wide variety of musical styles at Carmel PorchFest for your listening pleasure! A range of performers are expected, from garage bands to jazz, from acoustic folk groups to maybe even a brass ensemble or two.

    2025 Carmel PorchFest Bands

  • Public Parking is available at:

    • Sophia Square’s underground parking garage: 31 1st Ave NW

    • On street parking is available on Range Line Rd.

    • Bike racks are also available at the main entrances.

  • Yes! Pets can attend but must be on a leash.

  • You can bring a cooler, a wagon, food, bag chairs, lawn chairs, blankets, etc. This is a relaxed event.

    We do ask that you leave your scooters, skateboards, one-wheels, etc. at home and walk your bike in the event area, or better yet, park it at the main entrances.

Late Night on Main F.A.Q.s

  • Late Night on Main is a street party on Main street with a concert and several food and beverage vendors. Guests can bring their own chairs. This makes for a fantastic summer event!

  • On W. Main Street between Range Line Rd and 2nd Ave NW. The stage location will switch between being at the corner of Range Line & W. Main or the corner of 2nd Ave NW & Main at each event. See Map

  • Vendors open at 6 p.m., the opening band performing at 6:30 p.m. and the main act performs from 8 - 11 p.m.

  • Bring a folding chair/bag chair to enjoy the music!

  • Public Parking is available at:

    • Sophia Square’s underground parking garage: 31 1st Ave NW

    • On street parking is available on Range Line Rd.

    • Bike racks are also available at the main entrance.

  • Yes, pets can attend but must be on a leash.