FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. I have no idea what I’m doing?​

A. Sit back and relax. Catch up with some of your neighbors. Meet new ones. Here are a few suggestions to help you enjoy the day:

• Fill up your reusable water bottles, and we also have a free water truck
• Bring a lightweight chair or blanket to sit on
• Bring sunscreen or a hat, whatever is needed for an afternoon outdoors
• The streets where the event is happening will be closed to any motorized vehicles, including golf carts that can only be used by event staff.
• No bicycles can be ridden through the event space.
• Parking is available in numerous parking lots surrounding the area. Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union, Greenville Water System, and the Greenville County Library parking lots are available. Also, the closest street parking is available on Asbury.

Q. Rules, what rules?

A. You are responsible for your own behavior, safety, and welfare at Porchfest. Everyone remains individually responsible to conduct themselves under civil regulations of law and order. However, we have a few rules to help everyone enjoy themselves and maintain a safe environment for all:

• Pack it in, pack it out: please only leave footprints and take only pictures.
• Stay out of the streets that are not specifically marked as blocked and remain safe, using all sidewalks and crosswalks.
• Remember that the porches are actual homesteads: be respectful of our host’s property.
• No coolers allowed.
• Follow all city ordinances – specifically, do not walk with an open container on any streets or sidewalks not blocked for the event. Look for the No Alcohol Beyond This Point signage.
• WRISTBAND POLICIES:
  • As of July 1, 2005, the following guidelines are mandated through a city ordinance.
    • Anyone 21 years old or older wishing to consume alcohol on public property must wear a City of Greenville approved Wristband.
    • All individuals consuming alcohol on public property will be required to purchase a wristband for $1.00 from the event.
    • Even patrons who are not wearing a valid wristband and who are in possession of and/or consuming alcoholic beverages will be charged with a violation of the alcohol policy.
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      SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAW 20-7-370
      It is unlawful for any person under the age of 21 to purchase or possess beer, wine or other alcoholic beverages.
      SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAW 61-9-60
      It is unlawful for any person to purchase beer or wine on a licensed premises and give such beer or wine to a person to who beer and wine cannot be lawfully sold.
  • Wristbands are REQUIRED on the blocked streets and sidewalks. If you are visiting a homeowner, you must have a wristband to walk off the property into the sidewalks and streets that are blocked off for the event.
• In case of emergency, call 911.

Q. Where am I going and when?​

A. Centrally located within the historic residential district of downtown Greenville, various porches will host various artists throughout the afternoon. Staggered at different times from 1:30pm-6pm on Oct 20th. See the schedule and map. Stay connected by liking our social media pages: Facebook and Instagram.

Q. How much does it all cost me?

A. For you? Nothing*. We created this festival with goodwill in mind. Imagine an event where no one paid, and yet everyone benefitted?? Introducing… HP Porchfest. Our performers and porches were all given freely with one thing in mind – hospitality and community. However, please feel free to tip those who make you move your feet and get up off your seat (or grassy spot)!

* Beverages and food, as well as merchandise will require payment, and wristbands are $1 cash for each.

Please leave your furry friends at home for this event. No pets allowed – this includes residents of Hampton-Pinckney!