Hampton-Pinckney PorchFest Committee
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Porchfest is a self-funding event. All proceeds are used on the event and to support additional special projects. The most recent project wrapping up is the installation of the historic markers. Every little bit helps us to be able to continue this event!
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Join us for an afternoon of music and community at the fifth annual Hampton-Pinckney PorchFest!
Sunday October 19, 2025
1:00pm – 6:00pm
(5:30 last call)
Scenes from 2023 Porchfest!
Event Description
The fifth annual porchfest event will be held on Sunday October 19, 2025, 1:00pm – 6:00pm and will feature musical performances on historic porches on Hampton Avenue, Pinckney Street, and Lloyd Street in the Hampton-Pinckney historic district.
This event is planned by residents of the Hampton-Pinckney Historic District and is 100% funded by the generous donations from our sponsors in order to make this a free event and open to the community, their friends and families. Hampton-Pinckney Porchfest is now a special event that is a destination and draw for people all over the country, and is recognized by the City of Greenville as a contribution to what makes Greenville a cool place to live.
Wristband ID Check, Pre-Sale Ticket Pickup and Ticket Purchasing will start at 12:30 the day of the event in front of the Culinary Village at the corner of Hampton Ave. and N. Hudson.
Event Purpose
The purpose of this event is to highlight the array of local musical talent and historic architecture in Greenville while enjoying Greenville’s first National Historic District – Hampton-Pinckney Historical Preservation Area. The Hampton-Pinckney Historic District has a legacy of successful community events which bring people together – in its fifth year, it is building upon our success and experience.
All profits from the event are used to enhance the historical heritage of the Hampton-Pinckney area. Thanks to our generous sponsors, the Hampton-Pinckney Porchfest organizers are pleased to announce the approval by the South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of five historic markers. Please check back for further information regarding events for the anticipated installations and more details.
- Mattoon Presbyterian Church (installed Nov. 2023)
- Prospect Hill (Installed Jul. 2023)
- Hampton-Pinckney National Register Historic District (Installed Sept. 2023)
- Oscar Street School
- John Street School (Installed Feb. 2025)
Congratulations on continuing to tell the Jones Street School history. Very informative and meaningful to all, including those wonderful educators, students, and their families in the area.” – Kent
Who Playing?
2025 MAP
(Subject to Change Without Notice)
6 Pinckney St
Sponsor
NOVUS Advisors
Performances
2:00 – Second Hand News
4:15 – Hot As A Pepper
9 Pinckney St
Sponsor
Stone Ave Vet
Performances
2:45 – Byrdie Wilson
5:00 – Sarah Clanton & Andy Beckey
17 Pinckney St
Sponsor
Pracht Injury Lawyers
Performances
1:15 – Admiral Radio
3:30 – Sunhouse
21 Pinckney St
Sponsor
Allen Tate
Performances
2:00 – TJ Jeter
4:15 – Jamie Wright Trio
31 Pinckney
Sponsor
Creative Founder
Performances
2:45 – Hurt & Skip
5:00 – Taylor Corum
34 Pinckney
Sponsor
Blair Miller
Performances
1:15 – Wasted Wine
3:30 – Randomonium
307 Lloyd St
Sponsor
DP3 Architects
Performances
2:00 – Passenger Princess
4:15 – Clay Johnson
415 Hampton Ave
Sponsor
Sigal Music Museum
Performances
1:15 – Adam Maalouf &
Free Planet Radio
3:30 – The iliana Rose Cuban Jazz Band
402 Hampton Ave
Sponsor
Williams Wealth Management
Performances
2:45 – Vilai Harrington
and the Hamptones
5:00 – Reedy River String Band
314 Hampton Ave
Sponsor
Dog Culture
Performances
2:45 – Trey Francis
5:00 Rufus Lee & The Handful
313 Hampton Ave
Sponsor
Painter1
Performances
1:15 – Shades of Gray
3:30 – Angela Easterling
308 Hampton Ave
Sponsor
Greenville Heritage Credit Union
Performances
2:00 – FAC Miles Davis Ensemble
4:15 – Absinthe Minded
2025 SCHEDULE BY PLAYING TIME*
2025 PORCH HOSTS
6 Pinckney St.
ca. 1914
Half-Way House
This two-story home has a one-story wraparound with large Tuscan columns and plain balustrude.
9 Pinckney St.
ca. 1905
Sirrine House
A one and one-half story Craftsman home displays with a hipped roof, prominent gable dormers, and distinctive stucco exterior.
17 Pinckney St.
ca. 1908
The Rickman House
This 2 ½ story Rickman House has a one-story wrap-around porch and a gazebo with a tent roof. The structure features paired porch columns, a plain balustrade, paneled chimneys and projecting gambrels.
21 Pinckney
ca. 1840s
W. P. McBee House
Originally constructed in the Greek revival style,
elements of the Victorian and Arts and Crafts styles were added.
31 Pinckney St.
ca. 1932
The Lipscomb House
This two-story structure features a one-story pavilion with a fanlight above the door. One-story wings with fanlights flank the house.
34 Pinckney St.
ca. 1905
Owens House
A Foursquare design that includes a large front porch and porte corche with distinctive tapered paneled pillars.
307 Lloyd St.
ca. 1920
One-story frame bungalow with clapboard siding and a hipped roof features a deep one-story porch with stone columns and tapered paneled pillars spans the front façade and forms a handsome porte cochere.
415 Hampton Ave.
ca. 1887
Mattoon Presbyterian Church
The two-story structure was constructed with hand-made bricks. The front entrance features a double door with transom surmounted by a hood with brackets and gingerbread freeze. The front façade features a central window with a tripartite with a fan motif flanked by two smaller windows with hooded fanlights. The walls are supported by buttresses.
402 Hampton Ave.
ca. 1850
F. B. McBee House
This home features a wrap around porch and is an example of Italianate and Greek Revival architectural styles. It’s the home of F.B. McBee, grandson of Vardy McBee, the father of Greenville.
314 Hampton Ave.
ca. 1874
Landrum House
An eclectic house with Ionic columns grouped in three’s, it features a distinctive motif in the enlarged gable dormer projecting from a gambrel roof. front façade and forms a handsome porte cochere.
313 Hampton Ave.
ca. 1897
The Lipscomb House
A two-story Queen Anne frame structure with a wraparound porch. flanked by two smaller windows with hooded fanlights. The walls are supported by buttresses.
308 Hampton Ave.
ca. 1904-1909
Gallivan House
This two and one-half story brick home features flared eves, and projecting gables with Palladian windows and modillions.
2025 ARTISAN VILLAGE
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:
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.
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. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCEE, we’ve partnered up with Bike Walk Greenville where you can securely park your bicycle for FREE – located behind the Culinary Village on N. Hudson St.
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 1:00pm-6pm on Oct 19th. 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!
Q. How can I further support Porchfest?
A. If you’d like more information about how to be a sponsor, please email [email protected]. We always accept donations here: https://hpporchfest.org/donate-to-the-hampton-pinckney-porchfest/
If you’d like to play at next year’s Porchfest, please email [email protected].
For the Artisan Village, we have a partner that organizes all the artisans. We will be happy to forward your information to them if you email [email protected].
A SUPER SPECIAL THANKS FOR ALL OUR 2025 SPONSORS
Many Thanks To Our Presenting Sponsor
ARTISAN VILLAGE SPONSOR
This nice addition to our event would not be possible without this support!
CULINARY VILLAGE!
Thanks for all our food trucks and beverages!
GRATEFUL TO OUR GOLF CART SPONSOR
THANKS TO THESE SPONSORS FOR HELPING US TO BLOCK OFF OUR STREETS FOR PORCHFEST!
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR OUR PORCH SPONSORS
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR WATER WAGON SPONSOR
THANKS ALSO TO OUR IN-KIND SPONSORS
FRIENDS OF PORCHFEST
MATT ALEXANDER FOR GREENVILLE CITY COUNCIL
SOUTHERN TIDE
TINA BELGE FOR CITY COUNCIL
2025 FOOD AND BEER TRUCKS
FOOD
FOOD
FOOD
BEER
FOOD
Please leave your furry friends at home for this event. No pets allowed!
THANKS TO OUR OTHER EVENT DAY PARTNERS
