Join us for an afternoon of music and community at the fourth annual Hampton-Pinckney PorchFest!
Sunday October 20, 2024
1:00pm – 6:00pm
(5:30 last call)
Event Description
The fourth annual porchfest event will be held on Sunday October 20, 2024, 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. Thanks to our generous sponsors, this event is free and open to the community. 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 fourth 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
Who’s Playing?
MAP (AND SCHEDULE COMING SOON)
213 Butler Ave
Sponsor
Hilary Hurst Coldwell Banker Caine
Performances
1:15 – Trey Duncan
3:30 – TJ Jeter
6 Pinckney St
Sponsor
Stone Avenue Vet
Performances
2:45 – Hurt & Skip
5:00 – Hot As A Pepper
9 Pinckney St
Sponsor
Allen Tate
Performances
2:00 – Sunhouse
4:15 – Angela Easterling
17 Pinckney St
Sponsor
Pracht Injury Lawyers, LLP
Performances
1:15 – West End String Band
3:30 – Friday Night Feature
31 Pinckney
Sponsor
Performances
4:15 – Taylor Corum and the Holly Ridge Runners
34 Pinckney
Sponsor
Blair Miller, Wilson Associates
Performances
2:45 – Wasted Wine
5:00 – WhoAmI?
307 Lloyd St
Sponsor
Dog Culture
Performances
1:15 – Luke Deuce
3:30 – Jamie Wright Trio
415 Hampton Ave
(Mattoon Presbyterian Church)
Sponsor
NOVUS Advisors
Performances
2:00 – Linda Faye’s Sound
4:15 0 illiana Rose Cuban Jazz Band
402 Hampton Ave
Sponsor
Williams Wealth Management
Performances
1:15 – Greenville Theatre
5:00 – Reedy River String Band
314 Hampton Ave
Sponsor
DP3 Architects
Performances
2:45 – Trey Francis
5:00 – Rufus Lee & The Handful
313 Hampton Ave
Sponsor
Painter1
Performances
1:15 – Shades of Gray
3:30 – Sarah Clanton
308 Hampton Ave
Sponsor
Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union
Performances
2:00 – Absinthe Minded
4:15 – FAC Miles Davis Ensemble
SCHEDULE BY PLAYING TIME
Time | Porch # | Address | Performer |
1:15 pm | 11 | 313 Hampton Ave | Shades of Gray |
1:15 pm | 9 | 402 Hampton Ave | Greenville Theatre |
1:15 PM | 1 | 213 Butler Ave | Trey Duncan |
1:15 pm | 4 | 17 Pinckney St | West End String Band |
1:15 pm | 7 | 307 Lloyd St | Luke Deuce |
2:00 pm | 12 | 308 Hampton Ave | Absinthe Minded |
2:00 pm | 8 | 415 Hampton Ave | Linda Faye’s Sound |
2:00 pm | 3 | 9 Pinckney St | Sunhouse |
2:45 pm | 10 | 314 Hampton Ave | Trey Francis |
2:45 pm | 2 | 6 Pinckney St | Hurt & Skip |
2:45 pm | 6 | 34 Pinckney St | Wasted Wine |
3:30 pm | 11 | 313 Hampton Ave | Sarah Clanton |
3:30 pm | 1 | 213 Butler Ave | TJ Jeter |
3:30 pm | 4 | 17 Pinckney St | Friday Night Feature |
3:30 pm | 7 | 307 Lloyd St | Jamie Wright Trio |
4:15 pm | 12 | 308 Hampton Ave | The Fine Arts Center Miles Davis Ensemble |
4:15 pm | 8 | 415 Hampton Ave | iliana Rose Cuban Jazz Band |
4:15 pm | 3 | 9 Pinckney St | Angela Easterling |
4:15 pm | 5 | 31 Pinckney St | Taylor Corum & The Holly Ridge Runners |
5:00 pm | 10 | 314 Hampton Ave | Rufus Lee and The Handful |
5:00 pm | 9 | 402 Hampton Ave | Reedy River String Band |
5:00 pm | 2 | 6 Pinckney St | Hot As A Pepper |
5:00 pm | 6 | 34 Pinckney St | WhoAmI? |
PORCHES
Louis Burdell Houston House
This home features a unique large semi-circular porch, slate Hip roof and a prominent pediment over the front door.
Half-Way House
This two-story home has a one-story wraparound with large Tuscan columns and plain balustrude.
Sirrine House
A one and one-half story Craftsman home displays with a hipped roof, prominent gable dormers, and distinctive stucco exterior.
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.
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.
Owens House
A Foursquare design that includes a large front porch and porte corche with distinctive tapered paneled pillars.
ne-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.
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.
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.
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.
The Lipscomb House
A two-story Queen Anne frame structure with a wraparound porch.
Gallivan House
This two and one-half story brick home features flared eves, and projecting gables with Palladian windows and modillions.
ARTISAN VILLAGE
Here’s who came last year!
A Dapper Sandlapper
Apparel & Accessories
budpnq
Jewelry
carlee ingersoll illustrations
Stationery
Christine Witmore
Fine Art
Chromatic Clay
Ceramics
CrayCreations Studio
Kids
DARKSTAR MACHINATIONS
Jewelry
Eleven + Jane
Jewelry
Good Printed Things
Stationery
Holly Dolly Crochet
Kids
Hollywoof Styles
Home Goods
Jessamine Soap Co
Bath & Beauty
Jessica Reynolds Art
Fine Art
Lighter Note Paper Goods
Stationery
Lisa Bishop Pottery
Ceramics
Livin Off Earth
Bath & Beauty
Liz Made Cookies
Food & Kitchen
Lumineux
Chocolate
Artisan Food
Mercy Verity Candles
Candles
Morgan Mattson Ceramics
Ceramics
Once Again Sam
Fine Art
Oren Moon Minerals
Jewelry
Roam House
Candles
Sarah Rose Lyons Studio
Fine Art
Some Kind of Blue
Fine Art
The Crooked Board
Food & Kitchen
The Indigo Tribe
Home Goods
The Leafy Vine
Home Goods
Windjammer Leathercraft
Apparel & Access
Yellowdog Woodworks
Food & Kitchen
FOOD AND BEER TRUCKS
FOOD
FOOD
FOOD
FOOD
BEER
FOOD
Please leave your furry friends at home for this event. No pets allowed!
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.
- As of July 1, 2005, the following guidelines are mandated through a city ordinance.
- 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!