Hampton-Pinckney PorchFest Announces Sigal Music Museum as 2026 Presenting Sponsor
Greenville, SC – Hampton-Pinckney Porchfest, in its 6th year, is pleased to announce Sigal Music Museum as the presenting sponsor of the 2026 Hampton-Pinckney PorchFest for the third year in a row!
“We are more than pleased and honored to have Sigal for the third year in a row as our presenting sponsor, with their similar focus of music and history. Sigal will be featured again this year on their own porch along with some of the fun musicians that play at and support the museum,” said Judy Benedict of the Hampton-Pinckney PorchFest Committee.
Located at Heritage Green in the historic former site of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company, the Sigal Music Museum is home to hundreds of historically significant instruments by some of the most iconic makers of the past 400 years. The museum celebrates music through the ages by entertaining and informing audiences through interactive exhibits, educational programs, and intimate concert performances.
“Partnering with Hampton-Pinckney PorchFest once again is a natural pairing for Sigal Music Museum and an extension of our mission of community engagement through musical instruments and programming,” said David Sims, Sigal Music Museum executive director.
This year’s Hampton-Pinckney PorchFest will be held on Sunday, October 18 from 1:00-6:00 pm. Featuring close to 24 musical performances on historic porches throughout the Hampton-Pinckney neighborhood near downtown Greenville, the family-friendly festival is free and open to the community.
Returning to the festival this year is the Artisan Village sponsored by The Haro Group offering handmade goods and crafts from local makers. 2026’s Culinary Village will feature a variety of food trucks and is sponsored by Hilary Hurst, Realtor©. Mark1Moving is the Golf Cart Sponsor. We are also delighted to continue working with Pangaea Brewing Company as our beverage partner.
An exciting new addition to the festival is the Tune-Up stage, sponsored by The Radio Room. The stage will feature up to four new and upcoming local musicians, and will be located adjacent to the Culinary Village. The Radio Room Located just off N. Pleasantburg Dr. near downtown Greenville at 28 Liberty Ln., brings together national touring acts, local favorites, trivia, karaoke, great food, cold drinks, and an atmosphere built for music lovers of every genre. From indie and Americana to punk, metal, hip-hop, and beyond, it’s the happening place where Upstate South Carolina comes to experience live music loud and up close.
Providing additional support for the festival is the Security Sponsor, Pathfinder Chiropractic, Street Sponsors SouthState Bank and Saunahouse Greenville, and Porch Sponsors Blair Miller of Wilson & Associates, DP3 Architects, Dog Culture, Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union, Howard Hanna Tate Real Estate, Novus Advisors, Painter1, Southern Tide, Stone Avenue Vet, Wilder Plant Shop, and Williams Wealth Management. Additional support is Waterstone Dentistry as the Water Wagon Sponsor.
Festival-day partners include Bike Walk Greenville, the Greenville County Library South Carolina Room and the Greenville Historical Society.
About Hampton-Pinckney PorchFest
Hampton-Pinckney PorchFest is a non-profit organization created in 2021 for the purpose of hosting family-friendly events unifying people around music while illustrating the value of historic preservation and neighborhoods throughout our community. Funds raised from events help commemorate our community’s rich history. Learn more at hpporchfest.org or follow us on social media.
About Sigal Music Museum
The Sigal Music Museum’s mission is to collect and preserve historical musical instruments, objects, and information, which engage and enrich people of all ages through exhibits, performances, and experiential programs. Housing one of the largest collections of historically significant musical instruments in the country, the Sigal Music Museum calls downtown Greenville, SC, its home. Plan your visit at sigalmusicmuseum.org.
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Hampton-Pinckney PorchFest Announces Sigal Music Museum as 2025 Presenting Sponsor