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Join us for an afternoon of music and community at the first annual Hampton-Pinckney PorchFest!

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EVENT DESCRIPTION
This year’s event will be held on Sunday October 24, 2021 from 2pm -5 pm and will feature 14 musical performances on seven historic porches on Hampton Avenue, Pinckney Street, and Lloyd Street in the Hampton-Pinckney neighborhood. The event is free and open to the community.
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 – this new event will build on our success and experience.

MEET OUR PARTICIPATING MUSICIANS


MAP LEGEND

402 Hampton Ave
2:00 pm – Welcome!
2:15 pm & 4:15 pm – Darby Wilcox

312 Lloyd St
2:30 pm – Shyland Flowers
3:30 pm – Pueblo Now

308 Hampton Ave
2:30 pm – Rush Little III
3:45 pm – FAC Jazz Studio

213 Butler Ave
2:45 pm – Will McKibbon
3:45 pm – Taylor Corum

34 Pinckney St
3:00 pm – Linda Faye’s Sound
4:15 pm – Faith Chris

314 Hampton Ave
3:00 pm – West End String Band
4:15 pm – Jamie Wright Band

9 Pinckney St
3:00 pm – Friday Night Feature
4:15 pm – Kelly Jo

The Cook’s Station
515 Buncombe St.
11:30am – 1:30pm
Food Trucks & Music
PORCHES

ca. 1850
An example of Italianate and Greek Revival architectural styles. Home of F.B. McBee, grandson of Vardy McBee, the father of Greenville.

ca. 1915
A handsome two-story Craftsman home with classical elements representing a transition of architectural styles.

ca. 1905
The Gallivan house is a 2½ story brick structure with flared eves, and projecting gables with Palladian windows and modillions.

ca. 1904
Louis Burdell Houston house has a unique large semi-circular porch, slate Hip roof and a prominent pediment over the front door.

ca. 1905
C.O. Hobbs house is a Foursquare design with a wraparound porch and porte corche. Note the tapered paneled pillars and large front porch.

ca. 1874
The Landrum house is an eclectic house with Ionic columns grouped in three’s. Note the distinctive motif in the enlarged gable dormer projecting from a gambrel roof.

ca. 1905
The Sirrine house is a 1½ story Craftsman home with a hipped roof, prominent gable dormers, and distinctive stucco exterior.
SCHEDULE
11:30 am – 1:45pm | Food Trucks and Live Music at the Cook’s Station (more info) |
2:00 pm | Welcome from Committee (Robert) |
2:05 pm | Word from Presenting Sponsor |
2:08 pm | Damian Hall Introduces |
Time | Porch # | Address | Performer |
2:00 pm | 1 | 402 Hampton | Welcome |
2:15 pm | 1 | 402 Hampton | Darby Wilcox |
2:30 pm | 2 | 312 Lloyd | Shyland Flowers |
3 | 308 Hampton | Rush Little | |
2:45 pm | 4 | 213 Butler | Will McKibbon |
3:00 pm | 5 | 34 Pinckney | Linda Faye |
6 | 314 Hampton | West End String Band | |
7 | 9 Pinckney | Friday Night Feature | |
3:30 pm | 2 | 312 Lloyd | Pueblo Now |
3:45 pm | 3 | 308 Hampton | FAC Jazz Studio |
4 | 213 Butler | Taylor Corum | |
4:15 pm | 1 | 402 Hampton | Darby Wilcox |
5 | 34 Pinckney | Faith Chris | |
6 | 314 Hampton | Jamie Wright Band | |
7 | 9 Pinckney | Kelly Jo | |
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
- Bring a lightweight chair or blanket to sit on
- Avoid driving if possible: walk, bike, or cart your way around the festival
- Bring sunscreen or a hat, whatever is needed for an afternoon outdoors
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
- Follow all city ordinances
- Stay out of the city streets and remain safe, using all sidewalks and crosswalks
- Remember that the porches are actual homesteads: be respectful of our host’s property
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 2pm-5pm on Oct 24th. Schedule and map will be released on. 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)!
Please leave your furry friends at home for this event. No pets allowed!
A Huge Shoutout to Our Presenting Sponsor

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR OUR PORCH SPONSORS








SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR COMMUNITY SPONSORS
THANKS ALSO TO OUR IN-KIND SPONSORS



SO HAPPY FOR OUR VIP SPONSOR
