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WITH HEAVY HEARTS, PORCHFEST CANCELLED

〰️ WITH HEAVY HEARTS, PORCHFEST CANCELLED

Note from the Porchfest Committee:

It is with heavy hearts that we make the decision to cancel Porchfest today. It is a first for us, so we are not only very sad, but we are also in new territory. Please bear with us as we get any final details in place.

The generosity that abounds in the planning, execution and celebration of Porchfest is astounding. Generosity is a form of currency. By each and everyone of us choosing to give freely to make Porchfest happen, our community is richer. We are wealthier in all forms of resources, and joy, and talent and capacity to grow and become brilliant. Thank you. Thank you all who hold this for all of us in this amazing community of humans.

We are working on a few possibilities for the day and will send out any updates we have.

The businesses in Deering Center prepped for a BIG day and lots of folks to feed. Come eat!
We are exploring the possibility of a Rain Date.

Again, thank you for being a part of all that Porchfest is.

Sincerely,

The Porchfest Committee

Abby, Amy, Charlie, Claire, David, John, Maggie and Sarah

ADDITIONAL NOTE: Porchfest Canceled, But Music Plays On

While Porchfest won’t be officially happening today, music can’t be contained by a single event. We’ve heard that some neighbors will still be playing music this afternoon and gathering together.

So take a walk around Deering Center, please go eat at our neighborhood restaurants Noble Barbecue, Rambler Cafe, The Quality Shop, Le'cha, and let this reframing remind us what Porchfest is really about: community, connection, and joy.

And if you are making music today, feel free to comment on this post or post on your own channels with the hashtag #PorchfestLivesOn

IMPORTANT: roads are not closed and organizers will not be facilitating, so please be safe and mindful that traffic and neighborhood goings-on will be continuing on as normal.