Ol' Front Porch Music Festival

Ol' Front Porch Music Festival The annual Ol' Front Porch Music Festival in Oriental, NC, occurs every October and is free to all.

The annual Ol' Front Porch Music Festival in Oriental, NC, occurs every October. Dozens of regional and local bands play roots music on the porches of homes and businesses and along the beautiful Neuse River.

Ever grateful to Marguerite Garrett for being our Festival artist extraordinaire since 2015. Here with Leslie in 2025.
09/01/2026

Ever grateful to Marguerite Garrett for being our Festival artist extraordinaire since 2015. Here with Leslie in 2025.

The 2026 festival button is another Marguerite Garrett original! Ever grateful to our Festival artist extraordinare si...
09/01/2026

The 2026 festival button is another Marguerite Garrett original! Ever grateful to our Festival artist extraordinare since 2015. You can get yours at the Provision Company.

In celebration of America’s 250th, this year’s Festival button has a red, white and blue overall theme and depicts a Rev...
08/28/2026

In celebration of America’s 250th, this year’s Festival button has a red, white and blue overall theme and depicts a Revolutionary era drum. Add to your collection! Available at First Citizens Bank and the Provision Company.

08/17/2026
This year’s Dottie Osmun Memorial scholarship from the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival was awarded to Jonah Rose, and was...
05/13/2026

This year’s Dottie Osmun Memorial scholarship from the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival was awarded to Jonah Rose, and was presented by his sister Caroline, a 2024 award recipient. Congratulations!

Calling all Artisans! We would love for you to be a part of this year's Ol' Front Porch Music Festival, October 2 and 3....
03/30/2026

Calling all Artisans! We would love for you to be a part of this year's Ol' Front Porch Music Festival, October 2 and 3. This is a non-juried event for artists. We do not accept vendor applications from food vendors: our food park is provided by local non-profits.

Apply here! https://olfrontporch.org/fyi/village-market-food-park

03/09/2026

🎶 Mark Your Calendars, Oriental! 🎶
The 12th Annual Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival will return to Oriental’s beautiful Neuse River waterfront on October 2–3, 2026! 🌊🎸
This year’s Riverfront Stage lineup will feature an exciting mix of nationally touring artists and regional favorites. Thanks to the festival’s generous sponsors, all performances are FREE and open to the public! 🙌
🕐 Music begins Friday at 1 PM, with the final Riverfront Stage performances starting at 5 PM on both Friday and Saturday.
🏡 In addition to the main stage, more than 20 acts will perform throughout the weekend on porches around the village, keeping the true spirit of the Ol’ Front Porch tradition alive.
🎵 Friday’s lineup opens at 1 PM — stay tuned for the full schedule and artist announcements!
Come enjoy a weekend of great music, beautiful waterfront views, and the wonderful community spirit that makes Oriental so special. ❤️

02/21/2026

Global Music Festival Faith Connection
Save the Date April 24 Greater Downtown New Bern
New Bern Non Profit Council New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce

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604 South Avenue
Oriental, NC
28571

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