Porch
Host FAQ:
Do I need to own my property to sign up as a porch owner?
Yes, for liability reasons.
Tenants are welcome to host the event, but please have the property owner
complete the town waiver and the Porchfest registration. This is an insurance
hoop and your attention to this detail is very important. Your porch will not
be listed until the property owner completes the town registration waiver.
How long will the performance be on my porch?
Porches host from 30
minutes to 2 hours and no longer. We aim for there to be a good flow in
your neighborhood. To ensure all porches are represented some performance
times will be shorter than requested. Remember, this is about community,
not an individual party.
Do I need to live in Belmont to be a host?
The property must be in
Belmont, the registering property owner can live anywhere.
Do I have to find performers to play on my porch?
Not at all. Performers can
be assigned to your porch.
I’m a performer! Can I play on my own porch?
That would be awesome!
Register your porch first and then select it when you register as a performer.
Can my friend’s band play on my porch?
friends you want to play on
your porch need to select your address after you register your porch.
How will I know who will be playing on my porch?
Once the registration is closed and all the performers and porches have been matched, we’ll contact you to let you know who will be performing on your porch and connect you with them directly so logistics for the day can be worked out. Expect to hear from us in late August. We will post on FB and on our website when we send out matches so if we haven’t posted that, please hold tight.
Do I have to provide water, refreshments, food?
Any provisions you provide
is up to you! Many hosts make the extra effort to make sure their performers
and audience are comfortable. In the past, some organizers have put out
food and beverages, but do what feels right for you. Chairs and blankets
can be a nice touch. Whatever you do is appreciated!
Do I provide parking for the performers?
No, but it would help if
you arranged with the performers where they can park temporarily to drop off
equipment.
How will folks know that my porch is hosting performances?
You will have a “Porchfest
Here” sign in your yard but also Tell your friends and neighbors! Post on Social Media and tag the Belmont
Porchfest FB & Instagram sites.
Our website will have a map
and schedule in early September.
Can I decorate? Can my kids set up a lemonade stand?
Absolutely!
Please make your venue to be accessible to everyone