Ottawa 
Events Description
Vankleek Hill Porchfest is a free, family-friendly, volunteer-run celebration of music, community, and creativity. Returning on July 11, 2026, the festival marks its 11th year of transforming our small town into a vibrant, walkable music venue where live performances take place on front porches, lawns, local businesses, and community spaces throughout Vankleek Hill.
What makes Porchfest special is its grassroots spirit. Neighbours open their properties, local businesses get involved, and music lovers stroll from venue to venue, discovering new artists, reconnecting with friends, and experiencing the unique charm of our community. Rain or shine, Porchfest brings people together through the shared joy of live music.
Each year, the festival showcases a diverse lineup of performers while supporting the Vankleek Hill Live Music Co-op and fostering a thriving local arts scene. Set against the backdrop of Vankleek Hill’s historic Victorian architecture, which earned the town the title of Ontario’s Gingerbread Capital, Porchfest offers an experience unlike any other.
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
Free
How to get tickets?
At the door
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 12 PM to 9 PM
Venue:
Various Venues, Vankleek Hill
Public Transit Accessible
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