{"id":182352,"date":"2025-08-18T21:00:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T01:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/?p=182352"},"modified":"2025-08-18T18:48:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T22:48:38","slug":"asbury-park-porchfest-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/asbury-park-porchfest-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Asbury Park Porchfest 2025 Happening on 9\/27"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/asbury-park-porchfest-2024-800x533.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"asbury park porchfest 2024\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/asbury-park-porchfest-2024-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/asbury-park-porchfest-2024-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/asbury-park-porchfest-2024-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/asbury-park-porchfest-2024-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/asbury-park-porchfest-2024-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/asbury-park-porchfest-2024.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">events<\/div><p>Local summer at the Jersey Shore is a special time for many reasons. For some, it&#8217;s the easy access to beloved spots that are packed in the summer. For others, it&#8217;s the community events and festivals that help us to reconnect with our neighbors (while also lessening the end-of-summer sadness). <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AP PorchFest<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a free day of live music <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/end-of-summer-activities-jersey-shore\/\">in<\/a> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/end-of-summer-activities-jersey-shore\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asbury Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, has been a favorite local summer event amongst locals since 2018. <strong>Keep reading to learn more about the 9th Annual<\/strong><\/span><strong> AP PorchFest, happening on September 27th, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-171302\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/porchfest-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"porchfest\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/porchfest-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/porchfest-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/porchfest-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/porchfest-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/porchfest-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/porchfest-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/porchfest.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>About PorchFest<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asbury Park&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/asbury-park-porchfest-2024\/\">PorchFest<\/a> is a 501 (c)(3) charity that hosts local bands and musicians on residents&#8217; porches, featuring a full-day lineup of music played around town.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the years, AP PorchFest has welcomed more than 600 musical performances \u2014 and the genres range from Rap to Americana, Broadway hits to soulful blues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now labeled as the Largest PorchFest in the Northeast, AP PorchFest has become a day not only about <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/music-bands-asbury-park-nj\/\">music<\/a>, but also neighborhood bonding and leaving a legacy of charitable impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-local-summer-guide\/\">How to Have a Locals-Only Summer at the Jersey Shore<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Making a Difference<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PorchFest is run with the mission in mind of making a difference in the community. All PorchFest musicians, administrators, and event day assistants are volunteers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admission to PorchFest is free, and open to the public. The performers donate their time and talent, and homeowners and <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/new-businesses-jersey-shore-nj-july-2025\/\">businesses<\/a> contribute the venues. Audience members are encouraged to make donations at\u00a0 at individual PorchFest sites, benefit<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mercycenternj.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mercy Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an Asbury Park food pantry and family resource center serving over 3,000 local families a month.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the past, PorchFest donations also supported<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trinitynj.com\/trinitycenterap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trinity Church&#8217;s Code Blue Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an emergency winter shelter serving Asbury Park and wider Monmouth County.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To become a 2025 AP PorchFest Sponsor, email<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apporchfest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jordan Modell<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, founder + organizer, at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:jordanmodell@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jordanmodell@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Lineup<\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JSG<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> spoke to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apporchfest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jordan Modell<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and he let us know that the official schedule and <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/record-music-stores-jersey-shore-nj\/\">music<\/a> lineup are typically released about two weeks before the event, which takes place on September 27th this year. The rain date is October 5th.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We were told that \u2154 of the bands typically return, so in the meantime, you can read more about the bands that played in 2024 by clicking<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/asbury-park-porchfest-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Artists We Loved at 2024 AP Porchfest \u2014 Keep an Eye Out for Them Again<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apporchfest.org\/the-afraid-brigade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Afraid Brigade<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 plays anthemic fantasy rock.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apporchfest.org\/kuf-knotz-christine-elise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kuf Knotz + Christine Elise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 a pop indie band from Freehold.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apporchfest.org\/young-benny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Young Benny<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 party, real rap vibes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apporchfest.org\/bob-egan-friends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bob Egan + Friends<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 piano Broadway hits.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em>JSG&#8217;s<\/em> Tips for a Successful PorchFest<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performances will take place all over <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-coffee-shops-asbury-park-new-jersey\/\">Asbury Park<\/a>, spanning neighbors&#8217; porches located everywhere from uptown to downtown. To be fully prepared to last the entire day (and seeing as many local bands as possible), we came up with a list of tips for a successful 2025 PorchFest.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring or rent a bike or scooter \u2014 for the quickest mobility between houses. While walking is totally doable, you&#8217;ll be able to fit in seeing more acts around town if you have a bike or scooter. <em>JSG<\/em> recommends renting a bike from<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AP Cyclery<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or renting an<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e-scooter<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veoride.com\/asbury-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> app (e-scooter parking map available<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofasburypark.com\/360\/Scooters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t forget these items \u2014 a folding chair (to post up on a lawn), water (because it&#8217;s a long day), and an umbrella (just in case).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support local businesses \u2014 there are\u00a0 plenty of places for grab-and-go food like<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frank&#8217;s Deli<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Speakeatery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, plus you&#8217;ll need an option for bathrooms. FYI: Porches that sponsor <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/food-trucks-jersey-shore-new-jersey\/\">food trucks<\/a> will be available on the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apporchfest.org\/map-and-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">map<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create your itinerary ahead of time\u00a0 \u2014 send the lineup schedule in the group chat and plan with your crew ahead of time what performances you want to see.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/fall-arts-music-festival-hoboken-nj-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hoboken Fall Arts + Music Festival 2025 Happening on 9\/28<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>For more information, or to sign up for AP 2025 PorchFest updates, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apporchfest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Follow @thejerseyshoregirl_ on\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thejerseyshoregirl_\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thehobokengirl\/?hl=en\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0for the latest Jersey Shore updates,\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/twilight-lion-90332.myflodesk.com\/jrf4qhj7qk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/view.flodesk.com\/pages\/62f92877e5ea6b3d8aea50ad\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">sign up for our weekly newsletter here<\/a>\u00a0that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/events\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">events calendar<\/a>, which has over 40+ events weekly to peruse.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/events-news\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-177088 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/read-more-button.jpg\" alt=\"read more button\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>eventsLocal summer at the Jersey Shore is a special time for many reasons. 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