Friday, August 28, 2026
4:00 – 7:00 PM
Celebrate Porches Inn’s 25th Anniversary with an afternoon of creativity and community. Enjoy live music, interactive art, local vendors, great food, and campus-wide experiences as we celebrate the people and stories that have shaped Porches.
Admission is free. Food, beverages, merchandise, and select activities will be available for purchase.
4:00–7:00 PM | Live Music
Enjoy live performances throughout the afternoon by local musicians:
- JP Murphy Duo
- The Nothing Birds
- Daisy Newkirk
- The Knotworks
4:00–7:00 PM | Creative Experiences & Community Partners
Explore interactive experiences, local artists, and family-friendly activities throughout the celebration.
- UNO Community Center – Family-friendly activities, games, and a historic River Street Diorama display.
- Berkshire Emporium & Antiques – Community Paint-by-Numbers
- Savvy Hive – Vinyl painting and Porches-inspired vintage items.
- PRESS – Design and print your own Porches-inspired postcard using a mini letterpress.
- The Happy Facepainter – Free face painting for all ages.
4:00–7:00 PM | Food Vendors
Enjoy a variety of local food and beverages available for purchase throughout the afternoon.
- Enjoy the Porch Sipper, Porches Inn’s signature 25th Anniversary cocktail, created in collaboration with our neighbors at Casita and Berkshire Mountain Distillers.
- Ooma Tesoro’s – Italian bites and sauces.
- Berkshire Cider Project – Sample locally crafted hard ciders from one of the Berkshires’ favorite cider makers.
- KJ Nosh Food Truck
- Studio 9 Mobile Bar
5–6:00 PM | The Story of Porches Inn
Celebrate the vision, history, and people who helped shape Porches Inn.
Panel Guests
- Dr. Eli Janis – Historian
- Burr and McCallum Architects
- MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects
- Bensonwood
7:00 PM | Studio 9 Concert
Close out the evening with a live performance in Studio 9 featuring:
- Announced soon
