Porchfest aka Music on the Porch at the American Gothic House

August 23, 2025
11:00 am to 4:30 pm

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy good food and music. All ages. No preregistration required and this is a come and go as you please event. Porchfest aka Music on the Porch is an annual music event held on the last Saturday in August across the United States, Canada, and beyond. Started in Ithaca, New York, in 2007, porchfest events bring local musicians and neighborhoods together to celebrate and create a sense of community by performing on porches. It was founded on the idea that "what if for one day we all just listened to the music?" Note: This year's celebration will be held on the 3rd weekend in August due to the 4th weekend being tied to Labor Day. 2025 Line-up: 11:00 a.m. Tom Shadonix 12:30 p.m. Adam Kulmatycki 2:00 p.m. Abigail Phelps 3:30 p.m. Days Live Music Gothic Town Grillers BBQ will be here all day! Reservations are not required for this event. Canceled if inclement weather- watch our Facebook page for weather announcements. Note: Admission to the American Gothic House Center will not be charged during this event and costumes will not be available.

Event Location

American Gothic House
300 American Gothic Street
Eldon, IA
(641) 335-2

For More Information

Contact: Cari Nicely
(641) 335-2
[email protected]
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