Porchfest was founded in Ithaca, NY in September 2007 by neighbors Gretchen Hildreth and Lesley Greene. 

Over the years, the concept of hosting performances on front porches has grown, with communities around the U.S., organizing Porchfests of all sizes. 

In Washington, DC., Porchfest was first hosted in the Takoma Park neighborhood and later celebrated by Adams Morgan, Rhode Island Avenue, and most recently, Southeast.

In some instances, Porchfests are sponsored by community main streets & housing development organizations and in other cases, neighbors collaborate to plan and coordinate the event. 

The SE Porchfest is brought to you by an incredible volunteer host committee.