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Break sound barriers at the Porchfest Rock n Run

Launch your day at Porchfest by participating in the Rock n Run, a 1-mile fun run that celebrates musicians of all sorts. Participants will deck themselves out in their greatest rock and roll garb, whether a wig, tie-dye, inflatable guitars, or the styles of a favorite musician. Enjoy a community celebration of fun as a DJ announces the race at the start, and the best dressed will receive awards at the finish. Rock n Run participation is $25 (12 and over) and includes a bag of goodies at the end of the race.

Kid’s Corner for little rockstars in the making

packed with happy faces, as the signature VAHI sign will be moved from North Highland Park for the day to serve as a photo backdrop. Enjoy a fun launch to your day or a shaded interlude, where the kids can get in the festival mood!

A recipe for success: food trucks at Porchfest

Bring the kiddos over from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to enjoy the Kid’s Corner, presented by Druid Hills Presbyterian Church. Located at John Howell Park, the Kid’s Corner is great for all ages, stacked with both free and paid fun activities. A rockin’ DJ will start the day to pump up the park with smooth tunes. Free activities will include a craft station with music-themed painting and coloring, magic shows at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m., and large yard games like Jenga, cornhole, and Connect 4. Paid activities like the bounce houses and balloon art, contribute to VHDA fundraising. Porchfest Kid’s Corner will be

From savory to sweet, Porchfest will host a variety of Atlanta’s most delightful food vendors. Check out over 30 mouthwatering food trucks, with flavors from around the world, to savor on this spring day in Virginia Highland.

Unique local finds at Porchfest’s Vendor Avenue

Part of VHDA’s mission is to support local businesses, including stellar popup vendors. Specially curated for your Porchfest outing will be over 40 of Atlanta best artists and craft goods makers, ready to show you their unique creations. Running along Adair Avenue, this artisanal market is an opportunity to shop and support local creators while taking a break between musician sets. Vendors will have a variety of goods including fiber arts, jewelry, local honey, sunglasses, and even dog bandanas.

Rock the Porchfest shirt and support high school students

Savor the Porchfest experience with a Porchfest T-Shirt, bag, or sunglasses. There will be two merchandise booths at the event along Barnett Avenue. You can also purchase your Porchfest shirt early and enjoy a quick pick-up the day of the event by purchasing during presale. Merchandise includes the T-shirt crafted by the winner of the design contest at Midtown High, sophomore Ava Johnson. Twenty percent of the proceeds for the shirts with Johnson’s design go to the arts and communication programs at Midtown High.