The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) announces that the fourth annual Princeton Porchfest will take place on Saturday, April 26 from 12 to 6 p.m. Applications for performers and porch hosts are due by February 13.

Porchfest is a walkable music festival where neighbors offer up their front porches as DIY concert venues. Local performers play 45-minute sets throughout town during this day-long celebration of music, art, and Princeton hospitality. Last year’s event attracted thousands of music lovers.

In addition to seeking interested musicians, the Arts Council is also recruiting Princeton residents to offer up their porches. Specifically, ACP seeks porches within walking distance to Princeton’s Central Business District, about a 15-minute walk. “While the role of our Porch Hosts is incredibly important and necessary to making our event a reality, it might be easier to participate than you think,” said Melissa Kuscin, event organizer and ACP’s programming/marketing manager. “If you have a porch with easy access to electricity, love live music, and want to help spread the word, you’re eligible.”

“It’s amazing to see so many moving parts culminate in this big celebration of community.” Kuscin said. “From the talent to the porch hosts, Porchfest is possible because all of Princeton comes together to make it happen.”

Early sponsors of Princeton Porchfest include the Municipality of Princeton, Graduate Hotels, Patrick de Maynadier, and Lydia and Johan Pfeiffer.

Performers and Porch Hosts can apply at artscouncilofprinceton.org/porchfest. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 13. Questions can be directed to Kuscin at mkuscin@artscouncilofprinceton.org.