Music Venue

Williamsburg

Porchfest 2026

Main Street
Williamsburg, MA 01034

The Lineup

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Join us September 12th throughout the day in downtown Williamsburg.  We will be providing the entertainment to go along with the shopping and fun of the Grange Fair.  The Williamsburg Cultural Council is using this time honored event to showcase some of our local musical talent.  We are hoping to have something for everyone.

Martha Grinnell

Martha Grinnell

Martha brings heartfelt emotion to songs through her melodic vocals. Her performances often blend together her original songs, with thoughtfully chosen folk and indie cover songs, creating an intimate, resonant sound that connects with listeners.

Thursday September 10, 2026

Kickoff – MUSE Cider Bar – 6:00 PM

Lemonpepper

Lemonpepper

Our first international performers – Mike and Conny from Germany.  They were a last-minute surprise who heard about us and wanted to join in the fun.   Originals, covers in German and English, and just lots of fun.

Thursday September 10, 2026

Kickoff – MUSE Cider Bar – 7:00 PM

Williamsburg Grange

Grange Fair

Over 100 years of country fair tradition.  Come for the crafts, the exhibits and the auction at the end of the day.

Saturday September 12, 2026

10:30 – 6:00 PM

Holly Muñoz

Holly Muñoz

Holly Muñoz is a musician, songwriter, and producer from El Paso, Texas. Over the past two decades, Holly has toured extensively throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Saturday September 12, 2026

11:15 at Williamsburg General Store

Snapdragons

Snapdragons

The Snapdragons are a group of young musicians who have been playing together for three years. They play singer-songwriter, folk, indie, and alternative music with a focus on harmonies and acoustic instruments. Each of them are multi-instrumentalists with bluegrass roots and a wide range of vocals. Charlotte Williams, 16, from Heath, MA, plays guitar and bass and enjoys adding high harmonies with a rich tone

 

Saturday September 12, 2026

11:15 at Tangle Chocolate

Martin Bridge

Live Painting - Martin Bridge

Come watch a magical work of art come to life throughout the day.  

 

Saturday September 12, 2026

11:15 -5:00 at Tangle Chocolate

Paired Down Band

Paired Down

Paired Down is a contemporary cover duo from Amherst, MA. They specialize in a unique “rhythm keys” styling of well-known pop, rock, alternative, and a wee bit of country songs from the late 60s onward

Saturday September 12, 2026

12:00 at Williamsburg Market

Annie Patterson

Annie Patterson

Annie Patterson is one of America’s premier song leaders. She has been performing professionally around the globe for over 40 years and is well known for her work as co-creator/editor of the songbooks Rise Up Singing and Rise Again. An accomplished folk performer and jazz vocalist, Annie carries with her a suitcase of incredible song knowledge and a repertoire that includes over 2500 songs from many genres, including Americana, contemporary folk, ballads, and gospel. 

 

Saturday September 12, 2026

12:45 at Tangle Chocolate

Jennifer Black

Jennifer Black (sing-along)

Drop in for a sing-along with your neighbors, led by Jennifer Black. A songbook filled with familiar favorites will be provided. Bring your voice and any other instrument you play!

Saturday September 12, 2026

12:45 at Angel Park

Chocolate making<br />

Chocolate Making

A fun, educational, joyful class. Come learn to make chocolate right in our factory, starting with our top-quality organic cacao beans. This is a hands-on experience of roasting, winnowing, grinding, tempering, and molding that will leave you smiling and holding chocolate bars you made yourself! 

Saturday September 12, 2026

1:00 Tangle Chocolate – Paid Activity

chicken roast

Chicken Roast

The American Legion chicken roast is another town tradition.  Come see old friends and keep the music going with LeFever. 

Saturday September 12, 2026

1:00 – 3:00 at American Legion

LeFever

LeFever

LeFever is the Western Massachusetts duo of Dawn Lepere and Jeff Starns, and they have a knack for unique and catchy songwriting. 

Saturday September 12, 2026

1:30 at American Legion

Dan Becker

Dan Becker

Dan Becker is a contemporary solo pianist and composer based in Western Massachusetts, creating deeply personal instrumental music that explores the full spectrum of human emotion. His compositions serve as a musical chronicle of his travails with bipolar disorder, transforming experiences of darkness, hope, isolation, passion and resilience into deeply expressive piano works.

 

Saturday September 12, 2026

1:30 at Williamsburg Church

Electric Castle

Josh Chaplin

Like a shooting star leaping through the sky like a tiger- defying the laws of gravity.  He’s a rocket ship traveling at the speed of light on a collision course to your ears.  This year, Josh Chaplin triumphantly returns to the Williamsburg Porchfest with his fresh-faced band, the Tall Talls.

Saturday September 12, 2026

1:30 at Exhibit A Brewing

Luke Deroy

Red Loves Blue

Whether flying solo or leading his band, RED LOVES BLUE, Luke DeRoy’s songwriting is intimate, raw, and packs a punch.

Saturday September 12, 2026

2:15 at Exhibit A Brewing

Joanne and Ruth

Joanna and Ruth

Joanna and Ruth are a musical duo based in western Massachusetts who perform songs that tell stories, written by some of the greatest songwriters of all time — including Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, Dave Carter & Tracy Grammar, and Gillian Welch.

 

Saturday September 12, 2026

2:15 at Williamsburg Market

Stellaluna

Stellaluna

Husband and wife team, Nick Deysher and Tracey Freitag have been performing together on and off since they were 15.

Saturday September 12, 2026

3:00 at Tangle Chocolate

Wild Thyme

Wild Thyme

Wild Thyme is a local musical group of friends who have been playing together for the past decade united by the common love of the Celtic music genre.

Saturday September 12, 2026

3:00 at Williamsburg Church

Lindsay Peterson

Lindsey Peterson

Lindsey Peterson is a singer/songwriter based in western Massachusetts. She is also the former organizer of Queer Faith: A Live Storytelling Event.

Saturday September 12, 2026

3:45 at Tangle Chocolate

Louise Coombe

Louise Coombe

Louise Coombe will be playing songs from her latest album – Paris, as well as some fan favorites.

Saturday September 12, 2026

4:30 at Tangle Chocolate

Don Chiulli

Don Chiulli

Don Chiulli is a singer-song writer from Haydenville, Massachusetts. His performances are about connection and participation, and he loves to make audiences smile.

Saturday September 12, 2026

5:15 at Exhibit A Brewing

Mill River Rounders

Mill River Rounders

The Mill River Rounders play with the living quality of old time, bluegrass, and early jazz. Washtub bass, banjo, guitars, fiddle, mandolin, and harmony singing.

Saturday September 12, 2026

5:15 at Williamsburg Market

Williamsburg Grange

Grange Fair Auction

Bid on your favorite items. 

Saturday September 12, 2026

6:30 – 9:00 PM

Salsa

Salsa Dancing

Dance the night away at Tangle.  Free lessons start at 7:30.  Salsa and taco bar is $10.

Saturday September 12, 2026

7:00 – 10:00 Tangle Chocolate 

Gold Sponsor

Exhibit A Brewing Company

Silver Sponsors

Williamsburg Market
Tangle Chocolate
Local Burgy
Chichy's Garage

Silver Sponsors

Florence Bank
Scotti's
Williamsburg Snack Bar
Lil Dog Lodge

Silver Sponsors

Ann Biddle Dance
Zononi Lawn and Landscaping

Bronze Sponsors

B Mango and Bird
Lashway Lumber
Muse Cider Bar
Williamsburg General Store
Dove Business Associates

Bronze Sponsors

transformation fitness
Worthington Air Automotive
Snow Farm
Bacon Equipment
Ryan and Son

Bronze Sponsors

main street package store
Melissa Stevens Real Estate
Oliver's Farm Stand

Community Friends

Florence Hardware
Lashway Forest Products
Your Six Therapy

Community Friends

Paul's Sugar Shack
Ripple Studio
Reelife Documentary Productions
Panda Garden
Mantis Graphics

Community Friends

The Foodsmith
two grannies on the road

The Venue

We will be having alternating stages between the General Store, Williamsburg Market, and Tangle Chocolate.  In the center of this is the Grange Fair so you can shop and explore to the sounds of our local talent.

Food & Drink

Williamsburg Market has soups and sandwiches.  Tangle has a variety of chocolate creations. Williamsburg General Store has ice cream, pastries, and other fun stuff.  FoodSmith Food Truck will be outside Exhibit A Brewing.  Sleepy Hollow Herbs will be selling cider donuts. 

Restrooms are available in the Grange, Exhibit A, Meekins Library, American Legion, MUSE Cider Bar, Williamsburg Congregational Church, and Tangle Chocolate.

Alcohol can only be consumed at American Legion, MUSE Cider Bar, Exhibit A Brewing, and Tangle Chocolate.

Parking

Please park in designated areas.  If you part on side streets, please be sure to not block people’s driveways.

Parking is available beside and behind Exhibit A Brewing.  There is also limited on-street parking on Main Street, North Street, and East Main Street.

Do not park in charging station spots in Cichy’s Garage parking area.  

Other Events

Other things are going on in the area as well.  The Grange Fair is the centerpiece, with Porchfest music all around it.  Other events may be going on in town as well.

Get In Touch

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Main Street
Williamsburg, MA 01034

(860) 748-5533