Adams Morgan PorchFest Returns Saturday, November 1st
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Mikala Rempe | marketing@admodc.org
WASHINGTON, DC, September 24, 2025 — The Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District is bringing back PorchFest on Saturday, November 1 from 2-6pm! More than 100 performances throughout the neighborhood will showcase some of DC’s best local musical talent featuring nearly every musical genre, including classic rock, funk, go-go, rap, reggae, bluegrass, classical, and pop. Dozens of porches, business patios, parks, and a closed-off section of 18th Street will become stages for the day.
Curated by Pipkin Creative, highlights from this year’s line-up include a headlining Go-Go performance from UCB Live, local act Rock Creek Kings taking center stage earlier in the afternoon, and sets from Bongo District, Gotcha Covered, and more throughout the day. Special guest appearing with Gotcha Covered, Derek Breakfield, is a Singer/Songwriter from Santa Monica, California who will be supporting his new release “Left Turn Only”. Mr. Breakfield has performed with Hootie and the Blowfish, the English Beat, and UB40 to name a few.
PorchFest draws in tens of thousands of music-lovers from around the region into the tree-lined streets and small businesses of Adams Morgan. Event patrons can pick up a music map and FREE wristband at three different event headquarter locations in the business corridor on 18th Street. After picking up a wristband and event map, guests can stroll through the neighborhood for nonstop musical performances from 2-6pm.
18th Street NW (between Columbia and Kalorama Roads NW) will be closed to vehicular traffic creating additional safe space for performances. This pedestrian zone makes it easy to enjoy lunch, dinner, or drinks at a neighborhood hangout and shop for unique gifts at local boutiques in between performances.
Limited edition Fall 2025 PorchFest t-shirts will be available for purchase on a first come, first served basis at Smash! Records, Adams Morgan Ace Hardware, Urban Dwell, and Because Science the week leading up to and during the event!
PorchFest is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors: Aetna, Lars Etzkorn Law PLLC, Pepco, Jubilee Housing, Devil’s Backbone, DC Fray, and Smartwater.
For performance locations, neighborhood discounts, or to volunteer at PorchFest visit adamsmorgan.com/porchfest. Be sure to tag your fun event photos on social media using #AdMoPorchFest and @admobid!
About the Adams Morgan Partnership BID
The Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District is a nonprofit organization focused on enhancing the quality of life for businesses, commercial property owners, residents, visitors, and employees in the District of Columbia’s most vibrant and eclectic neighborhood. The Partnership provides daily street cleaning, fun neighborhood events, and creative marketing and economic development initiatives. Adams Morgan is world-renowned for its fantastic restaurants and nightlife, colorful retail stores and historic, tree-lined residential streets. The American Planning Association named Adams Morgan one of the top 10 neighborhoods in America.