Click here to download a printable map with the locations of the musicians.
STREET CLOSURES: Village between Justin and Louis is where the Kids' Porch and the Food Trucks will be during Porch Fest. On Oct. 20, from 1:30 to 6:00, traffic cones will be placed to prevent traffic turning from Justin and Louis onto Village. There will also be traffic cones to prevent "through traffic" from using Desmond to cross Village.
Porch Fest is FREE.
But the musicians are not paid, so bring small bills for the Food Trucks and for tips for the musicians.The musicians' ONLY source of income is tips.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON PORCH FEST 2019 AND PHOTOS OF PAST PORCH FESTS
RAIN OR SHINE!!!!
It's a Celebration! It's a Porch Fest!
In Garden District Neighborhood!
Watch for signs near Pima and Columbus.
Sunday, October 20,
from 2:30 to 5:30 pm.
A Walk and Bike, Family Friendly, FREE Event
Go to: thegardendistrict.org for map and info
Pima and Columbus area - Watch for signs
11 porches, including a Kids' Porch!
20 Musical performers
6 Food Trucks!
Please PARK and WALK or BIKE from porch to porch, enjoying Tucson's musical talent and sampling delicious food truck fare in Garden District, our beautiful mid- century neighborhood in the Heart of Tucson. This is a "Leave no trace" event. Please pack out all your trash or use the trash and recycling cans that will be out on the streets. BRING SMALL BILLS TO TIP THE MUSICIANS. It is their only source of income for the event. Support the delicious Food Trucks! Park your car and WALK! Porch Fest is best and safest when enjoyed on foot or by bike. Bring a portable chair or blanket. Seating is not necessarily provided at all porches. Maps will be available at different locations and also posted in front of each performance venue.
Porch Fest is FREE. But the musicians are not paid. The musicians' ONLY source of income is tips. Please show your appreciation of the musicians so that they will return!! Start saving your dollars!
THIS YEAR'S LINE UP IS:
Po & Friends- Great harmonies: Classic & Original Rock
Bruce Phillips - Kids' and Folk Festival favorite
Mr Nature's Music Garden - Children and family music. Fun & noisy!
Lucy Hrin & the Grackles - Boomer-era dance tunes, full sound
Steve Kozachik - Good listening acoustic music
Mesquite Shade - 60s-70s classic rock with harmonies
Dan Mangas Band - Lo-Fi Country
Method to the Madness - Alternative pop rock
The Roilers - Original Rock with new album release!
Lloyd B Windle II - Tucson Country - Acoustic Modern Country & Pop/Rock
Young MacDonald - Award winning young string players
Doug Harber & Ernie Celaya - Acoustic classics and B-sides
Dash Pocket - Americana
Aztral Folk - Gypsy jazz to Mexican folk, Tuvan throat singing
Quadrant 44 - Energetic teen rock and roll cover band
Impromptu - Classic rock
Moss Orion - Steel Pan
Fish Karma - Hard rock music with punk overtones
Big Grin - Homegrown Southwest Indie-folk
Michele Conklin, Executive Director for Tucson Botanical Gardens (TBG), was inspired to create a T-shirt to reflect the good things happening at the Grant and Alvernon intersection. Thanks, Michele! We love it!!!
The t-shirt is available at the TBG gift shop at the entrance to the gardens. They carry the shirt in a men's style and a women's style. Shirts are $18 for non-members. $16.20 for members after their 10% discount. Sizes up to 2X.
The t-shirt is available at the TBG gift shop at the entrance to the gardens. They carry the shirt in a men's style and a women's style. Shirts are $18 for non-members. $16.20 for members after their 10% discount. Sizes up to 2X.
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A safe neighborhood in the heart of Tucson where a diverse and engaged community cultivates a beautiful environment within easy access to urban services. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals
can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead |
Garden District Neighborhood
The Garden District Neighborhood Association is bordered by Swan Road on the East, Grant Road on the North, Alvernon Way on the West and Speedway Boulevard on the South. The Tucson Botanical Gardens, John B. Wright Elementary, and Martha Cooper Library are gems of our neighborhood. Garden District Neighborhood Association Meeting
Quarterly meetings
3rd Tuesdays of May, Sept., Nov., and Jan. at 6:30 pm Martha Cooper Library 13 77 N. Catalina Ave. Notice and details of meetings will be given in e-newsletters. Topics vary. Great way to meet neighbors and find out what is going on! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR YOUR WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT GARDEN DISTRICT THROUGH THE SUBMISSION FORM ON THIS PAGE. 
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