Inaugural Newnan PorchFest set for Saturday, May 31

Pictured above: Headlining the 2025 Newnan PorchFest on May 31 is Heydreamer. They will perform as the final act of the event in a VIP Concert at the Alamo around 8:45 p.m.

From Staff Reports

The rich history and vibrant culture of downtown Newnan collide on Saturday, May 31 as the inaugural Newnan PorchFest launches an unprecedented day of live music, art and community.

Here are just some of the numbers – 48 bands, 15 porches, 10 music genres, and 4 VIP areas. Add food trucks, a kids zone, art auction, vendors and a selfie station and you have ingredients for a spectacular event. And the best part, admission is free to everything with the exception of some outstanding VIP experiences. Folks can purchase VIP experiences by visiting newnanporchfest.com.

Local and regional musicians will take to the porches of historic homes with Temple Avenue, College Street and Wesley Streets as the epicenter of the music festival. Also, local vendors will showcase handcrafted goods, paintings, jewelry, food, and more.

Some of the latest news on the Newnan PorchFest 2025 Facebook Page as of 5/27:
• There’s a need for Volunteers. Numerous roles available. Sign up at the bottom of the website home page – newnanporchfest.com.
• Only 26 VIP Tickets remain. To order, click newnanporchfest.com.

This event was the brainchild of Melody Kiser, a local musician known for her guitar skills, songwriting, and vocals, Kris Youmans, another local musician in Newnan, and Steve and Ann Quick. All have had experience in either organizing PorchFests or performing at these music events in Metro Atlanta, including Senoia. When Melody asked Kris and Steve if they thought a PorchFest in Newnan would work, they were quick to say yes and the planning began.

Jazz artist Melodie Fort kicks off the day’s music with an 11 a.m. performance at the Newnan-History Center. The live music begins in earnest at Noon with 8 different bands spread out across porches in the Temple-College-Wesley Street footprint. New lineups are set almost every hour until the VIP After-Party kicks off at The Alamo on the Courthouse Square at 6:30 p.m. with gothic folk musician Miguel Olascuaga, followed by Rattled Bones (rock) at 7:30 p.m. and headliner Heydreamer at 8:45 p.m.

The Newnan PorchFest benefits The Newnan-Coweta History Center, which will host garden walks throughout the festival’s neighborhoods.

Families are invited to join in the fun with a variety of kids’ activities and games that will keep the little ones entertained all day long. And, of course, no PorchFest would be complete without our four-legged friends – dogs are not only welcome but encouraged to join in the festivities!

Map of the 2025 Newnan PorchFest.

The 2025 Newnan PorchFest Schedule.