Historic Central Neighborhood Appleton

🎶 Porchfest Musician Spotlight: Rob Burkham and the Just Happy to Be Here Band 🎶

With a name like The Just Happy to Be Here Band, you know you’re in for a good time! 😎

Rob Burkham and the Just Happy to Be Here Band are bringing a feel-good mix of blues with a touch of folk to Porchfest. Their happy, easygoing music is made for all ages — so bring the family, find a spot and enjoy the music!

🎵 Rob Burkham and the Just Happy to Be Here Band
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 809 N. Appleton St.

Good music, good company and a neighborhood full of porches — we’re just happy to be here, too! 🎸

Porchfest 2026! Historic Central Neighborhood

🎶 Porchfest Musician Spotlight: October Soul 🎶

Get ready for a soulful mix of acoustic rock, roots and Americana with October Soul!

Blending guitar, keys and vocals, October Soul brings a warm, rootsy sound that’s made for an evening of live music on the porch. 🎸🎹

🎵 October Soul
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 1021 N. Oneida St.

Make them a stop on your Porchfest route and settle in for some great acoustic sounds!

Porchfest 2026! Historic Central Neighborhood

🎹 Porchfest Musician Spotlight: Educational Davis 🎸

Ready for something a little different? Educational Davis is bringing a genre-bending mix of new wave, new age, synth, guitar rock and pop to Porchfest!

Expect atmospheric synth sounds, guitar-driven energy and an eclectic blend that adds a whole different vibe to the Porchfest lineup. 🎹⚡🎸

🎵 Educational Davis
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 217 W. Winnebago St.

Start your Porchfest route with a sound that’s anything but ordinary!

Porchfest 2026! Historic Central Neighborhood

🎶 Porchfest Musician Spotlight: Luma Knotty 🎶

Get ready for a musical journey with Luma Knotty! This WAMI Award-winning Green Bay band brings an energetic, guitar-driven blend of funk, rock and reggae to Porchfest. 🎸🔥

If you like your music with a little groove, a little rock and plenty of good vibes, you’ll want this stop on your Porchfest route!

🎵 Luma Knotty
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 900 N. Superior St.

Come catch the groove and see where the music takes you!

Porchfest 2026! Historic Central Neighborhood

We’re one week from Porchfest!!

Here’s the full schedule for next Tuesday’s live music and food truck fun!

See you there!

Porchfest 2026! Historic Central Neighborhood

🎻 Porchfest Musician Spotlight: Sarah and the Hus-Band 🎶

Get ready for a little Celtic spirit and bluegrass charm with Sarah and the Hus-Band!

With fiddle and guitar in hand, this duo brings the sounds of Celtic/Irish music and bluegrass to the porch — a perfect soundtrack for kicking off your Porchfest evening.

🍀 Sarah and the Hus-Band
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 816 N. Superior St.

Grab a spot and enjoy some lively strings and acoustic sounds in the neighborhood!

Porchfest 2026! Historic Central Neighborhood

🍎 FREE Lunch & Ice Cream started TODAY! 🍦

Stop by the Columbus Playground Monday–Thursday, August 17–27 from 12–1 PM for a free lunch and ice cream for kids ages 18 and under!

A huge thank you to Zion Lutheran Church for sponsoring this and helping make summer a little sweeter for our neighborhood. 💛

📍 Columbus Playground
📅 August 17–27, M–Th
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM
🍦 Free for ages 18 & under

Help us spread the word to neighborhood families!