Saranac Lake PorchFest

06/15/2026

The 2026 Saranac Lake PorchFest poster has arrived!📣

We're excited to share this year's official artwork, beautifully designed by the talented, Janelle Bennett (Saranac Lake PorchFest's Artistic Coordinator), that perfectly captures the magic of music spilling from porches, people gathering in the streets, and the community spirit that makes Saranac Lake PorchFest so special. And with the help of ROOST (Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism) for putting it all together and designing the poster.

Give some love and help us bring this year's event to life, and be sure to save the date: August 1st!

Who's ready for Saranac Lake PorchFest?🧡

06/13/2026

For those who didn't sign up for a porch this year, there will be a place for you to play!🎤

Head to the Open Mic Stage at Berkeley Green Park during Saranac Lake PorchFest on August 1st 11am-5pm.

Whether you're a seasoned performer, a first-timer, or just feeling inspired in the moment, the mic is open to anyone who wants to play a song!

Grab your instrument, share your talent, and be a part of the music that fills Saranac Lake all day long.🧡

06/11/2026

We’re excited to continue to kick things off by announcing one of this year’s Featured Artist for Saranac Lake PorchFest: Emalee Herrington!

A singer and songwriter since her early youth, 23 year old Emalee Herrington is a familiar face in the local music scene. She loves to perform her original music and country music covers. Not only is music an enjoyment for her, but she uses it to enrich the lives of area youth through her non profit organization, Emalee’s Musical Medicine and through teaching in the Oswego area. Emalee has released an EP & a single that are available everywhere and she plans to release more music in the future!

Stay tuned as we roll out more Saranac Lake PorchFest 2026 magic soon.🧡

06/10/2026

We’re still excited to continue to kick things off by announcing one of this year’s Featured Artist for Saranac Lake PorchFest: Tim Hayn! He is a returning artist and played at 2025 Saranac Lake PorchFest.

Based in Venice Beach, Tim Hayn has been sharing his upbeat music and California vibes for years. With a focus on rock ‘n roll, his music has elements of folk and blues with big vocals and guitar solos as well as acoustic “campfire” vibes. Whether you catch him live with his band or solo acoustic, it’s a good time!

Stay tuned as we roll out even more Saranac Lake PorchFest 2026 magic soon.🧡

06/08/2026

Who needs a stage when the porch looks this good? 🎶

Join us and the excitement in and around Saranac Lake on Saturday, August 1st 11am-5pm!

Learn more at: https://www.saranaclakeporchfest.org

Pictured 2025 Porch Highlight: 23 Marshall Street
2025 Saranac Lake PorchFest Band Shoutout: Ham Jam

06/06/2026

We’re still excited to continue to kick things off by announcing one of this year’s Featured Artist for Saranac Lake PorchFest: Tim Nekritz!

Tim Nekritz is a folk/Americana/blues/rock/more singer-songwriter active in two bands (The Condescenders, Whiskey Spirits) who also hosts a monthly Songwriters Circle and regular Variety Show. His first record is due out in summer 2026.

His first record is due out in Summer 2026 -- check it out on iTunes/Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Bandcamp, Instagram/Facebook and more!

Tim Nekritz

Stay tuned as we roll out even more Saranac Lake PorchFest 2026 magic soon. 🧡

06/05/2026

The music can't happen without the porches!🧡🎤

We're still looking for hosts for Saranac Lake PorchFest 2026. If you have a porch, yard, driveway, deck, or other outdoor space, and want to host a band, we'd love to hear from you!

Ready to turn your space into a stage? Sign up today and join us on August 1st!

https://www.saranaclakeporchfest.org/host-sign-up

06/03/2026

Be sure to check out this music event too on August 1st!

A concerning amount of effort has gone into making year 2 of Dewey Dubs even louder. Bigger speakers, better lasers, later night.

See you there!



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06/03/2026

We’re excited to continue to kick things off by announcing one of this year’s Featured Artists for Saranac Lake PorchFest: The Yod Squad!

They are a bunch of fun-loving middle aged folks enjoying playing a whole bunch of toe-tappin' tunes by the likes of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Byrds, the Velvet Underground, the Band, and Bob Dylan.

Meet the band: Yod Crewsy (guitar vocals), Steve McAuley (lead guitar, vocals), Emily O'Mahony (banjo, vocals), Lenny Baglieri (misc percussion), David Brooks (bass, vocals), and Mike (drums). Yod Squad

Stay tuned as we roll out even more Saranac Lake PorchFest 2026 magic soon.🧡

06/01/2026

Every porch has a story. Every artist brings the vibe. 🎶🏡

Saranac Lake PorchFest 2026 is about turning porches become stages, yards become venues, and neighbors gather together with an amazing lineup of local and regional talent.

Get ready to wander, listen, dance, and experience the magic of Saranac Lake PorchFest!🧡

Check out the other artists coming this year at: https://www.saranaclakeporchfest.org/2026-bands

David Harrison, Singer Songwriter Danny Giovanna Marjorie Kelting Tim Nekritz Sarah Mitchell Tim Hayn