Hosts are required to sign a host/performer agreement, basically indicating that the performer agrees to treat you and your property with respect (and vice versa) and that you are not liable for any accidents or injuries that may occur on your property during Porchfest. This is a volunteer effort on all parts. We want to ensure that hosts and performers are gracious and supportive of one another.
Host homes are required to have homeowners insurance. Porchfest DC is not responsible for any accidents or injuries that may occur on your property during the event.
Hosts are required to provide the electricity and space needed for the performance. Performers are required to have their own sound equipment, including microphones, speakers, extension cords, and music.
The maximum performance time is 30 minutes. After the performance at your home, guests will be encouraged to move on to the next home.
Hosts are required to inform ALL of their immediate neighbors of the event at least 2 weeks prior to Porchfest. Please be neighborly and gracious when you explain the event and be sure to invite them!
Volunteers will be onsite to hand out maps of the performances.
Please understand that this event is open to the public and the entire community is invited to attend. So, as a host you must be open to allowing strangers to stand in front of your home, and/or sit on your steps/lawn to enjoy the performance.
A lot goes into planning this type of event. It’s imperative that the performance at your home starts on time. Starting late will throw off all of the other performances.
