Our West Bayfront Porchfest Brings Community Together

People could hear live music playing all throughout Our West Bayfront neighborhoods on Saturday.

Chuck Nelson, the event organizer of Porchfest explained, "It's a diversity of bands bringing together all ages and races and that's really reflected in this neighborhood. It's something that can bring us all together in a world that continues to be divisive."

People could enjoy music from over twenty groups and local bites with Porchfest.

Keith  Eberly, the owner of Dobbin's Hot Dogs said, "It's an event that has a great sense of community. The neighbors come out, a lot going on in the whole neighborhood."

Another added element this year was incorporating local businesses into the fold, like Herb and Honey Bakery.

Even after being new to the neighborhood, the owners of Herb and Honey wanted to get involved. Jessica Schultz said, "I think it's a great way to get people out and about in their community, hanging out with each other, listening to great music, not only supporting local musicians."

For some local performers, it's a way to give back. Jesse Taylor Smith said, "I love being involved in this event because I grew up four or five blocks from here and I love what they have done."

Porchfest ended with an after party at Altered State distillery on West 8th Street.