Get Ready: Natick PorchFest Returns In 2021

NATICK, MA — After a 2020 hiatus due to that virus whose name we're sick of hearing, Natick PorchFest is back in September with in-person performances.

Like past events, PorchFest 2021 will feature local musicians performing on porches around the Natick Center area, allowing visitors to stroll between one, two or a dozen different shows.

This year, musicians will be spread across three areas:

• Area 1: Washington Street, Walnut Street, Harvard Street, Franklin Street, Florence Street, David Drive.
• Area 2: Grant Street, Wilson Street, Sheridan Street, Sherman Street, Avon Street, Garfield Street, Chester Street, Morse Street
• Area 3: Pond Street, Maple Street, Plain Street, Park Street, Western Avenue, Floral Avenue, Waban Street

Organizers are also still accepting submissions from local musicians, and residents who want to donate porch space to performers.

In 2020, PorchFest took on a new form due to the pandemic. Local musicians recorded music videos, which were available for locals to watch online at a safe distance (and they're all still available to watch on the PorchFest website).

The 2021 festival is being sponsored by the Natick Music Go Round store, which will host a special concert behind its Route 9 building featuring Boston roots rock band Los Goutos.

PorchFest runs 2 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 25, and the Los Goutos performance begins at 6 p.m. The rain date is Sept. 26 between the same hours.