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Caldwell Porchfest 2026
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Caldwell, New Jersey
40+ performers | 14 porches | Rock ’n’ Joe | Grover Cleveland Park
Headliner: Radio 506

The streets, porches and parks of Caldwell will once again come alive with music as Caldwell Porchfest returns Saturday, September 12, 2026, bringing more than 40 performers to locations throughout the community for one of the town’s most anticipated annual events.

Caldwell Porchfest transforms neighborhood porches and gathering places into live music stages, giving residents and visitors the opportunity to walk through town and experience an eclectic lineup of local and regional musicians throughout the day.

This year’s event will feature performances at 14 porch locations, along with music at Rock ’n’ Joe Coffee Shop and Grover Cleveland Park. The day will culminate at Grover Cleveland Park with Radio 506, a longtime local band whose members call Caldwell home, headlining the event.

Now a signature community event, Caldwell Porchfest has grown into a celebration that showcases performers across a wide variety of musical styles and generations. Attendees can build their own itinerary, moving from porch to porch throughout the day to discover new artists, reconnect with favorite performers and enjoy Caldwell’s walkable neighborhoods, downtown and public spaces.

The event is made possible through the generosity of its porch hosts, performers, volunteers, sponsors and community partners, whose support allows Caldwell Porchfest to continue its mission of bringing people together through music while giving back to the community.

The committee is especially grateful for the ongoing support of The Rotary Club of the Caldwells and The Graphics Connection, Inc., whose contributions and commitment to the community help make Caldwell Porchfest possible. The Rotary Club of the Caldwells has been a valued community partner, supporting the event and its mission of giving back to Caldwell and beyond, while The Graphics Connection, Inc. provides creative and marketing support that helps bring the event to life and connect Porchfest with the community.

This year's sponsors include:

bro.
The Bolcar Team, Compass RE
The Cloverleaf Tavern
David Chad Beauty Salon
The Doctors Office Urgent Care
The Greens Golf Lounge
Let’s Get You Home-Real Estate with Nikol Puco
Switchback Chiropractic and Wellness
Tracy Tofanelli - Keller Williams Suburban Realty
Zensation Acupuncture

This year, however, the committee is also grateful to have the contribution of The Bravitas Group as its highest-level Rock Star Sponsor. The Bravitas Group is a real estate development and philanthropic firm based in Montclair, New Jersey, founded by Robert H. (Bob) Silver and Rhonda A. Silver in 2006. It has made a lasting impact on Caldwell, helping transform the landscape of our downtown through the beautiful renovation and preservation of two historic buildings — The Grover House and The Wilson — that are now home to countless fantastic businesses serving our community. Their continued commitment to investing in Caldwell, the community we all love, makes their support of Porchfest especially meaningful.

Proceeds generated through Caldwell Porchfest sponsorships and merchandise help support the continuation of the event, and community projects and initiatives; so 100% of the event’s profits are returned to the Caldwell community. Previous support has already helped fund (fittingly) a brand-new sound system for the Caldwell Green, thus expanding opportunities for outdoor community programming and events. It will be installed this year in coordination with the Borough's new Civic Center project at the former Public Library site.

The complete performance schedule, porch locations and additional event information are available at caldwellporchfest.com. Attendees are encouraged to review the schedule in advance, map out their routes and even navigate during the event using a Google Maps powered interactive map with up-to-date performer details. Follow @CaldwellPorchfest on social media for performer highlights, announcements and event-day updates.

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