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  • Porchfest

    Established in 2024, Walton Porchfest brings live music to porches across Walton for all to enjoy.

  • Porchfest 2025

    Porchfest 2025 poster

    Walton Porchfest 2025 is taking place on Saturday, June 7th, 11am-4pm, across Walton, presented by Music on the Delaware and the Walton Theatre. The FREE event will feature musicians performing on porches and at venues throughout town, a local artisan market in Veterans Plaza, and Walton eateries and small shops open (some with specials!) for food and shopping.

    Porchfest will be immediately followed by the free John Tweedie Memorial Concert featuring Darcy Gibson and Friends performing "Harmonies of the Beatles," and stick around until 7pm to enjoy a feature film at the Walton Theatre (ticket purchase required).

    Maps will be provided to show who is playing where and when, and attendees will walk (or run, or bike, or drive…) to the different venues to listen to the variety of music being played. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair or blanket and your whole family!

    Community involvement is critical - we need you! Sign up to be a musician, venue, artisan, or volunteer or become a sponsor below.

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  • PLEASE USE BUTTON BELOW TO SIGN UP AS A VOLUNTEER, MUSICIAN, VENUE, OR ARTISAN.

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    Walton Porchfest Facebook Page
  • 2025 Map & Schedule

    Toggle menu by clicking box with arrow in upper left corner of map to view addresses,

    or expand map by clicking on upper right four-corner square - both on black banner.

    2025 Venue Map
    2025 Schedule
    Click Here to Download Map and Schedule PDF
  • John Tweedie Memorial Concert

    Saturday, June 7, 2025, 4pm-6pm, Walton Veterans Plaza

    Featuring Darcy Gibson and Friends Performing "Harmonies of the Beatles"

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    Promo from April's Coffeehouse Concert

    The Walton Porchfest committee invites the community to attend the John Tweedie Memorial Concert, immediately following Porchfest on Saturday, June 7, 2025, 4pm-6pm, at Veterans Plaza. The free concert will feature “Harmonies of the Beatles,” performed by Darcy Gibson, Jackie Gibson, and Chris Cleveland. The trio recently performed at the April 2025 Coffeehouse at the Walton Theatre.

    Darcy Gibson has brought most of the Beatles’ catalog to life on stage in one form or another over the years. As the leader of bands like Sgt. Pepper’s Phony Hearts Club Band and the Justice League he performed most of the Beatles' albums in full detail, employing an array of talented friends and family to round out the band and orchestra. Now he is joined by two veterans of the aforementioned groups to present stripped-down and intimate arrangements of Beatles' songs that will focus on the incredible harmonies they created throughout their entire career. Join Darcy, Jackie Gibson and Chris Cleveland for an evening of fun and beautiful songs.

    Darcy Gibson has been part of the local music scene for the last couple decades. He is currently performing original music with his two brothers in the band Mr. Paperback. For nearly twenty years he helped lead the SUNY Oneonta Frank Zappa Ensemble the Mothers of Intention, while concurrently leading and performing in the Justice League and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Darcy was a member of many other bands over the years, including The Stamp Collectors, the Sultans, Steerhead/Mystical Steerhead Faction, Whitestone, Eclipse and Purloin, and he performed more informally with many others. He was also the musical director of the Oneonta Theatre Stage Players and has been involved with local theatre in the Oneonta area for years.

    Jackie Gibson teaches orchestra and modern band at Delaware Academy Central School, where she has taught for nearly ten years. Prior to that she taught general music and chorus at Schenevus Central School. She performed for years as a violinist with the Little Delaware Youth Ensemble and then as an adult led the LDYE prep-orchestra. Jackie graduated from the Crane School of Music (SUNY Potsdam) where she studied voice and violin. She has been a member of the Justice League, singing and performing on multiple instruments including piano, keyboards, violin, mandolin, French horn and percussion. She has also been involved with school musicals and plays, both at Schenevus and at DA.

    Chris Cleveland is the Administrator of Otsego Christian Academy. His family owns and operates the Eighth Note music store, where Chris also works as a piano tuner/technician. Chris and his wife Anita were the leaders of Whitestone, a Christian group which served as the worship team at Community Gospel Church and performed locally for about twenty years. Chris performed lead and support vocals, guitar and drums in Whitestone. Chris was also a member of Sgt. Pepper’s Phony Hearts Club Band, playing guitar and providing lead and support vocals. He was also an occasional member of the always-changing Justice League, providing vocals, guitar, percussion and sound effects.

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    John Tweedie (left) at a coffeehouse concert.

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    John Tweedie (center, rear) at a coffeehouse concert.

    John Tweedie

    The concert at the conclusion of Porchfest on June 7, 2025, 4pm-6pm, is in memory of longtime Walton resident and music lover, John Tweedie. John owned and ran the family lumber yard and building supply business on West Street in Walton for many years. After he retired and sold the property he remained very active in the community. John loved tennis and regularly played with longtime friends. When he wasn’t playing, he was often seen walking for exercise all over the village.

    John loved music and probably never missed any of Music on the Delaware concerts or coffeehouses. An interesting music connection was that his nephew, Dave Tweedie, from Ocracoke Island in North Carolina, had a band, Molasses Creek, that appeared several times on our Walton stage, something that made John very proud.

    When John passed away, his family asked that donations be made in his name to Music on the Delaware. It seemed only appropriate that those funds be used to bring more music to Walton in his name. Please enjoy Porchfest and the closing concert.

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    John Tweedie (right) speaking to MOD Board Member, Jim Haggerty.

  • Photography Exhibit

    Saturday, June 7, 2025, 11am-4pm, Walton Theatre, 30 Gardiner Place

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    Call for Entries!

    • Entries are invited from all ages - no entry fee.
    • We would love photos highlighting porches, but not required.
    • Entries may be brought to the Walton Theatre, morning of Tuesday, June3rd, or Wednesday, June 4th between 12pm-4:30pm.
    • Limit of three entries per person.
    • It is strongly encouraged that photos be matted or framed for protection.
    • Each entrant will receive a thank you gift at the exhibit's closing.

    Art teachers can contact Jim Richardson at 607-432-8256 regardingstudent work.

    The exhibit will be up June 7-14, 2025.

  • Porchfest Sponsorships

    Please consider becoming a sponsor of Porchfest 2025.

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    Headliner

    $1000+

    • Naming rights for an event stage or key performance ("[Sponsor Name] Stage")
    • Exclusive logo placement on all materials (posters, event maps, website, social media)
    • Option for a booth or table at the event
    • Verbal acknowledgment during event announcements
    • Two free tickets to MOD Mainstage concert (exclusions may apply)
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    Spotlight

    $500-$999

    • Prominent logo placement on posters, event maps, website, and social media
    • Verbal acknowledgment during key performances
    • Opportunity to include a flyer, coupon, or swag in attendee bags
    • Two free tickets to MOD Mainstage concert (exclusions may apply)
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    Champion

    $250-$499

    • Logo on website and social media mentions
    • Name listed on posters and event map
    • Two free tickets to MOD Mainstage concert (exclusions may apply)
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    Supporter

    $100-$249

    • Business name listed on the website and event signage
    • Two free tickets to MOD Mainstage concert (exclusions may apply)
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    Friend

    $1-$99

    • Name listed on website and social media mentions
    • MOD sticker
    • Two free tickets to MOD Mainstage concert (exclusions may apply)
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    In-Kind Sponsor

    Donation of Goods/Services

    • Social media mention
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    No PayPal account is needed, and any amount is greatly appreciated.

    Music on the Delaware is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and gratefully accepts donations for programming, including Porchfest.

    If you prefer to donate by mail, checks may be mailed to Music on the Delaware, P.O. Box 408, Walton, NY 13856.

    2025 Sponsors

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  • 2025 Musicians

    Giancarlo Sidoli

    Giancarlo Sidoli

    Denny McCormack

    Denny McCormack

    Walton Community Band

    Walton Community Band

    How's the Soup?

    How's the Soup?

    Bill Seneschal

    Bill Seneschal

    Bill Seneschal

    Pam West

    Bill Seneschal

    Randy's Nashville Sound

    Edge x Babi Lou

    Edge x Babi Lou

    Tracy Roese

    Tracy Roese and The Third Fret Band

    Folk Division

    Folk Division

    George Anderson

    George Anderson

    Rosemarie Montague-Tiesler

    Rosemarie Montague-Tiesler (canceled)

    YOVANNI

    YOVANNI

    Gary Jennings

    Jake Novak

    Gary Jennings

    Red Brick Ringers

    Mark Pawkett

    Mark Pawkett of the Mopar Cams

    Peaches and Crime

    Peaches & Crime

    Rosè Noire

    Rosè Noire

    Acoustic Brew

    Acoustic Brew

    Jason Starr

    Jason Starr

    Mike Herman Solo

    Mike Herman

    Gary Jennings

    Gary Jennings

    Gary Jennings

    Talent from Delarc

    Gary Jennings

    Local Seisiún

    Gary Jennings

    Loren Daniels

    Gary Jennings

    John O'Connor

    King Pest

    King Pest

    2025 Musicians

    Acoustic Brew

    Bill Seneschal

    Denny McCormick

    Edge x Babi Lou

    Folk Division

    Gary Jennings

    George Anderson Solo

    Giancarlo Sidoli

    GraceRoots

    How’s The Soup?

    Jake Novak

    Jason Starr

    John O'Connor

    King Pest

    Local Seisiún

    Loren Daniels

    Mark Pawkett of The Mopar Cams

    Michael Michael

    Mike Herman Solo

    Miss Pam's Jamboree

    Pam West

    Peaches & Crime

    Randy's Nashville Sound

    Red Brick Ringers

    Rose Noire

    Rosemarie Montague-Tiesler (canceled)

    Shaggy Lane

    Shortt Stories

    Strong Roots

    Talent from Delarc

    Tracy Roese and The Third Fret Band

    Walton Community Band

    YOVANNI

    2025 Venues

    181 Delaware St - Veterans Plaza

    4 Water St - Joe's Pizza

    151 Delaware St - Molto Molto

    9 Townsend St - The Walton Historical Society

    11 Townsend St

    209 Delaware St - Walton Diner

    14 Gardiner Pl - Danny’s Restaurant

    30 Gardiner St - Walton Theatre

    42 Gardiner St - William B Ogden Library

    16 North St

    51 Townsend St - Baptist Church

    91 Townsend St - Yolo Mercantile

    58 East St - Presbyterian Church

    89 North St

    8 Union St

    10 Platt St

    39 Union St

    76 Griswold St

    72 Griswold St

    139 Stockton Ave - Castle on the Delaware

    5 Fancher Ave

    11 Marvin Ave

    233 Delaware St

    34 Howell St - Awestruck Mill

    38 West St - Packin’ Heat Bar & Grill

    190 Prospect Ave

  • Things to Know

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    Suggestions on what to bring for the events:

    🪑Lawn chair or blanket/towel to sit on

    👟Comfortable shoes for walking/standing

    🌂Umbrella – Porchfest is rain or shine, and there are some rain-friendly venues

    Porchfest goers can get to venues however they are most comfortable: walk-drive-bike-skateboard-roller skate-scooter-whatever floats your boat (except for a boat…unless you want to enjoy the river while you’re here!).

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    There will be three food trucks at Veterans’ Plaza:

    AJ’s Smokin’ BBQ

    McQueens’ Cuisine LLC serving American favorites

    Sugar Lips serving funnel cakes, lemonade, and more

    Local restaurants will be open regular hours,

    including these Porchfest venues:

    Walton Joe’s Pizzeria

    Molto Molto

    Walton Diner

    Danny’s Restaurant

    Awestruck Mill

    Packin’ Heat

    There are several restroom locations throughout the village noted on the Porchfest map.

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