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porchfest benicia

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon as Porchfest Benicia 2025 fills charming Downtown Benicia with live music Saturday September 13 from 1–5 PM.

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MUSIC

Schedule:

Festivities start early with a 12 PM preshow at Lucca Beer Garden featuring Lady Bianca and an Ode to Sly & the Family Stone. Then, wander between 18 venues—nine gorgeous vintage porches and nine bustling First Street spots—offering country, rock, pop, reggae, blues, jazz, Latin, R&B, folk, and more.

START HERE

Begin at the Welcome Area in Benicia City Park to:

• Pick up Porchfest Benicia merchandise
• Get your 21+ wristband
• Grab your VIP lanyard
• Access the event map via QR code or printed copy.

Click on map to enlarge.

Getting around

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Double Decker Trolley

Rest your feet with the Double Decker Trolley running up and down First Street.

Double Decker Trolley will run all day from Benicia Yacht Club to City Park with various stops along the way. It will be a continuous 20-25 min loop.

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Food & drink

Follow the map’s Food Stops for quick bites from local restaurants or food trucks. Beer and wine will be flowing at all VIP Sip Stops—City Park, First Street Green, Estey Real Estate, West C Street, and Chamber of Commerce Stage. Cocktails are available at participating bars and restaurants.

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Lil' Porch Heads (kid zone)

Photo by Luke George Photography

Benicia Mom’s Group -
BMG’s KidZone.

Featuring a live performance by InHarmony ,
11am-11:30am.
This will be a refreshment and cooling station zone.

 The kid area will feature Kona Ice Truck and will collaborate with Lo’s Playtown.

Location: City Park. 

Purple VIP pass for PorchFest Benicia 2024, featuring yellow cartoon birds, for a special pre-show performance on September 13, 2025.

VIP tickets are available.

Porchfest Benicia is a free event and is open to all. For those who want more out of the experience,


A FULL SET VIP Pass unlocks five themed VIP areas along First Street with:
• Fine wines & craft beers
• Exclusive merchandise
• Fresh sandwiches, salads & sides (veggie & omnivore options)*
• Unique themes curated by local businesses
• Exclusive keepsakes

*The Solo Set offers all perks except food.

Off-site parking lots will be available with shuttles to the event.

Whether you’re dancing to reggae on a Victorian porch, swaying to jazz in a garden, or sipping wine in a VIP lounge, Porchfest Benicia 2025 promises a music-filled day you won’t forget.