\nIs there a Porchfest After Dark event planned this year?\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Yes, festival-goers can keep the celebration going with PorchFest After Dark, as local Springfield businesses host special events, discounts, and promotions beginning after 8 p.m., extending the PorchFest experience well into the evening.<\/p>\n\nThe party will continue after the final performance at several venues around Springfield, including:<\/p>\n
\n- Black Rose Lounge: 306 E. 8th St.<\/li>\n
- Crispy\u2019s: 1735 N. Main St<\/li>\n
- Hardwicks Bar: 100 E. Adams St.<\/li>\n
- InfiniteXperiences: 55 E. 3rd St.<\/li>\n
- Juice Wine Bar: 1744 N. Main St.<\/li>\n
- Meta Earth: 1754 N. Main St.<\/li>\n
- Othello: 1555 N. Pearl St.<\/li>\n
- Stumpy\u2019s Hatchet House: 1719 N. Main St.<\/li>\n
- The Cove Social Club: 1349 N. Market St.<\/li>\n
- Wafaa & Mike\u2019s Cafe: 1544 N. Main St<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Can I bring my dog to Porchfest?\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome at Porchfest. The festival includes dog-friendly rest areas with wading pools, a pet-friendly water fountain and a waste disposal area in Klutho Park.\u00a0<\/p>\n\nCan I bring my own beer to Porchfest?\u00a0<\/h2>\n
No, that\u2019s against city regulations, and beer tents are a major revenue source for the festival. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Where does the money raised in PorchFest go to?<\/h2>\n
Proceeds from PorchFest help support arts and neighborhood amenities throughout Jacksonville\u2019s Urban Core, keeping the spirit of creativity and community alive year-round.<\/p>\n
Where are the stages for Porchfest?\u00a0See the map for this year<\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nWhere do I park for Porchfest in Jacksonville?\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Free festival parking is available at the following locations:<\/p>\n
\n- Bethel Church, 215 Bethel Baptist St.: Guests can park on their grass lots off 1st Street and Rudolph McKissick Boulevard all day. Their paved lot is available AFTER 1:00 PM.<\/li>\n
- Florida Department of Health, 1214 N. Pearl St.<\/li>\n
- UF Health Parking Lot J (UF Health lot between 9th and 10th, Perry and Boulevard)<\/li>\n
- FSCJ Downtown Campus at 101 W. State St. Free shuttles will run from the FSCJ lot to the festival entrance.\u00a0Organizers recommend that guests park in the area marked by the pink outline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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