Live music. Open skies. Orchard vibes.

An outdoor concert series celebrating original music, community, and summer afternoons at the farm

Porchard Fest is Bolton Spring Farm’s live music series, hosted on select Saturdays throughout the season in our orchard. Designed as an intimate, ticketed concert experience, Porchard Fest features emerging musicians, original acts, and bands we’re genuinely excited to share with our community.

Each event runs from 3:00–5:00 p.m. and includes 2–3 thoughtfully selected artists, giving guests the chance to discover new music while enjoying the beauty of the farm. With food, drinks, and space to spread out, Porchard Fest is about slowing down, tuning in, and enjoying great music in a setting that feels both relaxed and special.

Dates & lineups will be announced as they’re booked.

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Time: 3:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.
Location: Bolton Spring Farm | Bolton, Massachusetts 01740

Entry: $20.00 | Kids under 10 free

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What to Expect

Porchard Fest includes:

A ticketed, outdoor live music experience in the orchard

  • 2–3 original music acts per event

  • Emerging bands, singer-songwriters, and genre-crossing artists

  • Intimate sets designed for listening, lounging, and discovery

  • Gourmet food options and farm-fresh offerings available for purchase

  • Local beverages, including beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options

  • Space to bring blankets or low-profile chairs

  • A relaxed, respectful audience environment, no noisy fair distractions

  • Beautiful views, fresh air, and a true sense of place

  • This is an opportunity to stop and appreciate great music and community

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The Afternoon Flow

Live Music in the Orchard

3:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m. | Concert Hours

After a day of apple picking and enjoying all that Bolton Spring Farm has to offer, guests are encouraged to arrive early, settle in, and enjoy the full arc of the afternoon. Sets are staggered so each artist has space to shine, with natural breaks to grab food, refill drinks, and soak in the surroundings.

Music drifts through the orchard as guests relax on blankets, sway under the trees, and discover artists they might not have heard otherwise, exactly the way we love to experience live music ourselves.

Food, Drinks & Farm Time

Before, during, and after the music, guests are welcome to explore the farm, enjoy food and beverages, and spend time in the Country Store.

Porchard Fest is designed to feel unhurried, linger, listen, and let the afternoon unfold.

Why We Love this Event

By attending Porchard Fest, you are supporting:

  • Independent musicians and emerging artists

  • Original music and creative risk-taking

  • Small farms and local food producers

  • Community-centered cultural experiences

  • The preservation of Bolton Spring Farm’s open land

Porchard Fest exists to create space, for artists to be heard, for audiences to listen, and for community to gather around something meaningful. It’s music the way it’s meant to be experienced: present, personal, and shared.

 

Set across 150 acres of rolling orchard hills and woodlands, Bolton Spring Farm offers a rare opportunity to slow down and be fully present. Porchard Fest embraces that spirit—inviting you to trade busy venues and crowded bars for open skies, good sound, and the simple pleasure of live music in a beautiful place.

Come for the bands, stay for the feeling.

Step back in time & tune in

Bolton Spring Farm
159 Main Street, Bolton, Massachusetts 01740

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.

  • Yes. Porchard Fest is open to all ages. Please note that this is a listening-focused concert experience.

  • Well-behaved, social, and leashed dogs are welcome outdoors. Dogs must be cleaned up after by owners.

  • Tickets are available online and at the gate (if not sold out). Advance purchase is encouraged.

  • Yes! Lineups will be announced as they’re booked. Follow us on social media or join our email list for updates.

  • Yes. Please dress for the weather and comfortable walking on orchard grounds.

  • Blankets and low-profile chairs are welcome. Please be mindful of sightlines for fellow guests.

  • Yes. Gourmet mobile food vendors and specialty food makers will be offering a variety of options throughout the day. There will also be wine available for purchase.

  • Parts of the orchard include uneven terrain. We will have seating and accessible areas available. If you have specific needs, please reach out in advance so we can accommodate you.

  • Tickets are non-refundable, but they are transferable. If you can’t attend, you’re welcome to gift or resell your ticket. You must present a ticket for entry.

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