STAMFORD — Each July, Roxbury Arts Group transforms the historic Main Street of Stamford into a dynamic performance space for Porchfest: Music+Arts (previously the Headwaters Music and Arts Festival). This year's rain-or-shine celebration takes place Saturday, July 18 from 2-6 PM, and the call is out for performers of all kinds to claim a spot on stage (or a porch, or a storefront). Roxbury Arts Group is accepting applications through June 13 at https://roxburyartsgroup.org/open-calls; accepted performers will receive performance slot assignment by June 20 and be paid a stipend at the completion of their performance.
Musicians of all genres, singer-songwriters, bands, jazz trios, orchestras, one-time collaborations, dancers, street theater troupes, poets, story-tellers, magicians, clowns, circus performers, visual artists, and performance based creatives of all varieties are encouraged to apply.
The day-long festival features performances across multiple stages and outdoor spaces throughout Main Street with creative arts opportunities woven in between. This year's edition includes special attractions:
- Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre offering performances in the park
- Giant Puppet Procession by youth in RAG's July puppet-making workshop
- Health on Wheels Food Truck serving throughout the event
- Collaborative arts and crafting opportunities for all ages
- Photography activities and community art projects
Maps and schedules will be available at various locations throughout Stamford, allowing festival-goers to wander, discover, and choose their own adventure through the performances.
Join Roxbury Arts Group in transforming Stamford's Main Street into a celebration of music, art, and community. Your porch awaits! For any questions call the Headwaters Arts Center at 607.214.6040 or email headwaters@roxburyartsgroup.org.
The Headwaters Music and Arts Festival is sponsored by The Mountain Eagle and Schoharie News. All programs offered by the Roxbury Arts Group are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the NYS Legislature, the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation, The Community Foundation for South Central New York, the Tianaderrah Foundation, The Delaware National Bank of Delhi, and individual supporters
Event: Open Call Announcement: Porchfest Music + Art
Apply: https://roxburyartsgroup.org/open-calls
Deadline: June 13, 2026
Notification: June 20, 2026
Show Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026, 2-6 PM
Location: Main Street, Stamford, NY
Compensation: Stipend provided to selected performers
Contact: Kristin Stevensen, Headwaters Program Director
Telephone: 607.214-6040
