The festival, Oct. 4-5, will bring to town several bands and solo artists with bonafides from across the music industry, representing traditional and new-age bluegrass, folk, country rock, and Americana, as well as French jazz, swing, and gospel. The festival will open on both days at 11 am and end at 6:30 pm. More than 20 bands and solo performers have committed to the festival. All performances are free.

The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival presents two days of music on the front porches of homes around Oriental and on a Riverfront Stage. All performances are free. The festival also features a Village Market showcasing dozens of local and regional artisans and crafters, and a Food Park that offers selections from area restaurants in cooperation with local nonprofit organizations.