Overview
- The nonprofit behind the free community music festival announced the one-year break on social media, calling the decision difficult but deliberate.
- The event, which funds arts scholarships and programs, has raised about $200,000 to date.
- Last year’s edition drew roughly 35,000 attendees to hear 74 bands perform on 18 porches in Sanford’s historic district.
- Local residents and business owners voiced disappointment, noting the festival’s role in drawing visitors, boosting revenue, and supporting the arts.
- The City of Sanford said it is disappointed but supportive and plans to work with organizers to bring the festival back in February 2027.