Festival Sponsors
We’re grateful for the generosity of our festival sponsors and contributors. Listed here the sponsors for the 2026 festival, those who have made financial or in-kind donations, or offered their porch. Without their support, the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival would not exist. Thank you!
For information on how you can be a sponsor, click here.
The Board of the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival fondly remembers Michelle Fodrey, owner of Village Realty and a major supporter of the festival, who passed away August 26, 2025. Michelle, who lived in Oriental for more than 50 years, called the festival her favorite Oriental event; her love for the festival was surpassed only by her love for her family and her late husband, Teddy. We extend our sincere condolences to her family and friends.
Spotlight Sponsors / $2,000
Riverfront Stage Sponsors / $1,000
Music Lover Sponsors / $750
Porch Sponsors / $500
Supporter Sponsors / $150 - $300
Friends / Up to $149
Carmen Avery • Ellen Blackmon • Darla Bolon and Mark James • Paula Brafford • Fuller's Music • Garland Fulcher Retail Seafood Market • Hardison Tire • Inner Banks Mobile Canvas • Leslie Kellenberger, in memory of Steve Smith • Ken Laser and Wendy Osserman • Mitchell Hardware • Chris and Anne Moffat • Morgan’s Tavern and Grill • Pamlico Packing Company • The Inn on Turner • Village Hardware • Village Health & Fitness/Physical Therapy of Oriental
Porch Hosts
The following are providing porches as performance venues this year:
Mark & Renee Harrell Abboud, Frank & Lili Bacon (New Village Brewery), Randy & Lisa Durham (Stallings House), Mo Jones (Mariposa Bakery and Wine Bar), Jennifer Fraley-Decker, Judy Lynch, John Messer & Pat Thomaier, Tom McIIlheny (Oriental Marina Tiki Bar), Marsha Paplham (Marsha’s Cottage), David & Kathy Rose, and Cheryl Thompson.
We thank Ned Ferris & Elizabeth Hudson, and Bruce Cheney & Kate Rogers for “hosting” our shuttles overnight. And thanks to Oriental United Methodist Church, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Oriental First Baptist Church, the Old Theater and the Oriental Women’s Club for providing their facilities for performances and severe weather locations.