Conway to Host Porch Concert Festival

Road closures announced for upcoming free music event in historic neighborhood

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A new free festival is coming to downtown Conway, Arkansas featuring live music performances on neighborhood porches and food trucks. The event will require the closure of several roads in the historic district to accommodate the festivities.

Why it matters

This new porch concert festival aims to highlight Conway's historic neighborhoods and support local musicians and small businesses, drawing visitors to the area. The road closures will impact traffic flow, so residents and attendees need to be aware of the changes.

The details

The porch concert festival will feature live music acts performing on the porches of homes in Conway's historic district. Food trucks will also be on site to provide refreshments for attendees. Several roads, including Oak Street, Chestnut Street, and Maple Avenue, will be closed to vehicle traffic for the duration of the event to create a pedestrian-friendly environment.

  • The porch concert festival will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2026 from 2 PM to 8 PM.

The players

Conway, Arkansas

A city in central Arkansas known for its historic downtown district and growing arts and music scene.

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What’s next

The city of Conway is encouraging residents and visitors to plan ahead for the road closures and to arrive early to find parking and secure a spot to enjoy the porch concerts.

The takeaway

This new porch concert festival is an innovative way for Conway to celebrate its historic neighborhoods, support local musicians, and draw visitors to the area, while also requiring some temporary disruptions to normal traffic patterns.