- by Lamacchia Realty
PLUMFEST 2026
If you are already looking forward to the weekend you must be looking forward to PlumFest! This ‘porch-fest’ inspired movement has grown steadily over the years, now bringing more than 100 bands across 50 locations on Plum Island, Massachusetts.
What You Need to Know
Plumfest is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that has been incorporated as a charitable foundation.
The entire event is free of charge and organized and supported entirely by volunteers. The funds raised at PlumFest support the designated beneficiary, Boys and Girls Club of the Lower Merrimack Valley music education program. Donations raised provide support and expansion of their musical programs, instruction, and equipment.
Where & When
Visit the map of over 50 locations online here.
PlumFest starts Saturday, September 12th from Noon-6PM (Rain date Sunday, September 13th)
What to Expect
Getting Around Plum Island
Free shuttle buses will run from 11:00 AM through 7:00 PM. Shuttle parking and buses are free. Please carpool if possible, parking is limited and on-street parking is not allowed on Plum Island roads. For a list of bus stop locations please see the map here.
PlumFest Mission Statement
“PlumFest is an annual Plum Island-wide celebration of live music and community and is part of the Porchfest movement. We celebrate music and the positive connections it creates; we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome all to participate; we give back to our community through financial support and service; and we foster goodwill, charity, and good corporate citizenship in all our activities.” Source
Beneficiaries are reviewed annually. Several local organizations that are supported by PlumFest include, but are not limited to:
Donations
Donations are accepted throughout the event – look for the red buckets at performances and with event volunteers. Venmo is accepted and if you would prefer to make a donation online you can visit the donation page of the website here.
About Lamacchia Realty
Events like PlumFest remind us why the North Shore is a special place to call home. With Lamacchia Realty offices located in Amesbury and Newburyport, MA, our agents not only live, work and celebrate right alongside you, we are proud to be a part of this incredible community.
If you would like to call this area home, today is the perfect day to reach out to your local Lamacchia Realty agent.
