Bradley Beach Porch Fest

Bradley Beach — Visitors are invited to peruse the porches and stoops of beautiful Bradley Beach at the first annual Porch Fest, a townwide celebration to be held on Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will be food, live music, photography, storytelling, poetry, and other surprises on 16 featured porches throughout the .63-square-mile beach town. Jump on at any porch and pick up a map of the exhibitions.
Porches will feature portrait photography created by seventh graders at Bradley Beach Elementary School telling the stories of “ordinary, extraordinary” members of the community. These beautiful, intimate photographs were created under the guidance of professional photographer Erik James Montgomery, who completed an arts residency at the school.
Other offerings include live musical performances by local bands, ghost stories by the school’s Gifted and Talented students, and a spoken word poetry performance by eighth graders. Finger food and beverages provided by local businesses will be served on the porches. A 16-seat pedalcycle will be on hand to transport guests.
Admission is free, but donations are gratefully requested. All proceeds will benefit the Bradley Beach Parent Teacher Organization.