Porchfest and Boo-Le-Bark are two of Athens' favorite Fall traditions, now in their 8th year 11th year, respectively. 200+ bands performed across 7 neighborhood this past weekend. Thousands showed up for a perfect Fall day of local music and adorable pups on parade! WUGA captured a small slice of these Athens classics.
PHOTO GALLERY: Porchfest 2026 and Boo-Le-Bark
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Ozello performs on King Ave. in Normaltown
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Free trolleys shuttled Porchfest-goers from neighborhood to neighborhood.
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The All-Star Specials perform on Nantahala Ave. in Boulevard, part of the Nuçi's Space Camp Amped performance
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One of the bands from the Nuçi's Space Camp Amped performance on Nantahala Ave. in Boulevard.
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Women in STEM performing on Virginia Ave in Boulevard.
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A crowd gathered for Women in STEM's performance on Virginia Ave in Boulevard.
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DJ Maximum Groove spinning at Boo-Le-Bark 2026
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Sutherland performing on Chase St. in Boulevard.
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Frodo makes an appearance at Boo-Le-Bark 2026
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The cutest little bee buzzing around Boo-Le-Bark 2026
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Thousands of people turned out for 2 of Athens' favorite Fall traditions!
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Polar Waves performing on Boulevard
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One of the entrants from Boo-Le-Bark 2026
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A massive spider found at Boo-Le-Bark 2026
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Mary and the HOT Hotty-Hots on Grady Ave. in Boulevard
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A solid crowd turned out for Mary and the HOT Hotty-Hots' performance on Grady Ave. in Boulevard
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The 40-Watt Marquee at Boo-Le-Bark 2026
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Em & the Apostles performing on Nantahala Ave on Boulevard
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The Indie South Vendor Market at Porchfest 2026
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An adorable chef from Boo-Le-Bark 2026
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The Grawks performing on Boulevard
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10-Footer performing at Nighthawks in Newtown
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Dragana performing on Boulevard
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The crowd watching Dragana perform on Boulevard.
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The Flying V performing at Treehouse in Newtown
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Futon performing on Hiawassee Ave in Buena Vista Heights
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Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis performing on Nacoochee Ave in Boulevard
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Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis performing on Nacoochee Ave. in Boulevard
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Futon performing on Hiawassee Ave. in Buena Vista Heights
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Ozello performing on King Ave. in Normaltown
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Ozello performing on King Ave. in Normaltown
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Wet Meadows performing on Easy St. in Buena Vista Heights
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Skirr performing on Cane St. in Boulevard
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Wyld Staleyz performing on Normal Ave. in Normaltown
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