Laurie Kenney performs a song on Grass Island near the little red shack on May 7 as part of the official announcement of Guilford Porchfest 2024. The event, a celebration of music creativity and community, will be held on September 7 from noon to 5 p.m. on porches near downtown Guilford. Sponsors of Guilford Porchfest include Guilford Insurance, the Shoreline Arts Alliance, Guilford Savings Bank, The Guilford Foundation, GreenStage Guilford Live Arts, and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. Information can be found on lauriekenney.com. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

A trail of pinwheels lead the way to the Grass Island shack on May 7 as part of the official announcement of Guilford Porchfest 2024. The event, a celebration of music creativity and community, will be held on September 7 from noon to 5 p.m. on porches near downtown Guilford. Sponsors of Guilford Porchfest include Guilford Insurance, the Shoreline Arts Alliance, Guilford Savings Bank, The Guilford Foundation, GreenStage Guilford Live Arts, and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. Information can be found on lauriekenney.com. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Executive Director Liza Janssen Petra of The Guilford Foundation speaks with Guilford First Selectman Matthew Hoey in front of the Grass Island shack on May 7 during the official announcement of Guilford Porchfest 2024. The event, a celebration of music creativity and community, will be held on September 7 from noon to 5 p.m. on porches near downtown Guilford. Sponsors of Guilford Porchfest include Guilford Insurance, the Shoreline Arts Alliance, Guilford Savings Bank, The Guilford Foundation, GreenStage Guilford Live Arts, and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. Information can be found on lauriekenney.com. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Guilford First Selectman Matthew Hoey speaks with Executive Director Liza Janssen Petra of The Guilford Foundation near the Grass Island shack on May 7 during the official announcement of Guilford Porchfest 2024. The event, a celebration of music creativity and community, will be held on September 7 from noon to 5 p.m. on porches near downtown Guilford. Sponsors of Guilford Porchfest include Guilford Insurance, the Shoreline Arts Alliance, Guilford Savings Bank, The Guilford Foundation, GreenStage Guilford Live Arts, and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. Information can be found on lauriekenney.com. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Libby Kingsbury performs a song on Grass Island near the little red shack on May 7 as part of the official announcement of Guilford Porchfest 2024. The event, a celebration of music creativity and community, will be held on September 7 from noon to 5 p.m. on porches near downtown Guilford. Sponsors of Guilford Porchfest include Guilford Insurance, the Shoreline Arts Alliance, Guilford Savings Bank, The Guilford Foundation, GreenStage Guilford Live Arts, and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. Information can be found on lauriekenney.com. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Guests of the Guilford Porchfest stand near the Grass Island shack during a musical performance on May 7 during the official announcement of Guilford Porchfest 2024. The event, a celebration of music creativity and community, will be held on September 7 from noon to 5 p.m. on porches near downtown Guilford. Sponsors of Guilford Porchfest include Guilford Insurance, the Shoreline Arts Alliance, Guilford Savings Bank, The Guilford Foundation, GreenStage Guilford Live Arts, and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. Information can be found on lauriekenney.com. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Laurie Kenney performs a song on Grass Island near the little red shack on May 7 as part of the official announcement of Guilford Porchfest 2024. The event, a celebration of music creativity and community, will be held on September 7 from noon to 5 p.m. on porches near downtown Guilford. Sponsors of Guilford Porchfest include Guilford Insurance, the Shoreline Arts Alliance, Guilford Savings Bank, The Guilford Foundation, GreenStage Guilford Live Arts, and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. Information can be found on lauriekenney.com. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Laurie Kenney performs a song on Grass Island near the little red shack on May 7 as part of the official announcement of Guilford Porchfest 2024. The event, a celebration of music creativity and community, will be held on September 7 from noon to 5 p.m. on porches near downtown Guilford. Sponsors of Guilford Porchfest include Guilford Insurance, the Shoreline Arts Alliance, Guilford Savings Bank, The Guilford Foundation, GreenStage Guilford Live Arts, and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. Information can be found on lauriekenney.com. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Guests of the Guilford Porchfest met at the Grass Island shack on May 7 for the official announcement of Guilford Porchfest 2024. The event, a celebration of music creativity and community, will be held on September 7 from noon to 5 p.m. on porches near downtown Guilford. Sponsors of Guilford Porchfest include Guilford Insurance, the Shoreline Arts Alliance, Guilford Savings Bank, The Guilford Foundation, GreenStage Guilford Live Arts, and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. Information can be found on lauriekenney.com. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Co-founders of Guilford Porchfest Laurie Kenney, left, Libby Kingsbury, middle pose for a photo with Guilford First Selectman Matthew Hoey near the Grass Island shack on May 7 during the official announcement of Guilford Porchfest 2024. The event, a celebration of music creativity and community, will be held on September 7 from noon to 5 p.m. on porches near downtown Guilford. Sponsors of Guilford Porchfest include Guilford Insurance, the Shoreline Arts Alliance, Guilford Savings Bank, The Guilford Foundation, GreenStage Guilford Live Arts, and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. Information can be found on lauriekenney.com. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Christine Sicignano of Guilford Insurance takes a photo of the Grass Island shack on May 7 during the official announcement of Guilford Porchfest 2024. The event, a celebration of music creativity and community, will be held on September 7 from noon to 5 p.m. on porches near downtown Guilford. Sponsors of Guilford Porchfest include Guilford Insurance, the Shoreline Arts Alliance, Guilford Savings Bank, The Guilford Foundation, GreenStage Guilford Live Arts, and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. Information can be found on lauriekenney.com. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Christine Sicignano of Guilford Insurance takes a photo of the Grass Island shack on May 7 during the official announcement of Guilford Porchfest 2024. The event, a celebration of music creativity and community, will be held on September 7 from noon to 5 p.m. on porches near downtown Guilford. Sponsors of Guilford Porchfest include Guilford Insurance, the Shoreline Arts Alliance, Guilford Savings Bank, The Guilford Foundation, GreenStage Guilford Live Arts, and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. Information can be found on lauriekenney.com. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Guests of the Guilford Porchfest wearing official t-shirts for sale stand near the Grass Island shack on May 7 during the announcement of Guilford Porchfest 2024. The event, a celebration of music creativity and community, will be held on September 7 from noon to 5 p.m. on porches near downtown Guilford. Sponsors of Guilford Porchfest include Guilford Insurance, the Shoreline Arts Alliance, Guilford Savings Bank, The Guilford Foundation, GreenStage Guilford Live Arts, and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. Information can be found on lauriekenney.com. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Guilford First Selectman Matthew Hoey helps carry items away from the Grass Island shack at the conclusion of the Guilford Porchfest’s official announcement on May 7. The event, a celebration of music creativity and community, will be held on September 7 from noon to 5 p.m. on porches near downtown Guilford. Sponsors of Guilford Porchfest include Guilford Insurance, the Shoreline Arts Alliance, Guilford Savings Bank, The Guilford Foundation, GreenStage Guilford Live Arts, and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. Information can be found on lauriekenney.com. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

A view of the Guilford coastline from inside of the Grass Island shack on May 7 during the official announcement of Guilford Porchfest 2024. The event, a celebration of music creativity and community, will be held on September 7 from noon to 5 p.m. on porches near downtown Guilford. Sponsors of Guilford Porchfest include Guilford Insurance, the Shoreline Arts Alliance, Guilford Savings Bank, The Guilford Foundation, GreenStage Guilford Live Arts, and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. Information can be found on lauriekenney.com. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

A view of the Guilford coastline from inside of the Grass Island shack on May 7 during the official announcement of Guilford Porchfest 2024. The event, a celebration of music creativity and community, will be held on September 7 from noon to 5 p.m. on porches near downtown Guilford. Sponsors of Guilford Porchfest include Guilford Insurance, the Shoreline Arts Alliance, Guilford Savings Bank, The Guilford Foundation, GreenStage Guilford Live Arts, and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. Information can be found on lauriekenney.com. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

One of several temporary anchors which have been attached to the Grass Island Shack is shown on May 7 during the official announcement of Guilford Porchfest 2024. The event, a celebration of music creativity and community, will be held on September 7 from noon to 5 p.m. on porches near downtown Guilford. Sponsors of Guilford Porchfest include Guilford Insurance, the Shoreline Arts Alliance, Guilford Savings Bank, The Guilford Foundation, GreenStage Guilford Live Arts, and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. Information can be found on lauriekenney.com. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

One of several temporary anchors which have been attached to the Grass Island Shack is shown on May 7 during the official announcement of Guilford Porchfest 2024. The event, a celebration of music creativity and community, will be held on September 7 from noon to 5 p.m. on porches near downtown Guilford. Sponsors of Guilford Porchfest include Guilford Insurance, the Shoreline Arts Alliance, Guilford Savings Bank, The Guilford Foundation, GreenStage Guilford Live Arts, and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. Information can be found on lauriekenney.com. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Guests of the Guilford Porchfest walk down the beach away from the Grass Island shack on May 7 at the conclusion of the official announcement of Guilford Porchfest 2024. The event, a celebration of music creativity and community, will be held on September 7 from noon to 5 p.m. on porches near downtown Guilford. Sponsors of Guilford Porchfest include Guilford Insurance, the Shoreline Arts Alliance, Guilford Savings Bank, The Guilford Foundation, GreenStage Guilford Live Arts, and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. Information can be found on lauriekenney.com. Wesley Bunnell / The Source