2023
Petworth PorchFest
Overview
Petworth PorchFest is a public-facing marketing site for Washington, DC’s largest PorchFest event. It makes it easy for neighbors, musicians, volunteers, and visitors to understand the event, participate, and stay informed through clear calls to action, real-time updates, and shareable information.
Client
Petworth PorchFest Steering Committee, Washington, DC. Community-led volunteer organization.
Audience and Topics
General audience, local residents, performers, porch hosts, volunteers, sponsors, small businesses, and visitors. Community events | Live music | Neighborhood engagement | Local business support | Arts and culture.
Core Technology
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, embedded Google Maps and Google Sheets, Google Forms, PayPal donations, Square storefront for merchandise, Font Awesome icons, Google Fonts, Cloudflare Pages with GitHub integration for automated builds and deployments.
Key Features
- A clear participation hub that routes musicians, porch hosts, volunteers, and donors to the right signup or support path.
- Event discovery tools, including an interactive map and schedule presented in modal views for quick reference.
- Sponsor and partner visibility with tiered placement and clear pathways for new sponsorship inquiries.
- Real-time communications support through an announcement banner, newsletter signup, and social media links.
- Merchandise promotion tied to a lightweight storefront, expanding fundraising beyond the event day.
Notable Implementation Highlights
- The site balances multiple audiences on a single, scrolling page with fast access to the most time-sensitive information.
- Embedded map and schedule tools reduce maintenance overhead while keeping public-facing info current.
- Cloudflare Pages and GitHub integration support rapid updates with minimal infrastructure management.