Porchfest Benicia VIP tickets & “Sip Stops” Keep the Music Playing
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Porchfest Benicia VIP tickets & “Sip Stops” Keep the Music Playing
“He was a wise man who invented wine.” – Plato
Porchfest Benicia VIP tickets & “Sip Stops” Keep the Music Playing
Raise a Glass to Music, Community, and Sustainability
“Sip, Savor and Support”: Saturday, September 13
Over 10,000 Music Lovers Expected for Second Annual Music Fest
19 August 2025 – Benicia, CA: The good folks at Benicia Magazine built it, and indeed, the people came, saw, and danced in the streets. Following the overwhelming success of last year’s Porchfest Benicia (www.porchfest-benicia.com), this year’s event on Saturday, September 13 (12pm – 5pm) features expanded VIP ticket packages and Sip Stops—two essential ways the public can support the free community festival while also enjoying premium perks.
“Porchfest Benicia is free to attend, but it isn’t free to produce,” said Mary Hand, Publisher of Benicia Magazine and creative force behind the festival. “Our VIP tickets and Sip Stops are how we keep the music playing. Every glass poured and every ticket purchased directly supports the artists and makes this magical day possible. Plus, it’s fun! Who doesn’t love a refreshing sip between songs?”
VIP tickets include access to exclusive performances, reserved seating at select venues, and special opportunities to meet headline artists, including the historic Sly & the Family Stone tribute at Lucca Beer Garden.
For those who prefer to roam, Porchfest’s Sip Stops will once again dot downtown Benicia, offering craft beer, and wine tastings in partnership with local businesses and community sponsors.
Last year, Porchfest attracted more than 10,000 visitors, packing the waterfront streets of historic downtown Benicia. Organizers emphasize that VIP ticket sales and Sip Stop revenues are critical to paying artists fairly, expanding kid-friendly programming, and sustaining Porchfest as an annual tradition. VIP tickets are available at the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/porchfest-benicia-2025-vip-tickets-tickets-1439949861799
“This is the model of a true community festival,” said Benicia Mayor Steve Young. “Porchfest is free and open to all, but its sustainability depends on people stepping up and supporting it through VIP tickets and Sip Stops. It’s how we make sure the music and joy continue, not just this year, but for years to come.”
In addition to exclusive seating and access, VIP ticket holders will enjoy three glasses of beer or wine plus a Tequila tasting at First Street Green VIP area, light bites, and special programming leading into the day’s headliner sets.
“Every dollar from VIPs and Sip Stops goes straight back into the music,” said Hand. “It’s how we can afford top-tier artists while also keeping Porchfest open and inclusive for everyone.”
Porchfest is an annual celebration that began in Ithaca, New York, in 2007, and has since spread across the United States and Canada. It brings together local musicians and community members to showcase talents on front porches, storefronts, and driveways, promoting a sense of community pride and inclusion. Nestled on the Carquinez Strait, Benicia is a city rich in history and culture, known for its vibrant arts scene, historic architecture, and warm, welcoming community.
“Sip, savor, and support—that’s our motto for this year’s Porchfest,” Hand sums up. “Raise a glass with us, and you’re helping raise the festival itself.”