The Milton Porch Ramble
Our historic town’s free all day music and culture festival
September 26, 2026 | Rain or Shine
Music Schedule
Throughout the day - DJ Vibes Direct (Chef OB’s)
11am-12pm - Tree of Life (trail)
12pm-12:45pm - Rosebud Steppers (commercial row)
1-2:15pm - Kristy Wilkins (commercial row)
2:15-3:30pm - JP Leon (Milton 66)
2:15-3:30pm - Nelly Jones (commercial row)
3:30-4:45 - Heart and Soul (Londyn Events Center)
3:30-4:45 - Fescue (Milton 66)
5pm-6:15pm - Soul Play (All in the Family Grill)
5pm-6:15pm - Phase II Quartet (Chef OBs)
4:30pm-6:00 - Charlie Oakley & Blazin Grass (Friou-Hurdle House)
6:15 - 9pm - Empyreal Echoes (Samantha’s)
6:00-7:15 - Crews and Company (Milton 66)
7:30pm-8:45pm - Beautiful People Club (Milton 66)
9-10:30pm - Trashy Annie - (Milton 66)
Activities & Demonstrations
• Lost Treasure Recovery displaying found treasures
• Native American Dreamweaver Workshop
• Special tours, demos and activities at Thomas Day State Historic Site
• The Flying Hatchet - Mobile Axe Throwing
• Tractors & Pedal Tractors (Simmons Farm Museum) on the trail
• Horse Rides at the Friou-Hurdle House backyard
• Live Chainsaw Wood Carving Demonstrations by Little Wicked Wood Carving
Shop Local Artisans
• KnitKi Stitches – Hand-knit blankets, pillows & plushies
• Fairy Hair Flare – Shimmering silken strands for your hair
• The Craft Junkie Designs – Polymer clay jewelry, flowers & 3D prints
• The Good Garden – Fresh flowers, wreaths & nature-inspired art
• The Lunar Emporium – Crochet plushies, hats & accessories
• High Moon Homestead – Flowers, produce, eggs & handcrafted goods
• Little Wicked Wood Carving – Custom chainsaw carvings
• Crafts by Jojo – Lighted wine bottles, painted slate & home décor
• Jared Lee Terrell – Portraits at The Milton Studio Art Gallery
• OAK City Hemp - Botanical treasures and elixir bar
• Earings by TNR Designs – Creative art for your ears
• Nana’s Backyard Crafts- Crochet and flowers made with pine cones.
Food & Drinks
Granny's Parfaits – Parfaits, cake & Granny's Punch
The Citron Press – Fresh-squeezed citrus drinks & gourmet popcorn Lindsey's Lemonade – Fresh-squeezed lemonade
Aunt Millie's
Chef OB’s KountryBoi’ Cookin cafe & catering
Samantha's Hometown Grill
All in The Family Grill and Mini Mart
Hi Bachi, LLC Food Truck at Milton 66 (11:00 a.m. until sold out)
Sponsor the Ramble
The Milton Porch Ramble is a town-wide music and cultural festival taking place Saturday, September 26, in historic Milton, North Carolina. Building on the success of the inaugural Milton 66 Porch Ramble, the event expands this proven, community-supported concept into a larger vibrant celebration.
Festival Fast Facts
Date: Saturday September 26, 2026 (Rain or shine)
Time: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Music: 15 music/performance groups throughout Broad street locations (rock, gospel, folk, bluegrass and more)
Vendors: 20+ artisans and food vendors
Activities: Kids zone, axe throwing, eating contests, dunk tank, beer garden, historic workshops and more.
Organizer: Milton Merchants Association, Inc. (501(c)(3))
Reach out if you’d like to be a vendor.
If you’re an established business or just getting started, we’d love to hear from you!
