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SANFORD, Fla. - Sanford Porchfest , the annual community music festival in downtown Sanford, will hit pause in 2026, organizers have announced.

The free event, which highlights local musicians and artists, was set to take place on the fourth Saturday in February.

What we know:

Organizers announced the cancellation of the event on social media. In a statement , they said the decision to not hold the event next year was "incredibly difficult."

"Unfortunately, delays in finalizing logistics with the necessary parties and the need for a unified plan to sustain the festival's future have made it impossible to move forward and deliver the level of magic as we've grown to expect," organizers said.

‘This is not goodbye’

What they're saying:

Although Sanford Porchfest is tak

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