Hope Fest

08/25/2026

19 DAYS. 👀

That's it. We're officially getting close to Hope Fest!

If you've been saying, "We should probably get tickets…" — consider this your reminder. 😉

September 12–13, we're gathering for a weekend full of music, food, family fun, shopping, cars, activities, and so much more.

And every ticket helps support Herrin House of Hope and the work they're doing right here in Southern Illinois.

🎟️ Get your Hope Fest wristbands at hopefestevent.org.

Who's counting down with us?

08/21/2026

🎶 WHO ARE YOU COMING TO SEE?! 🎶

The Hope Fest music lineups are HERE! 🙌

Maybe there’s a band you already love. Maybe someone you know is taking the stage. Or maybe there’s an artist you’ve been hearing about for YEARS. 👀🎤

Either way, there’s a spot on this lineup for you!

📅 September 12–13
📍 Community of Faith Church • Marion, IL

Check out the full lineup, find your favorites, tag the person you’re coming with, and start making your plans!

🎟️ $5/day • $10/weekend • 5 & under FREE

Who are YOU most excited to see? Shout it out in the comments! 👇

𝘏𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘍𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 Herrin House of Hope - 𝘢 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦.

Natural State Music Undefeated Summit 17 Lee Marie Luke Wilson Herrin High School Community of Faith Church Christian Life Church West Monroe Apostolic Church Family Worship Center Trinity Global Methodist Church West Frankfort Marion Aldersgate Church Nigel Williams

08/20/2026

Thank you, WFCN News - Swinford Media Group, for supporting Hope Fest 2026 and the efforts of Herrin House of Hope!

08/19/2026

There’s a LOT happening at Hope Fest 2026.

Two full days of music, food, shopping, cars, kids’ activities, family fun—and plenty of reasons to bring the people you love.

But Hope Fest isn’t just about having a great weekend.

It’s about helping create more hope in our community through the work of Herrin House of Hope.

🗓 September 12–13
🗺 Community of Faith Church 5208 Meadowland Pkwy Marion

Start making your plans now. We’ll see you at Hope Fest! ❤️

Learn more and get your wristbands at hopefestevent.org.

08/18/2026

THIS IS HOPE FEST. 🔥

Two days. One BIG community celebration.

🎶 Live local bands
🥁 Marching band
🍔 Food & local favorites
🚗 Car show
🎪 Kids Zone
🛍️ Vendor market
🤝 Local businesses
🏃‍➡️5k Run/Walk
…and SO much more!

Whether you’re coming for the music, the food, the cars, the shopping, the kids, or just a great weekend with your community — there’s something for everyone at Hope Fest.

📅 Sat Sept 12 and Sun Sept 13, 2026
📍 Community of Faith Church Rain or Shine!

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Come see what all the excitement is about.

Hope Fest is coming. And you’re invited. 🎉
www.hopefestevent.org

Hope Fest exists to fund the operations of Herrin House of Hope - a much needed community resource.

08/17/2026

It's not too late!
Hope Fest 2026 runs Sept 12 & 13, 2026.

𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻𝘀 — 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 Hope Fest Market!

Be one of up to 100 vendors at this year’s festival on Sept 12 & 13, 2026.
Apply today at hopefestevent.org and share this post to help us reach more small businesses.

08/14/2026

ONE MONTH UNTIL HOPE FEST!

The countdown is officially on.

✔️ Live entertainment
✔️ Hope Fest Market
✔️ Delicious food
✔️ Kids activities
✔️ Hope Fest's 6th Annual Auto Show & Biker Zone
✔️ Pony rides
✔️ Petting zoo
✔️ Hope Fest 5k Walk/Run & Kid's Fun Run
✔️ Family fun all weekend

Most importantly...

Every ticket helps support the ongoing ministry of Herrin House of Hope.

Who's planning to come? Tell us in the comments! 🎉

www.hopefestevent.org

08/13/2026

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 + 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 — 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!

Become a Hope Fest 2026 sponsor and help support the Herrin House of Hope's life‑changing work.

Have questions? Contact House of Hope Executive Director, John Steve, at [email protected] or Rev. Dr. Troy Benitone, Hope Fest Event Director and Pres. of the Board at (217) 725-7565 or [email protected].

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁.𝗼𝗿𝗴.

Share this post to help us connect with potential sponsors!

08/12/2026

Start your Hope Fest weekend moving!

The Hope Fest 5K welcomes runners and walkers of all experience levels, and the Kids Fun Run is always a favorite for our youngest participants.

Every registration includes Saturday Hope Fest admission, making it easy to enjoy the festival after the race.

Registration in the comments! Invite a friend to join you!