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06/23/2025

What's everyone up to????

10/27/2024

The first annual Hope Fest was a success. Thank you to all of those involved from sponsors, to bands, to production, to volunteers, to those who attended. Please share photos, experiences, and moments. We want to hear about them. Big news is coming for 2025!!! Who’s ready??

10/25/2024

Stage is up and set. Waiting for you all to be here tomorrow.

10/25/2024

HOPE FEST the 1st Christian Rock & Alternative Music Fest in 30 Years is happening in SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

!!!𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪!!!
5𝘬, 𝘒𝘪𝘥'𝘴 𝘍𝘶𝘯 𝘙𝘶𝘯, 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘴, 𝘉𝘪𝘬𝘦𝘳 𝘡𝘰𝘯𝘦
www.hopefestevent.com
Don't Miss the Season's Last & Best MUSIC FEST- HOPE FEST all to benefit the Phase 2 Project of the Herrin House of Hope & Hands of Hope Foundation.

On the grounds of Community of Faith Church 5208 Meadowland Pkwy Marion. The weather is looking to be PERFECT for HopeFest this coming Saturday! We invite you to bring a lawn chair and stay the entire time! There will be concessions and plenty of restrooms available. www.hopefestevent.org

10/23/2024

Thanks WFCN News for telling the story about Hope Fest and the Phase 2 Project. I hope people will listen and then come support Hope Fest. Details at the link or www.hopefestevent.org

10/18/2024

Check Out this Special On the Dock with Pastor Troy as we take an in-depth look at Hope Fest 2024 happening next Saturday, Oct 26 in Southern Illinois. Hope Fest 5K, Hope Fest Bike Zone, Hope Fest & Zombie Guitar THE EPIC SHRED-OFF and 8 great bands. You don't want to miss this incredible day of Christian Rock & Alternative Music- This On The Dock features an details on the event and a full profile on each Band coming with our special guest Johnny Wicoff joining us...

Please share this with your friends.

Go to hopefestevent.org and join us.

Ep 316 OTD Hope Fest Promo with Johnny Wicoff
WE ARE SO EXCITED FOR THIS EVENT! HopeFest '24 is just around the corner! Mark your calendar for Oct 26, 2024 Marion, IL!

Check out all of the info-- facebook.com/hopefest618
hopefestevent.org

thezombieguitarcompany.com

Band links here:
asweareband.com
devinw.com
christian-metal.fandom.com/wiki/Grave_Robber
facebook.com/JohnnyWicoff/
leper.bandcamp.com
spokenmusic.com
facebook.com/thejerichoharlot/
undefeatedofficial.com

https://youtu.be/fJW81DIDpzU?si=8axETRFyG05Prlsg

Ep 316 HopeFest Promo with Johnny WicoffWE ARE SO EXCITED FOR THIS EVENT! HopeFest '24 is just around the corner! Mark your calendar for Oct 26, 2024 Marion,...

10/11/2024

Does anyone have a VINTAGE- Xplofest shirt from 1989-90-91? If you have one and can provide a picture- I will get you ADMISSION to HOPE Hope Fest , Sat October 26 for your whole household!!!! Hope Fest will be the first Christian Rock Festival in Southern Illinois since then. If so message Pastor Troy Benitone, Hope Fest, Event Director.

Gates Open @ 12:00 pmMusic begins @ 2:00 pmTickets: $10/person Festival Tickets with music from local artists: Registration @ 12:00 pmPre-Race Briefing @ 12:45 pmRace Begins @ 1:00 pmAdults: $25 | Kids: $15 * 5K registration includes admission to the festival Registration More Info Hope Fest admissi...

10/05/2024

CHECK THIS OUT GUITAR RIPPING SHREDDERS-- JUST ADDED TO THE HOPE FEST EVENT-Yes we already have Great Music Coming, The Coolest Bikers Zone, An Amazing 5K Walk/Run & Kid's Fun Run and now just added HOPE FEST & The Zombie Guitar Company Presents

THE EPIC SHRED-OFF
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26th, 2024 (RAIN OR SHINE)

$10 to Register to be a Contestant in The Shred-Off
*Registration Includes Hope Fest Adm for you & your household Any Age May Participate/Prizes for Overall & Age Bands

THE EPIC SHRED-OFF is a part of the HOPE FEST Christian Rock & Alternative Music Fest: Music Starts

Contestants will be allotted up to 2 minutes of Fame on the Main Hope Fest Stage to exhibit awesome guitar mastery in the form of a solo. Our Judges will consider: Form, Creativity, Showmanship & Of Course– HOPE FEST Crowd Response.

The Epic Shred-OFF Overall Grand Prize will be a Dean Exile Select Fluence guitar valued at $1,000. 2nd & 3rd place overall prizes will be awarded

There will also be a Best in Show for 3 Age Bands:
Young Rockers 16 & Under | Rockers 19-49 | Classic Rockers 50+

Also .... Zombie will be having an Air Guitar Show-Off!
Brave audience members will compete and show off their air guitar shredding talents as they fight to be crowned The HOPE FEST Air Guitar Master of the Universe 2024!

On the Grounds of Community of Faith Church: Shine(Outside)/Rain(Inside)
5208 Meadowland Pkwy, Marion, IL

Register at The Zombie Guitar Company Email:[email protected]
Call/Text: 618-925-0134

Hands of Hope Foundation, Herrin House of Hope & The Subculture Presents HOPE FEST 2024
Proceeds Benefit The Phase 2 Project’s: Hope Community Wellness Gap Clinic, Hope Emergency Shelter & Herrin House of Hope Commodities Distribution Center in Herrin

More Info & tickets available at Hopefestevent.org

10/05/2024

The Official 5K Running/Walking Route- Get signed up by following the link at www.hopefestevent.org under the 5K Walk/Run & Kid's Fun Run Section.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3277374908348466998

Hope Fest 5k is a 3.2 mi Running Route. Discover this route and more at Strava. Visit today!