Herrin House of Hope Presents Hope Fest

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Oct 2, 2024
Oct 2, 2024 Updated Oct 2, 2024
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HERRIN, Ill. -- The Herrin House of Hope presents Hope Fest, a Christian rock and alternative music festival, Saturday, October 26.

This is a fundraiser and celebratory event in partnership with the Hands of Hope Foundation and The Subculture.

It takes place at Community of Faith Church in Marion.

The event features a day of music along with the Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kid's Fun Run, Hope Fest Biker Zone, and the Epic Shred-off, presented by Hope Fest & Zombie Guitars.

There will also be a food court.

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Hope Fest is the First Christian Rock & Alternative Music Festival in more than 30 years to hit Southern Illinois.

It was created to celebrate and support the "Phase 2 Project" which will include the Hope Community Wellness Gap Clinic, Hope Emergency Shelter & House of Hope Commodities Dist. Center in Herrin, IL that are being developed by a partnership with The Hands of Hope Foundation and The Herrin House of Hope both 501(c)3 non-profits organizations serving the southern Illinois community.