September 20–23, 2026  ·  7 PM nightly  ·  Free admission

Free Live Music

Sept 20–23 · 7 PM nightly American Legion Fairgrounds · Monroe, Georgia

Four nights.
Everyone invited. There is a place for you here.

Festival of Hope is a free community event happening in Monroe and open to everyone. Join us for live music, giveaways, and a message of hope.

Free admission Featured artists Giveaways
When

Sept 20–23

7 PM nightly

Where

Monroe, GA

American Legion Fairgrounds

Cost

Free

No admission charge

Bring

A lawn chair

Then bring someone with you

The
lineup.

Six featured artists · Four unforgettable nights

Mac Powell

Featured artist

Jordan McCullough

American Idol runner-up

Colton Dixon

American Idol Top 5 finalist

Jamal Roberts

2025 American Idol winner

A message of hope · Every night

More than
the music.

Doug Elks

Evangelist with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Doug Elks will share a message of hope each night.

Student giveaway

Win a
free car.

Students will be entered to win.

Students receive three entries for attending, plus one additional entry for every day they return.

Additional giveaway information will be announced on Festival of Hope social media.

Be part
of it.

Festival of Hope is bringing churches and communities across Northeast Georgia together. There is a place for you to help make it happen.

For singers

Join the Mass Praise Team

Serve alongside Juan and Melodee DeVevo of Casting Crowns as part of the Festival of Hope Mass Praise Team.

Registered before July 27? Please register again because the website was updated.

Ask about registration
For churches and individuals

Volunteer with us

Help welcome people, serve families, and create an experience where everyone feels invited.

Ask about volunteering
Before you come

Good to
know.

Is Festival of Hope free?

Yes. Admission is free all four nights.

Who can attend?

Everyone is invited. Festival of Hope is taking place in Monroe, but it is for individuals and families from across Northeast Georgia and beyond.

What should I bring?

Bring a lawn chair and bring your people.

Where is the fairgrounds?

American Legion Fairgrounds, 1317 E. Church St., Monroe, GA 30655. Open the address in Google Maps.

What will be there?

Free live music, featured artists, giveaways, and a message of hope.

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