We're very excited to welcome you to the Topsfield Fairgrounds next week for the 25th annual SoulFest! There have been several bumps in the road to get here, that with each passing day are being smoothed out, making way for you! We move onsite this Monday to start the stage build and prepare the grounds with the help of our set-up volunteers, before vendors, partners, and the rest of our volunteers show up on Wednesday.
We've weathered quite the storm to host this festival and want to thank you for your patience and support - we know there have been lots of changes and not enough communication. We anticipate a really special time together, because we believe the battles fought to make this happen won’t be in vain. So many wonderful artists, speakers, and ministries, are en route for this celebration of Music • Love • Action around the GOOD NEWS of God’s love. Get ready!
Speaking of weather, the forecast ahead includes some rain, but not to worry, this year's location includes 3 indoor stages to keep us dry and the music playing! A few other things to note in preparation for the festival: Tickets will be available at the door, but we could sell out, so it’s better to get them now! Our festival capacity is set to 4,500 per day. Don’t forget parking is included with your admission and it’s important to pay attention to the chair policy as this is a much different venue from previous years. Check out our FAQs and if you want a seat at the main stage – it’s an upgrade to your ticket, otherwise it’s standing room only. (And yes, you can bring a clip-on bleacher seat – just no chairs in the arena). There are lots of picnic tables around the grounds and seats at other stages.
If you pre-purchased upgrades, you will receive them as you scan in at the gate. You will receive a reminder email with your PDF in a couple of days in case you have misplaced yours (and we can look up your order onsite).
We’re excited to finally share the Soul University content and have the SoulFest App ready for you to download and start building your own schedule for each day!
Curious about vendors, exhibitors, and food trucks that will be onsite? See the list here.
We’ve updated the schedule, because our dear friend and annual SoulFest staple, Paul Colman has to stay in Australia during SoulFest to care for his parents, but we already have him booked for 2024. ICYMI, read the previous news post to learn why Matt Maher won’t be at SoulFest 2023 either, but you can plan to see him at SoulFest 2024. (We’re glad Sanctus Real could join us to fill an open spot!) We’re excited to share more details with you about SoulFest 2024’s confirmed location and lineup next week when we’re all together! Please come prepared to give and receive grace as we experience together, the fruit of this labor of LOVE – in Topsfield, MA, starting next Thursday - Saturday!
