Willard HopeFest

05/01/2026

04/30/2026

We will be announcing our full lineup tonight at 8:00 pm. Stay tuned!!!!!

04/29/2026

The Hope Center & HopeFest would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Emma Caldwell.

Miss Emma faithfully volunteered countless hours at the Hope Center & the HopeFest and became our dedicated cook for many years. She may not have had much, but she gave everything she had to our Hope Center kids. Even while facing her own battles with cancer and ongoing health challenges, she continued to love and serve in the ways she could—always making sure our kids felt special, especially on their birthdays.

We are so grateful for the lasting impact she made on the lives of our children and throughout our community. Emma truly fought a good fight, and we find comfort in knowing she is now in the arms of Jesus.

You are deeply loved and will be greatly missed, Emma ❤️

02/21/2026

🌟 BE PART OF HOPEFEST 2026 🌟

Hopefest happens because of amazing people and businesses who believe in bringing faith, music, and hope to our community.

Would you or your business like to help support Hopefest and make this incredible event possible?

Your partnership helps us continue sharing hope through music, ministry, and community impact.

✨ If you’re interested in becoming a Hopefest supporter or sponsor, please send us a message for details and opportunities.

Together we can Get Hope • Share Hope • Live Hope ❤️

02/19/2026

Today we honor and remember Barry Campbell, Willard Hopefest’s biggest fan.

Year after year, Barry could be found right where he always belonged — sitting near the front row, ready for the music to begin. Hopefest wasn’t just an event to him; it was a place of joy, worship, fellowship, and faith. His love for Hopefest was unmistakable, and his passion for Christian concerts was truly inspiring to everyone around him.

Barry didn’t just attend Hopefest… he experienced it. He sang every song, embraced every moment, and reminded all of us why gatherings like this matter so much. His enthusiasm lifted spirits, encouraged artists, and helped create the welcoming atmosphere that Hopefest is known for.

This year and every year moving forward, there will be a seat that feels different without him — but his spirit, his smile, and his love for worship will always be part of Hopefest.

Thank you, Barry, for showing us what it means to worship wholeheartedly and to support something you believe in with all your heart. You will always be part of the Hopefest family.

❤️ Gone from our sight, but forever in our songs and our hearts.