Hope Fest Arizona has become a cornerstone event in the Quad Cities, drawing thousands of families each year.
A Celebration of Community Spirit
Hope Fest Arizona has become a cornerstone event in the Quad Cities, drawing thousands of families each year. Founded in 2011 as an outreach of Celebrate Recovery, the event has since grown to unite local businesses, community members, churches and service organizations in a shared mission of support and connection.
This is particularly important today, as we’ve all witnessed the world become faster, busier and full of massive change, enormous choices and complex family issues that can be difficult for children, their parents and family members to navigate.
Last year, the Hope Serves Family Resource Fair served more than 3,000 families, while more than 8,000 guests attended the event. The fair offers a wide array of services, including education, housing, recovery, mental health support, veteran services, youth advocacy and more. The aim is to connect families with the resources they need to thrive in today’s challenging environment.
A Day Full of Activities
The 12th annual Hope Fest Arizona will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., featuring a Car & Motorcycle Show, live music and the Hope Serves Family Resource Fair. The day will kick off with an opening ceremony at 11:30 a.m., followed by a lineup of musical performances that will keep the energy high throughout the day.
The music lineup includes performances by Abby Walker from Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Center, Jami Smith, Anthony Santana, the Ronnie James Band and headliner Peter Furler, the Grammy-winning founding member of the band Newsboys. Furler’s performance is highly anticipated, as he brings a repertoire of 27 No. 1 hit singles to the stage.
A Community Effort
Hope Fest Arizona is made possible through the generous support of sponsors and volunteers. This year’s Title Sponsor is Teen Challenge of Arizona, with Yavapai Bottle Gas and Lamb Chevrolet serving as Presenting Sponsors. These organizations, along with other community partners, have supported the event since its inception.
“Hope Fest is the best part of what can happen when people come together to love each other and serve one another,” said Teen Challenge Arizona State Director Snow Peabody. The event is entirely free to the public, thanks to the efforts of more than 350 community partners and 120 volunteers. Hope Fest Arizona operates as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, relying on donations, corporate sponsorships and trade relationships to fund the event and its services.
Impact and Legacy
The benefits of Hope Fest Arizona are far-reaching. It has become a vital resource for families in the greater Prescott area, offering access to services that address a wide range of needs, from mental health to housing and beyond.
The stronger and healthier our communities, the better our children thrive. While our desire is for everyone to have a fun time at Hope Fest, our biggest hope is for families to get the vital resources they need to address the challenges they face every day.
Since its launch in 2012, Hope Fest Arizona has impacted tens of thousands of lives. The event is particularly focused on serving veterans, active military, first responders and their families. The Hope Serves Family Resource Fair plays a central role in this mission, with more than 120 service organizations participating this year.
Looking Ahead
New for 2024, Hope Fest Arizona will operate under the newly established Hope Serves Inc., an independent charitable organization focused on year-round community service initiatives. This transition marks a significant step forward in the event’s mission to make a lasting impact on the community.
As Hope Fest Arizona prepares to welcome thousands of guests to this year’s event, the organizers are focused on one central theme: “Love First!” This theme reflects the belief that love is the most powerful force for change in the world, and that by choosing to love first, individuals can make a profound difference in their communities.
For more information, including how to volunteer or donate, visit HopeFestAZ.com or contact the organizers at 928-641-HOPE (4673). Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for themselves and canned food donations and cold-weather provisions to support those in need as the colder months approach. QCBN
By Jaye Lene Long
Jaye Lene Long is an energetic innovator and visionary who channels creativity, forward-thinking and laser-focused teamwork to drive impactful changes that transform lives. She is also a digital marketing strategist and director of media and public relations. Long is the co-founder and executive director of Hope Fest Arizona, president of Hope Serves Inc., and Gold Star Mother to two of Prescott’s Military Fallen Heroes.