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2026 Soberfest
2026-09-06 11:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbia St, Hilliard, OH, 43026, United States
A Festival with a Mission Presented by the Serenity Street Foundation, Soberfest Ohio was born from the vision of a founder who wanted to prove that sobriety doesn’t mean leaving behind the excitement of concerts and community. “Soberfest Ohio shows the newcomer, or those early in sobriety, you can still enjoy live music and have a great time while sober,” the organization shares.
Admission to the event is free to ensure all members of the community can participate, with parking available for $10 per vehicle.
High-Energy Entertainment and Inspiring Stories
This year’s lineup features a diverse array of alternative and rock artists whose music explores themes of transformation and resilience. Headline performers include headliner Colicchie (https://www.youtube.com/colicchie) who will appear at 8:45 following performances by Whirl, Rock This Way, Pilot to Pluto, Mark Chatfield (formerly of Grand Funk Railroad and Michael Bolton) & Jon Oswald.
Attendees will also hear from guest speaker Mark Lundholm (https://marklundholm.com/) who will be travelling in from San Jose, CA. Mark is a recovery-themed comedian, speaker, author and hope dealer who will share a message of experience, strength, and hope.
Fun for the Whole Family Soberfest 2026 is designed for all ages, featuring an expanded Kidszone. New for this year, families can enjoy a two-hour petting zoo alongside returning favorites like magic shows (featuring Carroll Baker – https://www.carrollbaker.com/), face painting, and balloon artistry. The Kidszone will run from 12:00 – 4:00.

A variety of local food trucks will also be on-site all day.
Connecting the Community to Resources Beyond the stage and games, Soberfest serves as a critical link to community support. The Resource Fair will host over 70 partners, including treatment centers, wellness organizations, and medical professionals, to provide valuable information and direct services. In previous years, these partnerships have resulted in hundreds of on-site health tests and direct connections to life-saving treatment.
“Every year at Soberfest, my heart is filled with gratitude. I love seeing our community come together… witnessing the growth in the people we serve, our colleagues, peers, and even taking a moment to reflect on our own journeys,” says the event leadership.
For more information, volunteer opportunities, or to register as a partner, visit SoberfestOhio.com or SerenityStreet.org.
For up to date information please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SoberfestOH

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