With Valentine’s Day this week, we thought we’d share a few TRUE LOVE essays from 2024 Artists/Speakers Sean Forrest & Justin McRoberts, written 10 years ago tied to the 2014 theme: TRUE LOVE TRANSFORMS. S E A N F O R R E S T A Simple Bible Story: Lessons in Love What a little Bible story can teach us is amazing. You know how it goes. The Magi went out, guided by the stars, in search of a king. When Herod heard about this, he asked the Magi to tell him when they had found the new king so he could also pay him homage. The Magi found Jesus, worshipped Him and gave Him gifts. Then, warned in ..read more

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 commun ..read more

SoulFest Sends Matt Maher to Lisbon for Global Ecumenical Event SoulFest is sending Matt Maher to Lisbon, Portugal in place of his initially scheduled headline appearance on August 4, 2023.  Matt received an invite to lead worship in Lisbon at The Change, an ecumenical gathering of over 65,000 people endorsed by the Vatican as an official event of World Youth Day. To show our support of global ecumenism SoulFest is releasing Matt from his slot this year taking the heart of our SoulFest community on his trip to Lisbon.   Matt will be joining us next year at SoulFest ..read more

1. Wear your favorite SoulFest gear & make sure to hit up our online shop for the LIMITED 2020 SoulFest line HERE!     2. Bring out the camping chairs, tarps/blankets or even set up camp in your backyard!     3. Score an inexpensive projector for big screen experience! We just bought THIS one with over 3k reviews for under $100 and it’ll be here tomorrow!     4. Reminise about Gunstock Activities while taking a turn around your pool in a kayak (substitute a pool float & noodles if a kayak is not readily available)!     5. Make fair food! Pizz ..read more

    These are hard times for many and while it’s hard to ask for help, SoulFest’s future depends on it. SoulFest, an annual 3-day Christian Music Festival focused on Music, Love, & Action, is produced by New Sound Concerts, Inc., a 501c3 started by Dan and Alison Russell in 1978 to bring Christian music to New England. SoulFest’s purpose is to celebrate God’s love and encourage all who attend to live from the inside out as soul-connected, risk-taking Believers in God’s love. The first SoulFest was held in 1998 at Loon Mountain, in Lincoln, NH, and is approaching its 23rd celebr ..read more

Hi SoulFest Friends, Please be in prayer for GMR. There is a lot evolving for their situation currently; however, we are planning on moving forward with SoulFest under the current middle management and staff. We will keep you all posted as we know more, but understand it is uncharted territory that is developing as I write this. We look forward to sharing in this special family reunion and time of celebration & worship we call SoulFest with you in just a couple of weeks! xo Vanessa, NSC/SoulFest - GM 7/21/22 Press Release on GMR website: In the meantime, functions, events, and weddings wi ..read more

Save The Date: August 3 - 5, 2023 〰️ Save The Date: August 3 - 5, 2023〰️ Save The Date: August 3 - 5, 2023 〰️ Celebrate SoulFest's 25th Anniversary at the Moody Center (and new home for the future) August 3 - 5, 2023 Confirmed Artists: We The Kingdom, Tauren Wells, Matt Maher, Cory Asbury, Dante Bowe, Katy Nichole, Ben Fuller & More To Come! GET 2023 TICKETS NOW Learn MORE About The Moody Center ..read more

This summer will be our last year at Gunstock Mountain Resort - don’t worry, we do have a new location already planned for 2023 and are finalizing the details with our new host before we can officially announce our future home at this summer's festival. We know this news may be both surprising and sad, but want to assure you that while we love our Gunstock home very much, we truly feel that we are walking through the door that God has opened for us. Similar to our transition from Loon to Gunstock, there are aspects our longtime attendees will miss about our current or previous environments, bu ..read more

Calling all merchandise vendors, exhibitors, and food trucks: We’re looking for great additions to our festival experience. The Early Bird gets the worm - apply and pay by April 1 to get the lowest price! Learn more & Apply ..read more

Updated March. 23rd, 2022 We look forward to gathering with you this August, in the fresh mountain air, for 3 days of inspiring music, speaking, and fellowship! Last Summer, for SoulFest ‘21, we were able to gather without state-mandated guidelines. We intend to do the same, but it must be stated that this is subject to change with the state mandates for masks and social distancing. Either way, SoulFest will not require proof of vaccine nor negative Covid-19 test results. We will honor state mandates and our host Gunstock Mountain Resort’s policies for their buildings, should things change. Ma ..read more