What’s New at SoulFest 2026
The Friendship Factory Edition
For 27 years, SoulFest has been about incredible music, inspiring seminars, and authentic faith in action.
In 2026, we’ll still have all the amazing things you love about SoulFest, PLUS we’re adding tons of new programming designed to spark super fun, safe, authentic friendships in our crazy digital world that feels more disconnected than ever.
Here is what’s new this year.
1. Camp Scarano
Our New 10,000 Square Foot Social Hub and Friendship Factory
We are incredibly excited to introduce Camp Scarano, the new heartbeat of SoulFest, named after SoulFest’s very first team member and beloved emcee, Mark Scarano.
Inside our 10,000 square foot weather protected circus tent, Mark will be building a Friendship Factory where like minded individuals become life giving friend groups.
- Organized games.
- Shared meals.
- Awesome shows.
- Inspiring interviews.
- Tons of laughter.
Rain or shine, we now have a super fun, weather protected place to gather.
2. Outside Food Is Now Allowed for Day Guests
We know first hand that budgets are tight and prices are rising everywhere… so for the first time in our history, day guests may bring outside food and non alcoholic drinks into the festival grounds.
Our incredible food trucks will still be serving amazing meals and all the fair favorites, but you now have the money saving option of bringing your own food.
Please note alcohol is never allowed on festival grounds.
3. Custom All Inclusive Festival Experiences for Young Adults
Ages 18 to 30
Tickets, Tents, Meals and Mixers
If you are 18 to 30 and love great music, big adventures, huge laughs, and authentic faith, this was built with you in mind.
We know how hard it can be to meet like minded young adults outside of dating apps and social media, so we’re creating an All Inclusive experience that removes the logistical hassles and maximizes connection.
Your package includes festival tickets, a brand new tent that is yours to keep, delicious meals, and inspiring early morning and late night gatherings designed to spark real conversations and create lasting friendships.
This is not just food and lodging. It is a built in invitation to the amazing young adult community within the SoulFest Family.
Spots are limited. Once the tents are filled, they are gone.
4. Custom All Inclusive Festival Experiences for Youth Groups
Tickets, Tents, Meals and a Meeting Place
We are beyond grateful for the life changing work Youth Pastors do. We also know youth pastors are incredibly busy, so we’re creating custom All Inclusive, retreat style environments that handle the hassles of gathering camping gear and organizing meal prep so you can focus on having fun with your students.
Our goal is simple: free you up to make incredible memories with your students, enjoy eating with them in the Camp Scarano dining tent rather than cooking for them, and use the weekend to grow your kids closer to each other while introducing them to other youth groups from across New England.
Packages are customized to each group’s size and needs and can include private meeting spaces for group gatherings. Please reach out to info@TheSoulFest.com for more information.
5. More Organized Games for Kids and Kids at Heart
A huge part of our Friendship Factory approach is intentionally increasing organized activities for all ages and skill levels, including:
- Cornhole tournaments
- Pickleball showdowns
- Gaga Pit battles
- 9 Hole and Four Square competitions
- Arts and crafts for kids and adults
- Jumpy games for our youngest guests
These are not side attractions. They are the heart of our bigger vision… because often a silly game can be the beginning of a wonderful friendship.
6. Expanded Live Karaoke and Singer Songwriter Showcases
We are adding more sets of Paul Colman’s smash hit Live Karaoke and expanding our Singer Songwriter Showcases inside the GiveSendGo Coffee House.
These are super fun sessions where festival attendees get to share songs, comedy, or spoken word with the SoulFest Family.
Some of the most hilarious SoulFest moments happen behind Paul’s microphone, so you will not want to miss these shows.
7. A More Community Friendly Campsite Layout
Our very own Matt and Terri Kaiser have redesigned our campsite into a beautiful layout that encourages organic connections while still honoring space and comfort.
The goal is simple.
• Make it easier to meet your neighbors.
• Make it easier to share a meal.
• Make it easier to make new friends.
You’re going to love what they’ve done.
8. Nightly Worship Under the Stars at MainStage Meadow
The candlelight service has always been a highlight, as the entire SoulFest Family singing together under the open sky at MainStage Meadow is truly life giving.
This year we have invited our dear friends from three local churches to lead corporate worship before each headliner, reminding us through thousands of voices singing together that we are not alone.
