Christian Music Festival 'The FEST' Moves to Avon

After 25 years in Wickliffe, the annual event will take place at ForeFront Field starting this August.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:40pm

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An abstract, minimalist illustration using bold black shapes and contrasting red and white colors to represent the energy and community of a Christian music festival.The vibrant, faith-filled atmosphere of The FEST music festival will soon fill the new ForeFront Field in Avon.Cleveland Today

The FEST, a popular Christian music festival sponsored by the Diocese of Cleveland and local businesses, is relocating to Avon's ForeFront Field after 25 years in Wickliffe. Organizers say the move will allow them to continue the event in a sustainable way with a focus on safety, while maintaining the same family-friendly atmosphere attendees have come to expect.

Why it matters

The FEST has become a beloved summer tradition for many families in the region, drawing thousands each year for a day of music, activities, and community. The move to a new, larger venue in Avon will help ensure the festival's long-term future and ability to accommodate growing crowds.

The details

The FEST will take place on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at ForeFront Field in Avon. Tickets are $10 per person, with sales limited to 10,000 to maintain safety and capacity. Organizers say the new location will provide the same activities, areas, and overall experience that FEST attendees have enjoyed over the past 25 years in Wickliffe.

  • The FEST has been held annually since 2001.
  • The 2026 event will take place on August 15, 2026.
  • Tickets went on sale on April 9, 2026.

The players

The FEST

A Christian music festival sponsored by the Diocese of Cleveland and local businesses, drawing thousands of attendees annually for a day of music, activities, and community.

Diocese of Cleveland

The Catholic diocese that sponsors The FEST and has overseen the event for the past 25 years.

ForeFront Field

The new venue in Avon that will host The FEST starting in 2026, providing a larger and more sustainable location for the growing event.

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What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 FEST event in Avon are on sale now at www.thefest.us.

The takeaway

The relocation of The FEST to Avon's ForeFront Field will allow the popular Christian music festival to continue its 25-year tradition in a larger, more sustainable venue that can accommodate growing crowds while maintaining the same family-friendly atmosphere attendees have come to expect.