YOUNGSVILLE, LA (November 20, 2024) – St. Thomas More Catholic High School (STM) and the City of Youngsville are thrilled to announce that the 17th annual Hopefest Music Festival will take place at the new Slemco Amphitheatre, located on the grounds of the Youngsville Sports Complex on March 15, 2025.
Lance Strother, the Hopefest Coordinator, announced the event today at the Slemco Amphitheatre, accompanied by Youngsville Mayor Ken Ritter and city officials. In attendance were STM juniors, participants from STM’s Options program, and representatives from Healing House. Father Michael Russo from St. Anne’s Catholic Church led those in attendance in prayer.
Hopefest is an outdoor festival that includes live music, fun family-friendly activities, and much more. Proceeds from the event will go to Healing House which is a local organization that serves grieving families in Acadiana, and to the STM Options Program enables teens with special needs to receive a St. Thomas More education
Strother said, “We are excited to be joining with the City of Youngsville to bring Hopefest to their brand-new Slemco Amphitheatre. Hopefest has grown every year over the past 17 years, and this will be a huge enhancement to our efforts to bring hope to Acadiana and our neighbors most in need of hope.”
“St. Thomas More’s 17th Annual Hopefest is exactly the kind of community-driven event we envisioned for the Youngsville Amphitheater powered by SLEMCO,” states Ritter. “We’re excited to partner in hosting this celebration of music and hope, and we invite everyone to join us in supporting such an impactful cause.
Hopefest Music Festival is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, community spirit, and dedication to charitable giving. With an anticipated crowd and a lineup of engaging performances, this year’s festival aims to make an even greater impact.
The Slemco Amphitheatre is located at Railroad Street and Detente Road in Youngsville.
