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September 19 @ 2:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Afterglow 2026 is a music festival bringing people together through live music, connection, and a shared commitment to suicide prevention, awareness and mental health.
Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Hard’ack Hill & Recreation Area in St. Albans, Vermont for a full day of music, remembrance, and community impact. Gates open at 1:30 PM and music runs from 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
Enjoy live performances from:
Love Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Best of the Eagles Dirty Deeds: The AC/DC Experience
In addition to the music, the festival features food trucks, a full bar, and family-friendly activities including face painting, bounce houses, a climbing wall, obstacle course, and access to the Hard’ack playground. Food and Beverage provided by:
Fire on the Mountain Pizza
Black Radish
Mill River BBQ and Smokehouse
Georgia Market
VT Maple Creemee Company
Mimi’s Doughnuts
Routine Nutrition
O’Crepe
Pasta Mia
Famous Frankie Dogs
Fresh Water Haulers
14th Star Brewery
Maquam Barn & Winery
Mill River Brewery
Snow Shoe – Bar Services
Smugglers Notch Distillery
Visit our Memory Wall, where you’re invited to bring a photo or keepsake in honor of someone you’ve lost to suicide.
More than 2,200 people joined us at Afterglow 2025, and together, we gave over $130,000 to support suicide prevention, awareness, and mental health efforts. That generosity directly supported organizations including:
Northwestern Counseling & Support Services
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Vermont Chapter
Spectrum Youth and Family Services
Josh Pallotta Fund at Josh’s House, VT
Howard Center
St. Albans Recreation Department
Help us keep (and grow) that momentum at Afterglow 2026. Our goal this year is to give $150,000 to support suicide prevention, awareness, and mental health.
Ticket Information:
Ages 18+: $33.85 in advance Ages 11–17: $12.51 in advance Age 10 & under: Free with an adult
Tickets will be available at the door at a higher price, so we recommend purchasing in advance.
Let’s come together again to “Shine the Light” on suicide
