After a wildly successful 10th-year event that raised $60,000 to benefit local charities in 2025, the Sheila Fest Foundation is proud to announce the return of its all-day, outdoor music festival to the stage at Traditions of Braselton on Saturday, October 17. Once again, this year’s festival will benefit iServe Ministries, Amped Kids, and Legacy Youth Mentoring. At the literal heart of both the concert and the foundation is Sheila Anderson, a Traditions of Braselton resident who nearly lost her life in 2015 to a major cardiac event. The following year, Sheila Fest was born of Anderson’s love of community and music. With each gig, the crowds grow by the hundreds. In addition to a rocking lineup of bands, Sheila Fest showcases food trucks, craft vendor tents, a tailgate game truck for college football fans, a petting zoo, and an Ultimate Kid Zone. Tickets for attendees 15 and older are $30 in advance online and $35 at the door. Kids 14 and under can enjoy the show for free.
With the gates opening at 11 a.m., the first band takes the stage on the Traditions of Braselton event lawn at noon. Then this one-of-a-kind festival rocks on until 11 p.m. The lineup for Sheila Fest 2026 includes:
- Radio Star
- Redneck Blonde
- Freebird-ATL
- Smokey Jones & The 3 Dollar Pistols
- Stereo Superstar
- After School Special
- Departure – The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band
- Kissing Kaos
- Andrew Dixon Band
“Not many neighborhoods are equipped to host an event of this size each year,” said Bryan Allen, General Manager for Traditions of Braselton. “We are blessed with 1,140 acres of scenic North Georgia landscape and neighbors who truly embody the concept of community. There’s something incredibly special about seeing all these people converge on Traditions of Braselton to enjoy good music for a good cause – whether they live in the neighborhood or around the corner in Jefferson, Hoschton, Dacula, or Buford.”
Allen encourages Sheila Fest attendees to bring their canopies, chairs, and coolers for a full day of fun. Located at 1665 Traditions Way in Jefferson, parking for the event will be available in assigned spaces at Traditions’ Owners Clubhouse and surrounding grassy areas. Once full, additional parking will be available in designated areas – guests are asked to follow the signs. A complimentary shuttle will transport attendees to and from the venue.
Sponsorships and vendors are currently being sought for Sheila Fest. Many sponsorships include entry tickets, event t-shirts, and additional perks such as stage promotion, signage, a vendor booth, and more. Vendors will also receive two festival entry tickets. To sign up as a sponsor or vendor, please visit www.sheilafest.org or contact event organizer Sheila Anderson at 678-283-8594.
To learn more about Sheila Fest 2026 and purchase tickets online, please visit www.sheilafest.org. Those unable to attend Sheila Fest can make tax-deductible donations directly to the Sheila Fest Foundation on the event website.
