Harvest of Hope Fest was an annual charity fundraiser and music festival that provided financial support for the Harvest of Hope Foundation

Harvest of Hope Foundation

The is a 501 non-profit foundation which provides emergency and educational financial relief to migrant farmworkers and their families. Federal, state and other public aid to migrant farmworkers has become increasingly restrictive, and in many cases, not available at all...

 which benefits migrant and seasonal farmworker

Farmworker

A farmworker is a person hired to work in the agricultural industry. This includes work on farms of all sizes, from small, family-run businesses to large industrial agriculture operations...

s living in the U.S. The three day event took place in March 2009 and 2010 at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds in St. Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine is a city in the northeast section of Florida and the county seat of St. Johns County, Florida, United States. Founded in 1565 by Spanish explorer and admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, it is the oldest continuously occupied European-established city and port in the continental United...

. The Harvest of Hope Fest is currently the only festival of its kind that has such a large group of musicians donating their time and performances to charity.

The 2010 festival was held March 12–14. The 2009 and 2010 lineups are shown below.

The 2011 Harvest of Hope Fest has been canceled due to the lack of resources and time to put it together. However, the website states: "On the positive side, as a result of the 2009 and 2010 fests, the Foundation and other promoters have organized
and continue to organize smaller musical benefits to raise needed funds for migrant farmworkers and their families.
To all of you, our deep appreciation for sticking by the Harvest of Hope Foundation, attending our events, dedicating your
musical craftmanship and talent, and staying true to those who harvest and produce our food."

History

The first Harvest of Hope festival was held March 6–8, 2009 in St. Augustine, Florida. The organizers hoped for about 12,000 attendees for the weekend. By the end of the festival, 17,000 people attended the festival. The Harvest of Hope founder, Phillip Kellerman, said that a goal of the foundation is to raise awareness to the huge economic, social and cultural contributions of migrant farmworkers and their families.

The second Harvest of Hope Fest was held March 12–14 in St. Augustine, FL. The second annual festival featured the spotlight artist Billy Bragg among other popular indie artists.
The Harvest Of Hope Festival is always held in the Spring.

Harvest of Hope Foundation

Located in Gainesville, Florida, The Harvest of Hope Foundation

Harvest of Hope Foundation

The is a 501 non-profit foundation which provides emergency and educational financial relief to migrant farmworkers and their families. Federal, state and other public aid to migrant farmworkers has become increasingly restrictive, and in many cases, not available at all...

 is a unique non-profit 501(c) 3 organization that has been providing migrant farmworkers and their families with emergency relief and financial assistance for over 15 years.

As of May 2010 the Harvest of Hope Foundation has distributed over $812,000 to migrant farmworkers, seasonal farmworkers and their families for severe or life treating situations. The Foundation's services include, but are not limited to emergency: healthcare assistance, housing and transportation assistance, educational grants and scholarships, monthly expenses, replacement clothing, and financial aid to migrant farmworkers and seasonal farmworkers throughout the United States.

The Harvest of Hope Foundation firmly believe that factors such as limited cultural capital, lack of political power, poverty, and frequent mobility operate as barriers that continuously prevent migrant farmworkers and seasonal farmworkers from obtaining legitimate legal rights, education, healthcare and social services. Therefore, it is the Harvest of Hope Foundation's intention to be a proactive voice and leader in providing emergency services to migrant farmworkers and their families.

The show has currently been cancelled for 2011

Artists

The 2009 Fest featured:

1. Against Me!
   Against Me!
   Against Me! is an American punk rock band formed in 1997 in Naples, Florida and relocated to Gainesville, Florida in 1999. Their first full-length album, released on No Idea Records in 2002, was Against Me! Is Reinventing Axl Rose. They have released music on Misanthrope Records, Crasshole Records,...
   
   
2. The National Propagandhi
3. KRS One
4. The Mountain Goats
5. GZA(GENIUS)
6. Bad Brains
7. Girl Talk
8. The Bouncing Souls
   The Bouncing Souls
   The Bouncing Souls are a punk rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey, formed in 1987. By the time of their acknowledgment by the national punk rock scene, they had reignited a "pogo" element to New Jersey punk rock by playing fast light-hearted songs, a model followed by various other local...
   
   
9. Less Than Jake
   Less Than Jake
   Less Than Jake is an American ska punk band from Gainesville, Florida. Originally formed in 1992 as a power pop trio, the band evolved into a hybrid of ska punk. Less Than Jake have also been cited as showing influences from a wide variety of genres including post-grunge, heavy metal, alternative...
   
   
10. Lucero
11. The Gaslight Anthem
    The Gaslight Anthem
    The Gaslight Anthem is an American rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey, consisting of Brian Fallon , Alex Rosamilia , Alex Levine and Benny Horowitz...
    
    
12. Kool Keith
13. (Dr. Octagon vs Dr. Dooom) ft. Kutmasta Kurt
14. The Night Marchers
15. Black Kids
16. Tilly & the Wall
17. Strike Anywhere
18. None More Black
19. Tokyo Police Club
20. Deerhunter
21. Diplo
22. Valient Thorr
23. Smoke or Fire
24. MURS
25. Grand Buffet
26. Ra Ra Riot
27. Paint it Black
28. Yip Yip
29. Summerbirds in the Cellar
30. HEALTH
31. Dave Dondero
32. Holywood Holt
33. Tim Barry
34. Kevin Seconds
35. King Kahn & the Shrines
36. The Mae Shi
37. Tiger City
38. Harlem Shakes
39. Kiss Kiss
40. This Bike is a Pipe Bomb
41. Rehasher
42. Ruby Coast
43. John Vanderslice
44. Wild Sweet Orange
45. Vince P Underground
46. Railroad to Candyland
47. Her Space Holiday
48. Hamell on Trial
49. Young Livers
50. Whiskey & Co.
51. Ninja Gun
52. Flatliners
53. Grabass Charlestons
54. Gatorface
55. The Casting Out
56. Cheap Girls
57. Holy F*ck
58. Monotonix
59. Austin Lucas
60. Keith Murray
61. Division Minuscula (from Mexico!)
62. After the Fall
63. The Beauvilles
64. Willie Green
65. O’Pioneers
66. Josh Small
67. Tim Version
68. Ghost Mice
69. Paul Baribeau
70. Bomb the Music Industry!
    Bomb The Music Industry!
    Bomb the Music Industry! is band from Baldwin, Nassau County, New York. They write, produce, record, and distribute all of their music under the leadership of songwriter and producer Jeff Rosenstock....
    
    
71. Fake Problems Brainworms
72. Static Radio NJ
73. Cutman
74. Bridge & Tunnel
75. Fiya Averkiou
76. SUNBEARS
77. Look Mexico
78. Morningbell
    Morningbell
    Morningbell is a psychedelic rock band based in Gainesville, Florida. The band was formed in 2000 by brothers Travis Atria and Eric Atria...
    
    
79. Mouthbreather
80. Weapons to Go
81. T13C!
82. City Lights Bloom
83. Lighthouse Music
84. Juicy Pony
85. Failures Union
86. Laserhead
87. Anchor Arms
88. Inspectah Deck
89. Environmental Youth Crunch
90. Tubers
91. Liza Kate
92. Eric Ayotte
93. Virgins
94. Hometeam
95. How Dare You
96. Monikers
97. New Bruises
98. Dirty Money
99. Alligator
100. The Ones to Blame
101. Assassinate the Scientist
102. No More
103. Lauris Vidal
104. Lymbyc Systm
105. Mumpsy
106. Clock Hands Strangle
107. BLORR
108. Antarctic
109. Protagonist
110. Jimmy Reeves & the Wolf River
111. Johnathan Appleseed
112. Viernes
113. Good Luck
114. Paul & Ginger
115. Mario Sevayega
116. Losthandsfoundfingers
117. Imadethismistake
118. Towers of Hanoi
119. Barnaby Jones
120. Rachel Goodrich
121. Christina Wagner
122. Reptile Theatre
123. Incoherent
124. Blue Lightning
125. Coyote Throat
126. Onslaught Dynamo
127. County Road
128. Emilyn Brodsky
129. The Shaking Hands
130. Spoonboy
131. R.A.F.
132. So Pastel
133. Buttons
134. Worlds
135. Diet Cokeheads
136. The Winslows
137. The Takers

The 2010 Fest featured:

1. Billy Bragg
   Billy Bragg
   Stephen William Bragg , better known as Billy Bragg, is an English alternative rock musician and left-wing activist. His music blends elements of folk music, punk rock and protest songs, and his lyrics mostly deal with political or romantic themes...
   
   
2. Broken Social Scene
3. The Mountain Goats
4. Dr. Dog
5. Anvil
   Anvil
   An anvil is a basic tool, a block with a hard surface on which another object is struck. The inertia of the anvil allows the energy of the striking tool to be transferred to the work piece. In most cases the anvil is used as a forging tool...
   
   
6. Rogue Wave
7. 7 Seconds
8. Senses Fail
9. Anti-Flag
   Anti-Flag
   Anti-Flag is a punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its outspoken political views. Much of the band's lyrics have focused on fervent anti-war activism, criticism of United States foreign policy, corporatism, U.S. wealth...
   
   
10. Sea Wolf
11. Charli 2na (of Jurrasic 5)
12. Supervillains
13. Man Man
14. Dead Prez
15. Kimya Dawson
16. Delta Spirit
17. High on Fire
18. Torche
19. Strike Anywhere
20. Cymbals Eat Guitars
21. Dr. Octagon aka Kool Keith
22. Dead Confederate
23. A Wilhelm Scream
24. Portugal. the Man
25. Glint
26. Dead to Me
27. Japanther
28. Fruit Bats
29. Bear in Heaven
30. Freelance Whales
31. Cobra Skulls
32. Small Brown Bike
33. Danielson
34. The Cougs
35. Black Sheep
36. Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band
37. Matt Pond P.A.
38. James Husband (of Of Montreal)
39. Signals (ex Mae Shi)
40. Ortolan
41. The Mercury Program
42. Kid Sister
43. Gringo Star
44. Port O'Brien
45. Stars of Track and Field
    Stars of Track and Field
    Stars of Track and Field is a three-piece indie rock band from Portland, Oregon, currently on the Wind-Up Records label. Their name is in reference to the Belle and Sebastian song of the same name from the album If You're Feeling Sinister....
    
    
46. Off With Their Heads
47. The Loved Ones
48. Past Lives
49. Crime in Stereo
50. forgetters
51. Smoke or Fire
52. Broadway Calls
53. Yelawolf
54. Andrew Jackson Jihad
55. Asshole Parade
56. Defiance, Ohio
57. Shawn Fisher and the JG's
58. Bomb the Music Industry!
59. Dear Landlord
60. David Rovics
61. The Riot Before
62. This Bike is a Pipebomb
63. Shell Shag
64. Weatherbox
65. Holopaw
66. Angelo Spencer
67. The Blacklist Royals
68. Yesterday's Ring
69. Lemuria
70. The Measure (SA)
71. Paul Baribeau
72. Cheap Girls
73. Staring Daggers
74. Fin Fang Foom
75. Yula Beeri
76. Future Virgins
77. Good Luck
78. Mucca Pazza
79. Avi Buffalo
80. The Menzingers
81. Capsule
82. Jon Snodgrass
83. Austin Lucas
84. Mike Hale
85. Street Eaters
86. Tiltwheel
87. Dan Padilla
88. O Pioneers
89. Army of Ponch
90. Virgins
91. Gatorface
92. Protagonist
93. Algernon Cadawallder
94. American Cheeseburger
95. Savage Brewtality
96. New Bruises
97. Tubers
98. Cory Brannan
99. Look Mexico
100. Whiskey & Co
101. Worn in Red
102. Ninja Gun
103. Grabass Charlestons
104. FIYA
105. Spanish Gamble
106. Anchor Arms
107. How Dare You
108. Slow Claw
109. Heads Held High
110. The Casting Out
111. Low Red Land
112. The Itchy Hearts
113. Panthro UK United 13
114. Mumpsy
115. The Beauvilles
116. The Tim Version
117. The Future Now
118. D.P.
119. Sunbears
120. We Are the Union
121. Christina Wagner
122. Lighthouse Music
123. Antarctic
124. Glorious Johnson
125. BLORR
126. Liquid Limbs
127. Ben Davis & the Jett$
128. Sloane Peterson
129. Too Many Daves
130. Pretty Boy Thorson
131. Nut Nut
132. Ornate Escape
133. The Mike Bernos Band
134. 3rd Stone
135. Mindrise
136. Cassette
137. Takers
138. Bent Left
139. The Pauses
140. Ex-Boogeymen
141. Duppies
142. Umoja Orchestra
143. Paleface
144. Toby Foster
145. Chronic Youth
146. Company Man
147. Scum of the Earth
148. The Attack!
149. Towers of Hanoi
150. Young Brother
151. Ones to Blame
152. Barnaby Jones
153. No More
154. Made of Hemp
155. Superfish
156. The Angst
157. Premadonnasaurs
158. Yardwork

External links

• Harvest of Hope Fest