Braintree To Host Norfolk County Recovery Fest

BRAINTREE, MA — The Norfolk County Recovery Fest will be hosted in Braintree this summer, Norfolk County Sheriff's Office officials announced.

Sheriff Patrick McDermott and the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the HOPE Center and Wey of Life Peer Recovery Center "will host a day of live music [and] hope" in Braintree on June 14.

The festival is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the agency’s Public Safety Complex, 2015 Washington St., in Braintree.

The Norfolk County Recovery Fest is free and features several local musical acts, including Christian Champagne and the Kind Souls and The Glow. The event’s M.C. is Mathematics, "whose own personal journey serves as an example of how hope and change can lead to a brighter future," officials said.

“The recovery community in Norfolk County is always there to help those in need, and the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office is here to support that effort,” said Sheriff McDermott. “Join us for a fun-filled family day that is open to everyone and take in some great local music at the same time.”

Festival attendees can also sign up to compete in the annual cornhole tournament organized by Massachusetts Young People in Recovery, and they will have access to the Norfolk Sheriff’s exciting Zip Line at the Braintree Public Safety Complex, along with games, including miniature golf and free food.

The tournament, which includes prizes, will start at noon. Competitors may register up until 11:45 a.m. on the day of the tournament, or in advance at the link here.

Recovery Fest will feature dozens of local vendors, all of whom are actively involved in the recovery community, offering their resources and support, officials said.

The event builds off the success of the Norfolk County Sheriff’s HOPE Center in Braintree, which recently celebrated its first anniversary.

The HOPE Center is a resource for formerly incarcerated individuals and members of the public who might need assistance, such as employment, substance use support or access to food and clothing.

The HOPE Center served 128 clients in 2024, including 86 "justice-involved" individuals and 42 community clients, and is looking to expand the reach of its services and support.

Members of the community who might also be interested in volunteering in the Norfolk County Recovery Fest can find more information about volunteering here.

A map with the location of the Recovery Fest at the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Public Safety Complex can be found here.