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About CollegeFest
At CollegeFest we bring together brands and college students to create unforgettable experiences. Our large lifestyle events allow students to explore their cities and get rewarded just for being students, while the vendors & brands are able to market effectively to thousands of college students. Our goal is to create unique experiences for both students and vendors.
CollegeFest has been around over 35 years, and started at the Boston University Armory. Our Flagship event will be taking place at Citizens House of Blues Boston in 2024 and attracts over 10,000 students.
CollegeFest is all about bringing students together to create an unforgettable experience. We hold our events at the coolest venues and bring in the best brands and bands to give college students the opportunity to explore their cities and their new found freedom. It’s everything you’re looking for, right in one place. Keep checking back, as CollegeFest expands around the country. Or sign up to become a CollegeFest Insider, to ensure you’re always in the know.
Upcoming Events
Boston
Date: October 4, 2025
Time: 11am – 5pm
Location: Citizens House of Blues Boston
15 Lansdowne St,
Boston, MA 02215
Becoming a Sponsor
CollegeFest presents an unmatched consumer offering for college students by unique and engaging experiences from locally and nationally recognized brands, to form the biggest back to school celebrations. Reach thousands of students at once at our large scale events. Complete the fields below for more information on CollegeFest. You can also contact us for information on reaching students across the country.
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