6th Annual Bringing Light into Darkness

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Thursday, September 10, 2026

4:30pm – 9:30pm

Held at the HVMHC Winona Clinic location – 420 East Sarnia St

Join us for an evening of music, fun, food, learning, and community connection as we come together to explore mental health. This event raises awareness of the darkness that mental health challenges and addiction can bring, while also shining a light on the hope, resilience, and recovery that are possible when communities support one another.

Enjoy live music under the tent from 7:30–9:30pm. The 2026 band will be announced soon, so stay tuned for updates!
Our main stage program from 6:30–7:15pm will feature community speakers sharing messages of hope and connection. Speaker lineup to be announced.
Throughout the evening, guests can explore a community resource fair, learn about local services and supports, enjoy food trucks, and take part in family-friendly kids activities.
The event runs 4:30–9:30pm and is free and open to the entire community. Everyone is invited to come together for an evening of connection, awareness, and hope.

Live music under the tent from 7:30pm-9:30pm

2025's performance from the Johnny Holm Band

Enjoy live music under the tent from 7:30–9:30pm. The 2026 band will be announced soon, so stay tuned for updates!

You are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket for seating.

Free Children’s Events from 4:30 – 7:30

In the back parking lot

The kid’s area is loaded with free entertainment. Enjoy an inflatable bounce house and inflatable obstacle course. Take a ride on the tractor pulled barrel train, shoot some hoops at the basketball station, or make some noise with the Boom Station!

BLiD 2025 Children’s Activities Collage (2)

Registration Table (4:30 – 8:00pm)
Located in the back parking lot at the entrance to the Resource Fair

Sign up for a chance to win door prizes by registering. Registration will be open from 4:30pm-8:00pm with door prize drawings taking place on stage.

Evening Speakers 6:30-7:15
Located on the Stage in the back parking lot

Our main stage program from 6:30–7:15pm will feature community speakers sharing messages of hope and connection. Speaker lineup to be announced.

Food Trucks 4:30-9:30
Located in the back parking lot

Free Winona Transit Route 6:00pm-10:30pm September 11th.
Last pickup from HVMHC will be at 10:00 PM!

The regularly scheduled Winona Transit Routes run until 6:15pm on Thursday nights. This special route will run from 6:00pm – 10:30pm with the last pickup from HVMHC being at 10:00pm. This is free to the whole community, provided by HVMHC and our event sponsors. With limited parking available on site take advantage of this free opportunity to be dropped off and picked up.