The greatly anticipated Creation Festival, which is the largest outdoor Christian music and educational festival that was founded in 1979 in Pennsylvania, is opening up internationally to outreach and provide for Christians a time of spiritual growth and true fellowship with quality and inspired teachings, the best Christian music, and lasting memories to be made. This year, the eighth annual event will take place in both the West and the East coast of America; with Creation East scheduled for June 29th – July 2nd at the Agape Farms, and Creation West at the Gorge Amphitheater in George, WA.

Many influential music artists will perform at these empowering and inspiring events. Christian music veterans, Michael W. Smith, Newsboys, and Audio Adrenaline, and popular mainstream acts such as MercyMe and Switchfoot and more will grace the stage. Numerous rock bands and special artists rising in popularity such Tree 63, FM Static, Cool Hand Luke, Relient K, Thousand Foot Krutch, MuteMath, and Bethany Dillon will also be serving in the events.

On top of the many performances, special activities and features fill the program schedule. Speakers from different backgrounds and experiences including Mark Matlock, Margaret Becker, Greg Laurie (Harvest Crusades,) Ron Luce (founder of Teen Mania Ministries,) Lakita Garth, L.G. Wise, and Michael Franzese will speak throughout the event with challenging yet encouraging words. Special activities include a beautiful fireworks display, a Communion service on Thursday and the signature Candlelight worship service on Friday, an Exhibit Area, Comedy Club, Illusion Show, Special Seminars, X Games, A Skateboard and BMX Team, Children's Tent and Craft Area, The Fringe Stage, Group Leader VIP Area, Contests and Give-Aways, Meet the Artists, Radio Row, Water Baptism, Hiking Trails, Prayer Tent, Late Night Clubs, Modern Worship Music, Food Court & Grocery Store, and so much more.

Perfect for families, students, businessmen and every Christian, the Creation Festivals entertained and inspired tens of thousands of people from all throughout the world, the United States and Canada, Iceland, France and Switzerland and will continue to glorify God as many lives have been and will be saved and restored. "That is what Creation is all about - changed lives!." For more information about the Creation Festival, click here. (http://creationfest.gospelcom.net/west/)


Ruth Powell
ruth@breathecast.com