| WILLMAR — Mark your calendar for the 27th annual Sonshine Festival, July 16-19, 2008, when more than 100 of the best known artists in Christian music hit the stage during the four-day event held on the Willmar Senior High School campus and the Willmar Civic Center grounds.
The festival kicks off Wednesday night with a special free concert with Jars of Clay. There is no cost for the show and tickets are not needed for admission.
Then on Thursday, Friday and Saturday festival-goers can catch great music from artists like David Crowder Band, Third Day, tobyMac, Jeremy Camp, Newsboys, Superchick, Flyleaf, Pillar, John Reuben, KJ 52, Thousand Foot Krutch, As I Lay Dying, Wavorly, Fireflight and worship leader and main stage host Peter Eide, as well as up-and-coming acts like The Dig Project, Flatfoot 56, and Haste The Day.
The Sports Arena Stage showcases World Impact Wrestling, the Chaos on Wheels bicycle stunt show, and The Power Team, athletes who use their strength, power, and speed to share the Gospel.
The Big Top kids’ tent is back in 2008, with festival favorites Randy Christensen and Friends, juggling, magic, puppets, music and crafts. The Game Zone returns with rock climbing and inflatable games, and skaters can once again use the supervised Skate Park (helmets required).
Camping is free for ticket holders; free showers are available at the high school and Civic Center. Reservations are not required. Camping is also available at the surrounding campgrounds, and accommodations are available at nearby hotels and motels.
Advance sale event passes are $80 for adults and $35 for children. Group ticket prices are available. Parking is free. Tickets are available online at www.itickets.com, by phone at (800) 965-9324, or at all Northwestern Book Stores locations.
For more information about Sonshine Festival, visit www.sonshinefestival.com.
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