Western Wisconsin and Eastern Minnesota's
FREE Christian Music Fest !
Free Camping (Sorry, No electric or plumbing) !
Campfires available, you also can bring your own grill. Portapotties will be on grounds. CD/TShirt Tables from the bands, Local Christian Art Work for sale. COME AND FELLOWSHIP! Meet other Christians, Musicians, Artists!
Here is the PraiseFest 2008 Schedule!!
Band Line Up..... Subject to change in a twinkling of an eye!
Friday August 15th
7:00pm to 8:30pm CedarbrookBand http://www.myspace.com/cedarbrookband
8:30pm to 10:00pm Light Switch http://www.myspace.com/lsband
Saturday August 16th
9:00am to 10:30 am Crimson Escape http://www.myspace.com/crimsonescape
10:30am to 12:00pm (Pending)
12:30pm to 2:00pm Seraph VII http://www.myspace.com/seraphvii
2:00pm to 3:30pm Larry Seiler and Ted Bukowski
3:30pm to 5:00pm Pending
5:30pm to 7:00pm Lisa Weyerhauser http://www.myspace.com/lisaweyerhaeuser
7:00pm to 8:30pm Ken Tucker http://www.myspace.com/kentuckerandbackporchpilgrims
8:30pm to 10:00pm En Gedi http://www.myspace.com/engedi2
Did you know ..... PraiseFest is only
5o miles from Eau Claire, WI (a little over an hour)
33 miles from Menomonie, WI (about 43 minutes)
64 miles from the St. Paul, MN (a little over an hour)
21 miles from Red Wing, MN (about 34 minutes)
28 miles from River Falls, WI (about 44 minutes)
30 miles from Wabasha, MN (about 43 minutes)
16 miles from Ellsworth, WI (about 25 minutes)
17 miles from Durand, WI (about 26 minutes)
oh yeah ....... and it's FREE!!
Thanks to ALL who helped PraiseFest 2007 be a success, yes a little wet on Saturday, but a success! Money was raised for Peru Missions! Bands played! God was lifted up! New relationships were established! Ministry went forth!
If God leads you to give a donation to PraiseFest to help cover some of the costs of this free event. Mail a check to:
PraiseFest in care of New Life Ministries, 110 Hwy 10, Plum City, WI 54761
Make the check out to New Life Ministries and write PraiseFest in the Memo area
New Life Ministries is a non profit organization that helps spread the gospel in the West Central Wisconsin Area.
We at PraiseFest always appreciate your prayers! Thanks!!
Influences
A little info on last years PraiseFest......
Hey, This last year not only Randy Stonehill was there ..... there were some great Christian BLUES musicians attending this year! En Gedi from Williston, North Dakota, and a former guitar player from Larry Norman's band, Ken Tucker.
2007 Returning Artists were:
Ray French - St Paul,Minnesota http://www.myspace.com/rayfrench
Light Switch - Wilson,Wisconsin http://www.myspace.com/lsband
PS 150 - Eau Claire,Wisconsin http://www.myspace.com/gregtunes
New artists for 2007 were:
2007 New Artists
Seraph VII - Holmen, Wisconsin http://www.myspace.com/seraphvii
Infant - Faribault, Minnesota http://www.myspace.com/infantband
Brian Mangum- Wilmington, N Carolina http://www.myspace.com/brianmangum
En Gedi Williston, North Dakota http://www.myspace.com/engedi2 Ken Tucker and BackPorch Pilgrims Sullivan, Indiana http://www.myspace.com/kentuckerandbackporchpilgrims
If your band has been picked to minister at this years PraiseFest you will receive a message from me on your myspace site giving you my personal email address. Please email me at this address if you are still interested in playing at this years fest. Place the word "PraiseFest" in the subject line.
We are scaling back a bit to allow more on stage time for set up, time for ministering and tare down for each band or musician. We often ran too late on our schedule in the past, so we believe this time change will help.
With gas prices up we do understand if you feel the need to back out as we are a free fest and do not pay anyone for ministering at the fest. We would ask that you let us know at least three weeks in advance so we can pursue others who desire to minister at PraiseFest.
We do have a long line of bands, musicians, and even some speakers that are interested in ministering this year. My apologies to you who will not receive a chance this year, but I do so appreciate your desire and willingness to come and minister. If you don't hear from us this year, don't give up! There is always a chance next year!
God Bless, Ray (ReceivingRed)
Sounds Like
PraiseFest History ..........
PraiseFest was birthed in 2004 ..... I know many Christian musicians and had a desire to get them along with others for a small free Christian music fest. The clincher is everyone comes free to it, no one gets paid. I opened it up to God and said, "Lord, I believe You are in this. (I was in the middle of being laid off from my job of 6 years.) You will bring those both that you want to minister, and those that you want ministered to. I will dedicate my time to this fest, trusting you to provide a job for me. God was faithful on both accounts.
PraiseFest went well, we had around 10 artists or bands show, and had over 100 people show up to listen. I'm from a town population under 600 so 100 is good! The large majority of attendees were Christian. There was a large variety of styles of music represented. There are many different ages and backgrounds represented in those who attend.
Definitely I enjoy worship and praise music, we had Christian rock, country, mellow adult style... all different styles. I'm trusting God to bring in those again this year that are led to come and be a part. I guess I would say, If God is saying to come partake, let me know. It's great to meet other Christian "Indies" and see how God is using their ministry.
It's fun, fellowship, and music, both for the artists and attendees.
I can make no promises that anyone will attend, it just comes down to trusting God.
I Hope this explains it a little. Five years ago we had it at a church camp ground. Now we have it at a friends house that has a great set up for a stage, sound, etc. We bring in a port-a-pottie or two, allow people to camp out a night or two, and grill out their own food, etc. We will have a few campfires going in the evening if people want to roast hot dogs, etc....... Much of this years is still in the planning stages. I'd appreciate at least your prayers for us and the Fest if you don't attend, If you do great! God Bless, Hope this helped explain what PraiseFest is.
Ray http://www.myspace.com/RayBurg
rayburg1@hotmail.com
Special Thanks
Thanks to our sponsors:
New Life Ministries - Providing Ministry through media and finance in rural west central Wisconsin for over 17 years
and Moments Video Productions - Producing Top Notch Videos throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota
Thanks to all the bands and musicians and speakers for coming out on faith alone, I pray for God's blessings on you all, both financially and in the expanding of your ministries! I hope this fest is the beginning or continuance of a close friendship between us!
Thanks to anyone that helped in any way, I imagine there will be people that volunteer for things or help out in ways I will never even know about! Thanks for your prayers and time! God's Blessings on you!
Thanks to George Hintz from the Christian Book Store in Red Wing, MN for helping me get the info out on PraiseFest!
Special Thanks to Brosi Signs for providing Posters, Handouts, Signs, and Banners! God Bless You !!
Thanks also to Light Switch for providing drums and other various sound equipment!
Thanks to John and Kay for the awesome sight for the fest as well as their awesome equipment and work to get this year up and going!
Thanks to Gordon & Rose Riesgraf for the most excellent ground beef!
Thanks to Ed and Dave for extra effort, carrying heavy stuff, and hauling stuff!
Thanks to Living Waters Christian Fellowship for the port-a-potties, if it weren't for you guys I wouldn't know where to go! ;)
Thanks to Pastor Rod and Linda, who always encourage us to go out and do the things God calls us to, which causes so much ministry and finances to go out around the whole world and further the Gospel! Your ability to see that all Born Again Christians are the Body of Christ, and not just those in the four walls of our church, has expanded God's ministry beyond comprehension!
Thanks to Pastor Remy who has a real heart for those not comfortable in a church setting.... and provides help to all through Jesus Christ and His teachings.
Thanks to my parents who always ministered to the local body needs and opened my childhood home to the traveling ministers and musicians that ministered locally, you are an inspiration!
To My boys, Josh and John, Jesus First Always! I'm proud of you both!
Thanks to my wife, Michele, for being patient with all of this, grilling burgers, and doing so much more..... and for being our photographer! I always hear great feedback on how PraiseFest ministers and attendies enjoy your company!
and, Most of all, Thanks to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No person comes to Father God except through Him, and Him alone! He is the Creator of all things! All Praise to His Name!
PraiseFest Comments received!
"I want to thank you for letting me and my family be a part of such a wonderful event. I enjoyed all the music so much, and meeting fellow Christians was so great. Kay and her husband are very blessed with such a great place and the kindness to give it up for all of us for the weekend was amazing. Speaking of amazing, I loved your version of Amazing Grace, it was a sweet twist to an old favorite. I could go on and on about the greatness of the weekend, but lets give the best and biggest praise to God our father! Thank you Lord for the GREAT weather, friends, Place to gather, and great worship bands. You have truely blessed us all with your gifts and presence this weekend and always. God be Praised!!!"
"Praise Fest was awesome! It would have been nice to see more people show up but like you had said, its not the quantity its the quality. And there was definatelt quality in the ministry and the music. Praise Fest is bound to get bigger and bigger each year! God bless!"
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What to bring to PraiseFest:
Chairs or blankets to sit on Light jacket/rain gear (pray we don't need it!) Food to cook over a camp fire or grill or picnic ready to eat food (some food will be available for a donation, any profits will go toward Mexican Missions ) Drinking Water/ Pop/etc. (No Alcoholic Beverages allowed on grounds!) mosquito repellent sun block Bible tent or camper if camping over night money to buy CDs or t-shirts to help cover for the artists costs to bring their ministries to PraiseFest.
Please keep the fest in your prayers for safe passage for all the artists and attendees, for good weather, few bugs, and a blessed day!
What NOT to bring to PraiseFest
Pets, Alcoholic Beverages, Fireworks
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Praisefest friends, just a reminder that our FREE Christian Music Weekend is a few weeks away on JUNE 20, featuring Sarah Kelly, Rex Lex, Rosanna Fiorazo Band, Among The Thirsty, (from FLA!) and a bunch more. Have a great week! God bless & hope to meet you,
Debbie and the MOUNTAIN OF PRAISE Weekend team June 20 - 22 Wautoma, WI :-)
We've been waiting a long time for this day thanks to our Lord, our family, our friends, and a lot of prayer it's finally here!
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God bless you guys and Praisefest! Just reminding you about our Weekend of renewal in a few months. thanks again 4 adding us to your Top friends. Do keep in touch,
Debbie and the MOUNTAIN OF PRAISE Weekend team June 20 - 22 Wautoma, WI
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