Wilmore, Ky. is the site for the annual Christian music festival, Ichthus. This year, from June 10-13, Ichthus will be celebrating its 40th birthday.
This year many changes and special events will take place honoring the 40th anniversary. The festival is increasing its normal number of stages from 3 to 7. The festival will keep the main stage, edge stage, and deep end stage, and also add four more stages to the list. Ichthus 2009 will feature over 111 bands, including Skillet, Disciple, Family Force 5, Hawk Nelson, Sanctus Real, and Kutless.
Family Force 5 live at Ichthus 2008
John Cooper (lead singer of Skillet) live at Ichthus 2008
Key speakers for the event will include Bob Lenz, Pete Hise, Shane Claiborne, and Justin Lookadoo. The festival will also feature rock climbing, swimming, mission opportunities, and a Saturday night communion service.
Jeremiah Massengale, a long time fan and supporter of Ichthus, is very excited about the 40th anniversary.
"As this year marks the 40th anniversary of Ichthus, tens of thousands of people will no doubt descend on Wilmore, Kentucky to see the most popular acts in Christian music. But hopefully they'll do more than that. Hopefully, through maybe a message or song, they'll experience Jesus Christ in a new way that will really impact their lives for years to come," said Massengale.
Payment plans for tickets are now available online at Ichthus' official website. The website features a variety of payment options and prices for tickets.
Ichthus was the first Christian music festival in the United States. It began in 1970 as a response to the popular Woodstock Festival. Ichthus' main goal was to give teenagers and youth as an alternative to the lifestyles and music of secular society. Over the years, the staff at Ichthus has continued to put Christ at the center of the festival. As a result, thousands of young men and women have been deeply impacted and changed by the ministry of Ichthus.
John Cooper (lead singer of Skillet) live at Ichthus 2008
Key speakers for the event will include Bob Lenz, Pete Hise, Shane Claiborne, and Justin Lookadoo. The festival will also feature rock climbing, swimming, mission opportunities, and a Saturday night communion service.
Jeremiah Massengale, a long time fan and supporter of Ichthus, is very excited about the 40th anniversary.
"As this year marks the 40th anniversary of Ichthus, tens of thousands of people will no doubt descend on Wilmore, Kentucky to see the most popular acts in Christian music. But hopefully they'll do more than that. Hopefully, through maybe a message or song, they'll experience Jesus Christ in a new way that will really impact their lives for years to come," said Massengale.
Payment plans for tickets are now available online at Ichthus' official website. The website features a variety of payment options and prices for tickets.
Ichthus was the first Christian music festival in the United States. It began in 1970 as a response to the popular Woodstock Festival. Ichthus' main goal was to give teenagers and youth as an alternative to the lifestyles and music of secular society. Over the years, the staff at Ichthus has continued to put Christ at the center of the festival. As a result, thousands of young men and women have been deeply impacted and changed by the ministry of Ichthus.
crowd at Ichthus 2008 taken from Ichthus official website
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