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Festivals - States Beginning with M-W

Christian Music Festivals being held in states that begin with M - W.

MI - Rock the Coast

Held in mid-May in Muskegon, MI at Michigan's Adventure theme park, Rock the Coast will feature Everlife, Fireflight, The Afters and Sanctus Real in 2009.

MN - Higher Ground Music Festival

This new music festival in Winsted, MN debuted in August of 2005. The two-day getaway promises to renew and uplift your spirit.

MN - Sonshine Festival

Featuring over 120 Bands on 6 stages, Sonshine is held annually in Willmar, MN every July.

NH - SoulFest

SoulFest is New England's premier Christian Music Festival. Held every year in Gilford, NH in early August, this festival brings over 100 artists and bands to 15,000 fans.

NY - Kingdom Bound

This annual four day festival is held at Six Flags - Darien Lake, in Darien Center, NY, every summer.

NY - Rap Fest

Held in August in the Bronx, NY, this years festival has a line up of 26 artists.

OH - Alive Festival

Ohio's premier outdoor music festival is held in June and celebrates 21 years in 2008.

OH - Ohio Valley Christian Music Association PraiseFest

Held in mid-October, the PraiseFest features bands from Ohio and West Virginia that play everything from CCM to Country Gospel to Christian Rock.

PA - Blue Mountain Gospel Music Festival

This annual festival, held in Kempton, Pennsylvania, brings you the best in gospel music as well as new talent in late August, early September.

PA - Creation East

Speakers, childrens ministries, fireworks, games and tons of music from some of the hottest artists around are what makes Creation East one of the best festivals out there. Held in Mt. Union, PA every June, this an event you won't want to miss.

PA - Eastern Quartet Convention

For three days in late October, Monroeville, PA hosts some of the best groups and artists in all of southern Gospel music.

PA - Purple Door

In mid-August, in Lewisberry, PA Christian bands and Christian music fans come together for two days of fun and fellowship.

PA - Uprise Festival

Two days, two stages, wonderful speakers and plenty of great music from bands like Decyfer Down, Remedy Drive and Reilly are what you'll find at Uprise.

SD - LifeLight

Held in Sioux Falls, SD every year on Labor Day weekend, LifeLight has plenty of great music, concessions, comedians and plenty of other entertainment. There is also camping at this free event.

TN - Great Smokies Praise Fest

Held annually in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, in mid-November, the Great Smokies Praise Fest is a three day event full of southern gospel greats.

TN - Southern Gospel Music FanFair

Premiering in 2005, the Southern Gospel Music FanFair is a six-day mega concert event will feature live performances by a huge roster of artists - from quartets to soloists. Held in March in Pigeon Forge, TN, this event promises to "remember the past, celebrate the present, and anticipate the future."

TX - Rock the Desert

Held in mid-August in Midland, TX every year, this festival showcases artists like Jars of Clay and Warren Barfield.

VA - Fishnet

The annual Fishnet festival is held at the Fishnet Life Center, near Front Royal, VA, in early July. Worship, fun, fellowship, and of course, great music are in abundance.

WA - Creation West

Creation West celebrates 27 years in 2005 with four nights of music from top artists, speakers, camping, fun and fellowship. If you can make it to George, WA in late July don't hesitate to go.

WI - Lifest

Held every July, Lifest exists as a youth driven, family friendly event to build bridges with Christians and churches by presenting the gospel through entertainment, diversity of the arts, training and discipleship.

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