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KINGDOM BOUND 2017 SET TO BRING STAR-STUDDED LINEUP TO DARIEN LAKE

More than 40,000 Expected to Attend the Annual Festival July 26-29




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NEWS SOURCE: The M Collective
June 15, 2017

Williamsville, NY, June 15, 2017 – The Kingdom Bound Festival, one of the nation’s largest and longest-running Christian music festivals, is set to return to Darien Lake theme park this summer. The 31st annual festival takes place July 26-29 with more than 40,000 attendees from across the U.S. and Canada expected to attend. On-site accommodations are available, as well as full event and single day commuter passes.  All tickets include access to festival activities as well as admission to Darien Lake Theme and Water Park.

As the festival celebrates 31 years, the theme reflects a return to the basic message that is the theme of Kingdom Bound Ministries, to share the Gospel and to encourage believers. As the festival enters its third decade it continues to serve as a time of hope and encouragement to all who attend.

“This year, let's be intentional about sharing the Gospel through the vehicle of Kingdom Bound” said festival director Donna Russo. “Do you know someone who is need of encouragement or looking for hope in the midst of challenge? Bring them to Kingdom Bound this summer where they can hear uplifiting words and be encouraged to have hope.”

Kingdom Bound 2017 will feature more than 40 musical acts from across the country, including headline performances by Dove-Award winning fan favorites Kari Jobe, Tenth Avenue North and The Newsboys. Joining them will be Irish folk rockers Rend Collective, 4 time GRAMMY winner Mac Powell of Third Day, along with KB, Britt Nicole, and American Idol finalist Danny Gokey. Leading worship this year will be perennial favorites Paul Baloche, Robin Mark and Brothers McClurg as well as many others. New this year will be an engaging performance by viral internet star comedian John Crist.   

Other festival events include Kids Ministry for ages 4-8, Amped Tent for 9-12 year olds, the Kingdom Bound Marketplace, and over 40 inspirational seminars from speakers across the world including National Communicator  Reggie Dabbs, Mike Gordon, Wes Aarum, Mike Donehey, Carol Mcleod,  as well as Buffalo’s own Jill and Erin Kelly.

New this year, on Thursday July 27, the second day of the festival has been specifically planned to center on worship. KBNOW (Kingdom Bound Night of Worship) will be a special themed day within the larger festival featuring some of the best worship leaders in the country. A special buy 3 get the 4th free ticket offer is available for the day. “Everywhere we look we see churches uniting across social, racial, and denominational lines so together they can serve the cause of Christ” said festival communications director Dave Bruno. “We want to invite everyone to join us for this special night of worship”.

Single-day tickets for the festival are $49.00 - $59.00 and include admission to Darien Lake Theme Park and water park. Four-day festival passes including park admission are still available for $149.00. Tickets are available online through www.itickets.com, by calling 716.633.1117 or in person at Kingdom Bound – 8550 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville, NY. For more information, please call 1-800-461-4485 or visit www.kingdombound.org.

 

About Kingdom Bound

Kingdom Bound Ministries operates one of the nation's leading family Christian Music Festivals that has been in operation for more than three decades. With a focus on Biblical truth and a reputation for excellence in ministry, Kingdom Bound is more than a music festival, they’ve tackled relevant subject matter such as abstinence, purity, youth, parenting, self-esteem, the mission's influences on modern media, and a host of other contemporary topics.

 

About Darien Lake

Darien Lake’s wide variety of entertainment has made it “destination fun” since 1964. Located 45 minutes from Niagara Falls between Buffalo and Rochester, N.Y., today the park boasts more than 45 rides, including six world-class roller coasters; dozens of family rides; several world-class entertainment shows right in the park; the region’s largest water park complete with wave pool; and a 20,000-seat amphitheater, operated by Live Nation, that hosts some of the hottest music artists. The park is open May to October, and welcomes overnight guests in a wide range of accommodations – from a full-service hotel and modern cabins to rental RVs, and RV and tent campsites. For more information or to order season passes, visit www.DarienLake.com.


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