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KINGDOM BOUND FESTIVAL POISED TO GROW YET AGAIN IN 2018

Largest crowd in years expected to attend the 2018 festival




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NEWS SOURCE: Kingdom Bound Festival
May 22, 2018

May 22, 2018 - Buffalo, NY, – 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 in Darien Center NY this summer, featuring top national Christian artists TobyMac, Casting Crowns, and for King & Country. The 32nd annual festival is set to take place July 29 – August 1 with the largest crowd in over a half decade expected to attend from across the U.S. and Canada. A limited number of on-site accommodations are still 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.

“Kingdom Bound 2018 is our 32nd year and the mission remains the same… to present the Gospel through the Performing Arts” said festival director Donna Russo. “We live in a world looking for hope, encouragement and peace.  Kingdom Bound artists and speakers bring the message of hope in a world gone crazy, encouragement to love one another, and peace in the midst of chaos.  Don’t miss your opportunity to hear the message this summer – it will change your life!”

Kingdom Bound 2018 will feature over 60 artists and speakers from across the country including headlining performances fromSeven-time GRAMMY® winner TobyMac, worship veterans Casting Crowns, and long time attendee favorites for King & Country. Joining them will be American Idol finalists Danny Gokey and Mandisa, 2017 GRAMMY-Nominee Tauren Wells, along with fan favorites Jordan Feliz, Zach Williams, and more. Leading worship this year will be newcomers North Point InsideOut, along with Paul Baloche, We Are Messengers, I Am They, and many others including Western New York’s own Brothers McClurg.

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 including National Communicator Reggie Dabbs, Bob Lenz, Wes Aarum, Carol Mcleod and more.

Single-day tickets for the festival are $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 depression, purity, youth, the opioid epidemic, health and wellness, parenting, self-esteem, the influences of 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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