Which Winterfest is this?
The Winterfest connected with this website is predominately attended by students from churches of Christ. We get tons of calls and emails that should go to other "Winterfests". If you are looking for the Winterfest that meets in March in Knoxville, Tennessee, please contact www.mywinterfest.com
What is Winterfest?
Winterfest is a weekend retreat going on for 40 years now. This retreat is geared toward middle and high school teens. This particular Winterfest is attended primarily by teens from acappella churches of Christ, although we have groups from several different fellowships that come back each year. We use teachers from our fellowship to teach and encourage teens in their walk with God. This weekend is geared toward discipleship. The teachers and guests that come use real life stories, drama, music and scripture to make the Christian life come alive to the teens involved. Our acappella praise and worship times are uplifting and engaging. We have contemporary Christian concerts at our events that are supplemental to the weekend (we have had Jars of Clay, Third Day, Newsboys, Audio A, Supertones, Tait, to name a few). Believing that the Christian life can be very joyful, we bring in the best Christian entertainers we can find to challenge teens with their lifestyle and their attitudes (we have had Bob Stromberg, Tom Tufts, CPR, Dr. Comedy, Taylor Mason, Bob Smiley, Brad Montague, 3-2-1, Bean & Bailey, Joe Castillo the Sandman, Hoss Ridgeway, to name a few). Winterfest is held in January in Ft. Worth,Texas, then again the next weekend in Flagstaff, AZ, with the third one in February in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Worship at Winterfest?
All of our corporate worship times will be in the main halls. Our speakers will be very biblically based with relevant material affecting the lives of students, using music, drama, lecture, video, and experiences of Christians around the world. Our corporate singing is acappella.
Pay with a Credit Card?
We take VISA and MASTERCARD credit cards as a convenience to you. A 3.5% processing fee is automatically added to your balance. With the new online registration, your card will be charged immediately and you will get feedback for that purchase.
Pay with a check?
Payment by check is good--if the check is good. If you are paying by check when you register online, we will hold your spots for 10 days. If payment is not received in 10 days, you will get an email reminding you that your spots are being released back into the pool.
When do I get my badges/tickets/passes/shirts?
You pick up your badges/tickets/passes the Friday of the event. Come to Registration and you will get your leaders packets with all your badges/tickets/passes/shirts. Registration typically opens around 1PM on Friday.
Who pays to attend Winterfest?
Everyone coming to Winterfest has to be registered and have a badge to enter the sessions. The convention centers force us to have security above ours. They are told to not allow anyone in without a badge. Children three and under that you can hold in your lap--they cannot take up a chair space--can receive a free child's pass. This program is for teens in 6th grade up to 12th grade!!!!! If your child is crying or mis-behaving, you will be asked to leave the sessions. Please honor this request.
Is food provided?
No food is included in the registration price. You cannot bring food for your group into the convention centers. There is food for sale in the convention centers. This varies from hotdogs, hamburgers, sandwiches, drinks, candy, popcorn, pretzels, etc. Again, GROUPS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING FOOD INTO THE CONVENTION CENTERS!
Is lodging provided?
No. Each group is responsible for their own lodging. Click on the LODGING link at each event to secure rooms.
