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What’s Your Story?

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Brian “Head” Welch sharing in the Vox tent

We want to hear your story about your experience at Heaven Fest 2012!  Tell us anything and everything but feel free to answer these questions as a guideline:

  1. Did you attend HF 2012? Was it your first time?
  2. What made you want to attend? Did you come alone or with friends?
  3. Did you learn anything about adoption?
  4. Did you sponsor a Compassion child?
  5. Were you able to introduce a friend to Jesus?
  6. Did you see the Father heart of God in action anywhere at Heaven Fest?
  7. Have you joined the 24-7 prayer movement?
  8. Favorite food? Band? Moment? Song at The Main event? Volunteer? Sponsor presentation?
  9. Were you baptized? Did God speak to your heart?

Tell!!! Tell us the WHOLE story here:

You Don’t Want To Miss This!

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Skaters at the Skate Park

Yes, Heaven Fest will have over 50 bands playing on 7 different stages.  Yes, there will be amazing music and rock stars prowling around the grounds.  Yes, you may just get a chance to ask your favorite band a question at the Vox stage… But did you know that Heaven Fest has TONS of special attractions that don’t have anything to do with music?  You don’t want to miss these things:

Baptisms. We are having baptisms again this year so get ready.  If you’ve been waiting to get baptized, pray about doing it at Heaven Fest.  We’ve seen, in years past, incredible stories of fathers baptising their sons, grandfathers baptising their grandaughters…  It’s a beautiful thing.

Skate Park. There will be a skate park with demos by Pro and Semi-Pro Skaters.  These guys through down on the ramp and when it come to evangelism.  They will lay out the Gospel in a real, raw, unapologetic way.

Vision Experience Hall.  On the south side of the First National Bank building, there will be a walk-through adoption experience that you won’t want to miss.  Here the stories of kids who are currently in the foster care system in Colorado and stories of kids who need to know the love of the Father all over the world.

Kidz Area

Kidz area.  Bouncy Castles, Fun, Games, Attentive Adult Supervision and More!  Check out the Kidz area for tons of kid-friendly activities.

heaven fest tattoos.  There will be spray on Heaven Fest tattoos at the Heaven Fest Store this year!  It’s our first year doing this so we’re very excited to see everyone sporting these fashionable tattoos.

Chill Tent.  If you feel a little overheated, feel free to stop by the chill tent located by the Colorado Christian University Stage.  Nursing Moms, special needs, overheated?  Take a moment to chill out and relax in the Chill Tent.

Prayer Crane. Hoisted high above the festival, intercessors will be praying on behalf of the people at Heaven Fest.  They will be asking God to pour out His Spirit on every single person on the grounds.  That they would encounter the heart of God.

Smile Booth.  Look like your on stage with your favorite artists.  We have giant cardboard cutouts of all of your favorite bands!  You too can be a rockstar at the Smile Booth located on the grass in front of the Budweiser Event Center.

Did I Mention Free Water?!?!?!

 

Jesus THE Headliner

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Join us at 9 pm for Jesus THE Headliner! As the sun is setting over the Rocky Mountains, we shut down every stage except one, and gather thousands of people together for the Main Event where we make Jesus the Headliner! The band isn’t named, nor are the speakers, because its not about their names… It’s about Jesus’ Name!

Helping people connect with the Father-heart of God is what Heaven Fest is all about!  During the main event, people from several different walks of life will take time to pause, to worship, and to meet with their Creator.

More of the Vision behind Heaven Fest

Adoption. Adoption is HUGE on Father’s Heart, and so we’re going to do 2 things. First, we’re going to welcome the Spirit of Adoption to invade Heaven Fest so that people’s hearts will cry out, “Abba, Father”. Second, we’re also teaming up with several AMAZING organizations to communicate God’s heart for adoption! We’ll have walk-through experiences, The Heart Gallery, and tons of people to talk with to help you advocate for Adoption right where you live! GNARLY!!!

Government.  In an election year, where fear, hatred, division, and dishonor rule the Church and culture, we are going to invite people to repent and BLESS their enemies…. OHHHH MAN!!!! If there was ever a time for the Church to stand up under the banner of LOVE…. NOW WOULD BE GOOD!!!

Go Tickets.  People that don’t know Jesus YET are so dear to His heart! That’s why we are partnering with churches and ministries all over Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico to distribute 40,000 “GO” tickets to their friends that don’t know Jesus… YET!! That’s $1.4M worth of tickets! We’re inviting people to ASK JESUS who they should give a ticket to, then PRAY every day at 7:28 for them, and then WALK with them after the gathering… ASK // PRAY @ 7:28 // WALK

Giving. Heaven Fest is a platform that enables the Rocky Mountain Region to give to organizations that serve the poor, the hungry, the exploited, and the fatherless! Heaven Fest is a FREE gathering where we invite every person to be outrageous givers, just like Father God! We come together, hang out, hear some great music, encounter God’s Heart, and give a TON of money to organizations that engage in some serious Kingdom mischief!! In this way, Heaven Fest is a GIANT fundraiser for the poor!! LOVE IT!!!

The Church Family.  Don’t know if you’ve noticed, but our Family doesn’t really like hanging out with each other apart from gatherings like Heaven Fest, and that will change when God releases REVIVAL/TRANSFORMATION/AWAKENING/RENEWAL to the Rocky Mountain Region. But right now, Father wants Heaven Fest to function as a Family Reunion that brings together different denominations, races, and generations, because He’s a Dad, who wants to hang out with His kids… every flavor of them!

Revival.  From the beginning of Heaven Fest, we’ve earnestly prayed that God would use Heaven Fest as a catalyst for REVIVAL/ TRANSFORMATION/ AWAKENING/ RENEWAL. Prayer has preceded nearly every reviving movement throughout history and prayer is THE REASON Heaven Fest works… straight up. So, we take it seriously, and we LOVE IT!

Those in need.  We recognize the potential power in a young person that is captivated by God’s heart for the poor. So, we intentionally partner with organizations that bring creative, engaging walk-through experiences to impact the hearts of this generation. If Jesus plants a dream in an 8-year-old heart to care for the poor, in HIS name, how could that young person affect the world for the next 20 years? This is LEGACY… this is long-lasting… this is KINGDOM MISCHIEF!!!

24/7 Worship and Prayer.  We are teaming up with an organization called Lite the Fire to kick off continuous, non-stop, 24-7 worship and prayer around the state of Colorado, starting the day of Heaven Fest! This 24-7 worship and prayer movement will take place in churches, businesses, schools, and jails all around Colorado! It’s going to be KILLER!  If you want to join in the fun, fill out the form and we’ll hook you up!

Find out everything you need to know about the Vision behind Heaven Fest here!

It’s Set Up Week at Heaven Fest!

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Join us at The Ranch in Loveland from 8 am  – 5 pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday to help set stages, parking and other fun stuff.  Check in at The Mckee building a little early.  Wear comfy clothes and good closed-toe shoes.  Bring your sunscreen and water bottle and we’ll even feed you!  Get all the great Set-Up Volunteer FAQ’s right here!  If you don’t see an answer to your question, you may email volunteers@heavenfest.com.

P. S.  We LOVE families who like to volunteer together, but we do have some guidelines!

If you are volunteering for Setup and/or Teardown, your kids ages 13 and older can volunteer with you (serving in the same module and position you are serving in) if you bring a signed Teen Volunteer Liability Waiver on the day of service.

If your kids are 18 or older, they can volunteer for Setup, Teardown or Day Of and may sign their own waiver online.

If your kids are under the age of 13, they are welcome to attend the festival but may not volunteer. If you feel that they are not old enough to be alone while you are serving a set-up shift, please make arrangements for childcare.

More stage schedules released!

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The Vox Stage and the 24/7 Tent Stage Schedules have been released!

 

 

Feel free to use these stage schedules to plan out your day at Heaven Fest.  And remember, the Vox Stage to where artists get up close and personal with the audience, telling stories, answering questions, and so much more.  You never know what you’ll get at the Vox Stage!  Maybe you’ll even hear a special acoustic song from one of your favorite artists.

What To Bring (video blog)

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What to Bring

  • Backpacks or soft-sided, personal-sized coolers (no bigger than 12” x 12” x 12”), subject to inspection at The Front Gate. Please leave any larger coolers inside your vehicle. You will have access to your car anytime during the festival.
  • Blankets (To rest your beautiful head on)
  • Bug repellent (To ensure that humans hang out with humans and those little insects bug off!)
  • Cash. Limited ATMs available. (To purchase lovely Heaven Fest memorabelia, food, band merch, and whatever else your heart desires)
  • Earplugs (If you are so inclined)
  • Flashlight (We’re going to party all night!)
  • Hat. Sunscreen. Lip balm. Small, personal-sized umbrellas for shade.
  • Low-seated folding or lawn chairs (no more than 12” off the ground) for use beyond the standing room only areas.  There are benches located throughout the grounds for occasional rest stops.
  • Plastic, refillable drinking container for water. Plan for hot weather and bring enough money to purchase drinks from an Ovations water vendor.
  • Rain gear. (Just in case)
  • Still cameras (personal use only, no large-scale professional equipment, please).
  • Sunglasses (So you can keep your cool all day long)
  • Shofars and Djembe Drums (YES PLEASE!)

What NOT to bring!

  • Do not bring beer, alcohol or illegal substances of any kind; anyone found under the influence of or in possession of such will be escorted off the property and/or turned in to law enforcement officials.
  • No bicycles, scooters or motorized vehicles will be permitted into festival grounds (this includes, but is not limited to: golf carts, ATV’s, motor scooters and powered skateboards. ALSO NOTE: Open skateboarding is in designated areas only. Skateboarders under 18 must provide signed waiver from parent or guardian to participate in open skateboarding.
  • Do not bring fireworks, balloons, permanent markers or spray paint.
  • Please do not bring folding chairs other than low-seated concert or lawn chairs (no more than 12” off the ground)
  • Do not bring glass containers or cans (stainless steel thermos’, ok).
  • Do not bring hard-sided coolers (12″ x 12″ x 12″ soft-sided are a-ok, though!).
  • Do not bring pets or animals on to the festival grounds (including the camping area) NOR leave pets in your car. Please check the yellow pages for kennels in the Loveland, CO area.
  • Do not bring any weapons, guns, knives, pocket knives, pepper spray, etc.

We Give The Ticket Money Away

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We give away 100% of Heaven Fest ticket money!

One purpose of Heaven Fest is to ignite the people of our region with God’s heart for the poor, understanding our responsibility to help those less fortunate, both here and abroad.

We partner, in various ways, with reputable organizations that provide ministry and relief to the poor, the hungry, the exploited and the fatherless, like these listed below!

And that’s just to name a few or the organizations that benefit from Heaven Fest.  So when you pay $35 for a ticket to Heaven Fest, remember…  You’re not giving to Heaven Fest, You’re giving through Heaven Fest and your money is going to a great cause!