The largest Christian Music Festival in Arkansas is coming to Benton on August 17-18, 2018 — and it’s free. The event known as Amplify Fest will feature some of today’s top Christian music artists including Grammy & Dove award-winning artist Casting Crowns, Grammy nominated and renowned worship leader Kari Jobe, We are Messengers, Plumb, Tauren Wells, 7eventh Time Down, Cody Carnes, Flame, Stars Go Dim, Summerhill, Set For the Fall and more. Amplify will be held, in Benton Arkansas, on the grounds of the old Saline County Airport located at 15523 Interstate 30 in Benton.
The festival is a free two-day event featuring Christian music, BMX and Skateboard stunt team, multiple apparel and food vendors, Kids Zone, carnival rides, Amplify Impact training session and other activities for the whole family.
“The main goal of Amplify is to expose people to the gospel of Jesus Christ,” said Josh Turner, event co-chair. “We want to break down barriers between churches and provide a positive, fun filled opportunity to come together and worship Christ. This year we are proud to partner with and support The CALL, (Children of Arkansas Loved for a Lifetime). We hope festival goers will learn about fostering and adoption and the support children in Arkansas need.”
In only seven years Amplify Fest has grown to be one of the largest Christian Music Festivals in the country. Amplify is a 100% volunteer operation. “Hundreds of volunteers give of their time each year to make Amplify a success,” said Matt Brumley event co-chair. Last year, Amplify featured headliners, for King and Country and Crowder.
“When we started planning Amplify six years ago, our thought was to put on a Christian Music Festival that was unlike anything in Arkansas or surrounding states,” said Matt Brumley. “The response we have received, not just from those in our community but from around the country, has been amazing. When people find out this event is free, they just can’t believe it. We would not be able to do any of this without the support of our Amplify Partners, who are investing in Amplify because they truly believe in its vision and mission. We look forward to partnering with more churches, businesses, and individuals as we continue to watch Amplify grow.”
Current event sponsors include Everett Buick GMC, Ferguson’s Furniture, BR McGinty, Ferguson Builders, ACDI, Custom Advertising, Eagle Electric, Rock City Staging, Ashley Homestore, Riggs/CAT, Blu Stream Media, RIGGS Outdoor, McCauley Services, Saline Health System, Rent Saline County, Baxley Penfield Moudy Realtors, David’s Burgers, Rineco, Bryant Family Pharmacy, Gen Wealth Financial, Fence Masters, Smith Family Funeral Home, Finley Pharmacy, First Security Bank, HUMS Hardware Rental, Regions Bank, Malvern National Bank, Keith Brooks State Farm, Thrivent Financial, Rock Star Passes, Grace Graphix, Ricketts Plumbing, Jeff Mattingly Foundation, Mike & Stephanie Duke, Kim and Karen Hammer, Bin There Dump That, Jordan’s BBQ , Moe’s, Dales Donuts and Larry’s Pizza,. To support or sponsor the event, please call 501-778-4546.
Gates will open at 3pm Friday, August 17 and at 1pm Saturday, August 18. For more information visit the festival website www.amplifyfest.org. Also find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/amplifyfest.