WHAT:
After years of planning and preparation – including a 15-month COVID-related postponement – the Mountain State Celebration with Will Graham begins on Friday. The family-friendly event will feature free concerts from Christian artists and inspiring messages from evangelist Will Graham. Volunteers from more than 190 area churches are working together to make the Celebration a success.
WHO:
Will Graham is the third generation of Grahams to proclaim the love of Jesus Christ under the banner of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. He has shared the Gospel with more than one million people across six continents since beginning his evangelistic ministry in 2006.
WHERE AND WHEN:
Duvall-Rosier Field – Fairmont State University
Fairmont, W.Va.
Friday, July 23: 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 24: 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 25: 5 p.m.
ADMISSION:
Admission is free of charge. No tickets are required. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
MUSICAL GUESTS:
- Aaron Shust and The Afters – Friday
- Skillet, FLAME and The Afters – Saturday
- Jordan Feliz and The Afters – Sunday
KIDZFEST:
KidzFest – a special event tailored just for children, featuring bounce houses, face painting and games – will take place on Saturday morning, July 24, at Duvall-Rosier Field. The program will include music by children’s performer Yancy, an interactive video Gospel presentation called The Quest, and a message of hope from Graham.
PRESS OPERATION:
Media credentialing will take place at the press area, which will be located near the Celebration stage. Press kits and other materials will also be available at this location. Please bring your outlet-assigned press badge to use for verification in credentialing. Special seating for working press will be available.
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