After missing a year due to the COIVD-19 Pandemic, Lifest is back this July in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The annual Christian music event has been ongoing since 1990; and this year they have already confirmed some top talent. Matthew West, Newsboys United, Crowder, Matt Maher, Zach Williams, Crowder, and Skillet are slated to perform.
WBAY-TV reports: “I think people are really ready to get out and do something. Obviously, people are still cautious but that’s the joy of living in the country that we live in: We have the ability to make those decision for ourselves,” said John Dougherty, festival director.
How did Lifest Come About?
1990: Life Promotions started an event called Lifest, although it looked nothing like what it does today. It was a 5K run/walk held at Alicia Park in Appleton, Wisconsin to raise funds for Bob Lenz and Life Promotions to travel the nation speaking in schools, churches and at other events and festivals. Lifest included walks/runs for youth as well as adults, and often had some kind of comedy show for the participants’ enjoyment. After registering, each participant was given a pledge card. For each “milestone” amount of money raised, the participant would receive a special prize from Life Promotions.
Life Promotions is a nonprofit organization instilling hope in youth. Our founder and president, Bob Lenz, is featured each year as a keynote speaker at Lifest, and he is available year-round to speak at your school, community outreach, church, conference, retreat or other event. While Lifest fills 4 days full of music and ministry, Life Promotions fills the other 361 days of the year with life-changing school programs and outreach events. More than 500,000 people are impacted by Life Promotions programs and events each year.
