Last Ticket Giveaway for AgapeFest 2011!

Want some FREE tickets to AgapeFest 2011? Mention AgapeFest or AgapeFest 2011 – The 35th Anniversary event in your facebook status or wall post to a friend and you will be entered to win a pair of free tickets! Be sure that you link it to our page though, don’t just type in AgapeFest (We can’t see it!). Be sure to type “@” first, let it load for a second and then select AgapeFest or AgapeFest 2011 – The 35th Anniversary. On Easter around 5:00 p.m. CST we will randomly select a winner from the wall of the AgapeFest Fan Page and another winner from the wall of the AgapeFest 2011 – The 35th Anniversary Event Page. We will also give away an additional pair of tickets to the person that we think has the most creative way to integrate our page into both statuses and wall posts. You have to post a bunch to win these tickets and brownie points will be awarded if Topher the kitten (Pictured in this post) is your profile pic!

(We would prefer to contact the winner by e-mail, we can message you on facebook too. Just make sure that your privacy settings allow us to either see your e-mail or message you!)

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While doing a routine safety check at the Festival grounds, we ran into a litter of kittens. There was one kitten that was particularly outgoing so we need named him Topher after this year’s Director Chris(Topher). He is now our unofficial mascot for AgapeFest 2011!

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What’s new at AgapeFest 2011?

What’s new at AgapeFest 2011?

• -Jumbotron – Yup, we got a jumbotron for this year!
• -Third Stage – Sponsored by Sancrosanct Records with Becoming the Archetype, A Bullet for Pretty Boy, Hope for the Dying, Random Hero and more.
• -New and improved Second Stage lineup, brought to you by Greg Oliver Agency- 33 Miles, Abandon, Rush of Fools, Jonny Diaz and Finding Favour
• -Artists as Speakers- Lecrae will perform and speak on Saturday night. We thought, “Why not let everyone hear what’s on the performers heart?”
• -Artist talk backs that are open to the public- This year, Becoming the Archetype will be taking part in an artist talk back session that will be open to all festival guests Saturday evening.
• -Paintball AND Laser Tag – We had paintball last year, but now we have Paintball AND Laser Tag so that there’s an option for those that don’t like getting popped by the paintballs.
• -New worship set on Third Stage- With the addition of a Third Stage, we added a worship set first thing on Saturday morning.
• Second and Third Stage ONLY pass.

What’s not new?

• -Our ticket prices! – Prices have not raised in years but we keep expanding!

Ticket discounts are available for a limited time only! Head on over to the AgapeFest Tickets Page before it’s too late!

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2011 Battle of the Bands Finalists

We would like to thank all of the bands for coming out today! There wasn’t a bad band in the house and the judges had some tough decisions to make in their deliberation. The finalists chosen today will compete on Friday April 29th 2011 on our Second Stage at 5 p.m. The top 2 bands will have the opportunity to play a set on the main stage on Saturday morning and the winning artist will be able to compete in the CFA (Christian Festival Association) Battle of the Bands!

The Finalists:

Owen Pye

Boiling Point

Avapor

No Compromise

Weeknight Remedy

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Less Than a Month Left for AgapeFest Pre-Sale Tickets!

It’s April and that means one thing – It’s almost AgapeFest Time! April 28th will be your last day to purchase tickets at a discounted price to see Third Day, NeedToBreathe, Hawk Nelson, Tenth Avenue North, Lecrae, Group 1 Crew, Downhere, Remedy Drive, Chris August, 33 Miles, Becoming the Archetype, Sidewalk Prophets, Abandon and many many more!

Where Can I Get Tickets?

iTickets

AgapeFest Poster Mail-In Form

Greenville College Bookstore

Greenville College Student Development Office (Greenville College Faculty, Staff, & Students ONLY!)

If you wish to purchase tickets with a credit card, you must go through iTickets. AgapeFest does not have the technical ability to accept credit cards at the gate. Cash or Check only at the festvial!

*Second and Third Stage Only Tickets are the only tickets with restricted access. All other tickets guarantee full admission to all three stages and the full event. Second and Third Stage Only Tickets are valid for access to the entire event, with the exception of the Main Stage*

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Jars of Clay in Concert

Greenville College alums Jars of Clay will be playing in concert Friday, April 8^th at St. Matthews United Methodist Church in Belleville, IL. In support of their 11^th studio album The Shelter, Jars of Clay will be taking the stage with supporting acts Matt Maher, Derek Webb, and Audrey Assad. Hoping to draw others into their powerful onstage presence, Jars of Clay state, “In short, these songs are designed to be sung aloud, with others, within the parameters of that listener’s own shelter.”

Formed in their time at Greenville College, Jars of Clay have been a staple in the contemporary Christian music scene for years while attaining both critical and popular acclaim. They are also a frequent feature at Greenville’s own Agapefest.

Tickets are $18 dollars in advance and available to all ages through www.jarsofclay.com. The concert starts at 7 pm. For more information please visit the Jars of Clay website or St. Matthew UMC at  www.stmatthewumc.org.

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More Information on Fundamental Elements

Fundamental Elements and Friends After a Mission Trip Benefit Show

As we announced last week, Stars Go Dim will be replacing the Fundamental Elements at AgapeFest 2011. We did not post the reason why the Fundamental Elements were not going to be able to perform out of respect and love for the guys. After seven years of rocking, the guys have mutually decided to call it quits.

Fundamental Elements are mostly Greenville College alumni and good friends of both the festival and the college. Back in 2006 I came to my first AgapeFest mainly because my new youth leader was twisting my arm to come out and see his cousin, Russ, play with his band (Then, The Fundamentals). Supposedly they had some crazy drummer that I needed to see to believe. I came out to the festival with a bit of a closed mind but the band awesome, the drummer was crazy and long story short, I fell in love with the festival and eventually worked my way up to be the Director of this years festival.

It’s sad for us to see them go, especially for my friends and I who have grown close to the band. But we all wish Russ, Mark, Luke and Dustin the best of luck with their new adventures. They’re all extremely talented and I’m sure you will all see their work somewhere else in the very new future!

Good luck guys,

Chris

Director

“FE Says Goodbye” from FundamentalElements.net

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Third Day iTunes Sale!

Third Day- Saturday Night Closer

iTunes is having a sale on Third Day’s music! There are 10 different Third Day albums on sale as well as .69 cent playlists. Go support these guys and help them with their ministry! Plus you’ll get some great music to go with those good feelings you get from helping out their ministry!

 You can also catch Third Day live at AgapeFest 2011 on Saturday night.

Check out the sales at this link:

http://thirdday.com/blogs/news/huge-sale-itunes

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AgapeFest at WIBI Opening Act Semi-Finals (Free Ticket Giveaway)

Join WIBI’s seven Opening Act Semi-Finalists as they compete to make the finals and eventually perform on the Main stage at AgapeFest. The evening will also feature Addison Road in concert.

March 26th at Central Christian Church – Mount Vernon, IL 5PM (Doors at 4) Tickets are $10. Available through www.wibi.org or at the door.

AgapeFest will be giving away TWO pairs of Free Tickets as well as some CD’s to persons that sign up at our booth!

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Stars Go Dim to replace Fundamental Elements at AF2011

Stars Go Dim - Saturday Main Stage

Due to circumstances that the band will announce at a later date, the Fundamental Elements will no longer be performing at AgapeFest 2011. Instead, Tulas based rock group, Stars Go Dim will play during their slot. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

For more information on why the Fundamental Elements will no longer be playing at AgapeFest 2011, please head to our page “More Information on Fundamental Elements” or the Fundamental Elements blog post “FE Says Goodbye.”

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