Unity Christian Music Festival facts for kids
The Unity Christian Music Festival is a fun, four-day event. It's a Christian music festival that happens every August. You can find it in Muskegon, Michigan, at a place called Heritage Landing. People often just call it Unity.
This festival started in 2001. Its main goals are to bring Christians together. They come to praise, worship, and spend time with each other. It also offers a safe, family-friendly entertainment choice. Plus, it helps raise money and find helpers for Christian groups in the area.
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About the Festival
The Unity festival is put on by a group called Alive on the Lakeshore. This group is made up of local Christians. They are all volunteers. They want to offer good, Christ-centered, family-friendly fun in West Michigan.
How Many People Attend?
Many people come to Unity each year. On Thursday, about 9,000 people attend. By Saturday, over 20,000 people might be there! It's a very popular event.
Who Makes it Happen?
It takes a lot of effort to put on Unity. More than 700 volunteers are needed every year. They help make sure the festival runs smoothly. Unity is also part of the Christian Festival Association. This is a group of similar festivals.
Famous Performers at Unity
Many well-known Christian music artists have played at Unity. Some of these include Relient K, Hawk Nelson, and Steven Curtis Chapman. Other popular names are Petra, Chris Tomlin, and Michael W. Smith. You might also know Jars of Clay, tobyMac, and The Newsboys.
Other Events by the Organizers
The same group that organizes Unity, Alive on the Lakeshore, also hosts another event. In May, they present "Rock the Coast." This event takes place at Michigan's Adventure, a fun amusement park.
Recent History
The 20th Unity festival was supposed to happen in 2020. However, it had to be postponed. The organizers decided to move it to 2021. This was because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
