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 One of the best events you could attend is Kingdom Bound international Christian music festival, taking place August 1-4, 2010, at Darien Lake Theme Park Resort in Darien Center, New York, halfway between Buffalo and Rochester. Are you ready for great concerts, seminars, rides, and people? Kingdom Bound helps thousands of people experience "God at an amusement park." Get info at www.kingdombound.org or call 800-461-4485 today!
Kingdom Bound, one of North America’s largest and longest running events of its kind, typically attracts more than 50,000 people from all over the United States and Canada for four days of faith, fun, and fellowship through concerts and seminars.
Families love coming to Kingdom Bound because they can ride Darien Lake's many roller coasters (including the new MotoCoaster), splash around in the water park on a hot summer's day, and even stay on-grounds in a tent, RV, or the deluxe hotel. Kingdom Bound is also where all sorts of people from different backgrounds and beliefs gather together to hear thoughtful speakers and inspiring singers and musicians coming from a Christian perspective. It has become an annual summer tradition for many families, church youth groups, and over 500 volunteers.
Kingdom Bound started as an idea in the hearts and minds of two people from Buffalo, New York: Fred Caserta, a booking agent and concert promoter, and Mike Caputy, a drummer and evangelist. In 1986, they presented a concert featuring Sheila Walsh, Russ Taff, and Mylon LeFevre. Following this concert, Kevin Ketcham, Special Events Coordinator for Darien Lake Theme Park, presented them with the idea of a Christian music day in the park. The first Kingdom Bound debuted on a chilly October day in 1987. Even though it was 39 degrees, 6,000 people showed up for the three day event, and had a great time in the Lord. Speakers at the first Kingdom Bound included Will McFarlane, Michael Peace, Larry Norman, Rick Cua, and Jeri Barricks. Other notable talents at Kingdom Bound 1987 included Mylon LeFevre & Broken Heart, Twila Paris, Steve Taylor, White Heart, and Randy Stonehill. In 1989, a children’s ministry, deaf ministry, and the worship tent were added. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Kingdom Bound grew in attendance and scope, welcoming artists like Petra, Margaret Becker, Phil Keaggy, Glad, Carman, Larnelle Harris, Bryan Duncan, John Michael Talbot, Tony Melendez, David Meece, Newsboys, and Wayne Watson. Speakers like Josh McDowell, Dave Roever, Mike Cavanaugh, and Fred “ReRun” Berry (from the show “What’s Happening”) also made appearances. In the early 1990s, during the last weekend of May, Kingdom Bound offered several “Praise” weekends held at Darien Lake. In 1992, the August festival got soaked with rains from Hurricane Andrew.
No matter what the weather, Kingdom Bound has always had prayer at the center of the ministry, and many people from all types of backgrounds have “given their lives to Christ” because of this. From the beginning, a communion service and water baptisms have been an integral part of Kingdom Bound. Kingdom Bound exists to see all people come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and to build up, renew, and encourage those who already consider themselves believers.
Kingdom Bound brings in lots of different types of artists so that as many people as possible will feel like there's music they can relate to and enjoy. When attendees aren't listening to music, Kingdom Bound offers several seminars where both local and national speakers take the various stages and share their insight and expertise regarding a range of topics that matter to everyday people.
If you're a rollercoaster lover, come check out Darien Lake's Orange County Choppers MotoCoaster. It joins the several other coasters people enjoy, including the Boomerang, the Mind Eraser, the Viper, and the infamous Ride of Steel, which climbs to 208 feet and reaches speeds over 70 miles per hour!
Kingdom Bound starts on Sunday, August 1, 2010, and continues through Wednesday, August 4, 2010. Kingdom Bound 2010 event or day pass tickets are now on sale, and include admission to the majority of Darien Lake’s amusement park rides. Specially-priced “after 5pm” tickets are available for commuters. Accommodation packages are also available if you would like to stay overnight on the grounds. Call 800-461-4485 or visit www.kingdombound.org for more information, tickets, or reservations. |
