This just in…..Casting Crowns is joining us for The FEST@Home – that’s right NINE of the top Christian bands/artists coming together for a Glorious Day – a day of faith, family and fun.

All these bands, along with amazing interactive displays, great crafts for the kids, and messages of hope and inspiration coming to the comfort and safety of your home on Sunday, August 9, 2020.

This is the day we all need!! Join us for some (or all) of the day. Most importantly, please join us. This newsletter gives all the details on how to access The FEST@Home both from your computer, TV, and smartphone.

If you go to the complete updated FEST website, you can sign up for TEN MINUTE to go reminders. Select the bands and presenters you want to hear, and TEN minutes before they go live, you will receive a reminder on your phone. It’s really that easy!!!

Many, many thanks to The FEST team, and our amazing and faithful sponsors, who are working so hard to make this GLORIOUS day possible. Special thanks to our friends at Marc’s, Sherwood Foods, Dole, Barons Bus Lines. Faithful friends and sponsors are a great blessing from God.

What do all these national Christian artists/bands know? They know that The FEST touches the hearts of thousands and thousands of people. They know that we need a day of faith, family and inspiration. We need songs of hope!!! We need The FEST@Home.

God bless you. I look forward to connecting with you on Sunday, August 9th for The FEST@Home.

Father Bob Stec

Presented by our amazing sponsors!Live Stream from your home starting at 3:00pmSUNDAY, AUGUST 9

We need The FEST and its message of HOPE more than ever this year!

Amazing. Shocking. Help spread the Good News and a message of HOPE:Tell everyone you know to join you on Sunday, August 9th for The FEST@Home. Post it on your social media accounts, send an email to your family and friends. There’s music and a message for everyone.

Please thank our sponsors. Faithful friends are a great blessing. Their support is making it possible for you to have NINE amazing bands, and so much more.

Pray that God will bless our efforts. Given the difficult year we’ve all experienced, The FEST@Home will be filled with stories of hope, messages of inspiration, songs that will stir our souls to remember the faithfulness of God.

Your support is so important to keep The FEST alive and strong (and ready for next year – Sunday, August 8, 2021). Please consider participating in The FEST raffle and/or making a donation. We would be so grateful.

MAN CAVEBUILDING STRONG MEN OF FAITH

PROCTOR & GAMBLE

WATCH PARTYSPONSORED BY SMITHFIELD & ECKRICHSign up to host a watch party for you and your family at your home or church! PLUS Enter for a chance to win a watch party package of food, beverage and backyard games.

A day unlike any other!

Kid’s Craft Kits @HOME!

GET A FREE KIT! PICKUP OR SHIPPEDSPONSORED BY

SPONSORED BY ROBINSON FRESHThe best crafts and activities kit for you and your entire family to enjoy on FEST Day. Follow along to videos on our website while creating faith-based crafts. Kits include Superhero Cards, Glorious Visor, My Happy Shaker, Prayer Pinwheel, Sunflower Seeds, Kindness Cards, God’s Eyes...and much more to do together.

Pick up dates and locations are available on the website. Visit www.thefest.us/kids-crafts. We can also ship directly to you!

In these challenging times, all men can find some help, hope and inspiration. As good, strong men of God, finding balance between your day to day jobs, yard work, raising children and being great role models can be challenging. In our world, you carry a lot of weight on your shoulders. Spend some time in the Man Cave. Find the wisdom and encouragement to be ‘strong men’ for your family and our community.

Enter for a chance to win some really cool Men’s Giveaways. A grill...a drill...golf essentials...Home Depot gift cards...UnderArmour gear...sport headphones - AND MORE. Go to www.thefest.us/man-cave to enter.

A DAY OF INSPIRATION AND HOPE THAT WE ALL NEED.

MARC’S MOM’S RELAXATION STATION SPEAKERS, GIVEAWAYS, COUPONS + INFO ON FALL PRODUCTS

Marc’s, and The FEST, love moms, grandmas, godmothers, sisters, aunts, daughters….YOU. Bringing you the same great companies you get to visit at The FEST, we have online sponsor tents, videos, new products and amazing giveaways, coupons and even Marc’s Shopping Sprees!

Register to be eligible for giveaways, baskets (average value of $150) and for coupons and discounts worth over $50.

Go online today to register for a chance to WIN. Don’t forget to tell your friends to sign up as well!

Performing Live from your Home starting at 3:00pmMEET THE 2020 BANDS

WE ARE MESSENGERSJORDAN FELIZCOLTON DIXON

BUILDING 429MATT MAHERDANNY GOKEY

MATTHEW WESTFOR KING & COUNTRYCASTING CROWNS

WE ARE MESSENGERS | Focused on spreading the message of God’s love and using songs born from their own struggles to impact the lives of others. Performed at The FEST in 2018.

for KING & COUNTRY | Two-time Grammy award-winning duo, brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone are from Sydney, Australia. Performed at The FEST in 2013, 2014 and 2017.

DANNY GOKEY | Originally a truck driver from Milwaukee, Danny won American Idol in 2009 while fighting tragedy every step of the way. After losing his wife, he embraced a soulful Christian pop.The FEST @Home is his first FEST!

MATT MAHER | A nine time-GRAMMY® nominee and three time-GMA Dove Award winner, his career highlight was performing at the Vigil Mass presided by Pope Francis. Performed at The FEST in 2008, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019.

BUILDING 429 | Delivering lyrically-driven, anthemic hit songs with a consistent message of hope along with high-energy concerts in sold-out venues internationally. Performed at The FEST in 2015.

CASTING CROWNS | The band has produced mega-hits, broken sales records, sold out arenas, won prestigious awards and traveled the world singing songs of redemption. Performed at The FEST in 2013 & 2019.

MATTHEW WEST | Five-time GRAMMY® nominee and multi-award winner, he is passionate about providing hope and healing through the power of prayer and story. Performed at The FEST in 2009 and 2016.

JORDAN FELIZ | Known for charismatic vocals and signature blend of soulful pop. The California-native has been nominated for five Dove Awards Performed at The FEST in 2019.

COLTON DIXON | Singing at age 13, Colton believed his voice was a gift from God to share the Message. He hopes you connect with it personally and apply it to your everyday lives. Performed at The FEST in 2014.

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Nine of the Top Christian bands/artists are coming together on FEST day to stir our souls with music of hope and inspiration. Make sure you follow The FEST website to get exact times and band ‘notices’ to alert you before your favorites go live on FEST day. It’s an amazing show of unity for these bands to come together to offer hope and call us to God’s vision of peace for our world and our country.

Awesome giveaways.

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SPONSORED BY

WEBSITE SNEAK PEEK! Take a tour!THE MAIN STAGE!

Grab a bite to eat!

You’re going to want to come back here OFTEN. Just like on FEST day, the main event will broadcast live on “the main stage” the entire duration of The FEST @Home.

On this page you’ll be able to watch a live stream of our main presenters, MC, national Christian bands, special guest messages, The FEST Raffle, Outdoor Mass and even the fireworks!

FEST FOOD

Come back often!

Great things inside!

You might leave here feeling HUNGRY. But we’ve got great recipes, demo videos and plenty of quick, easy dinner ideas that you can make the day of The FEST. SPONSORS

Visit ALL the tents.Each sponsor has prepared great information and special surprises just for The FEST @Home!

KIDS ZONESo. Much. Fun.Here you’ll find fun downloads, games the kids can play right on our website and everything for your FEST Craft Kit!

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The same great things

YOU LOVE ABOUT The FEST, from your own home!available online

Please mail your tax-deductible contribution to:The FEST 28700 Euclid Avenue Wickliffe, OH 44092DONATE ONLINE ATwww.TheFEST.us/Donate

“The FEST is such a beautiful celebration of God’s love. Thank you for finding a way to safely offer it, even if not in the way we are used to.”- ANNMARIE DEPENTI

Winners AnnouncedSunday, August 9, 2020

at 7:45pm on www.TheFEST.us

ONLY 2,500 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD!

20 Prizes for 2020!WINNER NEED NOT BE PRESENT

See website for more details.

We need your help! Keep this great day going!ALL PROCEEDS ARE USED TO KEEP THE FEST FREE AND OPEN TO ALL.

1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize 4th Prize

5th Prize 6th Prize 7th Prize 8th Prize 9th Prize10th Prize11th Prize12th Prize13th Prize14th Prize15th Prize16th Prize17th Prize18th Prize19th Prize20th Prize

$15,000$7,500$5,000$2,500

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Universal Windows Direct Dollars*

*If you need windows, siding or doors, check the box on the ticket...if you win this

prize win double the prize amount!

THE FEST RAFFLEA FRIEND IN NEED, IS A FRIEND INDEED! Every year we ‘beg’ for your support to help us keep The FEST going. This year, more than ever, we need your help to keep The FEST ‘alive’ so we can come back together next year on Sunday, August 8, 2021. When we saw how things were going back in April, God really called us to find a way to have ‘The FEST’ this year. It would have been a lot easier, and a lot less work, to take ‘the year off’. We said ‘yes’ to the Lord and God has blessed us over and again as we have created and put together The FEST@Home. The simple fact that we have NINE Of the BEST Christian artists/bands coming together is living proof that The FEST --- and The FEST@Home – are clearly God’s vision and the work God has entrusted to our care. As God has blessed our ‘yes’ to have another amazing day of faith, family and fun – all for FREE – in this crazy year, God will also bless your “YES” to the Lord and your “YES” to help support The FEST. There are three ways that we need your help:1. The FEST Raffle always is the ‘game changer’ in keeping The FEST

FREE and open to everyone. More than ever, we need the raffle to be successful this year so we can meet all of our expenses (so that we will have FEST 2021). The raffle gives you a chance(s) to win some great prizes and, even more, it’s a great way to keep The FEST FREE and open to everyone. Check out all the information in this newsletter and/or go online to: theFEST.us/raffle.

2. Please consider making a donation to support The FEST. We know that the raffle is not for everyone, but everyone can do something. If all of us work and give together, we will have the funds we need to pay our bills and push forward to a bright and hopeful future. You can make a donation any time by going to: www.theFEST.us/donate.

3. Please tell everyone you know to check out The FEST@Home on Sunday, August 9. It will offer music and a message they need. It will also be a way of thanking the sponsors who have remained faithful friends to The FEST in this difficult and challenging year. Can you imagine how helpful it would be if 75,000 visited The Marc’s Mom’s Station on FEST day, or got an amazing coupon from P&G? Telling everyone gives them a perfect gift and is a great way to support our sponsors who help make The FEST possible.

WE NEED YOUR HELP THIS YEAR MORE THAN EVER. God will bless your offerings and sacrifices as we work together – and support together – this inspiring day of faith, family and fun – all for FREE. For raffle information, or to make a donation, go to: www.theFEST.us/raffle or www.theFEST.us/donate. God bless you for your goodness. Let’s make FEST 2020 – The FEST@Home – a Glorious Day of inspiration and hope!

Father Bob Stec

Every year, after all the amazing bands/artists have performed, thousands come together in prayer at the Table of the Lord. Most will say that their ‘favorite part’ of The FEST is the sense of unity and community as we come together for Mass at 8 pm.

While it will be different this year, we will end FEST day with an inspiring Mass streamed live. The music will stir your soul, and the Good News proclaimed will help all of us remember God’s presence in our lives. Imagine thousands from across the region, and world, coming together in prayer – and together praying for peace!

It will be inspiring, and will strengthen all of us to create a more Glorious world in the mind and heart of Jesus Christ. Please join us in prayer and worship starting at 8 pm. And….who doesn’t love fireworks. In a year when so many communities canceled their fireworks, we will conclude The FEST@Home with an amazing American Fireworks Display. It will lift your spirit to the sky!!!

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EVERYONE That’s right….this year you can invite EVERYONE you know across the world to join you/us on Sunday, August 9, 2020 for The FEST@Home.

Thanks to our good friends at THINK Media Studios and Meritech, all of us will be inspired by amazing music and messages of hope and inspiration.

Please help us spread the word...give everyone you know a free gift. All of us need some extra hope - and inspiration - and faith this year – The FEST@Home – is that perfect gift – the day of faith, family, inspiration and hope. Tell EVERYONE you know to join you/us.

Pray for peace. LIVE MASS AT 8:00PM

The FEST28700 Euclid Ave.Wickliffe, Ohio 44092www.theFEST.us

Join us in offering special thanks to our sponsors. They are simply amazing! They believe in our community and your family. Please support them and, when possible, thank them for sponsoring The FEST.

Visit thefest.us for all the details and a complete schedule of events!