SUMMERFEST
2024
Family Fun Day at Six Flags
(additional ticket purchase required)
Friday June 21
Impact Worship Experience (All Ages)
(Awards Ceremony following service)
7 PM
NTE & IBQ Finals Session 5
2 PM – 5 PM
BREAK
12 PM
Summerfest Breakout Sessions* (for all LEADERS)
10 AM – 12 PM
Impact Worship Experience (All Ages)
10 AM – 12 PM
MC Campus Tours
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Thursday June 20
Summerfest AFTERPARTY
9 PM – 11 PM
Impact Worship Experience (All Ages)
7 PM
NTE & IBQ Finals Session 4
2 PM – 5 PM
BREAK
12 PM
NTE & IBQ Finals Session 3
9 AM – 12 PM
Wednesday June 19
NTE & IBQ Finals Session 2
7 PM
BREAK
5 PM
NTE & IBQ Finals Session 1
3 PM – 5 PM
NTE Orientation
2 PM
Summerfest Registration Opens
1 PM
IBQ National Tournament Luncheon & Orientation
(Location: MC Learning Center at the IMC - Bedford, TX)
12 PM - 1:30 PM
Tuesday June 18
Schedule
*Summerfest Breakout Sessions: Make plans to join us for this BRAND NEW Addition to SUMMERFEST!
While all of your students are in a Worship Experience, we have breakout sessions that are designed to help equip and train you as a leader who ministers to the Next-Gen. These workshops are designed for: Youth & Children’s Leaders/Pastors, Senior Pastors, Parents & anyone desiring to serve or lead the Next Generation.
Workshop Topics Include:
-Parenting
-Discovering KUEST
-Children’s Ministry
-Mental Health
-Preaching Next-Gen Messages
Summerfest is about connecting kids and teens from across the nation who are striving to impact the world in which we live. Summerfest is about connecting parents, pastors, leaders, and people who love, believe, and support the next generation.
9 AM – 12 PM NTE & IBQ Finals Session 3
12 PM BREAK
2 PM – 5 PM NTE & IBQ Finals Session 4
5 PM BREAK
7 PM Impact Worship Experience (All Ages)
9 PM - 11 PM Summerfest AFTERPARTY
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM MC Campus Tours
10 AM – 12 PM Impact Worship Experience (All Ages)
10 AM - 12 PM Summerfest Breakout Sessions* (for all LEADERS)
12 PM BREAK
2 PM - 5 PM NTE & IBQ Finals Session 5
7 PM Impact Worship Experience (All Ages)
(Awards Ceremony following service)
Family Fun Day at Six Flags over Texas
(additional ticket purchase required)
Schedule
*Summerfest Breakout Sessions: Make plans to join us for this BRAND NEW Addition to SUMMERFEST! While all of your students are in a Worship Experience, we have breakout sessions that are designed to help equip and train you as a leader who ministers to the Next-Gen. These workshops are designed for: Youth & Children's Leaders/Pastors, Senior Pastors, Parents & anyone desiring to serve or lead the Next Generation.
Workshop Topics Include:
-Parenting
-Discovering KUEST
-Children’s Ministry
-Mental Health
-Preaching Next-Gen Messages
12 PM - 1:30 PM IBQ National Tournament Luncheon & Orientation (Location: MC Learning Center at the IMC - Bedford, TX)
1 PM Summerfest Registration Opens
2 PM NTE Orientation
3 PM – 5 PM NTE & IBQ Finals Session 1
5 PM BREAK
7 PM NTE & IBQ Finals Session 2
Summerfest FAQ
What is an Event Pass?
An event pass is basically your entry pass to all things Summerfest. Everyone in attendance ages 6 & up must have an event pass.
Yes, everyone attending ages 6 & up (including performers) must have an event pass.
I registered my talent entry for the National Talent Finals, do I need to register for anything else?
Yes, everyone attending ages 6 & up (including Bible quizzers) must have an event pass.
I’ve registered by Bible Quiz team for the IBQ finals, do I need to register for anything else?
The Afterparty is included with your event pass, for ages 19 & Under. Adults may attend the afterparty but would be required to purchase a ticket if desiring to participate in the activity.
Does it cost more money to attend the Summerfest Afterparty Wednesday Night?
YES! We will have two incredible worship experiences for them to participate in as well as our Summerfest Afterparty.
I have some students that are interested in coming to Summerfest that aren’t participating in talent or bible quiz, is there anything for them?
Yes, we have a great discounted rate to offer you for our fun day on Friday, June 23rd. Tickets may be pre-ordered (available April 1st) or purchased at the door (limited quantity available).
Do you offer discounted tickets for the fun day at Six Flags in Texas?
Registration Prices
Summerfest Event Pass: $55 (before June 1st) /$65
Extras
Summerfest T-Shirt: $16
Six Flags over Texas Ticket: $44
All attendees (ages 6 & up) must have an EVENT PASS to attend Summerfest – this INCLUDES NTE & IBQ Participants.
An EVENT PASS is separate from your NTE Finals Entry Registration and IBQ Finals Registration.
Registration
Registration Prices
Summerfest Event Pass: $55 (before June 1st)/ $65
Extras
Summerfest T-Shirt: $16
Six Flags over Texas Ticket: $44
Summerfest bundles
(Gold & Silver packages must be purchased before June 1st)
Gold Package | $105 ($15 savings)
Includes: Summerfest Event Pass, Summerfest T-Shirt, Ticket to Six Flags over Texas*, bonus $5 Impact Store Credit
Silver Package | $65
Includes: Summerfest Event Pass, Summerfest T-Shirt
After Party
The Summerfest Afterparty provides an exciting time for students to hangout with students from all over, enjoy exciting games/attractions.
Tom Toney
Special Speaker
Pastor Tom has served in ministry for over 20 years. His ministry has been marked by a strong emphasis on reaching the next generation and has impacted the thinking of churches and organizations across the nation. Having led in churches from 40 to 15,000 people, he is a veteran leader with a gift for vision and strategy.
Internship
Our Summerfest Internship experience provides a unique experience for young leaders to develop their calling through hands on ministry experience. Interns will learn valuable life lessons, while working alongside committed, proven leaders.
*Students who intern can still be participants in the NTE & IBQ Finals
Family Fun Day
We've got some incredible rates secured for your group to join us at our FUN DAY in the park at Dollywood who just landed the award for the
#1 Rated Theme Park in 2022 by Trip Advisor.
Venue
All Summerfest events (excluding the Afterparty on Wednesday Night) will take place at the Gatlinburg Convention Center located at 234 Historic Nature Trail Gatlinburg, TN 37738.
*Due to the limited number of parking spaces and traffic flow, it is highly recommended to stay at one of the hotels within walking distance of the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
Venue
Uncommon Church
601 E Airport Fwy, Euless, TX 76039
UnCommon Church will serve as the host facility for all Summerfest Activities (except for IBQ Luncheon & Orientation).
MC Learning Center/IMC
2701 Brown Trail, Bedford, TX 76021
MC Learning Center/IMC will serve as the host facility for the IBQ National Tournament opening luncheon & orientation (only).
There is not a specific event hotel for Summerfest 2024. The Euless/Bedford area has a variety of wonderful hotel options that will meet any budget as well as some wonderful AirBnB/VRBO properties available.