GREENVILLE – Illumination: Light in the Darke is shaping up to be the biggest Christian music event ever to come through Darke County. In the five years since its inception, the Illumination committee has brought some of the biggest Christian music artists to the community. Past artists have included the Newsboys, Big Daddy Weave, Sanctus Real, 33 Miles, Caedmon’s Call and some great up and coming artists. This year’s lineup far exceeds anything ever presented at Illumination before and includes Jeremy Camp, Hawk Nelson, Fireflight and Superchick. Any of these artists could be the headliner for any Christian music festival, but all four have agreed to take the stage on Sept. 18, at the Darke County Fairgrounds, for Illumination 2011.
Not only will Illumination feature these four superstar artists, but also taking the stage will be Samestate, Kiros, Manafest, Chasen and Hyland.
Because of the number of artists performing, the main stage concert will begin much earlier this year. Gates to the Grandstand open at 3 p.m. and the concert begins at 3:15 p.m.
In addition to a great concert line-up, there are also plenty of pre-concert activities planned. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., there will be a church service with music from the Ansonia First Church of God Praise & Worship Team and a message from Pastor Sam Shilot, of Triumphant Christian Center, Greenville. Beginning at 11 a.m., music will begin filling the fairgrounds as the Illumination Coffee House opens featuring talented regional artists, including More Than A Show, Turnaround Band, Levi Monk, Chris Cantrell, Radiant, A New Creation, and Faith Walkers. Food vendors will be available throughout the day. Additional activities include and air soft course and inflatables for the youth, teens and adults. Bounce Palace, of Richmond, IN, is planning to bring four inflatables, two bounce houses for the youth, a jousting arena for teens and adults, and an obstacle course for all ages. There is a small fee for each activity or you can purchase an all-day pass for $5. The air soft course is $2 per person, per event.
While there is no cost to enjoy the pre-concert Coffee House or some of the other activities, there is a request that all bring a non-perishable food item for the FISH Choice Pantry. Volunteers and food barrels will be at the gate to provide information and accept donations.
Tickets for the concert are available through itickets.com and in Greenville at Bread of Life Christian Bookstore and Darke County Fairgrounds - Secretary's office. Tickets are also available at the Grace Christian Bookstores in Piqua and Huber Heights, Trinity Books & Gifts in Richmond, and the Christian Bookstore in Union City.
Tickets are $20 for general and $25 for reserved seating in advance and $25 for general and $30 for reserved seating the day of the show.
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