NORWALK — The second annual Connection Music Festival will feature top acts in Christian music on Saturday, June 6.
This year’s headliner will be Building 429, known for hit songs such as “Where I Belong” and “We Won’t Be Shaken.” The free outdoor concert will be held rain or shine. Gates open at 12:30 p.m. next to Crossroads Church, 2601 Border St. in Norwalk. Parking is free.
Other bands include About a Mile, Bread of Stone, I am They, Jeff Arrandale and We Are Vessel. Josh Brewer will be the evening’s special guest speaker as part of his national speaking tour.
Having witnessed the launch of the Lifelight Music Festival, which is now a three-day festival that attracts more than 300,000 attendees and brings in an estimated $10 million economic boost to the area at his former Sioux Falls church, Pastor Glen Blumer asked, “Why not in Iowa?” when he moved to Norwalk in 2000.
Connection Music Festival was launched in partnership with Lifelight Communications under the leadership of Crossroads Church last year, where Blumer serves as pastor.
Along with live music, a Family Fun Zone will have games for both little and big children. Wristbands for an all-day access to the children’s inflatables will be available for $5. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Coolers will not be allowed on site.
For more information on the concert or to help volunteer, visit www.connectionmusicfestival.com or on Facebook at Connection Music Festival.