BigChurchDayOut

What is it?

BigChurchDayOut is a one-day event that’s all about the church coming together to celebrate our faith, no matter what our church or background. It’s about people and faith, music and worship, activities, families, and just being ‘church' together.

We thought this sounded like what we at Spring Harvest are all about –joining together as the people of God to worship God, no matter our background or church tradition - so that’s why we got ourselves involved, and why we think you’ll love it too!

BigChurchDayOut is a non-profit making event headed up by Tim Jupp, of Delirious, alongside many other partners and supporters. Key sponsors of BigChurchDayOut means that ticket prices are heavily subsidized so they can reach out to as many of God's people as they can.

» Visit BigChurchDayOut.co.uk for more info and to buy tickets

What’s happening in May 2010?

Last year’s inaugural event at Wiston, West Sussex in attract e d 15,000 people, making it the biggest one-day Christian event in the UK. That’s why it’s happening again, only bigger and better.

3 dates to choose:

29 May 2010: Stanford Hall (Near Loughboroguh)
30 May 2010: Wiston House, West Sussex
31 May 2010: Wiston House, West Sussex

» Visit BigChurchDayOut.co.uk for more info and to buy tickets

What’s on offer?

Main stage – hosted by Pete Grieg and Diane Louise Jordon, this stage will focus on worship, with short sketches from Saltmine

B stage – hosted by Lindz from LZ7, this is for younger people with top bands from across the UK
Kids Tent (5+)– hosted by experienced kids workers with a special session from Psalm drummers
Child-friendly activities – including a bouncy castles, fairground rides, climbing wall and drama
Tiddlywinks Gym – a marquee full of fun for parents to take any children aged 0-5 years
Tea Tent – enjoy music from Graham Kendrick, Lou Fellingham and Stuart Pendred with a cream tea or cake all day!
Marketplace – hear from many Christian organisations and pick up the latest Christian resources
Food vendors – everything from a hog roast, Caribbean delights to quality burgers & chips, and loads of sweet sensations too.
Picnic areas – bring your own sarnies and cool box to enjoy an al fresco lunch (no BBQs)
Camping – you can even camp overnight after the event. See the website for tickets.

Artist line-up

With the same programme for all 3 days, the line-up includes many Spring Harvest favourites:

Tim Hughes
Graham Kendrick
Kings Chamber Orchestra
Saltmine
Hillsong United
Israel Houghton
Lou Fellingham
Stuart Pendred
Brenton Brown
Switchfoot
Tom&Olly
Trent

» Visit BigChurchDayOut.co.uk for more info and to buy tickets

Queue busting at Wiston

Brand new traffic system
If your undecided about coming along, perhaps with memories of queuing in traffic last year, you'll be pleased to hear that Wiston Estate have just completed a brand new £100,000 traffic system. With over half a mile of permanent tracks on the estate, plus 2 new entrances and one further exit, the team are confident queuing times will be dramatically reduced for this May's event.

» Tickets are still available from only £13 when purchased as part of a large group.