Do I have to sing or join in?

Not at all. Sit on the grass, get some food, and take in as much or as little as you like. Plenty of people just listen — nobody is watching what you do.

Is it really free? What's the catch?

It's genuinely free. No ticket, no entry fee, and no offering plate coming around. The food is free too — we've served thousands of hot dogs and never charged for one.

Will someone put me on the spot?

No. Nobody will single you out or pull you aside. If you'd like to talk with someone, there are people who'd love to. If you'd rather just enjoy the day, that's completely fine.

What if I don't believe what you believe?

You're welcome exactly as you are, and nobody is checking. You will hear people speak openly about Jesus — that's the heart of the weekend — and you're free to make of it whatever you make of it.

Please do. There's a kids zone, games, music, and plenty of room to run around. Saturday is built for families, and it's the kind of day kids remember.

A lawn chair or a blanket, sunscreen, water, and comfortable shoes. It's an outdoor park and the festival runs rain or shine, so dress for the weather.

Can I show up late or leave early?

Come and go however you like. It's an open park, not a service — there's no door to walk through and no awkward entrance.

The Jesus Festival Movement

The movement began with one surrendered yes in Hamilton, expanded through faithful collaboration in Niagara Falls, and continues through prayerful, locally led Kingdom relationships.

Where it began

Hamilton and Niagara Falls are the two communities where Jesus Festival gatherings have taken place so far.

Bring this to your city

The vision is not a franchise. It is a prayerful invitation for local churches and leaders to unite around Jesus, the Gospel, and love for their own community.

Plan your Jesus Festival Hamilton 2026 visit or contact the festival team.