FaithFest
- Dates
- Sep 9 to 11, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- FaithFest Events Complex
- Price
- $62 to $99
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Nov 3, 2026
FaithFest returns to FaithFest Events Complex, Wilkesboro, NC, Sep 9 to 11, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
FaithFest is an annual Christian music festival in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, run by the nonprofit Craig Church Ministries as a worship-focused, family-oriented weekend each September. Its two days feature many of contemporary Christian music's top names alongside teaching, prayer and family activities, with camping on offer and free admission for young children, framing the event as a ministry gathering as much as a concert.
What people love
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive: attendees praise the music and food, the welcoming, faith-centered fellowship, and a family-friendly atmosphere they are happy to bring children to, with many saying they will return. The grounds are described as spacious and easy to navigate with on-site parking and accessible facilities.
Last time around (2025)
The 2025 edition (the festival's ninth) drew what organizers called its largest crowd yet, held under clear skies and moderate temperatures. Attendee sentiment from the event was strongly positive on the music, food and family atmosphere.
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Listen
Tap an artist to play them right here.
No official playlist linked yet. Find FaithFest on Spotify.
Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Photos from the festival
Getting there
How do I get to FaithFest?
By car
Most people drive to FaithFest. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No passenger rail reaches Wilkes County. Nearest Amtrak stations are Greensboro and Charlotte (Carolinian/Piedmont/Crescent lines); from either, the onward leg to Wilkesboro is the Greyhound coach above or a ~65-90 mile drive. Only worth it if arriving by train instead of flying.
Book / infoBy bus & public transit
Greyhound runs an intercity coach stop at Wilkesboro Town Hall, 203 W Main St, Wilkesboro NC 28697, about 1.5 miles from the FaithFest Events Complex, with direct service to/from Charlotte, Greensboro and Winston-Salem. From either airport, first connect to the city's Greyhound station (GSO: ~10 min rideshare to Greensboro station. CLT: CATS Sprinter bus or rideshare to Charlotte bus station). NCDOT lists this corridor among its 11 funded daily intercity routes operated with restroom-equipped, ADA-accessible coaches.
Book / infoNo public transit connects GSO or CLT to Wilkesboro. Locally, WTA's Wilkes Express Shuttle is the county's only scheduled service: a single ~1-hour loop through Wilkesboro/North Wilkesboro (23 stops, ~10 runs/day, weekdays 6:30am-6:30pm only, $1.00 fare) plus prior-scheduling demand-response rural service ($4-24). Weekday-only hours make it marginal for a Fri-Sat festival; phone (336) 838-1272.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Rideshare from GSO to Wilkesboro is roughly a 70-mile, 1h15m ride; from CLT roughly 90 miles, 1h30m+. CLT proportionally more. CAUTION for the return: rideshare coverage in Wilkes County itself is thin, local reporting has noted Lyft operating but Uber showing 'No Cars Available' in Wilkesboro, so do not count on hailing a car back to the airport from the venue; pre-arrange or hire a car instead.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
Cost Free. Free parking at Lowe's Park at Rivers Edge adjacent to the FaithFest Events Complex (1600 Runway Industrial Dr., Wilkesboro, NC 28697), with signs and traffic directors on site. Overflow parking 'will be in the fields beside and across from Sagebrush' if needed. ADA: 'Handicap will park at Wilkes Community College and be shuttled to the front gate' (1328 South Collegiate Drive, Wilkesboro), with return shuttles after the festival. No rideshare-zone policy published.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Map shows the center of Wilkesboro. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
FaithFest Events Complex
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at FaithFest?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 2
Tent sites (~20'x20') include one tent + one vehicle on-site; all camping reservations $93.60 before tax. 'Additional vehicles can be parked in general admission parking' (which is free).
RV sites (~20'x40', size tiers under 25ft / 25-30ft / 30ft+) with 30 or 50 Amp electric + shared water, same $93.60 flat price; matches live camping.types 'rv-hookups'.
Where can I stay near FaithFest?
Airport hotels 1
5104 Wilkinson Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28208
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Entry rules
Accessibility & comfort
What the organizer or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
FaithFest runs a Special Guests program for up to 150 individuals with physical or developmental disabilities and their immediate families. It gives free Saturday tickets to the special needs person, their caretaker and/or parents and siblings under 18, plus premier parking, a covered seating area, assistance from vehicles, a changing area with an adult-sized changing table, and snacks and drinks.
Read the full notes
Important caveat: as checked on 3 September 2026 the page states all Special Guest spots have been filled. Questions go to [email protected]. This is a registration program rather than a general access statement, and nothing is published about ground surface, accessible toilets or viewing platforms for general attendees.
Confirm your specific needs with the organizer's access team before you travel.
Checked 2026-09-03 · source
Pricing
Price history and tiers
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Quick answers
When is FaithFest 2027?
Sep 9 to 11, 2027
How much are FaithFest tickets?
$62 to $99 per person were the 2026 edition's prices. 2027 tickets are not on sale yet; prices will be confirmed when they go on sale.
Where is FaithFest held?
FaithFest Events Complex, Wilkesboro, NC.