This Texas-native started playing piano at nine years old, then took up guitar and drums when he was 10. From there, he never looked back. During his high school years, he continued to hone his musicianship, and eventually he fell in love with songwriting at Nashville’s Belmont University. A self-described introvert with an aversion to the spotlight, Wilson never dreamed he’d be the one behind the mic, but God had other plans. Since signing his first record deal with Sparrow in 2006, Wilson has become a staple at radio, amassing multiple top 10 hits on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart, including “Savior, Please,” “I Refuse,” “Fall Apart,” “Carry Me,” “Before the Morning,” and “That Was Then, This Is Now.” He’s toured with some of the genre’s biggest acts, including Third Day, Steven Curtis Chapman, Matthew West, Casting Crowns, and Building 429. Wilson signed his latest record deal with Black River Christian in 2017, and in 2018, released his first single, “Dream Small,” with the new label. As a multi-instrumentalist and live-looping enthusiast, he’s been known to play and record as many as 20 instruments on stage at any given time.

Britt Nicole is from North Carolina. She has been singing since 3 years old at her Grandfather’s church in Kannapolis and writing songs since the age of 17. Britt has had the opportunity to travel the world and see people impacted by her music. Her heart is to make space for the Presence of God, on and off the stage.

It started as a search for musicians for one night of worship. Now, it's a band that passionately pursues the ministry of worship, inviting others to seek His presence through song! Represented by different area churches, the Friday Night Fire band has been leading nights of worship at the Lighthouse Church in New Sharon for the past 1 1/2 years. Whether they're jumping up and down or lifting their hands high, this worship is all about one thing: Jesus.

You asked and we listened…. MORE food vendors than ever before. Come support them and try something new!

All vendors will open at 5:00pm, some will be ready sooner.

Amos Flava: Variety of BBQ flavors and sides, street tacos

Barnyard Express: Tenderloins, hamburgers and sides

Mahaska County Cattlemen’s: Steak sandwiches and burgers

Prime Country BBQ: Variety of smoked meats and homemade sides

SnoBiz: sweet treats and kettle corn

Taco Jalisco: Burritos, tacos, street corn, fresh watermelon and cotton candy

Up in Smoke: Brick oven pizza by the slice, broasted chicken, bbq meats

Youth For Christ: Hot dog meal deal

Kids Zone

Activities include: Gaga Ball, 9 Square, Temporary Tattoos, and an Imagination Playground

Inflatables by Lazer Alley

Church Sponsors:

• Fellowship Bible Church
• First Christian Reformed Church
• Lifehouse Community Church
• First Assembly of God
• Gateway Church of the Nazarene
• Central Church
• Bethel Baptist Church
• Central United Methodist Church

Community Sponsors:

• Main Wealth Management
• Van Maanen Seed & Chemical, Inc
• Boender Custom Farming
• Modern Floor Covering
• Mahaska Health
• Kinetic Edge
• Mahaska Drug
• H&S Feed
• Radcliff & Blake Insurance
• Bates Funeral Chapel
• Klyn's Tire Service
• Town Square Dental Care P.C
• DeJong Manufacturing
• MidWestOne Bank
• Lifetime Dental Solutions
• DeBruin Electric Inc
• Stams Garden Center & Nursery
• Oskaloosa Chiropractic
• Bank Iowa
• Silver Elements
• Summers Car Credit
• The Eagles Nest Christian Bookstore
• Oskalooa Vision Center
• Ken Seeman- Amerprise Financial Services

In-Kind Donations:

• KIIC
• KCWN
• JC Johns
• Lazer Alley