Area Festivals & Events
  • 11
    Feb

    Valentine's Celebration - February 11, 2012

    category: BLUE GATE THEATER


    The Glory days of the American cowboy have been relegated to a bygone era that ended over 100 years ago. Yet, the romantic legend of the cowboy lives on in song. Around the campfire, the cowboy sang of life on the trail with all the challengers, hardships...

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  • 24
    Feb

    Crist Family - February 24, 2012

    category: BLUE GATE THEATER


    The Crist Family is one of the fastest rising family groups in gospel music today. The group began as a part-time ministry in 1987. In 2004, after seventeen years in ministry on the West Coast, God called them to full-time ministry.

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  • 02
    Mar

    Soli Deo Gloria - March 02, 2012

    category: BLUE GATE THEATER


    The instrumental trio Soli Deo Gloria has been ministering together for over eight years, sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ through instrumental arrangements of hymns, gospel songs, worship selections, patriotic pieces and classical numbers. The heart passion of each group member is expressed...

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  • 09
    Mar

    Karen Peck & New River - March 09, 2012

    category: BLUE GATE THEATER


    The name of multi-Grammy nominated Karen Peck and New River has become synonymous with Southern Gospel Music. Karen's flawless, delightful soprano voice has made its way into the hearts of Gospel Music lovers across the country and garnered...

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  • 16
    Mar

    The Whisnants - March 16, 2012

    category: BLUE GATE THEATER


    Over the years, many Southern Gospel groups have come and gone. But there is one group that has stood the test of time. Since 1970, this Morganton, North Carolina based group has been singing and ministering through song across the United States and Canada.

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  • 23
    Mar

    Brian Free & Assurance - March 23, 2012

    category: BLUE GATE THEATER


    Brian Free is undeniably the most recognizable southern gospel tenor of our generation. Since 1982, he has been at the forefront of Southern Gospel music since first joining Gold City Quartet, then moving on to form his own group.

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  • 30
    Mar

    The Dixie Echoes - March 30, 2012

    category: BLUE GATE THEATER


    For over 50 years, The Dixie Echoes have been delivering the gospel message in song across America through their spiritually uplifting music ministry. Considered to be one of the pioneer gospel groups, the Dixie Echoes have returned to their roots singing around two microphones...

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  • 13
    Apr

    The McKameys - April 13, 2012

    category: BLUE GATE THEATER


    If there is one word that describes The McKameys, it would be sincere. Each member of this Southern Gospel singing group is sincere in their love for the Lord, sincere in their love for the music they sing, and sincere in their need to spread the Word to others through their music.

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  • 20
    Apr

    Squire Parsons - April 20, 2012

    category: BLUE GATE THEATER


    Squire Parsons, a native of West Virginia was raised in a Christian home and was introduced to gospel music by his parents. His father, Squire Parsons Sr., was a choir director in their home church and taught shaped note gospel music.

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  • 27
    Apr

    David Pendelton - April 27, 2012

    category: BLUE GATE THEATER


    As one of the nation's premiere ventriloquists, David will make you believe anything can talk! A 20-year veteran entertainer, David's humor and stellar technique keeps audiences laughing from start to finish.

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  • 04
    May

    Ricky Skaggs - May 04, 2012

    category: BLUE GATE THEATER


    A life full of music. That's the story of Ricky Skaggs. By age 21, he was already considered a "recognized master" of one of America's most demanding art forms, but his career took him in other directions, catapulting him to popularity and success in the mainstream of country music.

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  • 05
    May

    Sawyer Brown - May 05, 2012

    category: BLUE GATE THEATER


    The world of Sawyer Brown is filled with dirt roads, small towns, little thrills, tiny moments and intimate connections... but mostly, it's about recognition of how major those things really can be: every day people seeing themselves in each other; the 5 men onstage and their songs.

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  • 04
    Oct

    Fall Crafter's Fair - October 04, 2012

    category: RIEGSECKER MARKETPLACE


    October 4th - 6th. Shipshewana will be hosting a festival of crafters, entertainers and musicians that has become an annual fall event. The festival will take place in and around the town, located in the heart of beautiful Northern Indiana Amish Country.

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  • 04
    Feb

    Pajama Day Sale - February 04, 2012

    category: SHIPSHEWANA AREA EVENTS


    The inns, hotels and B & B's have already started to accept your reservations for the annual Shipshewana Pajama Sale, as hundreds make plans for their annual trip for overnight pajama parties, and early morning shopping in their jammies. Most stores open doors at 6:00 am and some even earlier!

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  • 04
    Oct

    Fall Crafter's Fair - October 04, 2012

    category: SHIPSHEWANA AREA EVENTS


    October 4th - 6th. Shipshewana will be hosting a festival of crafters, entertainers and musicians that has become an annual fall event. The festival will take place in and around the town, located in the heart of beautiful Northern Indiana Amish Country.

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