In 1981 Bob Poe, a local youth pastor in Willmar, MN, rallied a group of interested people to discuss a possible summer musical event for teenagers. A portion of this group became the steering committee for SONSHINE 1982. SS1982 drew 1800 attendees to hear Sweet Comfort Band, The Witty’s, Wally Hilgenberg, Sandi Patti, Rosey Greer, Russ Taff, Ann Kiemel and Leon Patillo.
The Willmar Community Campus was the host for SONSHINE from 1982-1986. During this time SONSHINE grew to 8,000 attendees. Because of the growth, SONSHINE relocated to the Willmar Civic Center site in 1987. With the construction of the Willmar High School facility in the same area, SONSHINE has remained at this location for the past 21 years!
SONSHINE’s 27 year history has included virtually every major artist in the Christian music world. Attendance has grown from 1800 to a high mark of 23,000 in 2006.
SONSHINE remains true to it’s commitment to deliver the best in Christian music and encourage young people to become or continue to be a life-long follower of Jesus. Bob Poe and the original steering committee are still organizing and providing leadership for the Sonshine Music Festival.
SONSHINE’s 27 year history has included virtually every major artist in the Christian music world. Attendance has grown from 1800 to a high mark of 23,000 in 2006.
SONSHINE remains true to it’s commitment to deliver the best in Christian music and encourage young people to become or continue to be a life-long follower of Jesus. Bob Poe and the original steering committee are still organizing and providing leadership for the Sonshine Music Festival.
Artist Lineup
Festival Line-Up
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Sonshine Festival | PHONE: 1-800-965-9324 | Email: info@sonshinefestival.com
Willmar, MN
July 14-17
