ONE FIELD. ONE FAMILY. ONE JESUS.
March 11-14, 2027
Dallas, PA
A weekend where students from across the Eastern Field come together to worship, encounter Jesus, build lifelong friendships, and celebrate the story God is writing through this generation.
WELCOME TO THE PARTY.
For generations, God has been moving through the Eastern Field.
From youth gatherings to college communities, from local churches to life-changing moments, thousands of students have encountered Jesus and discovered their calling.
Now, a new generation gets to continue that story.
Festival ‘27 is a gathering of students from across Maine to Maryland coming together as one family — not defined by our differences, but united by our faith in Jesus.
This isn’t just another weekend away.
This is our moment.
Our generation.
Our Festival.
Why Festival?
Worship Together
Experience powerful worship, meaningful teaching, and moments designed to help students grow deeper in their relationship with Christ.
Discover Community
Meet students from across state lines, and realize you’re part of something bigger than your own church or district.
Unforgettable Moments
From competitions and activities to late-night memories and shared experiences, Festival is a weekend students will talk about for years.
Step Into Calling
Be challenged to live boldly, lead courageously, and follow where God is calling you.
It's not just another youth event.
IT'S BELONGING TO SOMETHING BIGGER.
It's where students from Maine to Maryland discover they are part of something BIGGER than their church or their district — one Eastern Field family centered on Jesus.
What can students expect?
A weekend packed with:
✨ Powerful worship gatherings
🎤 Engaging speakers
🤝 Small group connection
🏆 Field-wide competitions
🎨 Creative experiences
🔥 Late-night activities
🌎 Multicultural moments
🍽 Shared meals
🏕 Camp memories
❤️ Moments to encounter Jesus
Who is Festival for?
Festival is designed for:
Students in grades 7 through 12
from Nazarene churches across the Eastern Field.
Whether a student has grown up in church, is brand new to faith, or is searching for something more — there is a place for them here.
Festival Leadership
Bubba
Snodderly
Kadie
Snodderly
Heather
Ingram
Tito
Rivera
festival director
festival operations coordinator
festival administrative coordinator
eastern field youth coordinator
Our Legacy
For generations, gatherings like Festival of Life and ENCOUNTER AT EASTERN NAZARENE COLLEGE united students, strengthened faith, and equipped thousands to follow God's calling.
A New Chapter
Today, that story continues through Festival.
More than just another youth event, Festival is where the next generation of the Eastern Field comes together as one family—celebrating every culture, every district, + every story while encountering Jesus together.
Our Future
From Maine to Maryland, we're believing God is still calling, uniting, and raising up the next generation to impact their churches, communities, and the world.