Lifelight Festival In Sioux Falls Returns This Labor Day Weekend

Traditionally, it has been one of the biggest late summer/early fall events in the Sioux Falls area, and this year will be no different.

The Lifelight Festival is coming back to Sioux Falls on August 31 during Labor Day weekend. This dynamic Christian festival will once again feature multiple award-winning Christian artists and engaging speakers, all of whom are on a mission to bring God's words of love to the world.

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Because last year's festival was so successful, the organizers have again decided to hold Lifelight Festival 2025 at Nelson Park. City officials and festival organizers agreed that the Nelson Park area offers ample space for the growing number of participants, " while accommodating a wider array of family-friendly activities and offerings".

Lifelight is revealing its high-profile headliners, too. Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning powerhouse group We The Kingdom is a multi-generational group that brings an inspirational message with them.

Co-headliner at this year's festival is Anne Wilson, also a Grammy-nominated and Dove-award Award-winning artist. "Her blend of country, rock, and worship music has resonated with millions," and now she's going to wow the crowds in Sioux Falls.

Other artists who'll be gracing the Lifelight Festival stage include Ben Fuller, Hulvey, Tenth Avenue North, Cade Thompson, and Seth Addison.

There will also be plenty of activities for all ages, including action sports performances from professional X-Games skateboarding and BMX athletes, The Stunt Dudes at the new Barb Iverson Skate Plaza. There will also be a kids' area with inflatables, shopping with local vendors, food trucks, and more.

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Once again this year, all of this amazing entertainment will be presented for free!

Coolers are permitted, and water bottles are encouraged, but no pets or alcohol are allowed, and no smoking.

Parking is available in the downtown parking ramps. In addition, festival bus shuttle services will be available to and from Lincoln High School, where 650 parking spots are available.

Shuttles will start at 11:30 AM on Sunday, with final shuttles taking people to their cars when the event is over. Attendees are also encouraged to carpool to the event to allow for more space.

For more information, see Lifelight Festival online and on Facebook.

LOOK: 10 Reasons to Visit the South Dakota Badlands

Returning from a weekend trip to Rapid City, South Dakota for state basketball tournaments we decided to visit the Badlands National Park.

A quick turn-off I-90 will take you into some of the most awe-inspiring scenery.

It's also fun to note that several big-screen movies were filmed in the Badlands. Dances With Wolves, Starship Troopers, Armageddon, and most recently, Academy Award winner, Nomadland.

It's a spectacular park with tons to do. If you're setting out on a hike, bring lots of water and sign the hikers' logs at the trailheads. It could save your life. It's a tough place to survive.

Here are 10 facts about the Badlands:

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