2009 Festival - Coming July 1

Note: The Idaho Center does not allow outside food or drinks to be brought in, but plenty of food and snacks are available at the concession stands. Also, no high-back chairs are allowed. Low-back beach chairs are allowed, blankets are allowed, and there are chairs and bleachers to sit on if you don't want to bring anything.

Want to support the Festival and keep it free? Please consider buying glow-sticks and contributing at the Festival or here on the website through PayPal. Thanks for your support and prayers for the success of this event!

Brandon Heath

Make your plans now for the 2009 God and Country Festival on Wednesday, July 1 at the Idaho Center. We are excited to have Brandon Heath and several local bands performing for this free family event. The fireworks show is the largest in the Treasure Valley, and is choreographed with patriotic and inspirational music!

Schedule of events

  • 5:00 - Gates open
  • 6:00 - Entertainment starts, including Wasting Lament and Music Ministers' Band.
  • 8:00 - Grand celebration, including skydiver, presentation of the colors, national anthem, awards & more, and Brandon Heath.
  • 10:20 - Fireworks show

Treasure Valley Music Ministers' Band

Treasure Valley Music Ministers

In addition to Brandon Heath, part of this year's opening entertainment will be a Treasure Valley Music Ministers' Band including Jesse Schuster, Scott Riggan, Gordon Knapp, Mark Thornton, Andy Hendley, and Doug Connelly.

Wasting Lament

Wasting LamentWe're proud to feature another local band of accomplished musicians called Wasting Lament as an opening act. You can read more about Wasting Lament on their website.

We could use your help!

We are looking for business, church, and individual sponsors to keep this event going. The God and Country Festival is entirely volunteer-led, and is supported by donors and sponsors. Your support helps us bring great Christian music to the Treasure Valley and give much-needed publicity to the ministries that set up tables at the event free of charge.

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  • Idaho Center Rules

    No food or drink can be brought into the Idaho Center, except for baby food and bottles.

    You can bring opened water bottles to fill in the drinking fountains if you wish.

    No high-back lawn chairs, all chairs must be low backed and have legs 8" or less. No camping chairs. Blankets are subject to inspection.

    Sound volume varies throughout the bowl area. We recommend finding a seat where the volume is comfortable for you and your family.

  • ASL Interpreting

    The Treasure Valley God and Country festival is once again happy to provide American Sign Language interpreters.

    ASL Interpreters

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