RiseFest

This year’s RiseFest takes place June 12-13, 2026. The RiseFest Festival Grounds are located at 112 Country Club Road, Sheldon, IA 51201.

Most Christian concerts last a few hours. RiseFest is a two-day experience centered on Jesus featuring multiple artists, teaching sessions, family zones, camping, and outreach opportunities.

Our schedule is constantly updated as we add more artists and activities. You can find the schedule on our website or download the RiseFest app (Apple or Android).

Friday: Gates open at 3:30 PM | First band 4:15 PM | Music ends 10:30 PM
Saturday: Gates open at 11:00 AM | First band 12:00 PM | Festival ends 10:30 PM 

No, there are vendors on the grounds who will provide food and beverages. You are allowed to keep coolers in your car, but you may not bring any outside food or beverages with you past the main gates. Absolutely no alcohol is allowed on the festival grounds, parking lot, or camping area. 

You may bring empty water bottles and NuForce water will fill them with filtered water for FREE. There are also vendors on the grounds who will provide beverages. Absolutely no alcohol is allowed on the festival grounds, parking lot, or camping area.

Our merch tent and food vendors take both cash and debit/credit cards.

RiseFest is an outdoor festival. Attendees may bring lawn chairs, blankets, umbrellas, and shade tents (for designated areas). Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note: All items left on the grounds Friday night will be taken to the Information Booth.

Pets are not allowed inside the main gates. Campers may have pets, but must leave them in the camping area.

Parking is FREE and located on the festival grounds. If it has rained, we will delay parking on the grounds as long as possible.

It is formerly known as the Meet & Greet. You must have an Artist Experience pass. These cannot be purchased, but are given away by our Media partners. You can also win them at the Life 96.5 tent during RiseFest. Please meet by the cross on the north end of the grounds 5 minutes before the scheduled time. A RISE team member will lead you to the Artist Experience, where another staff member will take your photo. Photos will be uploaded to an album on the RISE Ministries Facebook page two to three weeks after RiseFest. 

Our weather policy goes as follows:

• Sunshine: It’s what we all pray for! Wear sunscreen and stay hydrated.
• Rain: RiseFest will go on. Bring umbrellas, ponchos, rain boots, etc. If the rain gets too heavy, RiseFest will pause for a short rain delay.
• Lightning: For your safety, we will have to pause for a storm delay. Please exit in an orderly fashion to your cars and wait for RiseFest to resume. Watch our social media for updates.
• Extreme Heat: Watch our social media for updates and changes in our water policy.

Tickets are available online and at the gate.

Yes! The earlier you buy, the more you save. Kids 10 and under are always FREE!

• Flash Sale (June 2025) – $42
• Fall Price Slide (Oct 1–10, 2025) – as low as $49
• Early Bird (Oct 11, 2025–April 30, 2026) – Groups 10+ $60.50 | Individuals $65
• May Special (May 1–31, 2026) – Groups 10+ $65 | Individuals $68
• June 2026 (No Specials) – $74 General Admission

Prime Tickets ($149) and Camping ($65–$225) go on sale October 11, 2025.

No, RiseFest tickets are nonrefundable. All ticket sales are final.

Yes, we have ADA parking next to the ADA platform. You must have an accessible parking pass and it’s on a first-come, first-served basis.  If you are using a wheelchair or scooter, we highly recommend parking in this area. There will be additional ADA parking upfront near the main gates.

Yes, there are accessible bathrooms right near the accessible seating area. There will also be accessible bathrooms throughout the festival grounds. They are marked on the map.

Yes, we have a covered deck for better viewing. There is a sidewalk and ramp to get onto the deck.

We provide volunteers who can assist you. If you need assistance getting from your vehicle to the Main Stage area, call (712) 449-5140. The number will also be on the jumbotron screens, in our festival guide, and at the main gates.

Camping areas will begin checking in campers on Friday at 10:00 AM–8:00 PM and Saturday at 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. Note: In order to check in, you must have your confirmation number with you or know the name the site was registered under.

If you check in before the Friday evening festival activities begin, we strongly encourage you to stay in the campground area. For your safety and for the ease of festival set-up, please remain in the campground until the grounds open.

Camping areas will close Sunday at noon.

A shower trailer will be available on the grounds. Showers are still available at the OUTDOOR Sheldon pool for free. The indoor pool in the Holiday Inn Express is available for general public use for $5.

Pets are allowed only in the electric campground, not in tent camping areas. Please be courteous to your fellow campers and clean up after them. Pets are NOT allowed on the festival grounds.

Please keep all personal food items and coolers at your campsite. Per our agreement with food vendors, these items will NOT be allowed at any other areas of the festival grounds.

Fires are only allowed if the city gives permission. If they say yes, your fire must be in a fire ring, off the ground.

Volunteering opens in March. By volunteering 4 hours of your time, you will receive a volunteer t-shirt and festival ticket when you attend the volunteer meeting on Thursday before the festival. Volunteers must be signed up six weeks before the festival to guarantee a t-shirt. Register online before 11:30 PM the last Friday in May. There are a ton of areas to choose from. Pick the area and time that works best for you.

If you volunteer four hours, we will give you a free ticket (good for the whole weekend) and a t-shirt.

If you cannot make it to the meeting, check in at the Main Gate on Friday from 3:00-8:00 PM or Saturday from 9:00 AM–7:00 PM to pick up your ticket and t-shirt. If your volunteer shift falls outside of those hours, your area lead will have your t-shirt and your ticket.

Your t-shirt can be picked up on Thursday at the volunteer meeting or at the Main Gate on Friday from 3:00 PM–8:00 PM or Saturday from 9:00 AM–7:00 PM. If your volunteer shift falls outside of those hours, your area lead will have your t-shirt and your ticket.

Yes, your ticket is good for both days regardless of when your shift is. Just check in at the Main Gate on Friday from 3:00 PM–8:00 PM or Saturday from 9:00 AM–7:00 PM to pick up your ticket and t-shirt.

There are no discounts available for camping.

Yes. During your shift, your area lead will have bottles of water available for you. There are also food vendors on the grounds to purchase food.

Each area is different. We ask that all volunteers be 16 or older in most areas. Some areas have requirements of 18 and older (those areas/tickets have the requirements in their ticket description). We do make some exceptions in areas where we can, but the area lead must approve those exceptions.

Absolutely! Volunteering is always more fun with a friend! Just sign up for the same area/time and put a note in the comments that you would like to work with your friend. All area leads work hard to ensure you can work together.

We know that life happens and things come up. If you are no longer able to volunteer, we ask that you cancel your ticket or email volunteers@riseministries.com as soon as you know you have a conflict. This will open up your volunteer spot for someone else to fill.

If you have any additional questions, please email volunteers@riseministries.com.