Phil Callaway
Phil is known worldwide for his humorous look at life - especially the hard parts. He's the best-selling author of more than 30 books on family, comedy, life and golf. These include Laughing Matters, I Used to Have Answers…Now I Have Kids, Under Par, Making Life Rich Without Any Money, and Family Squeeze. He hosts the daily radio program Laugh Again* which is broadcast across North America, the UK, and English-speaking Africa. Phil's writings have been translated into languages like Polish, Chinese, Spanish, German, Dutch, Indonesian, and English (one of which he speaks fluently!)
His long list of accomplishments includes shutting off the TV to listen to his children’s questions (twice), taking out the garbage without being told (once), and convincing his high school sweetheart to marry him (once).
Described as “Dave Barry with a message,” Callaway is a popular speaker for corporations, conferences, camps, cruises, and couples’ retreats. He is a frequent guest on national radio and TV, and partners with Compassion, an international child development agency. Phil’s writings have won more than a dozen international awards. His 5-part video series The Big Picture has been viewed in 80,000 churches worldwide.
Callaway started Servant magazine in 1989 with the goal of encouraging, edifying, and educating readers. As a columnist Phil has published hundreds of articles in such publications as Marriage Partnership, Leadership, New Man, Home Life, Decision, and Faith & Friends.
He is based in Canada where he lives with Ramona. Their three adult children are within driving distance, but still come home for meals when they can. He has 14 grandchildren. Apart from hanging out with his family, one of Phil's greatest passions is telling stories that help people laugh and learn about the things that matter most.
His long list of accomplishments includes shutting off the TV to listen to his children’s questions (twice), taking out the garbage without being told (once), and convincing his high school sweetheart to marry him (once).
Described as “Dave Barry with a message,” Callaway is a popular speaker for corporations, conferences, camps, cruises, and couples’ retreats. He is a frequent guest on national radio and TV, and partners with Compassion, an international child development agency. Phil’s writings have won more than a dozen international awards. His 5-part video series The Big Picture has been viewed in 80,000 churches worldwide.
Callaway started Servant magazine in 1989 with the goal of encouraging, edifying, and educating readers. As a columnist Phil has published hundreds of articles in such publications as Marriage Partnership, Leadership, New Man, Home Life, Decision, and Faith & Friends.
He is based in Canada where he lives with Ramona. Their three adult children are within driving distance, but still come home for meals when they can. He has 14 grandchildren. Apart from hanging out with his family, one of Phil's greatest passions is telling stories that help people laugh and learn about the things that matter most.
Outset - Saskatchewan
OUTSET has a passion to lead Canada's younger generations into a celebration of praise for their Creator. This six-sibling band sets the stage for new beginnings, bringing a clear outlook and hope for the future. Their music is an eclectic blend of pop, contemporary worship, Celtic, and country-rock. The concerts that they present combine a positive message with exceptional musicianship. In every song and during every concert, OUTSET inspires hope and joy through Jesus.
Szakacs Family - Saskatchewan
Curtis and Bonnie’s journeys have taken them from coast to coast, across Canada, including 10 extensive Maritime tours. The family’s presentation is a sensitive and lively blend of vocals and collective instrumentation. Together with their eight children they have a diverse and captivating ministry, shining the light of Jesus wherever they go.
Their creative ability to write and arrange in a broad variety of musical styles makes for a skillfully surprising musical experience. A repertoire of seven albums highlights the musical journey of this family. Some of these have received multiple awards nominations.
Curtis & Bonnie and Family’s concerts are transparent, hope-filled, and uplifting. They desire to be used by Almighty God to bring breakthrough, revival and fresh vision for this Nation.
Their creative ability to write and arrange in a broad variety of musical styles makes for a skillfully surprising musical experience. A repertoire of seven albums highlights the musical journey of this family. Some of these have received multiple awards nominations.
Curtis & Bonnie and Family’s concerts are transparent, hope-filled, and uplifting. They desire to be used by Almighty God to bring breakthrough, revival and fresh vision for this Nation.
Quinn Throness - Alberta
Quinn Throness is a 19-year-old Christian recording artist from LaGlace, Alberta. She writes and releases original Contemporary Christian music. Her parents run the local youth group, and this gave her a love for youth ministry- now in the form of music. She hopes her songs encourage you to grow – or make a relationship with Jesus Christ!
The Harder Family
The Harder Family is a third-generation group of family harmonies in gospel music. From a small hobby farm in Peace Fiver, Alberta, Reuben and Cindy and their eight children spend several weekends each summer at various gospel music festivals in Alberta and BC. It is their desire that the gospel of Jesus Christ would be clearly understood through their songs and spoken word, that audiences would be uplifted and encouraged, and that God would be glorified through it!
The Worship Union
Writing everything from heartfelt hymns to modern worship anthems, this married duo loves to weave together faith and music. After spending a decade in the secular sphere as Midnight Lights, Jason and Katie became obedient to God’s calling and began to devote themselves to creating music for worship and leading God’s people in praise as The Worship Union in 2022. They strive to give all the glory to God the Father and long for the day when we all rejoice around the throne singing “Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord, God Almighty!”
Ben & Jessica Crane - Alberta
Ben is a singer, song writer and award-winning western cartoonist best know for his top-selling work with Leanin’ Tree greeting cards. He has traveled western Canada and the US as a concert artist for over 40 years. His daughter Jessica has shared the stage with him since 2002, when she was just six years old. Tiny and armed with a violin she’d climb up on a chair so she could see the crowd and would consistently steal the show from her daddy.
She still does.
Their music is rural and family-orientated and relationship-themed, an acoustic mix of songwriter, folk and Americana with a smattering of old-time.
They live on the 6th generation family farm near Eckville, Alberta.
She still does.
Their music is rural and family-orientated and relationship-themed, an acoustic mix of songwriter, folk and Americana with a smattering of old-time.
They live on the 6th generation family farm near Eckville, Alberta.
Marianne Knapcik
Mariann is a long-term resident of Hythe, Alberta. Born in San Diego, California she moved to Canada in her early teens with her parents, who were called to Canada as missionaries and became pastors. She has been the praise and worship leader of Lymburn Full Gospel Global Ministries Church (Pastor Dr. Jack Parker D. D.) in Lymburn, Alberta for 34 years and is also the assistant pastor. She has done tours through the southwestern United States as well as British Colombia and Alberta. She has been to Africa on a missionary/singing tour and sang in the deserts of Turkana Country Lodwar, Kenya. She has done concerts in the Hythe area with all proceeds going to Mariann Children’s Home in Lodwar. It is a huge privilege and a blessing for Mariann to sing right in her own backyard at the Peace Country Jamboree this year.
Kevin Quist Band - Alberta
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Since the days of the 90’s when the Kevin Quist family band was together a lot of things have changed. The girls are all raising families and involved in music ministries of their own. Kevin and Barbara live in the Teepee Creek community where they raise cattle and host a fellowship of Christian cowboys ministry. They still get together with family and friends to play music whenever they can. So maybe things haven’t changed all that much. Still loving God, family, friends, music, and sometimes cows. (If you have ever had cows you will understand. )
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The Elias Family - Alberta
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The rolling landscape near the foothills of Alberta is home to the Elias Family. Kevin, Kim, and their four sons travel extensively sharing the love and grace of God through music and testimony. Often known for their time with the Dry River Boys, Singing Hills, and the TV show Tribal Trails, this family's energetic, bluegrass infused music will be sure to get your toes tapping!
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Edith and Melanie - Alberta
Edith Fehr and Melanie Salte, previously known as the Fehrs, are a mother daughter duo from the Edmonton area.
Edith grew up in La Crete Alberta and has strong roots in country and Southern Gospel music. Singing in church and local talent shows was a regular occurrence in her growing up years. She had the privilege of recording a project professionally with her brother David in 1989.They sang as a duo for a few years, thanks to the push and incredible support of her husband George.
Opportunity came with winning a southern gospel talent contest, which opened doors for solo ministry and God's incredible blessing of three more recording projects, one of which was a duo with Melanie.
Life changed for the Fehr family with a cancer diagnosis for George in 2012, which would be a seven year battle with the disease. Sadly he lost his battle in July 2019.
Edith experienced a bout of cancer in 2018, and after two surgeries there was doubt that she would ever sing again, but God had other plans.
Both Melanie and Edith are worship leaders in their respective churches, and active in ministry.
On a personal note, Melanie and I are thrilled to be a part of this festival, one that we have attended as a family for many years! We are still adapting to the incredible loss of a husband and father. He was such a central part of our music ministry and our biggest fan! We miss him dearly, but by the strength and grace of God we will move forward proclaiming the gospel.
Thank you.
Edith grew up in La Crete Alberta and has strong roots in country and Southern Gospel music. Singing in church and local talent shows was a regular occurrence in her growing up years. She had the privilege of recording a project professionally with her brother David in 1989.They sang as a duo for a few years, thanks to the push and incredible support of her husband George.
Opportunity came with winning a southern gospel talent contest, which opened doors for solo ministry and God's incredible blessing of three more recording projects, one of which was a duo with Melanie.
Life changed for the Fehr family with a cancer diagnosis for George in 2012, which would be a seven year battle with the disease. Sadly he lost his battle in July 2019.
Edith experienced a bout of cancer in 2018, and after two surgeries there was doubt that she would ever sing again, but God had other plans.
Both Melanie and Edith are worship leaders in their respective churches, and active in ministry.
On a personal note, Melanie and I are thrilled to be a part of this festival, one that we have attended as a family for many years! We are still adapting to the incredible loss of a husband and father. He was such a central part of our music ministry and our biggest fan! We miss him dearly, but by the strength and grace of God we will move forward proclaiming the gospel.
Thank you.
Eldon Langerud
I was born and raised on a farm north of Fort St. John, BC. My wife Ruth and I now make our home in Wetaskiwin, AB. The Lord blessed us with two sons who are married, and we have five beautiful granddaughters. Life is good. We have been involved with music ministry all our lives, mostly worship leading and performing for various functions in church and the community. I have always said, “I’m not a preacher but I can sing a song”. Singing in coffee shops and senior’s homes have been a place to be a blessing and minister to folks. I look forward to being able to share some music that has meant much to me over the years, and it will be good to be in Beaverlodge again.
Bruce Reimer & Friends - Alberta
Some of my friends and I have been doing music for more years than most of us care to remember, but still love doing it. We hope and pray that what we sing and say, will be an encouragement and blessing to y’all as we sing about our Creator, Savior, and Lord, and songs that tell stories of life, family, good times, and bad – all redeemable by our friend Jesus. My friends and I hope that our time here together will draw us all a little closer to each other and to The One who loves us most, as we travel this journey of life with eternity in view.