Buffalo, N.Y.— One of North America's largest and longest-running Christian music festivals, Kingdom Bound, celebrates its 20th anniversary at Six Flags Darien Lake amusement park and camping resort, in Darien Center, New York (near Buffalo-Niagara Falls) August 6-9, 2006. The annual festival, which typically attracts 70,000 people from all over the United States and Canada, counts over 10,000 camping at the adjacent camping resort, more than 500 volunteers to keep the event running smoothly, and over 65 popular recording artists and 15 speakers brought in from all over the world for four days of faith, fun, and fellowship.

Performing and/or speaking at the Compassion International Performing Arts Center: The Afters, MercyMe, Pastor Tommy Reid, Parachute Band, Reggie Dabbs, Anthony Evans, Rick Cua, Will McFarlane, Dr. Tony Evans, Audio Adrenaline, Casting Crowns, Paul Baloche, Michael Franzese, John Reuben, Chris Rice, Bob Lenz, Kutless, Third Day, Lenny LeBlanc, Ken Freeman, Vicky Beeching, Denver & The Mile High Orchestra, Pam Stenzel, Rebecca St. James, Newsboys

Performing and/or speaking at the Integrity Music Worship Tent: Mike Failla, Ken Freeman, Rita Springer, Anadara, Parachute Band, Robin Mark, Alvin Slaughter, Randy Rothwell, Dr. Kevin Leman, Lenny LeBlanc, Paul Baloche, Reggie Dabbs, Delia, Robert Stearns, Don Moen

Performing and/or speaking at the Houghton College Park Stage: Hello Kelly, Reggie Dabbs, Kids In The Way, Manic Drive, Falling Up, Hyper Static Union, Hawk Nelson, Pam Stenzel, Thousand Foot Krutch, Jonah 33, Leeland, The Wedding, Disciple, Ken Freeman, Pillar, Dizmas, Spoken, Seventh Day Slumber, Sanctus Real, Skillet

Performing and/or speaking at the Audio Closet Stage: Relevant Worship, Adam Farrell, Nathan Finichio, Kids In The Way, The Silent, Geordie McKay, Everyday Sunday, N.I.F.T.Y, Christine Evans, Jeff Somers Band

Performing and/or speaking at the Hip-Hop Stage In The Park: Manafest, Michael Peace, Oral Roberts, Shekinah, Todd Bangz, R-Swift, J-Silas, B-Dill, Jaz, Tecniq, Big Tyme, Funkline, Marvolous, Dead Man Walking

All artists and speakers are scheduled to change without notice.

Kingdom Bound starts at 5pm on Sunday, August 6, 2006, and continues through Wednesday, August 9, 2006, culminating in a concert by longtime festival favorite, the Newsboys.

Kingdom Bound 2006 event or day pass tickets are now on sale, and include admission to the majority of Six Flags Darien Lake’s amusement park rides. Specially-priced "after 5pm" tickets are available for commuters. Campsite packages are still available. Call 800-461-4485 or visit www.kingdombound.org for more information.

http://kingdombound.org/