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Flint Hills Praisefest is a free, family-friendly Christian music festival where people feel welcome to worship God alongside their neighbors. This year for Praisefest's 15th anniversary, will announce the headliner in 2026! Praisefest operates with three main principles in mind, Community, Worship, and Generosity. Join us for a fun-filled day of worship, giving, and great food!

Festival Lineup

As we celebrate the 15th year of Praisefest, we are thrilled to announce our 2026 headliner:

Megan Woods.

Known for powerful songs like “The Truth” and “God of the Impossible,” Megan has become one of the most exciting new voices in Christian music—sharing messages of identity in Christ, faith, and hope with believers around the country.

We can’t wait to welcome Megan to the Praisefest stage.

Praisefest 2026 will take place:

September 24–27
Cico Park – Manhattan, Kansas

Megan Woods will headline the Praisefest Festival on Saturday, September 26.

As we celebrate 15 years of Praisefest, we continue to center everything around our pillars:

Worship
Community
Generosity

Learn more about headliner

Thrivent/KJIL Stage

Justin Aaron

Time TBD

Eric Brown

Time TBD

Refined Worship

Time TBD

Jimmie Bratcher

Time TBD

Next Era

Time TBD

Bill Horn

Time TBD

Relevant Church

Time TBD

Angel 95 stage (Acoustic)

Tammy Barrett

Time TBD

Ken Savy

Time TBD

Brian Elder

Time TBD

Keepers of the GardeN

Time TBD

Kelly Alayna

Time TBD

PRAISEFEST Stage

presence worship

6:30 PM

Megan woods

7:45 PM

BAND BIOS

Brian Elder is a recording artist, songwriter, and worship leader who lived out the message written in Joshua 1:9. After several years in the industry and opening for bands such a Brett Michaels and Papa Roach, Elder felt that something was missing. He packed up his guitar and decided to give up music for good. God, however, had different plans. While battling anxiety and depression in 2019, Elder cried out to God begging him for purpose. God led him back to his guitar, and with a new faith-fueled passion Elder began writing songs of worship drawing from his experience, and the power of God’s presence in his life. Today Brian loves to share his music around the globe with a testimony that reminds us, hope exists, and God’s healing power can be found in worship. https://www.brianeldermusic.com

Equipping worship leaders spiritually and musically to serve the local church and beyond. Focused on raising the next generation of worship leaders through training, residencies, and camps.

Get ready to worship with Justin Aaron, a passionate and gifted artist whose heart for God shines through every note. Hailing from Junction City, Kansas, Justin captivated The Voice Season 22 audience and made it to the Top 8, earning praise for his heartfelt performances and emotional authenticity NBC+1.

Josh Snyder Music is an Atlanta, GA-based duo, founded by Josh Snyder in 2018, creating out-of-this-world music that points people to the eternal truth of God’s Word (2 Timothy 3:16). Through powerful songs and immersive live events, they remind believers that this world is not our home (Philippians 3:20) and inspire full surrender to God’s plan (Matthew 5:16). JSM desires to connect people who do not have a relationship with the God of the universe to the truth, found only in Jesus Christ (Romans 10:9) and encourages believers to walk boldly in faith together (Hebrews 10:24-25). As God’s hands and feet in a dark world (2 Timothy 2:22), their mission is clear—we are just passing through; our true home is with Him (John 14:2-3).