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Encouragement, practical faith, and the story behind what God is doing in Hamilton.
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The Harvest Isn't Finished: What God Is Doing From Hamilton to the Nations
A park full of worship. Names written in heaven. Weekly teams on the streets, city groups across the map, and a culture brand on the way. Here's the impact so far, and the open door to partner in what comes next.
The mission & partnership
The vision, the impact so far, and how to stand in it.
Partner in the harvestPray, go or give with Daniel & Katie · KD-Ziedins.comFestival guides & reports
The 2026 harvest report and every guide to the weekend at Gage Park.
Jesus Festival Hamilton 2026: Thank You—and All Glory to God
Jesus Festival Hamilton 2026 has ended. Read the early report of 70+ salvations, 50+ baptisms, 3,000+ hot dogs and drinks shared, a record turnout, heartfelt thanks and practical ways to keep the fire burning.
Jesus Festival Starts Tomorrow: Your Final Gage Park Checklist
Jesus Festival Hamilton starts Friday, September 4 at Gage Park. Get the final times, live weather, packing list, Main and Ottawa detour, offline app and five-minute before-you-go plan.
Jesus Festival Saturday Is Now 10 AM–7 PM: Updated Stage Schedule
Jesus Festival Family Festival Day has been extended by one hour. See the September 5, 2026 stage schedule from 11 AM–7 PM, artist times, speakers and planning notes.
The Light Hunt: a Free Scavenger Hunt Hidden Inside Jesus Festival
Twelve QR codes are hidden around Gage Park at Jesus Festival Hamilton — each one carries Scripture, lights a lamp on your phone, and unlocks shareable badges. Here's how to play.
Free Things to Do in Hamilton in September 2026
A practical, date-checked guide to free Hamilton events in September 2026—including Jesus Festival, Supercrawl, Open Streets and a great day at Gage Park.
The Complete Gage Park Festival Guide for Jesus Festival 2026
Plan your Jesus Festival Hamilton weekend at Gage Park: where to enter, when to arrive, parking and HSR options, what to pack, family tips and the full September 4–5 schedule.
Bringing the Kids: A Parent's Survival Guide
A free outdoor festival with thousands of people and a toddler who has opinions. What to pack, where to sit, what to do when someone wanders off — and why it's worth the effort.
If You've Never Been to Anything Like This Before
Someone invited you to Jesus Festival and you said yes before you thought it through. Here's honestly what happens, what nobody will ask of you, and why you're more welcome than you think.
Everyday faith
Loving your city, reaching the people closest to you, and life after yes.
How to Pray for a City (When It Feels Too Big)
Praying for a whole city sounds enormous and vague. Scripture makes it surprisingly concrete — five biblical patterns for praying over the streets you actually live on.
What You Wear Can Start the Conversation
Most Gospel conversations don't start with a sermon — they start with a question. On faith-worn-out-loud, the new Kingdom Shop, and the official Jesus Festival collection.
Why We Give a Whole City a Free Festival
No tickets, no barriers, no one turned away. The story behind why Jesus Festival Hamilton is completely free — and what that decision has cost and produced.
You Already Know Your Mission Field
Most of us are waiting for a calling to somewhere far away. Meanwhile God has already placed about a dozen people around you. Here's how to actually reach them.
What Happens After You Say Yes to Jesus
Nobody hands you a manual the moment you believe. Here's an honest, gentle guide to the first weeks of following Jesus — what changes, what doesn't, and what to do next.
How to Actually Love a City
Loving your city sounds noble and vague. Here's what it looks like in practice — small, repeatable, unglamorous things that genuinely change a neighbourhood.
Your Job Is Not a Distraction From Your Calling
Most Christians spend more waking hours at work than anywhere else — and quietly assume it's spiritually neutral territory. It isn't.
The Most Underrated Thing You Can Do This Year
Not a program. Not a platform. Just one honest invitation to one person — and why it's still how almost everyone finds their way in.
The story continues
Read the 2026 harvest report, celebrate every person who made it possible and find a practical next step after Gage Park.
See the 2026 recap and next steps →