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The band Switchfoot is one of many acts to perform this weekend at SpiritSong. The Christian music concert series runs Thursday through Saturday at Kings Island. Photo provided

Some of the biggest acts in Christian and Gospel music will converge in Mason today through Saturday at the annual SpiritSong concert series at Kings Island.

Now in its 19th year, SpiritSong uses an amusement park setting to present a soul-searching message from top contemporary Christian acts, including TobyMac, RED, Switchfoot, Jeremy Camp, Third Day, Needtobreathe and Owl City, plus nationally known speakers.

“We bring in an astounding lineup of Christian music talent and speakers,” said Richard Young, director of operations for Premier Festivals, the event’s sponsor.  “People look forward to having fun, fellowship and worship in a unique atmosphere with all that the park has to offer, too.”

• View SpiritSong’s three-day lineup 

Cost: $48.99 for one day, $66.99 for two days or $76.99 for three days. Tickets include admission to Kings Island, Soak City Waterpark and the performances in the Timberwolf Amphitheatre.

Information: 800-965-9324, www.spiritsongfest.com.

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Christian music group Third Day is among bands to perform at the 19th annual SpiritSong concert series to be held June 28-30 at Kings Island. File photo

One of the Midwest’s largest Christian music festivals returns this month to Kings Island.

The 19th annual SpiritSong concert series is set for June 28-30 at the Mason amusement park.

The three-day lineup features nationally known speakers and some of the biggest acts in Christian and Gospel music, including Owl City, TobyMac, RED, Switchfoot, Jeremy Camp, Third Day and Needtobreathe.

Tickets include admission to Kings Island, the all-new Soak City water park and performances in the 10,000 seat outdoor Timberwolf Ampitheatre.

“This festival offers a fun and unique way to bring top Christian artists and speakers to a place that people love to visit with family and friends,” said Richard Young, director of operations for Premier Festivals, the event’s sponsor.

“We bring in an astounding lineup of Christian music talent and speakers,” he added.  “People look forward to having fun, fellowship and worship in a unique atmosphere with all that the park has to offer, too.”

Tickets are available online at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000 or from Kings Island.  Groups of 15 or more can purchase discounted tickets online at itickets.com or by phone at 800-965-9324.

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The Christian music band Skillet will perform at this year's SpiritSong at Kings Island.

The contemporary Christian music scene will be in full swing this weekend at Kings Island.

The Mason amusement park will host the 18th annual SpiritSong concert series July 7-9 at its Timberwolf Amphitheatre.

SpiritSong uses an amusement park setting to present a soul-searching message from top contemporary Christian acts, including TobyMac, Newsboys, Skillet, Jeremy Camp, Chris Tomlin and Tenth Avenue North, plus nationally known speakers.

Here’s this year’s line-up:

Thursday, July 7

• Manic Drive
• Samestate
• RED
• Newsboys
• Matt Pitt
• TobyMac

Friday, July 8

• Finding Favour
• Group 1 Crew
• Family Force 5
• Jeremy Camp
• Bob Lenz
• Skillet

Saturday, July 9

• Cory Lamb
• Anthem Lights
• Disciple
• Thousand Foot Krutch
• Tenth Avenue North
• Tom Richter
• Chris Tomlin

Cost is $48.99 for one day, $66.99 for two days or $76.99 for three days. Tickets include admission to Kings Island, Boomerang Bay Waterpark and the performances in the Timberwolf Amphitheatre.

For more information, call 800-965-9324 or go to www.spiritsongfest.com.

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Kings Island will host the 18th annual SpiritSong concert series, which features contemporary Christian music artists and teaching seminars. The event will take place July 7-9.

This year’s event features a range of artists from the genres of the Christian music field, including Toby Mac, Newsboys, RED, Skillet, Jeremy Camp, Finding Favour, Group 1 Crew and Thousand Foot Krutch.

Tickets for SpiritSong includes admission to Kings Island, Boomerang Bay Waterpark and the performances. All performances take place in the 10,000-seat Timberwolf Amphitheatre, which has outdoor, theatre-style seating. Seating is reserved.

Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 513-562-4949 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Groups of 30 or more can purchase tickets at a discounted price by calling 800-965-9324 or online at www.itickets.com. Tickets can also be purchased at Kings Island during public operating days.

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Tags: Tags: Boomerang Bay Waterpark, Christian music, kings island, SpiritSong, Timberwolf Amphiteatre