A one-day Christian music event

September 7, 2024

Malone University

Canton, Ohio

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What is Big Day ?

Big Day Fest at Malone University is a single-day Christian music event packed with excitement, including food trucks, games, and opportunities for teens and youth pastors to connect with one another — all in the spirit of uniting believers in Christ! This festival will truly be a “Big Day” for all in attendance — you don’t want to miss out!

Lineup

indie tribe

indie tribe

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Joseph O'Brien

Joseph O'Brien

Joseph O’Brien is a Singer/Songwriter based out of Nashville, TN. His talent took him to the quarter finals of “America’s Got Talent” and CCM legend, TobyMac took notice as well, signing him to his Gotee label.
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Josiah Queen

Josiah Queen

A young Josiah Queen, only 9 years old, attended a young adults' conference with tens of thousands of believers in Kansas City, accompanied by his parents. Amidst the buzz of the event, he encountered God for the first time, and his life was completely changed.
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Schedule

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12:00pm - 9:00pm
Check-in
Johnson Center Street Entrance
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Esports
Esports Lab "The Frontier" (Lower Level of the Library)
12:00pm - 10:00pm
Admissions Station
Sidewalk in front of the Barn (12pm-5pm), Johnson Center Lobby (5pm-10pm)
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Inflatables
Hoover Courtyard / DeVol Parking Lot / Hazen Field
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Food Trucks
Admissions Parking Lot
12:00pm - 6:00pm
VIP Zone (Youth Pastors & Sponsors)
Emma's (First floor, inside the Barn)
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Malone's Community Worship Band
Kempthorn Stage - Grass by Basketball Court in front of DeVol
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Art Installation with Tim Carmany
Hoover Courtyard
3:00pm -4:00pm
Youth Group Olympics
Hazen Field
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Local Worship Band
Kempthorn Stage - Grass by Basketball Court in front of DeVol
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Local Worship Band
Kempthorn Stage - Grass by Basketball Court in front of DeVol
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Local Worship Band
Kempthorn Stage - Grass by Basketball Court in front of DeVol
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Local Worship Band
Kempthorn Stage - Grass by Basketball Court in front of DeVol
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Local Worship Band
Kempthorn Stage - Grass by Basketball Court in front of DeVol
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Josiah Queen
JC Worship Center
7:15pm - 8:15pm
Joseph O'Brien
JC Worship Center
8:30pm - 9:30pm
indie tribe
JC Worship Center

Schedule Highlights

Art Installation

Tim Carmany '07

Owner of The Hub Art Factory in Canton, Tim will lead the creation of a large community mural to be displayed on Malone's campus.
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Youth Group Olympics

Youth Group Olympics

Compete with your youth group against other youth groups for awesome prizes.

Bible Trivia

Bible Trivia

Think your mental bank of biblical facts is robust? Join us for some trivia fun and bring your A-game.

Tickets

Event Information

At Malone University, 2600 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44709.

Big Day tickets are nonrefundable.

September 7, 2024 at 12pm. The event ends around 9:30pm.

Big Day Fest is both outdoors and indoors. For outdoor areas, attendees may bring lawn chairs, blankets, and umbrellas. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Our visiting performers will be inside the Johnson Center Worship Center, where there is general admission seating.

Big Day Fest will go on. Bring umbrellas, ponchos, rain boots etc. If the rain gets too heavy, Big Day Fest will pause for a short rain delay.

No, parking is free.

Volunteering opens June 1. By volunteering 4 hours of your time, you will receive a volunteer t-shirt and event ticket when you attend the volunteer meeting on Thursday before the festival, September 5. Volunteers must be signed up by Friday, August 9 to guarantee a t-shirt. Register online before 5:00 pm on Friday, August 30. There are a ton of areas to choose from. Pick the area and time that works best for you. 

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Sponsors