Winterfest — Organization Profile
Winterfest is a long-running youth rally associated with churches of Christ, created to help teenagers grow in faith through Bible-centered teaching, worship, and community. The event is designed primarily for middle school and high school students, who typically attend with church youth groups and adult sponsors for a concentrated, retreat-style weekend of spiritual renewal and discipleship.
Winterfest is organized as a multi-track gathering that blends large-group sessions with teaching that is meant to be practical and accessible for teens. While specific session topics vary each year, the consistent purpose is to help students engage Scripture, strengthen conviction, and build friendships with other believers. Many youth groups use Winterfest as a “big anchor” moment in their annual discipleship rhythm—bringing students for shared learning, worship, and encouragement that carries back into the local church.
A notable distinctive of Winterfest is its multi-location approach. In addition to its long-established gathering in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Winterfest also hosts events in Fort Worth, Texas, and Arizona, serving churches and youth ministries from multiple regions. This format allows churches to participate in a similar experience while choosing a location that best fits travel distance and group logistics.
Winterfest supports participation with practical planning tools for youth leaders and parents. The official site provides registration access, location details, lodging guidance, directions, and vendor/exhibitor information to help groups coordinate travel and schedules. Winterfest also maintains a speaker/teacher listing so attending groups can understand the range of voices contributing to the program.
Beyond the in-person experience, Winterfest offers ongoing resources that extend year-round. The event promotes the Winterfest mobile app to provide devotional content and other attendee tools, and it also shares resources and historical archives that allow churches and individuals to revisit past sessions and materials for continued learning and encouragement.
For churches and families looking to engage, the best starting point is the official Winterfest website, where groups can find registration links by location, planning details for lodging and directions, and the central contact information for questions. Winterfest’s stated contact point is based in Edmond, Oklahoma, providing a consistent home-base for communication and coordination across its event locations.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.winterfest.org/
- Gatlinburg (main hub): https://www.winterfest.org/gatlinburg
- Registration (Gatlinburg): https://www.winterfest.org/registration
- Speakers/Teachers: https://www.winterfest.org/speakers-teachers
- Lodging: https://www.winterfest.org/lodging
- Directions: https://www.winterfest.org/directions
- Resources: https://www.winterfest.org/resources
- Past Winterfests: https://www.winterfest.org/past-winterfests
- WF App: https://www.winterfest.org/wf-app
- Contact: https://www.winterfest.org/contact-us
Contact Information
- Email: du************@**.edu
- Phone: 405-249-5270
- Mailing address: 14301 Middleberry Rd., Edmond, OK 73013
Socials
- Not publicly listed.
Leadership
- Dudley Chancey — Winterfest contact
