Higher Ground Music Festival set for Aug. 15-16

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Higher Ground Music Festival set for Aug. 15-16

The Higher Ground Music Festival, featuring Christian music, will be held Aug. 15-16 in Winsted, Minn. The University of St. Thomas is a co-sponsor.

The festival includes music, sports activities, prizes, shopping and plenty of festival fare.

Music lineup includes:

  • Mercy Me
  • Sara Groves
  • Casting Crowns
  • Sanctus Real
  • Shaun Groves
  • Big Daddy Weave
  • Remedy Drive
  • Echoing Angels
  • Caitlyn Smith
  • Rush of Fools
  • Jason Gray

This is the fourth year that the Christian music festival will be held in Winsted, 35 miles west of the Twin Cities. Reserved campsites and one-day tickets are available.

Tickets are $55 in advance, or $65 at the gate.  A one-day pass is $30 in advance, or $40 at the gate. Children age 10 and under are admitted free. For youth groups, buy 10 tickets and get one free.

Tickets may be purchased online, at Northwestern Book Store locations or by phone, (651) 631-5151 in the Twin Cities, or (866) 821-5151.