DC Fest

All artists were amazing! The only huge downfall was the sound quality. There were many moments of not being able to hear the vocals. They were some ear piercing moments. Whoever was running the sound board was not doing a very good job making necessary adjustments. Other then that I loved every artist who was there! Just would have been nicer to be able to sing along more.

DC Fest was a great venue for all ages including families. From Jamie Grace to David Crowder to the Newsboys, the variety of music was a great mix of Christian music. Christian music festivals are a wonderful example of the power of Christian music to excite and exhort Christian to get excited about God.

Don't miss this event...you will regret it if you do.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the festival. Great music and performers. Found the whole experience very uplifting. It was a very long day though. I think that if we go back next year, we'll get there a little later and go for the more popular bands only. We're both in our 50's and the seats were quite uncomfortable to sit in for all that time...I especially liked The Afters, 10th Avenue North, Mandisa, and Third Day and would've just liked to have seen them. I liked that the Patriot Center supplied ear plugs too. That made it possible to just hear the music and block the background noise.

We got there early, around 2:30. I originally went because of Third Day but the other bands were awesome. I would suggest not sitting in the sections on either side of the stage. The sound is way too loud and we thought we were going deaf! I would also encourage you to be prepared to spend a decent amount of money if you buy food there. The cheapest thing is a bottle of water for $4.

Awesome performances by The Afters, Tenth Avenue North, Mandisa, and Third Day. And some great new artists I had not really heard before. Wonderful variety of performers for one price.

Great event, but would have been better if the sound system hadn't drowned out the voices of the performers. It was difficult to understand a word they were saying. Event started at 3pm, and by the time Mandisa came out (around 6:00pm), I was ready to go, in between all the breaking down/swapping out of bands and sound checks in between each performer/band, not to mention the lengthy pleas of various non profit groups, who showed videos in between some of the acts, the event seemed to move along at a very slow pace. Mandisa was well worth the cost of the tickets, however. Fortunately, I knew the words to her songs, so rather than try and understand what she was singing, I was able to enjoy her performance very much. She had everyone on their feet with a lot of energy and was very engaging. Although I wanted to see Third Day, I couldn't last beyond Mandisa, due to the aforementioned issues ..... Now, I see why most people didn't even show up until 6:00pm!

A great line up of wonderful God-loving artists! Something for all tastes. Ill definitely be back next year!

My husband and I went and had a wonderful time. There were 7 to 8 different artists. We loved them all...different types of music kept our attention. Although a little long 6.5 hours, I wouldn't have changed the amount of artists....you could have just come a little later if you couldn't say for that long. Everyone had their God given gift that they shared wonderfully.

I was impressed with all of the artists and how they incorporated scripture in between performances. Myself and my wife called it a date night for us but it was more like a love connection between fellow believers in the Lord who worshipped the same father. Looking forward to DC Fest every year

It was a great family friendly event. The only issue was it was too long without many breaks. There should be activities that families can do, as well. Games, vendors, etc.

I was unable to find the line up anywhere, so I arrived just before 3:00 when it was scheduled to start. Ugh. I didn't know any group or songs until Colton Dixon, and even then only knew one song. (I listen to WPER all day every day so I was surprised at this.) Anyway, had I known the schedule, I would have arrived somewhere around 6:00 to see the groups I really wanted to see. (Mandisa on...)

I absolutely loved Tenth Avenue North and Third Day!

Wonderful!!!! We had a wonderful time and hope to go again. We would definitely recommend this to friends and family.

Very organized, the staff was very friendly, and helpful!

I had so much fun at DC Fest 2013. All the musicians and artists were fabulous. Great entertainment, great worship, great music, nothing to complain about. They saved the best for last - the Newsboys! I love them! So much fun; will do it again next year.

I am a fan of DC Fest, but this year was not very well organized, too much spare time between the bands, the people that was introducing the bands was not motivating.... The only bands that really were worth to watch : The After, Mathew West and Newsboys! The other years this event was much better! Hope that next year the quality improve so I could invite friends!

We attended the meet and greet prior to the event. All of the artists were happily talking to fans, asking questions, answering questions, signing autographs and smiling for photos. The music was outstanding. For an event that started at 2 PM with the meet and greet and ended after 10 PM, you expect to get tired or bored at one point in the night. I loved every minute from start to finish. The entire evening was electric and uplifting. I will be there in 2014.

My husband and I had a great time and really soaked up the atmosphere. We enjoyed all the acts and felt a part of the whole thing. We would definitely attend again next year. Special shout to Matthew West, Jamie Grace, Newsboys.

this event was awesome and i had a great time. I am glad i took the ride down to Virginia from NY. I initially had to ask to switch seats by guest services because it was tight where i was initially placed, i was relocated a bit too far even though i was comfortable. However it was a great show!

I had a wonderful time at DC Fest 2013. I was amazed at all of the bands that performed especially Mathew West for writing a new song call DC Fest. The Newsboy were fantastic especially when the drummer and his drums rose up on the podium then the podium tilted and started spinning. That was really cool. I'm glad I had ear plugs for it was really loud.

The bands were generally very good. The Newsboys were simply amazing!!

I had a blast at DC Fest. Every single performance and presentation was outstanding! It was a very up lifting and inspiring event. Matthew West was my favorite, but the Newsboys definitely took the show with the spinning drummer!

Performances were GREAT, Artist/speaker GREAT!!! Food prices were extreme, but we had a GREAT time!!!!

My husband and I took our kids. We had a fantastic time. The music was amazing. We enjoyed every single performance, but were stupefied when Newsboy's drummer drummed as his platform tipped up vertically and spun around! Great show!

Amazing! A great concert with great artists. I particularly enjoyed Mathew West!

The DC fest was awesome. We have attended the past two years and both were great shows. I would go back again. We even received extras for purchasing VIP tickets.

Excellent concert. I came to see Michael W. Smith, the headliner. My favorite artist ever!! I did not realize how long the event would be. It started at 3pm. I got the VIP package so came at 2pm to meet the artists. I got to say Hi to MWS and got his autograph and an excellent picture. There were several new artists I had never heard before and it was a good afternoon and evening. They should say something to the effect that the event will last that long. But otherwise I would do it again.

The Bands were Powerful! Packed witht eh Spirit. The breaks were way too long between bands.

Wow!!! The DC Fest was AMAZING!!! As a school teacher, I can't think of a better way to start off the year. All of the performances were great!! I especially loved Crowder and Jamie Grace!!

Overall was good, was blessed by artist but interval between artist were too long.

The whole event was awesome. Sidwalk Prophets just blew me away with the passion displayed when they perform.

LOVED the bands! There was a lot of down time between the acts. Would have liked to see more of Jamie Grace! Was disappointed in all the advertising and pushing of different organizations. I spent my money to be entertained and felt like during the acts I had to deal with "commercials" from various vendors (they were great causes but not why I went to see the show).

Praise Eternal God for the gifts and talents that each artist shared at DC Fest 2015. Encouraging, Inspiring, Enjoyable. Praise Him! Praise Him! Praise Him! ALL GLORY to CREATOR GOD! Excellent line-up!!!

The DC Fest was superb, I totally enjoyed praising and worshiping the Lord Jesus Christ with my fellow christian artists. The Lord's will, I am planning to attend again next year. I just loved Sidewalk Prophets, had never seen them live before. Totally awesome. Everyone totally rocked! They lifted up our holy Rock - Jesus the only begotten of the God the Father. Love it.

Very great concert with so many great Christian Acts! It's definitely worth the price I enjoyed it! It's a long show but it didn't feel long to me. Patriot Center (now Eaglebank Area) has a good variety of food venders and if you need to get up take a break and walk around, I recommend it because the DC fest is from 3pm- 11pm. I know a lady next to me who doesn't go to concerts often said: "I didn't know it was this long" Other than that every act was great! I would go again.

All staff was very courteous and nice. Venue was clean, Our seats were great. There was a good variety of food and booths outside the arena and the performances were awesome of course. Would definitely go back to it next year!

The day was wonderful in every way. Meet and Greet was fun, boxed lunch was delicious, and the facilities made the day comfortable. Most importantly the artists were inspirational. God was among us this day!

DC Fest was a really good event. Our first time. It lasted much longer than I anticipated. With it starting at 3:00, I figured it would be over by 6-7:00. Instead, the final group did not even take the stage until after 9:30! We had to leave before it was over, because it was too late. I feel the event went much too long on a Saturday night, with church the next morning. Summary: it was really good, but it just went far too long....nearly 8 hours.

I came to hear contemporary Christian music. Lose the "foam at the mouth" fundamentalist preacher.

I really enjoy watching all the artist worship the lord in music Michael w smith brought back many memories as I here him place some of his old songs

The venue was great! This was my first time at Eaglebank Arena. Very nice place! This was also my first endevor to DC Fest. The experience was a God send through and through! Amazing bands and amazing grace all at the same time. It couldn't have been better!

Awesome show!!! This was my 4th year to attend, it just keeps getting better!

My wife and I were blown away by all of the performances and the amount of worship. We enjoyed ourselves more than we were expecting. We would definitely do this again!

It was an amazing inspirational event. Plan to go every year as long as it runs and health permits.

All the bands were absolutely amazing! I can't wait until the organize another one!

Third Day was great as always....but 10th avenue North stole the show "Awesome"

Wonderful show. Great to be with that many people praising the Lord.

I loved the concert! The music was wonderful, the artists very inspiring, but most of all, God's presence was there!!!

DC Fest was an electrifying event of Christian Worship and Praise. Recommend that church youth groups make plans to attend, as the music and message presented are in the language that is easiest for teens to understand.

I had never been to DC Fest before, so didn't know what to expect. I didn't expect to be uplifted from the first performer, until the very last - each artist had a profound ability to move the Holy Spirit within us and to allow us to reach up and out in praise to our Lord. Justin Kintzel - wow! His CD is awesome! Lindsay McCaul - just loved One More Step and looking forward to getting her new CD. Finding Favour - I had to have more, and bought their EP on iTunes the next day! The Afters - I had some of their music - but seriously, Light Up the Sky was probably one of my favorites of the night! Colton Dixon - edgy and outrageous - loads of talent! Mandisa - truly gifted, truly spiritual, truly fun - this woman is the real deal! Tenth Avenue North - another group that I have lots of their music already, but had never seen live. Can you say phenomenal? Can you say stole the show? Yeah - they were THAT good. Third Day - 22 years later these guys still can bring a crowd to their feet! Love their music and their message - a joyful ending to an amazing night! I look forward to next year - DC Fest will become a tradition for me if I have any say about it! And the Patriot Center was great too - a smaller venue, and I don't think there's a bad seat in the house! Just loved it!

Music was great--lyrics and messages even better. So uplifting to hear a crowd praising and crying out to God. Appreciate the musicianship of the artists.

The sound of the instruments was so loud that it was impossible to hear words from any of the artists. Consequently, I did not get value for my buck and was disappointed because this is the only genre of music that appeals to me. Can we try to keep instruments' volume at a modest level next time please? Thanks Cate

Love the venue. Only problem there was to much talking during the performance asking for money. I had never been before to a Christian concert. I was taken back a bit by the amount of time that was spend with asking for money.

I loved it! All the performers were great and it was a great crowd! This was the first time I attended DC Fest. My only complaint is I had no idea how long the show was to last. I tried in vain to find it posted on line. I knew it started at 3pm and figured it might go until 7pm, but it wasn't over until after 10:15pm! Also found out after I got inside that if you had to leave you would not be allowed to come back in! I brought the tickets specifically to see Third Day and nowhere (that I could find) was the line up made available prior to the show. I am a visiting nurse and had an appointment that evening to complete before 8pm, had I known the line up or the ending time I could have arranged for a sub or to arrive later. I also had purchased the VIP passes but was not advised that you had to arrive an hour early to make use of them.

It was great, the only problem was with 7 different bands and so many songs, many people did not know the words to many songs but mumbled along anyway. If DC Fest would put/scroll the words on the big screens I would have given them 5 stars! I overheard someone else say they wish the words were on the big screen.