What is it? Winterfest is a weekend retreat going on for 23 years now. This weekend is geared toward discipleship. The teachers and guests that come use real life stories, drama, music and scripture to make the Christian life come alive to the teens involved. The acappella praise and worship times are uplifting and engaging. Believing that the Christian life can be very joyful, they bring in the best Christian entertainers they can find to challenge teens with their lifestyle and their attitudes (we have had Bob Stromberg, Tom Tufts, CPR, Dr. Comedy, Bob Smiley, Brad Montague, 3-2-1, Taylor Mason, Bean & Bailey, to name a few). Around 12,000 students attend Wintefest each year Departure: 3pm on February 19thReturn: ETA 3pm February 21stBring: Bible, Money for 2 fast food meals and one sit-down restaurant meal, clothes, toiletries (shampoo, towels, deodorant, toothbrush, etc.), pillow, sleeping bag, shopping money for Gatlinburg