PIONEER FEST
Join Us for the 5th Annual Pioneer Fest
Presented By:
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Celebrate 80+ years of Christian ministry on the shores of Lake Erie.
Experience Western New York’s premier FREE Christian music festival, featuring worship, live music, and FREE family fun for all ages!
Headliners
Pioneer Fest 2026
5th Annual Celebration at Pioneer on the Lake
Join us for the 5th Annual Pioneer Fest at Pioneer on the Lake—a joyful, family-friendly celebration of all that the Lord has done and continues to do through this ministry.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
📍 Pioneer on the Lake
🎟️ FREE community event
Enjoy a full day on the shores of Lake Erie with lake breezes, beautiful views, and activities for all ages. Pioneer Fest features ice cream, bounce houses, face painting, tractor train rides, touch-a-truck experiences, mounted police units, live music, and so much more.
Our Country Store will be open throughout the day serving hot dogs, hamburgers, Perry’s Ice Cream, and additional refreshments. There also will be other concessions available, steak hoagies, perogies, French fries, popcorn stand, lemonade stand and coffee truck!
👉 Please bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Parking Information
Parking for Pioneer Fest is available at our main lot located at the corner of Herr Road and Lake Shore Road. From there, it's just a short walk to our beautiful lakeside property.
If the main lot reaches capacity, overflow parking will be available at the following locations:
Overflow Lot #1
A.J. Schmidt Elementary School
9455 Lake Shore Road
Angola, NY 14006
Overflow Lot #2
Angola Wesleyan Church
636 Herr Road
Angola, NY 14006
Complimentary shuttle service will be provided from the overflow parking areas to Pioneer Fest. We are grateful to Christian Central Academy for generously donating the use of their shuttle buses to help transport guests throughout the day.
We look forward to welcoming you to Pioneer Fest!
Schedule
10:30 AM
Morning Worship Service, Crossroads Christian Church, East Aurora, NY www.eacrossroads.com
To sign up for baptisms in the Lake following the service: https://ea-crossroads.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/36605
12:30 - 1:15 PM
Performance by Dave and Lexy
1:15 PM
Donor Reception
All past, present, and future donors are welcome
Please call the office to RSVP
1:20 - 2:05 PM
Performance by The Well
2:10 - 3:10 PM
Performance by WallerCo.
3:20 - 4:15 PM
Performance by Brothers McClurg
4:30 - 5:35 PM
Performance by Terrian
5:45 - 6:10 PM
Performance by Isaac and Emily Gay
6:30 - Close
Headline Performance by Jon Reddick
Volunteers Needed
Volunteer Sign-Up!
🎉 The first 15 volunteers to register will receive one FREE ticket to Kingdom Bound 2026 (Kingdom Bound Ministries).
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors
This event would not be possible without the generosity of our amazing sponsors.
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Church Sponsors
Eastern Hills Church – Williamsville, NY
Center Church of WNY – Lockport, NY
The Well Buffalo – Getzville, NY
Crossroads Church East Aurora – East Aurora, NY
Previous Headliners
2022
Aaron Shust
2023
Laura Story
2024
Ben Fuller
2025
Steven Curtis Chapman
Thank you to our sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors