Switchfoot, Emery, Jars of Clay and More to Perform at Joshua Fest 2014

Over the past 10 years, Joshua Fest has hosted so many good punk, rock and hardcore bands it’s hard to count them all. And let’s just get this out of the way right up front: yes, Joshua Fest is a Christian music fest (and a registered non-profit one at that), but that doesn’t mean it’s like a Sunday spent at your grandma’s boring church service. According to the fest’s Facebook page, there is “no preaching. Just love, camping and lots of music!” Lots of music is an understatement, as this year Joshua Fest has nearly 50 bands scheduled to perform, including headliners like Switchfoot, Jars of Clay, Family Force 5, Thousand Foot Krutch and Submerge favorite, Emery. It’s all happening Aug. 29 to Sept. 1, 2014 at the Plumas County Fairgrounds in Quincy, Californian, approximately three hours north of Sacramento. Three-day general passes for adults are currently just $70 (does not include camping, which is an extra $20), but that price will go up as we get closer to the event dates, so if you want to go, act fast to save money. The best deal is the three-day VIP upgrade package, where for $95 you get admission, a camping pass, a VIP T-shirt, grab-bag, backstage access, a meal with the bands and much more. To view the entire lineup and learn more, visit Joshuafest.com.