Pond'Fest 2011

1st Annual

Pond'Fest 2011

A weekend to "Seek and Soak". Jer. 29:13

Sept. 30th - Oct. 2nd, 2011
Property of Chris & Marianne Santele'

2012 180th Avenue

Mora, Minnesota 55051-7125

*Live Music*  *Comedy*  *Stories*  *Food Vendors*  *Kids Area*   *Much more* 

Bring your lawn-chair or a lawn-blanket and come ready to relax and refresh. 

FREE Admission
w/Free Will offering

Schedule of Events

Friday, Sept. 30th: 
Parking and Food Vendors open at 5:30 p.m.

Pond'Fest Kick-off begins with "Relentless" Praise & Worship band at 7 p.m., opening for the Stage Performance of Christian Comedien and well-known Speaker, Keith Deltano.

Keith is known world-wide for his full-blown comedy-in-Truth. Friday's Kick-off is geared towards

High School through adult ages. Check-out his WebSite: http://www.defyconformity.com/

Saturday, Oct. 1st:

BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS! The day begins at 9:00 a.m with 

Beginner Music Workshops under the Music Cafe' tent.

9 a.m. "Mandolin and Guitar"

9:50 a.m. "Banjo"

10:40 a.m. "Violin"

"Bon Appetit!"

This will move us into a full new gear of Bluegrass/Gospel bands, along

with our Kids Kickin' It area open from 11:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. full of games, crafts, and fun

for ages 6-12.

(Younger ages must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling.)

 Afternoon Stage Performances

11:30 a.m.  "Schmoll Family Singers"

12:30 p.m.  "Siloa Creek"

1:50 p.m.  "Mystery Mountain Boys" (picture below)

3:10 p.m.  "Songs and Stories to make You Smile" with Casey Aro

from Zim, MN.

Evening Stage Performances

5:30 p.m.  "Northern Lights Bluegrass" (Picture below)

6:50 p.m.  "Ps. 105"

8:15 p.m. "N. Isanti Baptist Praise Band"

with Message by Jeff Bonkoski 

Sunday, Oct. 2nd:

9:00 a.m.   parking opens

10:30 a.m.   Outdoor Church Worship Service with Praise & Worship

and Message by Pastor Dave Anderson

of New Beginnings Fellowship in Mora

12:00: last call for Food. :)

2:00 p.m.  Closing the weekend

This weekend has something for everyone. There may also be a surprise visit from an "old friend" during the weekend. You just never know what's in'store. 

Seating on the hillside will have firepits going each evening for you to sit by and enjoy the fellowship with new and old friends, or just sit quietly and soak in your thoughts. 

There is a Prayer Barn on site as well for anyone in need of some prayer, quiet time or conversation.

"See ya at the Pond!"

The Santele' family and friends

No Alcohol, No Smoking, No Drugs, No Firearms, No Pets.

No Outside Food or Drink allowed.

NOT responsible for accidents or injury to person or property.

No Camping....this year. :)

You will seek Me and find Me

when you seek Me with all your heart. Jer. 29:13

"A weekend to Seek and Soak."