Jfest 2026
Rock and Worship on May 16th!
Meet Our Artists
Matthew West
Danny Gokey
Matt Maher
Strings & Heart
Natalie Layne
Band Reeves
Bay Turner
Rachel Purcell
Mary-Clair
Natural State
The Union Chattanooga
Fanatics Package
- Fanatics Parking
- Exclusive Up-front Seating Area
- Tshirt, Lanyard, Wristband + more
- Meet & Greet Opportunities
General Admission
- Admission to Jfest
- Come and Go As You Please
- Great Lineup of Christian Music
- Best Value in the Tennessee Valley
Stage Front Access
- Access Exclusive Stage Front Pit Area
- Pick and Choose Your Favorite Artists
- Standing Room Only
- Limited Availability on a per Artist Basis
Check out Jfest 2025 Highlights
Jfest Sponsors
Groups Rates
To receive a special group pricing offer for your family, friends, church or organization, email jess@jfest.om or call (423) 424-1283.
Volunteer
Be a part of the Jfest volunteer team and help with merch, setup, teardown and more. Click the icon to let us know you're interested!
Jfest FAQ's
What are some important times for me to know?
- 8:30a – Main gates open
- 9:30a – Pavilion gates open to festival grounds
- 9:45a – First band on stage
- 10:45p – Fireworks finale
When is my favorite artist going to be on stage?
*All times and artists subject to change*
9:45a – The Union Chattanooga
10:45a – Natural State
11:45a – Strings & Heart
1:15p – Mary-Clair
2:15p – Eli Gable
3:15p – Centricity Showcase
4:45p – Matt Maher
6:15p – KB
7:45p – Danny Gokey
9:30p – Matthew West
Do I need to bring my own chair, tent or umbrella?
You will need to bring your own chair or blanket if you want to sit down on the grass, and we have a designated area for tents and umbrellas to set up for shade. Chairs with built in shade or personal umbrellas will need to be taken down during artist performances.
Is there free parking available for the festival?
There is free general admission parking available at Chattanooga State, with a shuttle that runs throughout the day. There is also a Premier Parking pass for a fee available that guarantees you a parking spot in the closest lot to the venue, with no need to get on a shuttle.
Is this a cash only event?
Most vendors are expected to have card machines, but it would be a good idea to have cash on hand. There will be NO ATM on the festival grounds.
Are we able to bring our own food and drinks?
We will have a variety of food options that should accommodate everyone, but with your wristband you are able to come and go from the festival grounds as you please. If needed, you may bring your own food and drinks.
Will there be gluten-free, vegetarian and other options for dietary restrictions?
We will have a variety of food options that should accommodate everyone, but with your wristband you are able to come and go from the festival grounds as you please. If needed, you may bring your own food and drinks.
What happens if it rains on the day of the festival?
Jfest is a rain or shine event!
Can I bring my pet to Jfest?
No pets are allowed in the festival grounds at Jfest. Service dogs and miniature horses, as recognized by the ADA, will be permitted with leashes or guides.
Where is the Tennessee Riverpark and Jfest?
Jfest is off Amnicola Highway beside Chattanooga State Community College. You can park in the Chattanooga State parking lot (for free) and then take a shuttle or walk to the festival grounds.
What ages are included in the Kid's Wristband?
Jfest Kids Wristbands are for ages 5-11. Anyone ages 4 and under gets in free and is still welcome to play at Kidsworld as long as they fill out the waiver, but do not need a wristband for Jfest.
Is there handicapped parking available at Jfest?
Yes, handicapped parking will be available at the second entrance to the Riverpark (NOT the Chattanooga State entrance). You will need a handicap placard or tag displayed to park there.
Can we leave the festival and come back later?
As long as you have a Jfest wristband on, you can come and go as you please. Previous attendees without a wristband will not be permitted back into the festival.
When should I receive my wristbands in the mail?
Our Jfest team works very hard to make sure that you get your wristbands in a timely manner, while trying to keep up with the high volume. Please give our team 2-4 weeks to get your wristbands to you.
Anything else I should know?
Sure, we do have some house rules, so by entering the Jfest parking area and festival grounds, you agree to comply with the following “House Rules” and conditions for presence on the property. Jfest reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone refusing to comply with the rules and
also reserves the right to remove anyone violating the rules.
> No smoking or vaping except in designated area.
> No alcohol permitted
> No amplification devices
> No non-approved signage
> No un-approved soliciting or handing out materials on vehicles or to people
> No drones
> No pets (service animal allowed with proper identification)
> No entry onto backstage or in vendor areas without proper credentials; stay
within designated festival areas at all times
> No re-entry without wristband
> No umbrellas and tents except in accordance with posted signage in designated
areas
> By entering the festival grounds, all attendees agree that they may be
photographed or video recorded for promotional reasons
> All event staff and security instructions must be followed immediately
> No offensive or vulgar gestures or language; Jfest is a family-friendly event
> No fighting, arguing, or threats
> No vulgar, obscene, or indecent states of dress
> Children under 13 must be supervised at all time
> Any behavior that interferes with the event or the enjoyment/safety of others may
result in the removal from festival grounds at the discretion of the event staff.