Faith
The reading, praise, testimony and the Word, out under the open sky where the feast has always been kept.
Come celebrate our very first annual
Feast of
Tabernacles
Two afternoons of music, food and fellowship in the open air at Mary Street Park, Waycross, Georgia.
October
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Friday · 2-6 PM
October
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Saturday · 2-6 PM
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Free to come in · Family friendly · All are welcome
What the flyer says
A time to remember and celebrate the shelter, promise and protection of YAHWEH
Join us for two days of faith, fellowship and fun for the whole family, at Mary Street Park in Waycross, Georgia, and it is free to come in.
Fellowship
All nations, all faiths, neighbors and strangers. Bring a lawn chair and stay for the whole afternoon.
Fun for the whole family
Music and performances on the stage, food and craft tables, and room for the kids on the grass.
WhenOctober 2 and 3, 20262:00 PM to 6:00 PM both days
WhereMary Street ParkWaycross, Georgia
CostFree to come inand free to sell
"Thou shalt observe the feast of tabernacles seven days."
Deuteronomy 16:13, KJV
Sponsored by Forward Ministries and Safe Harbour Disaster Relief
This year, together
The YAH Challenge
Make something that says YAH. A drawing, a graphic, a song, a poem, a sign for the yard. Put YAH in it, and bring it to the feast.
You can show your own god in it, with the word YAH. All faiths, all nations, all understandings, and atheists too, because YAH is not a religion and YAH is not a god. YAH is not owned by any faith: it is the sound in your breath, the lines of your hand, the way a branch grows.
The two days
Two afternoons, four hours each
Same place, same hours, two different afternoons. Come to one, come to both, come late if that is what the day allows. The order of the program is set closer to the time, and we will put it here once it is.
Friday, October 2, 2026
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The tables go up, the music starts, and the afternoon runs on from there: praise, the reading, testimony and whoever is on the program, with food and visiting all the way through.
Come when you can. Nothing here runs by a stopwatch.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The bigger afternoon. More of the artists and performers off the call out, something for the children on the grass, and a closing celebration to send everybody home full.
Come hungry and stay to the end.
What to bring
- Sunscreen, a hat and bug spray
- Comfortable shoes for grass
- A lawn chair or a blanket
- Sunglasses, it is the middle of the afternoon
- Cash for the vendor tables
- Your Bible or a notebook
- Somebody who needs an afternoon out
Vendors, artists and helpers
The sign-up sheet is open
Vendor slots cost nothing. No table fee, no booth fee, no cut of what you sell.
Artists and performers are being called out and auditioned for the program, and helpers are always wanted. Put your name down and somebody will call you back.
Free slots, free entry, and somebody calls you back to confirm.
FoodBaked goodsCrafts and artMinistry tablesSingersMusiciansPraise danceDramaSpoken wordKids gamesSetup crew
Spread the word
The flyer
Print it, share it, put it on the board at work, at church or at the shop. Tap it to open the full size version, then save it and pass it along.
Vendor and artist call out
Free vendor slots, plus auditions for artists and performances.
Download flyerPlease note: the number to call for everything is 912-779-6477.
Find us
Mary Street Park
Waycross, Georgia. We will be gathered in the open area of the park, around the stage. Follow the music and the lights.
Parking: park in the areas around the grounds and please keep driveways and neighboring streets clear.
Accessibility: the gathering is on level ground in the park. If you need a hand getting to the tables or a seat set aside, tell someone when you arrive and it will be taken care of.
Weather: this is out in the open. Light rain will not stop us, and if the weather turns hard we will call it on the phone line and post it here.
Mary Street Park, Waycross
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Directions from your door
Put in your address or just your town, and your phone will take it from there. Leave it empty to start from wherever you are standing.
Questions
Good to know
Do I have to be Jewish or Messianic to come?
No. All nations, all faiths and all belief systems are invited and encouraged to come, and that includes anyone who follows no faith at all. The Feast of Tabernacles has always been the feast where the nations are invited in. If you are curious, that is reason enough to come.
How do I ask a question that is not on this list?
Open the Live chat bubble in the corner of this page and type it. It comes straight to the organizers and the answer appears in the same place, so you can close the page and check back later. If you would rather talk, call 912-779-6477.
What time does it start and end?
Both days run 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, 2026. Come at two or come at five, you will not have missed it.
Is there a cost to attend?
No. Coming in is free. Bring a little cash if you want to buy from the food and craft tables, since vendors are running their own tables.
Do I need to register or RSVP?
Not to attend. Just show up. The sign-up sheet is for vendors, artists, performers and helpers, so we know how many tables and how much stage time to plan for.
Are children welcome?
Very much so. This is a family afternoon on grass, with activities for kids on the Saturday. Little ones stay with their grown ups.
Can I set up a vendor booth?
Yes, and it costs you nothing: no table fee, no booth fee, and nobody takes a percentage of your sales. Food, baked goods, crafts, art, ministry and community tables are all welcome. Put your name on the sign-up sheet or call 912-779-6477. Bring your own table, canopy and change.
I sing, play or perform. Can I be on the program?
That is exactly what the call out is for. Singers, musicians, praise dance, drama, spoken word and testimony are all being auditioned for the two evenings. Sign up here and tell us what you do.
What happens if it rains?
Light rain will not stop it. If the weather turns bad enough to move or postpone, we will say so on this page and on the phone line at 912-779-6477.
Can I bring food or drink?
Bring what your family likes. There will be food tables too, so you may not need to. Please carry your trash back out with you and leave the park the way we found it.
Talk to us
Ask a question, or get the news
Two ways to stay close to it: type a question and we will answer you right here, or leave your email and we will send word when the program, the vendor list and the weather call are set.
Message the organizers
Ask anything: the times, a table, the program, getting there.
Type below and send. Your answer comes back to this same box, so you can check again later. In a hurry, call 912-779-6477.
Get the news by email
One note when the program is set, one before the feast, and that is about it.
- The set program for both days
- The vendor and artist line-up
- Any weather call, straight away
Tell somebody
The best invitation is still one person telling another. Send this page, print a flyer, mention it after service, put it in the group chat.