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12 Pre-Festival Events Why wait until Friday to jump into the Wild Goose spirit? Join us on Thursday, August 28, 2025 for a full day of deep dives, playful experiments,…
Unstuck, Unmasked, Unafraid: Your Healing Starts Now You didn’t come here for safe. You came for movement. Here’s your weekly nudge. This week’s Wild Goose Experiences don’t whisper “take a…
Prophets, Poets, and Holy Disruptors Who’s Coming to Wild Goose? This week’s lineup is a masterclass in faith-infused courage. From pulpit to protest, beat to book, these leaders show us…
Holy Mischief: Sex, Scripture, and Sacred Power This week’s Wild Goose Experiences aren’t here to behave. They’re here to set you free. Jesus and the Third Gender (Kevin Young) Imagine standing…
Spirit, Sound, and Disruption Who’s Coming to Wild Goose? Watch this space for rollout announcements every Wednesday From TikTok theology to soul-powered rock, this week’s Wild Goose lineup brings voices…
At Wild Goose, you don’t just sit and soak it in. You move, you listen, you play, you become. This week’s Experiences are invitations to tear down walls with laughter,…
Voices of Fire, Faith, and Fierce Love From justice-rooted preaching to soul-stirring music, these boundary-breaking leaders bring vision, vulnerability, and joy to this year’s Wild Goose Festival. Meet the prophets,…
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Wild and Wondrous: Artists Stirring the Spirit at This Year’s Goose With a lineup of artists and activists who speak truth, spark joy, and stir hearts, this year’s Goose promises…
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WildSpace A Sacred Playground for Young Adults Who Give a Damn Art. Justice. Campfires. Big questions. Floor pillows. Coffee. Your people. Your space. Your spark. WildSpace is a new tent at…
At Wild Goose, we don’t just talk about transformation — we feel it in our bodies and break through everything that told us we couldn’t. This week’s Experiences invite you…
Write. Breathe. Resist. At Wild Goose, faith isn’t something we inherit. It’s something we make. With ink and breath, silence and fire, we shape a spirituality that reflects who we truly…
RV Registrations Are Now Open RV spot reservations for this year’s Wild Goose Festival are officially open—don’t miss your chance to camp with us! Whether you’re a festival regular or…
This Wall Will Not Stand: A Protest in MotionForget everything you know about “art installations.” This one moves. Literally. Created by poet and activist Sarah (Lumen Solis), this experience invites you…
Come a day early and spend all day Thursday immersed in a Pre-Festival event! They run from 9am-5pm and are ticketed separately. Tickets are available on our regular tickets page. Click…
At Wild Goose, transformation isn’t just a theme — it’s a lived experience. Whether you’re searching for your story, seeking soul-fueled resistance, or just needing to laugh through the madness,…
Starting next week, your Mondays are about to get a little bit holy —and a little bit “Wait… what?” Each Monday between now and the festival, we’ll be sharing a…
Who's at Wild Goose Festival This Year? Another in a series of many! Drew Brown is an award-winning and Juno-nominated musician, producer, podcaster, photographer, social justice & anti-racist advocate, craft…
Who's at Wild Goose Festival This Year? THE BIG LIST! All these and more! We just couldn't wait any longer to reveal our BIG LIST of Co-Creators! We're not finished…
Who's at Wild Goose Festival This Year? Another in a series of many! Sarah McCammon is an NPR National Political Correspondent, co-host of the NPR Politics Podcast, and an award-winning…
Who's at Wild Goose Festival This Year? Another in a series of many! Sanseria Murray, experienced by many as Mama Star, lives to awaken, ignite, heal, and propel everyone she…
Who's at Wild Goose Festival This Year? The eighth in a series of many! Karen Swallow Prior, Ph.D., is a professor and acclaimed author with titles such as "The Evangelical…
Who's at Wild Goose Festival This Year? The seventh in a series of many! Ken Medema, blind from birth, has been writing songs since the 1970s and performs concerts, leads…
Who's at Wild Goose Festival This Year? The sixth in a series of many! Bryan Johnson leads the Trinity United Church of Christ Choir Ensemble in Chicago, known for their…
Who's at Wild Goose Festival This Year? The fifth in a series of many! Rev. Dr. Dietra Wise Baker, serving as Assistant Professor of Community Engagement and Director of Contextual…
Who's at Wild Goose Festival This Year? The fourth in a series of many! Paula Stone Williams, known for her impactful work and speaking on Gender Equity, LGBTQ+ Advocacy, and…
Who's at Wild Goose Festival This Year? The third in a series of many! Spencer LaJoye, an East Coast singer/songwriter with Midwest roots, creates queer indie folk music that resonates…
Who's at Wild Goose Festival This Year? The second in a series of many! Brian McLaren, a Wild Goose founder and renowned author, speaker, and advocate for progressive Christianity, focuses…
Who's at Wild Goose Festival This Year? The first in a series of many! AJ Levine, a distinguished professor known for her extensive work in New Testament and Jewish Studies,…
Dana's Outdoor Edventures - at Wild Goose You want to come to Wild Goose Festival AND really enjoy the whole experience... you need to camp! Dana will be there from…
VanHoy Farms & Campground in 1996 VanHoy Farms & Campground in 1970 Raised by educators and with a legacy of inclusive community, Casey has not been a stranger to…
Eli Yacinthe Band will be at Wild Goose Festival 2023! Eli Yacinthe, songwriter, producer, singer, and guitarist, channels a wide range of influences from D'Angelo to Marcus King and this…
Colby Martin will be at Wild Goose Festival 2023! We're happy to be hosting Colby Martin! A friend of ours says Unclobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality,…
Mitchell Gold will be at Wild Goose Festival 2023! Wild Goose, get to know Mitchell Gold - co-founder of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams home furnishings! "take homosexuality off the…
Stan Mitchell is returning to Wild Goose Festival 2023! Stan Mitchell is a provocative thought leader, an exceptional preacher, a relentless ally, an in-the-trenches pastor to thousands on-line, and a…
Jennifer Knapp & Derek Webb at Wild Goose Festival 2023 Jen Knapp, a Wild Goose favorite, and Derek Webb of Caedmon's Call will unravel their stories in and around song…
More Shade - More Food - More Showers - More Shuttles - and More Community We're doing some things to make your experience more enjoyable this year! SHADE, FANS, AND…
Planning on camping at VanHoy? Interested in Glamping? Flying in? Here's some information for staying onsite, staying nearby, and traveling to the Goose.PRIMITIVE CAMPING One campsite is included with every…
Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra is returning to Wild Goose Festival 2023! Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra will be joining us once again for Wild Goose Festival 2023! An esteemed figure in…
Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza is returning to Wild Goose Festival 2023! Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza is returning to Wild Goose Festival and we're thrilled! A visionary thinker, scholar-activist, public theologian,…
Josh Scott is returning to Wild Goose Festival 2023! Josh Scott - renowned spiritual leader, insightful teacher, and Wild Goose veteran, will be joining us again this year. Josh has…
Hal Taussig and Natalie Perkins will be at Wild Goose Festival 2023! We're happy to announce that Hal Taussig and Natalie Perkins will be joining us at Wild Goose! Hal…
Spencer LaJoye and Ashes & Arrows will be at Wild Goose Festival 2023! We're so excited to announce that Spencer LaJoye and Ashes & Arrows will be at Wild Goose…
Doug Pagitt will be at Wild Goose Festival 2023! Prepare for an enriching experience with Doug Pagitt, as he brings his inspiring presence to the festival this year. Doug is…
Ken Medema will be back again at Wild Goose Festival 2023! We're so excited that the incredibly talented Ken Medema will be joining us again at Wild Goose Festival this…
J.Kwest will be back again at Wild Goose Festival 2023! We're thrilled to announce that the electrifying musical genius, J.Kwest will be returning to Wild Goose, ready to ignite your…
David Gushee will be at Wild Goose Festival 2023! We're honored to announce that renowned theologian, author, and social ethicist David Gushee will be joining us at this year's Wild…
Paula Stone Williams is coming to Wild Goose 2023! Paula Stone Williams, an acclaimed author, speaker, and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, will be speaking at this year's Wild Goose…
Dr. Reggie Williams is coming to Wild Goose 2023! We are excited to announce that Dr. Reggie Williams will be joining us this year at Wild Goose Festival. Dr. Williams…
The Grove at Wild Goose Festival 2023! Mindfulness. Connection. An intentional space for mind, body, soul, and spirit. A space for rejuvenation, conversation, and compassion. The Grove. The Grove is…