Blessing of the Bikes, Sunday, May 15, 2022

On Sunday, May 15th, Bald Knob Cross of Peace will host one of the largest motorcycle events in the Midwest – the 30th Annual Blessing of the Bikes. This event is coordinated by the Christian Motorcycle Association and is a longstanding Southern Illinois tradition.

This event remains one of the largest annual events at Bald Knob Cross and is a signature event for bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts across the Midwest. In 2021, despite COVID restrictions, over 3,500 attendees were present for a socially distanced event that still featured the “Blessing of the Bikes” in smaller groups opposed to a large corporate blessing. We anticipate even greater participation this year.

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The Annual Blessing of the Jeeps, Saturday, May 21, 2022

On Saturday, May 21st, Bald Knob Cross of Peace will host one of the largest Jeep events in the Midwest – its Annual Blessing of the Jeeps. This event is coordinated by Jeep’n Shawnee, a Jeep enthusiast group with nearly 5,000 members.

This signature event will feature three broadcasted blessings/prayers, two guided trail rides throughout the Shawnee National Forest, educational booths by state and federal organizations, local vendors, and food trucks. This event is expected to attract over 3,000 attendees from throughout Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

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The Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass, Illinois will host the UNITE At the Cross Christian Music Festival on Saturday, July 16^th and Sunday, July 17^th. The event is being produced by Great Big Family Productions in partnership with Midwest Music Supply and sponsored by ChildFund. Tickets are on sale right now at www.uniteatthecross.com. Use presale code UNITE to buy tickets! 

“It has always been the mission of the Bald Knob Cross of Peace to provide a place where people can unite to experience the presence of God. We are excited to host Unite at the Cross, a two-day music festival with some of the largest names in Contemporary Christian Music and Southern Gospel,” stated Jeffrey Isbell, Executive Director of Bald Knob Cross.

On Saturday, July 16^th, We are Messengers will headline the day and be joined by viral sensation Katy Nichole, Apollo LTD, Coby James, Torey D’Shaun of St Louis, and Lee Marie of Herrin. The gates open at 2:00pm with music starting at 5:00pm.

On Sunday, July 17^th, Grammy Award-winning Jason Crabb will headline the day and be joined by Kelly Crabb and the Bowling Sisters, Adam Crabb of the Gaither Vocal Band, the Down East Boys, and The Chandlers. The gates will open at 1:00pm with music starting at 3:00pm.

“A Christian Music Festival of this magnitude has never been held in Southern Illinois and we are excited to be hosting it at one of the world’s largest crosses. The response from the successful Sidewalk Prophets concert in 2021 was overwhelming and we know the region will once again unite at the Cross for this special two-day festival,” Isbell continued.

General Admission tickets are $25 per day with group pricing available. An exclusive VIP experience sponsored by is available for $99 per day and will feature a meet and greet and autograph session with the artists. Tickets are on sale right now at www.uniteatthecross.com. Use presale code UNITE to buy tickets! 

Food Trucks and Vendors will be on-site.  For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.uniteatthecross.com.