Fierce Faith Music Festival Moving to Iowa Speedway for 2026

Annual Christian music event expects larger crowds at new venue

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:47pm

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A dynamic abstract composition of jagged black silhouettes and bold red shapes, conceptually representing the vibrant spirit of a Christian music festival.The Fierce Faith Music Festival's move to the Iowa Speedway promises an expanded, energetic celebration of faith and community.Newton Today

The Fierce Faith Music Festival, a popular annual Christian music event, is moving to the Iowa Speedway for its 2026 edition on June 20th. Organizers say the new, larger venue will allow for more parking, space to spread out, and an anticipated increase in ticket sales and attendance from across central Iowa and beyond.

Why it matters

The Fierce Faith Music Festival has become a significant cultural event for the Newton community, drawing thousands of attendees over its first four years. The move to the Iowa Speedway represents an opportunity for the festival to grow and reach a wider regional audience while still maintaining its family-friendly atmosphere and local community support.

The details

Kristi Cummins, the President and Co-Founder of the Fierce Faith Music Festival, says the event has outgrown its previous location at Community Heights Alliance Church. The new Iowa Speedway venue will provide ample room for parking, space for the festival's three national music acts and one local performer, as well as food trucks and kids' activities. The Newton City Council awarded the festival organizers a $2,500 Hotel-Motel Tourism Grant to help cover this year's expanded expenses.

  • The 2026 Fierce Faith Music Festival will be held on Saturday, June 20th.
  • This will be the fifth annual edition of the festival.

The players

Kristi Cummins

The President and Co-Founder of the Fierce Faith Music Festival.

Newton City Council

Awarded the festival organizers a $2,500 Hotel-Motel Tourism Grant to help cover expenses for the 2026 event.

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What they’re saying

“We are so excited to be out there. We are going to have plenty of room for parking and ample room to spread out. There will be no change. We will have three national artists and one local artist, food trucks, even bounce houses for the kids. We just want to make it a family-friendly event, and we are so thankful that everyone in Newton has been so supportive of this.”

— Kristi Cummins, President and Co-Founder, Fierce Faith Music Festival

What’s next

Organizers anticipate an increase in ticket sales and a larger audience for the 2026 Fierce Faith Music Festival at the Iowa Speedway venue.

The takeaway

The relocation of the popular Fierce Faith Music Festival to the larger Iowa Speedway venue represents an opportunity for the event to grow its regional reach and impact, while maintaining its community-driven, family-friendly focus that has made it a cherished annual tradition in Newton.