Overview
We would love to celebrate America’s 250 birthday together with the rest of America. We recognize God’s faithfulness to America for 250 years of our existence and we want to share the hope of gospel message people from sea to shining sea. Each state will have its own celebration(s) in 2026 and America will celebrate in grand fashion at the National Mall on July 4, 2026.
We are currently looking leaders from each state to coordinate their state’s gospel outreach events and serve as the point of contact for team members from your state. Please check the box when registering if you are interested.
Our goal is to have a team of at least 5 volunteers in each state and to share the gospel in every state of the union. If you would like to be a part of the team, please register here and we will get you in contact with others from your state. We would like to have each state give out 5-20,000 gospel tracts before July 4, 2026. This will help get the gospel to 1 million people across America.
We will offer training at various times in 2026, we will email the details to those who are registered. For those who attend the training presented by Tomorrow’s Forefathers, you will be eligible to receive a copy of a great evangelism book, “Will our Generation Speak.” (a $13.99 value)
We are encouraging you to help cover the cost of tracts for this event. We recommend a $30 contribution. If you can give more it will help others. If you cannot give $30, give what you can and others will help cover your cost. There will be a link after you register to donate.
Schedule
January 1 - December 31, 2026| All States | ||
| TBD | See below for your local state events | Varies |
| Event dates and times will vary by state, we will get you connected with a leader from your state to keep you informed. | ||
| Arizona: July 4 | ||
| TBD | Arizona Celebration of Freedom | Tentative |
| A large celebration in Phoenix to culminate the America 250 festivities on July 4, 2026. https://azcelebrationoffreedom.com/ | ||
| Arizona: Sep-Oc | ||
| TBD | Arizona State Fair | Tentative |
| Arizona State Fair attracts over 1 million people in late September through October. https://azstatefair.com/ | ||
| Colorado: Jan | ||
| TBD | Ouray Ice Festival | Chad Ferguson |
| One of several America 250 Drone shows will be hosted during the annual Ouray Ice Festival. 1220 Main St, Ouray, CO 81427 https://ourayicepark.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC-_DjUd0OQ Opportunities for tract distribution, street evangelism, and some open-air preaching. | ||
| Colorado: Apr | ||
| 8am- 5pm | Southwest Arbor Fest | Chad Ferguson |
| Held on April 25 in Grand Junction https://www.gjcity.org/228/Southwest-Arbor-Fest Opportunities for tract distribution, street evangelism, and some open-air preaching. | ||
| Colorado: June | ||
| 10am-4pm | GoPro Mountain Games | Chad Ferguson |
| The GoPro Mountain Games are held on June 6 and last all day. https://mountaingames.com/ Opportunities for tract distribution, street evangelism, and some open-air preaching. | ||
| Idaho: July 4 | ||
| TBD | City of Caldwell 4th of July Celebration | Rod Grubb |
| July 4th celebration will be held at Memorial Park and Brothers Park including a parade and fireworks. https://www.cityofcaldwell.org/Visitors/City-Events/4th-of-July | ||
| Iowa: Aug 13-23 | ||
| TBD | Iowa State Fair | Jon Neifert |
| I will celebrate America's 250th birthday in style at our annual Iowa State Fair. Tulip Gospel Outreach hosts a booth here every year, join us as we celebrate together. https://www.iowastatefair.org/visit/iowa-state-fair-americas-250-2026 | ||
| July 4 | ||
| National Mall | ||
| Iowa: Oct | ||
| TBD | State Capital | Jon Neifert |
| Iowa will host a Harvest Festival in Des Moines at the foot of the state’s iconic capitol, with entertainment, fall activities, and representatives from all 99 of Iowa’s counties. https://governor.iowa.gov/america-250/americas-harvest | ||
| Louisiana: Feb | ||
| TBD | Mardi Gras | Tentative |
| Mardi Gras, February 17 is the largest public gathering in Louisiana with Carnival parades & public celebrations. https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/when-is-mardi-gras | ||
| Louisiana: Apr | ||
| TBD | New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival | Tentative |
| New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (“Jazz Fest”) is a large multi-day music festival. It runs April 23-May 3. https://www.neworleans.com/event/new-orleans-jazz-%26-heritage-festival/3197/ | ||
| S. Dakota: Aug | ||
| TBD | Sturgis Motorcycle Rally | Tentative |
| Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (Sturgis / Black Hills) — the state’s signature mass gathering; historical attendance commonly cited around ~400k–700k depending on the year. August 7-16 https://www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com/ | ||
| S. Dakota: Sep | ||
| TBD | South Dakota State Fair | Tentative |
| Enjoy the State Fair September 2-7 in Huron, SD. https://www.sdstatefair.com/ | ||
Speaker Information
Founder of Tulip Gospel Outreach, Jon Neifert finds jubilant joy in sharing the gospel message! He grew up as a pastor’s kid in the Friends (Quaker) Church and currently serves in his local church, Tracy Christian Reformed Church.
With his degree in Applied Computer Science from William Penn University, he employs his skills in creatively coordinating evangelism efforts at churches, fairs, camps, schools, and online. This passion led him to establish the Bibles and Bullhorns Podcast with fellow evangelist Jonathan Morris and to serve as a team leader for the Living Waters Ambassador’s Academy— a “Gospel Highlight”.
Jon, his wife, and two sons enjoy technology, and all things outdoors including hiking, watching wildlife, and raising animals on their acreage near Pella, Iowa.
Location
Location(s) and date(s) vary by state, see below if your state has an event scheduled already.
Event Sponsor: Tulip Gopsel Outreach