Sandy Creek Gospel Jamboree Offers Music, Worship and Comedy

The Sandy Creek Gospel Jamboree is an inviting place to pull up a chair in the shade of the giant poplars and soak up some entertainment, as jamboree organizers provide music and activities for the whole family. The two-day festival offers Christian music, worship and comedy from July 18 to 19, although you need need to check with them first to make sure that the event is still occurring due to pandemic restrictions. All you need to do is travel 33 kilometres west of Moose Jaw and you will find the place; the beautiful Besant Park and Campground. Complete with a limited amount of electric campsites and nearly unlimited traditional (non-electric) campsites, Besant Park has plenty of room for your weekend getaway. When you drive through the countryside of beautiful Saskatchewan, the first thing you will notice is the sea of yellow canola fields. However, that sea of yellow silk quickly gives way to a flax field that is as blue as a crystal sea. It’s when you look upon them that you realize you are in one of the most beautiful places in all the earth. Here it’s easy to take a step back and relax. It’s easy to find yourself wanting to stop beneath the shade of a tall tree and let the kids play while you relax and

listen to the music surrounding you. Those spacious fields that surround the campground offer a great place for families to spend quality time together playing catch or just having a picnic and enjoying the beautiful scenery. For outdoor lovers, you’ll enjoy getting away to do a little fishing. With so much to do, it’s no wonder that Bill Campbell, owner of Besant Park, reached out to the church community in 2000 to help organize an event where people from all over could come relax, enjoy the beautiful scenery and listen to the type of music that moves your soul. Twenty years later Sandy Creek Gospel Jamboree is still going strong and drawing visitors from all over Canada and the United States. With a quality sound system and covered tents for shade, Sandy Creek Gospel Jamboree has never been rained out in its 20 years of existence. Visitors have come to love the pancake breakfasts and wonderful concessions for both lunch and dinner. A shuttle is provided for those who have trouble walking. But for those who would rather just enjoy the music instead of camping, don’t worry. There are plenty of hotels in Moose Jaw, as well as The Pilgrim Inn in nearby Caronport. For more information, visit the Sandy Creek Gospel Jamboree Facebook page.