An Annual worship gathering of 600-800 Christian teens
in an intimate retreat setting

November 14-16, 2025

Join us for Celebration 2025! Gather with hundreds of friends at the beautiful Kentucky Dam Village State Park for three days of worship and fun. This years theme is Legacy. We will look at the people who were in Jesus family tree and talk about how God uses us with all of our messy imperfections to do amazing things. All he asks is faith, and we can move forward (even as he overcomes our failures)! We are excited to welcome our speakers Jason Darden and David Skidmore.

Register your group on this website before October 31 to ensure you get shirts. No shirts will be guaranteed after October 31.

Celebration is a youth rally that began in 1984 by a group of Christian men who wanted to have a spiritual event to build up young people by encouraging and helping them to be more spiritually strong. Since that time Celebration has continue to be a traditional event that takes place each fall at the Kentucky Dam Village. The first one was held at West Kentucky Youth Camp.

Celebration has changed some with the times but the message still stays the same. The message of Jesus is annually preached to around 700 teens and sponsors.

Most stay at Kentucky Dam Villages. If you would rather get an AirBnB, Holiday Inn, or Houseboat, GO FOR IT!! You decide what you want and how much to charge your kids. Then be sure to register your students online for Celebration and we will see you there!

See futher down the home page for links to book with Kentucky Dam Villages and to register with us.

Celebration is run by a committee of twelve Christian men who choose the speakers and the events that take place each fall. All of those on the committee are members of the churches of Christ.

During Saturday’s free time you are free to leave the park with your group. Nearby Land Between the Lakes is 144,000 acres of wilderness paradise. Paducah is just a 30-minute drive with many great restaurants, and many groups enjoy bringing in food and playing board games and frisbee football in the park.

SCHEDULE

Celebration is for 6th grades to 12th grades and chaperones. We realize that small children do come from time to time, but if they take up a seat we ask you to pay for them because seating is limited. The activities and content will be centered around the teens for the weekend.

SCHEDULE

Step 1: Register your group with us.

This helps us know how many to expect and how many shirts you need.

Step 2: Book the cabins, or arrange your own accommodations.

To make a reservation online with Kentucky Dam Village, use the "Book Your Cabins" button below, then:

Put in the arrival and departure date.
Click on Special Rates.
Enter code 5531.

Select which accommodation you want for your group and enter all the requested information.

Don’t forget to use the discount code at checkout to save on your group’s accommodations! The code is only valid through October 10th, so we strongly encourage you to book your cabins early.

Book Your Cabins with KDV

You can also call the front desk of Kentucky Dam Villages to make a reservation. Their number is (270) 362-4271. Press 1 and ask for the same group discount code. If you have any difficulties reserving your spot, please let us know and we can reach out to Kentucky Dam Villages for clarification.

If you would rather get an AirBnB, Holiday Inn, or Houseboat, GO FOR IT!! You decide what you want and how much to charge your kids.

Step 3: Mail in your check.

Mail in one check for the group ($60 per person).

Attn: Brian Brophy
Reidland Church of Christ
5500 Kentucky Dam Road
Paducah, KY 42003

And you're done! We will see you there!

Directions

Kentucky Dam Village State Park is located at the intersection of U.S. Highways 62 and 641 in Gilbertsville, Kentucky.

What to Bring

You will need a Bible, toiletry items, and money for concessions and shirts.

Meals

Three meals are provided: Breakfast both days and a large BBQ lunch on Saturday.

Check In

Check in this year will take place in the hotel Lobby from 4pm-7pm. If you arrive after that please check in in the convention center lobby. All housing check-ins will take place at the hotel lobby desk.