Thanksgiving Weekend Music Fest Supports Spirit in the Desert

ThanksLiving Music Fest returns to Spirit in the Desert in Carefree Thanksgiving weekend, beginning Friday, November 27, 2026. This annual fundraiser brings together live music, shared meals, and fellowship while supporting Spirit’s ministry of renewal and healing.

Explore festival packages and purchase tickets at sitdmusic.com. Guests can stay on-site for the full festival experience or choose individual concert-and-meal tickets.

The second annual festival features Mark Mulligan, John Patti, Carrie Welling, and Rudy B, with meals prepared by Chef Karl and Spirit’s kitchen team. Gather friends for music and hospitality in the Sonoran Desert at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, 7415 E. Elbow Bend Road, Carefree, Arizona.

Your participation helps sustain a place where people can retreat, reflect, reconnect, and renew. For Lutherans, gratitude for God’s gifts finds expression in generosity and care for our neighbors. ThanksLiving offers an opportunity to celebrate those gifts while supporting a ministry that welcomes people seeking rest, connection, and healing.

Invite friends or members of your congregation to join you. Visit sitdmusic.com for registration and ticket options, or call Spirit in the Desert at 480-488-5218 with questions.