Make plans to attend SWEET STREET TRUNK-OR-TREAT & FESTIVAL on October 31, 2024
Outside the Lines is a non-profit organization whose mission is to share Jesus with everyone, everywhere, OUTSIDE the lines of the church.
Church in the Park will feature live music, free hot dogs, drinks and ice ream, and a kidzone with a balloon artist, face painter and inflatable! Bring your friends, families, some camping chairs or picnic blankets and join us for a great time together at the park! We have a lot of great things in store including some great local musicians, drama, testimonies and more. FREE event, ALL welcome!
What is Sweet Street?
Sweet Street is a trunk or treat and festival held annually in Downtown Kannapolis to provide a fun and safe, family-friendly event for the children in our community. The event features live music, inflatables and games, TONS of candy, and much more! The event was created by Charlie & Rhonda Barber (Outside the Lines Ministries founders) and is hosted by churches, businesses and organizations. The event has grown each year, with about 1,500 in attendance our first year (2015) to more than 8,000 in 2023. We expect that growth trend to continue as we build the event each year to be better than the previous year.
Sounds exciting! How can I get involved?
*Participate as a "trunk" to represent your business, church or organization*
This is a fantastic way to market yourself or your organization since there are so many people in attendance - and it’s a lot of fun, too! The cost to participate as a non-food vendor is only $75(***), however, we do expect that you provide enough candy (or non-candy items) for the kids since they are there to "trick-or-treat". We are estimating 3,500+ trick-or-treaters this year. Basically, you set up a "trunk" or table/tent with a display - nothing evil, scary or controversial - and pass out candy/treats to the children. We encourage creativity!
*Be an official Sweet Street sponsor*
Sweet Street wouldn't be possible without our generous sponsors! Sponsorships are very important so that we can continue to provide all the aspects of a great event for our families. A donation of any size is always welcome, but to be an official sponsor, the minimum amount is $250. All our sponsors are promoted on our social media pages and website, and we distribute "welcome bags" that our top sponsors can add their information to, that will go home with everyone in attendance at the event. In addition to those things, official event sponsors of $250 or more will be prominently displayed at the event, and our top sponsors will be on all marketing materials such as flyers and banners. We market the event in various ways, so there are a lot of opportunities for exposure. Sponsorship monies are due at the end of September and are tax-deductible.
FILL OUT REGISTRATION FORM (Vendor or Sponsor): https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=EclsMS7rjUSQAbKQn9h7mDQk-pVUuXxAgNjnjTkRXb5UMVBKSVM0N0RFUEJHQVhHV1ZGR1VEOVpNQy4u
*Volunteer*
With an event of this magnitude, many volunteers are needed to make everything run smoothly.
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D49AFA62CA4F85-50001763-sweet
*Be a food or snack vendor*
These slots are very limited, but we always try to find new low-cost options for the families who attend Sweet Street. Cost for our food vendors is $150(***). The main thing we ask of our food vendors is to provide a low-cost option for the guests at our event.
***If you are a sponsor, your vendor fee is waived.
For more information, call/text 704-960-6158 or email info@outsidethelinesministries.com
Outside the Lines Ministries is a nonprofit organization based in Kannapolis, NC that exists to share the love of Jesus with everyone, everywhere OUTSIDE the LINES (walls) of the church by providing safe, family-friendly events for children and their families in the city. We collaborate and connect with local churches, organizations and businesses in our community to accomplish this mission. We also network with the local school systems to provide a layer of support for the needs of the students and staff. Doing all these things – and more as opportunities arise – gives us occasions to help, love and serve our neighbors, all while building positive relationships with them.
Providing fun, safe and free events is the center of what we do. We fulfill the need in our community for an outlet for neighbors to come together from all economic and ethnical backgrounds to have fun in the city. Unity in the community is at the heart of all we do.
Active Events
We currently host a Spring event, The Community Cookout & Egg Hunt, a Fall event, called Sweet Street Trunk-or-Treat & Festival, and three Church in the Park events per year. Bears & Prayers, our newest program, launched at the end of 2022.
On Deck Events
Our next project is a treat truck called ”The Promised Van” that we plan to have ready Spring 2024.
On the Horizon
We are currently developing a traveling neighborhood kids ministry called ”Parking Lot Pals” with hopes to begin in the fall of 2024. We are also expecting to host our first stadium kids crusade event in Downtown Kannapolis in the summer of 2025.
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the social and spiritual needs of our local community. By providing FREE family-friendly events that are FUN and MEANINGFUL, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those around us. By supporting Outside the Lines Ministries, you are supporting your community and helping to build a brighter future for all.
As a sponsor or donor of Outside the Lines Ministries, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those we serve. Your support will help us to expand our programs and services, reach more people in need, and make a lasting difference in the community. Contact us today to learn more about becoming a sponsor or donor.
Your generous, tax deductible gift will fund our mission to put on excellent events in our community. There is also an option to make your donation occur monthly. Together, we can make a difference!
