February 28 - March 1, 2026

WAKE WKND 2026

This year we are so excited to have everyone join us at the Arden Campus for a conference-style weekend! This means all students will go home at night and return the following morning.  Get ready for high energy worship, gospel centered teaching, and a lot of fun.

Cost is $40 per student.  

Open to students grades 6 - 12.

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Wake Weekend 2026 Speaker

Josh Rutledge

Josh Rutledge is the Vice President of Spiritual Development at Liberty University, where he helps students grow in faith, character, and purpose. After graduating from college and working in publishing, Josh sensed a fresh calling to ministry—moving him first to Birmingham, Alabama, where he served the homeless and incarcerated, then to Liberty in 2015. He’s passionate about helping students discover who they are, what they believe, and how they can make a difference in the world. 

Frequently Asked Questions

The cost per student is $40.

Due to contract agreements, we cannot issue any refunds. 

Connect Groups are small groups of students led by student ministry approved adults designed to build relationships, share the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, and communicate God’s Word.

That’s okay! We will place students in groups with same-gender students in similar grades.

Free Time is a time where students and their connect group participate in a high-energy interactive atmosphere.

Below are some guidelines of clothing to wear/not wear:

  • No revealing or excessively tight clothing
  • No offensive slogan or profanity on clothing or hats
  • Shorts should be of appropriate length
  • No sagging pants or shorts
  • No crop tops
  • Skirts/Dresses must be appropriate length
  • No clothing revealing the stomach, bra, or back


We will have merchandise for sale and food vendors selling sweet treats and snacks. 

Absolutely! We will always guarantee that same-gender, new-to-Biltmore friends will be in the same Connect Group as the students who invited them to Wake Weekend. 

Please provide details on any dietary restrictions on the registration form when you sign up your student. We will try our best to accommodate dietary restrictions.

All transportation to/from the church each morning and evening is the responsibility of the student’s parents/legal guardians.

*Franklin Campus students will be transported on Friday evening and will be staying the night in Asheville. They will return to Franklin on Saturday evening.

Overnight activities will not occur this year, except for the Franklin campus. 

Parents will communicate with their student pastor regarding any schedule conflicts during the weekend. 

The registration will include a T-shirt. We will also have merchandise for sale. 

Absolutely! We have opportunities for you to lead a group and volunteer in various ways throughout the weekend. To sign up as a volunteer you can click here. 

If you are interested in leading a group, contact students@biltmorechurch.com. If you are interested in volunteering, you can register on the Wake main page.