NORTH AUGUSTA — A contemporary Christian artist and a country singer were named as performers for the 2026 Jack O’Lantern Jubilee in North Augusta.
Tauren Wells and Chris Janson will serve as headliners for the annual event that will take place Oct. 23 and 24 in downtown North Augusta, according to the Explore North Augusta website.
The night of Oct. 23 will also feature a local church band at 6 p.m. followed by Wells performing at 7:30 p.m.
Ridge Spring native, Cody Webb, will perform at 6 p.m. on Oct. 24 and Janson will take the stage at 8 p.m.
Wells is a multi-platinum musician, bestselling author, Grammy nominee and Dove Award winner. He is known for the songs like “Hills and Valleys,” “Known,” “Take it All Back” and “God’s Not Done with You.” Wells also serves as the co-lead pastor of Whitestone Church in Austin, Texas, with his wife.
He is known for blending gospel, pop, R&B and hip-hop and has become a the most recognizable voices in Christian contemporary music, according to promotional materials.
Janson is a multi-platinum country artist, an award-winning songwriter and a member of the Grand Ole Opry. He has sold millions of records, and his songs include “Good Vibes,” “Buy Me a Boat,” “Fix Me a Drink” and “Done.”
The Jack O’Lantern Jubilee is a free event, and will feature food, games, arts and crafts vendors and family fun.
In years past, several big name artists have performed including Matthew West, Everclear, TobyMac and Big Daddy Weave.
