Starting June 25th until July 6th, The Twelve Tribes are holding a Festival right on the National Mall. Themed, "Rekindling the Fire: The Restoration of All Things", this event offers a unique religious perspective. Highlights include: Why the Jesus Movement Never Got Off the Ground, Free Speech Open Forum, Rincon Latino, and the Original Cider Press. So grab a Mate (tradition Tea Drink), or even stick around for some authentic food in the Common Ground Cafe, and enjoy the festival!
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 Free bread samples offer a taste of homemade breads. 
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 This guitar maker is almost complete with his current project. * 
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 Showing off his wares. 
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 Testing out his product to make sure that it is high quality hand crafted. 
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 A painting of a nature scene by a Tribesmember. 
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 Getting a drink of Mate (traditional tea) offers refreshment for this man. 
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 A bus previously used by the community was a unique opportunity to convey their artisanship. 
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 A close up of the window artwork uncovers a spaceship heading towards Saturn. 
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 Famous people adorn the side of the vibrantly colored bus. 
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 Two friends pose in front of the bus. 
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 The people are painted in the windows as if they were real riders on the bus. 
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 Another portrait in a window. 
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 A front view of the bus that once transported tribesmembers from location to location. 
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 The festival was located on the National Mall near the Washington Monument. 
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 A basketweaver carefully waves the rushes to make final products like the ones behind him. 
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