It also features lectures, workshops in tents, kids' shows, petting zoos, and comedians.

These include Michael W. Smith, Audio Adrenaline, Newsboys, Delirious?, Chris Tomlin, Tree63, Jeremy Camp, Armour Under Fire, Rebecca St. James, Skillet, the Kry, Toby Mac, Jars of Clay, Larry Norman and many others.

Past speakers include Charles Stanley, Greg Laurie, Luis Palau, Tony Campolo, Frank Peretti, Miles McPherson, Ron Luce, and Louie Giglio.

The layout of Spirit West Coast consists of a main stage with large screens for those that have to stand or sit far away.

One group calling themselves the "Traveling Circus" has made particularly visible appearances at the concert every year, starting large dance pits at performances.

There are invitational messages to repent and trust in Jesus, presented both by the event staff and the individual musicians, and there are also baptisms held at the Monterey festival.

For these departments, and many others, onsite work often begins a week prior to the festival start date and doesn't end for days after when the last items are packed up and stored for the following year.