10th Annual Black History Celebration & Gospel Fest
Friday, February 15 & Saturday, February 16, 2013
Friday, February 22 & Saturday, February 23, 2013
Gates Open: Friday - 5 p.m. & Saturday - 11 a.m.
Henderson Pavilion
200 South Green Valley Parkway
Complimentary Admission
Entertainment - Vendor Opportunities
Join KCEP Power 88.1 radio, along with SUMNU Marketing and Khaki Publishing as they present the 10th Annual Gospel Fest 2013. The celebration will take place over two fun-filled and entertaining weekends during Black History Month.
Enjoy the sounds of all forms of gospel music as well as your favorite Motown classics. There will also be community vendors on hand that will feature food, clothing, jewelry and more and lots of family activities. Please visit this page periodically for updates as they become available.
First Weekend
Friday, February 15, 2013
6 pm - 7:30 pm: KCEP Power 88 Stage
Evening to include food and performances by local children and adults, as well as a musical revue entitled A Night of Soul produced by Broadway in the Hood and featuring Motown’s greatest hits by a multitude of local artists.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
11 am (Doors Open): SUMNU Marketing Stage
Enjoy family activities; bounce houses, carnival games, and face painting sponsored by Christian Embassy Worship Center, commercial and food vendors and great entertainment.
| TIME | PERFORMER |
| Noon | TBA |
| 1 pm | Frederick |
| 2 pm | Donte Love |
| 3 pm | Frederick & Friends |
| 4 pm | Terri Watts |
| 5 pm | Bruce Allen |
6 pm: KCEP Power 88 Stage
Evening to include food and performances by local children and adults, as well as a musical revue entitled A Night of Soul produced by Broadway in the Hood featuring Motown’s greatest hits by a multitude of local artists.
| ARTIST | POTRAYED BY |
| Gladys Knight | Vanessa Williams-Jackson |
| Rick James | Andrew Mays |
| Marvin Gaye | John Joseph |
| David Ruffin | Marcus Weathersby |
| Martha Reeves | Danielle Corley |
| India Arie | Muna Hiluf |
| Diana Ross | Cierra Love Huff |
| The Jackson 5 | The Futrell Brothers |
| Brian McKnight | Mark McCutchen |
| Thelma Houston | Chervette Thomas |
| Stevie Wonder | Diedre Thompson |
Second Weekend
Friday, February 22, 2013
6 pm: KCEP Power 88 Stage
Gospel Fest Musical Concert evening to include food and performances by local children and adults, as well as a Gospel Fest Musical Concert featuring Gospel music spanning the wide range of styles including Southern tradition, modern contemporary, and urban contemporary. Performers include Christian Embassy Worship Center Praise Team, Nate Pointer, and more.
| PERFORMERS |
| Ken Young |
| Rev Luff |
| Victorious Men of Praise |
| Key West |
| Voices of Worship Praise |
| Linda McCoy |
| William Roundtree |
| Shawna Flice |
| Symmie |
| Big Brother June |
| Spiritual Sensations Group |
| Glenn Dodd "G Smoove" |
| Brandon Seavers |
| IC Jones |
| Ms. Michelle |
| Voices of Mountaintop |
Local adults and children will sing, dance and perform a multitude of acts on this stage, showcasing a variety of talent.
| PERFORMERS |
| Will Ready |
| William Roundtree |
| Shawna Feliz |
| Kay West |
| K-FAB |
| Big Brother June |
| Linda McCoy |
| Sister Velma |
| Marquis |
| Surrender |
| Brandon Seavers |
| Nevada School of Dance |
| Glenn Dodd "G SMOOVE" |
| Kalil |
| Bishop George White |
| IC Jones |
| Community Baptist Church |
| Crystal Ball's Performers |
Gospel Fest Musical Concert featuring Gospel music spanning the wide range of styles including Southern tradition, modern contemporary, and urban contemporary. Performers include Victory Missionary Baptist Church Voices of Victory and Mountain Top Faith Ministries, Kevin “Kalil” Gospel Hip Hop, Soloist Mark McCutchen, Ken Young and more.
| PERFORMERS |
| Friends of Gospel |
| Brittany Soul |
| Pastor Ronald Banks & Spiritual Gospel Singers |
| Dominion and Power |
| Trinity Academy of Arts |
| Brother Re-Con - Unshamed to PIW |
| Penny Treadwell |
| Heavenly Melodies |
| Latrice Hudson |
| Aretha Harden |
| Spiritual Clouds |
| ICOP |
| Ambiance |
| Mark McCutchen |
| Ms. Michelle |
| Second Baptist |
| Nate Pointer |
| Victory MBC |
Would you like to be a food or commercial vendor at this exciting event? To become a Food Vendor, please click here for the official application. If you would like to become a Commercial Vendor, you can find the application by clicking here. Please return applications via mail to the provided addresses found on each application. If you have any questions, you can contact Tanya Myers either via email or by telephone at (702) 267-4158.