Gospelfest

📆 Date: July 26
🕒 Time: 3–7 PM
💲 Admission: FREE
👥 Ages: All Welcome
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Join us for a celebration of gospel music that will uplift your spirit! This annual event showcases a stellar lineup of performances, including local choirs and solo artists. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere as you take in the soulful sounds of gospel.

🌟 Headliner: Bobbi Lane

Chicago native Bobbi Lane, a rising star in the gospel scene, will captivate you with her powerful voice and faith-driven storytelling. Recognized as a 2026 SOAR Awards Emerging Artist Honoree, she has charting singles, national tours, and performances with top gospel and R&B artists to her credit.

🎤 Additional Performances By:

• Darlene Jones
• Light of the World
• Rose and Co
• Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church

🌹 Honoring Commissioner Mary Ross Cunningham

This year’s Gospelfest will pay tribute to the remarkable life of Lake County Forest Preserves Commissioner Mary Ross Cunningham, who passed away on June 23, 2026. With over two decades of dedicated service, Mary was a champion of community engagement and inclusivity, ensuring everyone felt welcome in our forest preserves. Her legacy lives on in the heart of this cherished event.

💖 We extend our heartfelt condolences to Mary’s family, friends, and colleagues. She will be greatly missed.
🔍 Learn more about Mary here

📞 For questions or to inquire about accommodations, call 847-968-3477.