Six days and nights of live Gospel music, fellowship, and family fun!
In 2005, Wilds & Associates organized and promoted the first Southern Gospel Music FanFair in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The event was relocated to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in 2009. The following year, Wilds & Associates launched the Country Gospel Music FanFest, adding even more variety for Gospel music fans. In 2014, both events were combined into one six-day event and broadened the spectrum of musical styles. The name was officially changed to Gospel Music FanFair. The annual six-day mega concert event features a variety of talent from new artists to living legends performing throughout the week. Gospel music fans gather from all over to enjoy morning worship services, daily showcases, afternoon matinees and spectacular evening concerts. Perhaps, one of highlights of the week is the annual Gospel Music Fan Awards. Make plans now to attend the 19th annual Gospel Music FanFair!
GENERAL INFORMATION
19th Annual Gospel Music FanFair ● May 8 - 13, 2023
Center For Rural Development ● 2292 U.S. Hwy 27 ● Somerset, Kentucky 42501
General Seating ● Admission: No charge - Love offerings will be received throughout the week.
Parking on site, no charge
★ In addition to all the outdoor fun of Lake Cumberland, Somerset offers a wide variety of shops,
restaurants and attractions suitable for the entire family.
DAILY ACTIVITIES
TIME
9:00am
10:30am
12:30pm
3:00pm
3:00pm
6:00pm
EVENT
Morning Worship
Artist Showcase
Artist Showcase
Meet & Greet
Matinee
Evening Concert
LOCATION
Ballroom
Ballroom
Ballroom
Exhibit Hall
Theatre
Theatre
MEET & GREET
Easily accessible, the exhibit hall adjoins the main auditorium and is the “meet & greet” gathering place for artists and fans. Music and souvenirs will be available for purchase as well as concessions. The exhibit hall opens daily at 3:00pm, so you’ll have plenty of time before the evening concert to browse the exhibit booths, make new friends and visit with all your favorite artists.
Attention Artists and Vendors: If you're interested in securing exhibit space, please contact our sales department today.
Christian Voice Magazine is pleased to present the annual Gospel Music Fan Awards during the week of Gospel Music FanFair. The Gospel Music Fan Awards were established in 2005 to honor the legends, acknowledge accomplishments, and recognize fan favorites within the Gospel music industry. Recipients are decided upon solely by Gospel music fans and enthusiasts through a two-ballot voting process once annually.
ARTIST APPEARANCES
Featuring Southern Gospel, Country Gospel, Inspirational, Urban Gospel, Worship and Contemporary Gospel music, fans will enjoy live performances by some of today's finest artists throughout the week.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Hampton Inn
by Hilton
4141 South Hwy 27
Somerset, KY 42501
606-676-8855
$119.00 Plus Tax Per Night
Best Western
103 Jefferson Drive
Somerset, KY 42501
Phone: 606-677-9000
2 Queen Bed Unit
$84.99 Plus Tax Per Night
Comfort Inn
82 Jolin Drive
Somerset, KY 42503
Phone: 606-677-1500
2 Queen Bed Unit
$79.99 Plus Tax Per Night
General Burnside Island & State Park Campground/RV
Sun-Thurs $19.00
Fri/Sat $22.00
Sandy Kirk
Phone: (606) 561-4192
8801 South Highway 27
Burnside, KY 42519
www.burnsidetourism.com
IMPORTANT NOTICE
To receive specially arranged discount hotel rates as listed above,
be sure to mention you are booking for Gospel Music FanFair when you call.