Gospel Fest Celebrates Black History Month In Canton

CANTON, GA — Organizers behind the eighth annual Gospel Fest are putting the final touches on its popular musical extravaganza that celebrates the start of Black History Month. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Cherokee County Arts Center at 94 North Street in downtown Canton.

Gospel Fest VIII will showcase a diverse group of talents with a mass choir, praise and dance teams, as well as soloist performances.

Cherokee County residents are encouraged to attend this celebration, which will be held in partnership with the Cherokee County Arts Council and sponsored by the Shelnutt Family and Kipling L. McVay-Stubbs.

Gospel Fest VIII is being dedicated to the loving memory of longtime friend and supporter, Lanier Shelnutt.

The Rev. Fred Forsh will again be coordinating the music and the musicians for the choir. Anyone wishing to participate in Gospel Fest VIII is requested to contact Forsh at 770-926-4792 or Pat Tanner, Gospel Fest VII coordinator, at 770-479-8676 or 404-918-6827.

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