Southern Gospel Arrives On The West Coast

Gospel fans from across the U.S. and Canada, as well as sevral foreign countries, will soon be making their way by plane, boat, car, camper, and tour bus to Visalia, California, for the annual Great Western Gospel Music Fan Festival! The dates for this year’s event are May 2-5, 2018.

More than 8,000 music lovers have come to adore this extraordinary event, designed especially for those who enjoy first-class Gospel music. Several award-winning artists will be present with their special brand of excellence, including The Collingsworth Family, The Hoppers, Greater Vision,

Triumphant Quartet, Legacy Five, Liberty, 2017 Solo Artist of the Year Joseph Habedank, and GMA Hall of Fame Songwriter Ronny Hinson. The organizers of the event are also excited to announce that Dr. David Jeremiah will be returning this year to the Fan Festival.

It all begins on Wednesday, May 2, at 11 a.m. the 4th annual Hopper Heritage Foundation Golf Classic (held at the Valley Oaks Golf Course in Visalia). To sign up and for more information please contact Rich Trimmer at (602) 448-6995.

Then on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, the air will be filled with several hours of jubilant Gospel singing. During the daytime on Friday and Saturday, the excellence will continue as the spotlight will shine on California’s finest groups, and fans will also be treated to multiple showcases and “Person-To-Person” moments with selected artists.

Visalia has always been a “red carpet city” for this event and this year will be no exception. Get your tickets while there’s still time. Call (800) 965-9324 for more information.