Free Gospelfest Coming To Lake County In Coming Weeks

LAKE COUNTY, IL — A free Gospelfest will be held at Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago in the coming weeks.

The music festival takes place from 3 to 7 p.m. on July 31. New Vizion, a music group from Washington, D.C., is the headliner at this year’s free Gospelfest event, and Waukegan resident Vernill Pipes will perform a solo during the festive event. Other surprise guests will also sing, according to a news release from the Lake County Forest Preserve District.

"The inspiring musical event is perfect for the entire family," said Angelo Kyle, president of the Lake County Forest Preserves. "The festival provides an uplifting atmosphere at a picturesque venue."

The Greenbelt Cultural Center is located at 1215 Green Bay Road. Admission and parking are free, and all ages welcome. Concertgoers should bring a blanket or lawn chair and pack a picnic.

A local vendor will also be available to purchase food, according to a news release.

For more information about Gospelfest, call 847-968-3477. For information about other summer events at the Lake County Forest Preserves visit www.LCFPD.org or call 847-367-6640.