Friday July 26, 2013
Main Registration 2-7 PM


Stages
Help The People Stage/ Artist Showcasing (starts at 5 PM on Friday. All day Saturday)
Modern Day Miracles Stage / Artist showcasing All Day (starts at 5 PM on Friday. All day Saturday)


All Day - Literary Arts Expo presented by Destiny Image Publishing
Artist come out and meet Joel Nori Do you have a book manuscript ? Destiny publishing is looking for you come out and show your work… films / books play and novel be seen by a world leading publisher.


4:00 PM Kick-off (check in)
Health Care Pavilion / open
Youth Zone & activities open
Other special services coming


Youth Fun Zone All Day


5:00 PM Media Kick Off /Red Carpet
Christian Karaoke 7 PM – 12 PM Friday & Saturday


6:30 PM
Unsigned Artist Showcase/ 7:00 PM
Pre-show Entertainment Ballroom
Welcome to the fest 2012 Dr. Riki Brooks
Host TBA


8:00 PM
Kick Off Concert featuring host: tba


Hart Ramsey Ministries
Eddie James Ministry
Myles & Delana Rutherford Ministries


Main Stage


Welcome Covenant Cookies/ Lauretta Pierce/ Dr. Riki Brooks


Featuring artist from around the world


10:30 - 11:00 PM Main show closes


4 Entertainment Stages & Exhibits open until 11 PM
Closing 12: midnight


July 27 Saturday Festival Activities Registration 9 AM – 8 PM


Health Care Exhibits & Vendors open @ 9 AM until 11 PM


Youth Zone All Day until 7 PM


Help The People Stage/ Artist Showcasing All Day


All Day Literary Arts Expo presented by Destiny Publishing. Artist do you have a book manuscript. Destiny publishing is looking for you come out and show your work films / books play and novel be seen by the world leading publisher.


12 noon Choir Competition Registration and check In “ Main Ballroom”


12 noon Praise Dance Workshop / facilitator tba


12 noon Suites Noon AM Clergy Roundtable / Pastors, Ministers Church Facilitators Relax in an engaging debate on that which it is crucial to set the record straight and bring clarity about the many challenges in the leadership of today’s church leaders. This highly anticipated event was attended by over 60 Bishops at the 2012 festival. There will be a light brunch served followed by a roundtable discussion. This is an open forum and all are welcome you will have the opportunity to join in discussion with many other distinguished guest Bishops, community activist and leaders across the country. Featuring Dr. Jamal Bryant, Bishop Ernestine Reems & Dr. Kevin Adams. Moderated by Rev. Al Sharpton.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM “The Art of Making Music” facilitated by Derrick Starks
Gospel Music Industry Workshop Calling all artist, writers, musicians, producers and those who are in Gospel Christian Entertainment. Join us Derrick for a One on One Q& A with top name artist and producers on the essential needs for success and sustainability in today’s Gospel Music market Just when you thought you new it all There is always more you need to know. panelist: tba

1:00 PM We will proudly present a Call To Women Ladies Empowerment Choose to Live Afternoon Lecture followed by Concert, Ladies You have a choice ..So Choose to Healthy, Spiritually & Abundantly Free Living.... Come out have fun and enjoy a delightful afternoon with delicious foods lecture, empowerment and entertainment. There will be gifts and a fashion show followed by live entertainment from a surprise guest artist. You'll be glad you came Reserve your seats today In this workshop there will be a fashion show and lecture module presented by the American Diabetes Association women’s secrets to stop diabetes welcoming ladies who choose to live life healthy and abundantly Ladies wear your hats because there will be prizes given by the American Diabetes Association and LWRT and Covenant Cookies . Facilitators Dr. Riki Brooks & Lauretta Pierce.

2:00 PM SD Luxuri Cosmetics Demonstration


2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Choir Competition Concert & Showcase:


All day Help The People Stage: Hosted by Youth Minister Torri Perry
Artist Showcasing, Bible Trivia, Mime Presentations games prizes and gifts for our youth to come out and receive information take precautions on school and life balance. Concert featuring some of your favorite top hip hop, mime and praise dance artist. This will be fun a time for all youth who attend.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM AGF Artist Showcasing / Break


Main Stage


5:00 PM Red Carpet/Media Walk
5:00 PM Black Tie Red Carpet Gala
6:00 PM Pre-Show Dinner Reserved seating only


7:00 PM Awards Presentation
· Hart Ramsey Pastor of the Year Award
· Rev Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant Spirit of Excellence Award
· Rev Al Sharpton Man of the Year Lifetime Achievement
· Joel Nori Destiny Publishing Publisher Award of Excellence
· Bishop Richard “Mr Clean” White Legacy Award
· Don Jackson Stellar Awards Iconic Media Award
Welcome tba
** Mayor’s Welcome @ 8 PM **


8:00 PM Black Tie Concert Hosted by Carlton Reed


FEATURED ARTIST
Pastor Charles Jenkins
Eddie James
Special appearance by The Wardlaw Brothers
Guest speaker: Dr. Jamal Bryant