Gracefest AV, a Christian music festival celebrating the gospel of Jesus Christ, returns to the Antelope Valley for its sixth year on Friday, September 20th & Saturday, September 21th. This year’s performing line-up will be announced this Sunday on KHTS AM 1220 at 6:00 p.m. on “The Rock” with Barry McKeever.

GraceFest AV presents Christian merchants and worldwide compassion ministries. The kid’s area will return providing supervised fun, games and activities for children.

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According to the host of “The Rock,” the annual event attracts major music acts and big crowds. “Gracefest brings in some of the top Christian artists from all over the country,” said McKeever. “Last year they had almost 5000 people.”

The Friday night event kickoff presents a Prayer Rally from 5pm to 8pm. Local pastors are scheduled to speak, along with special periods of prayer and soft music to fill the air. McKeever said this year’s event will also feature a keynote speaker from the Billy Graham Evangelical Association.

Saturday’s main event presents will feature live music, a book table, T-Shirt booth, raffle booth, and numerous food and beverage concessionaires. The prayer tent, prayer wall and special guest speakers return on Saturday and all national artists will meet and greet their fans at their merchandise tables. Prayer tent lineup to be announced soon. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. and event ends at 9:00 p.m.

Carry-in food, coolers, lawn chairs, and blankets are permitted for all attendee’s. E-Z Up’s, alcoholic beverages, smoking, and pets are prohibited.

GraceFest AV is a fundraiser for the Kids Charities of the Antelope Valley. Funds raised from the concert proceeds go to numerous local Christian school scholarship programs to provide further education.

Advanced ticket sales begin Saturday, March 23. For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit www.gracefestav.com or call (661) 265-6069.

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