Willow Creek Gospel Music Jamboree set for Granum

The 2018 Willow Creek Gospel Music Jamboree is hosting its 21st annual event this weekend in Granum’s Granview Recreation Park.

The event is free of charge and donations are welcome, with the mission of the Willow Creek Gospel Music Jamboree to present the gospel through music.

They value interfaith relationships, and their Christian heritage. They seek to promote their family-friendly communities, and through their Jamboree, seek to provide a venue for developing Western Canadian Christian musicians.

“We are 21 years strong. It’s been a very popular event. We have had up to 1,000 people in past years and we expect between 600-800 people this year,” said Fran Hanson, president of Willow Creek Gospel Jamboree Association.

“There is an all-day Vacation Bible School for kids Grade 1 to Grade 6. We try to get the very best in gospel music. This year we are getting the Keepers of Faith Quartet from Washington. They are favourites of the Jamboree.”

The lineup of entertainment includes: Keepers of the Faith Quartet; Trudel Family; Joyful Meldoy Trio; The Taito Family; and Fort Macleod Alliance Church Worship Group.

The weekend begins with a Friday supper and concert. On Saturday, there is a breakfast, Vacation Bible School for children ages six to 12, concerts, lunch and dinner.

Sunday will have a breakfast, a praise and worship band, and an Interdenominational Church Service. For more event information, visit