# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ward 1 Gospel Fest and Family Appreciation Picnic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: GOSPEL FEST IS COMING TO CHICAGO HEIGHTS! 

Join us for an afternoon of powerful praise, uplifting music, and family fun at the Ward 1 Family Appreciation Picnic & Gospel Fest!

? Sesto Park – Beacon Blvd., Chicago Heights, IL
? Saturday, June 27
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Gospel Fest
⏰ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Ward 1 Family Appreciation Picnic

Bring the whole family and enjoy:
Live Gospel Performances, including thee Wanda Rodgers Spruell 
Raffles & Giveaways
Games & Activities
Delicious Food
Bounce Houses
Family-Friendly Fun & More!

Hosted by Ward 1 Commissioner Harold Foston and Ward 1 Alderman Renee Smith in partnership with the Chicago Heights Park District and the City of Chicago Heights. 

Admission is FREE! Come celebrate faith, fellowship, and community with us. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors for an unforgettable day in the park! 

Lawn chairs are welcome ❤️
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago-heights/ward-1-gospel-fest-and-family-appreciation-picnic/200030218490812
- **Event Categories**: festivals, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 27

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago Heights
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Sesto Park
- **lat**: 41.4976366278
- **long**: -87.6734516754
- **full address**: Sesto Park, Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ward 1 Gospel Fest and Family Appreciation Picnic being held?
  - **A:** Ward 1 Gospel Fest and Family Appreciation Picnic takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Sesto Park, Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ward 1 Gospel Fest and Family Appreciation Picnic?
  - **A:** Ward 1 Gospel Fest and Family Appreciation Picnic is organized by Chicago Heights Park District.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ward 1 Gospel Fest and Family Appreciation Picnic is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago Heights, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Ward 1 Gospel Fest and Family Appreciation Picnic sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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