Middlesex County's Inaugural Gospel Festival To Be Held Saturday

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — The Arts Institute of Middlesex County will be hosting its inaugural Gospel Music Festival on Saturday, June 29.

The FolkLIVE Gospel Festival will be held from 2 p.m.- 6 p.m. at the Monument Square Park in New Brunswick, and will feature live performances by global gospel icon Hezekiah Walker, Jekalyn Carr, and other local talent.

The event is a free public performance for "all ages exploring diverse histories, traditions, and stories that make Middlesex County culturally rich," the County said.

Additionally, Gospel Music Festival programming will be held at the Heldrich Hotel adjacent to Monument Square for those who enjoy a quieter, more intimate setting.

Those who plan to stay the night or the entire weekend can take advantage of the special discounted rates offered by the Heldrich Hotel.