1. Wichita Festivals, Inc.
444 E. William
Wichita, KS 67202
Contact:
Teri Mott, Director of Marketing & Communication
Phone: (316) 267-2817; Email: teri@wichitafestivals.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GRAMMY-WINNER ERICA CAMPBELL HEADLINING RIVERFEST GOSPELFEST
Artist behind 2015Gospel Album of the Year to Cap Off Night of Inspirational Performances
WICHITA, Kan., May 30, 2015 – Riverfest, Kansas’ largest community event, hosts its highly
anticipated Gospelfest event Monday, featuring contemporary Gospel star and reality television
actress, Erica Campbell. Gospelfest brings together local choirs and national talent for an evening of
inspiring celebration.
In addition to her red-hot solo career, which this year garnered her a Grammy award for Gospel
Album of the Year, Campbell is one half of acclaimed Gospel duo Mary Mary. The group has
received 17 Stellar Awards, including 4 Group/Duo of the Year Awards. Mary Mary gained fame in
2000 following the release of their crossover hit single, “Shackles,” pioneering the emergence of
urban contemporary gospel music.
Campbell’s two solo albums have both reached number 1 on the Billboard Gospel Charts, with
popular tracks “I Luh God,” “Help” and “A Little More Jesus.” She is also known for her
celebrated WE tv reality show Mary Mary.
Gospelfest, which begins at 5:15 p.m. on Riverfest’s Kennedy Plaza stage, is an evening of
celebration showcasing local musicians and choirs, capped off by the national headliner.
“This is an exciting Gospelfest lineup,” said Mary Beth Jarvis, president and CEO of Wichita
Festivals, Inc. “We’re showcasing exceptional talent – not only Ms. Campbell but also every local
performer gracing our stage – and it’s all included with your Riverfest button.”
“Gospelfest has historically been one of Riverfest’s most cherished nights,” said Cameo Profit,
music director for St. Mark Cathedral Church of God In Christ, who served on the Gospelfest
planning committee and assembled the Mass Choir for Gospelfest 2015. We look forward to
inspiring the whole community at this great event.”
This year’s local performers include The Dennis Family; Jay Thurston; Dynamic Revelators; TRU;
Cameo Profit and 1 Way; Jermane and Friends; Dana Hemphill and a Mass Choir composed of
singers from around the local faith community.
Presenting sponsors for the event include Spirit Aerosystems, Westar Energy and Cox Business.
HealthCore Clinic and other local entities also helped fund the event, while promotional partners
KMUW, Q92, Great Plains TV and The Community Voice have helped make both Gospel enthusiasts
and all community members aware of the event. More information about Gospelfest performers is
available at facebook.com/riverfest.gospelfest
Other Gospelfest planners include Prisca Barnes and Kaye Monk-Morgan, members of Wichita
Festivals’ Board of Directors; Ronda Kingwood of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church; and

2. Wichita Festivals staff members. The Greater Wichita Ministerial League; Urban League of Kansas;
St. Mark United Methodist Church; Real Men Real Heros; Tabernacle Bible, the Church without
Walls; Greater Wichita Pan-Hellenic Council; Ebony S. Clemons Piano Studio; Wichita Chapter of
LINKS, Inc.; The Kansas African American Museum; Progressive Missionary Baptist Church and
Drs. Evies & Sharon Cranford have also supported the 2015 event.
The 44th
Riverfest takes place Friday, May 29 through June 6 and offers a wide range of
entertainment for all ages. Riverfest admission buttons are available – $10 for adults and $3 for
children ages 6-12 – at Dillons, QuikTrip and AAA locations. 2015 official Riverfest sponsors
include Bud Light, Spot’s Party Bus, Decker Electric, RedGuard Site Box Storage, PraireLand
Partners, Parr Sound & Lighting and Metro Courier.
About Wichita Festivals, Inc.: Wichita Festivals, Inc. is a non-profit corporation with the purpose of creating
diverse community celebrations within the Wichita community. The primary events produced by Wichita Festivals, Inc.
are Riverfest (May 29- June 6, 2015) and Autumn & Art at Bradley Fair (September 18-20, 2015). For more
information, contact Teri Mott at (316) 267-2817 or teri@wichitafestivals.com.
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