The VOICES OF PEACE 21st Annual Gospel Fest
2026
Friday, August 21st and Saturday, August 22nd
Hilbert Civic Park
Hwy 57/32
Hilbert, WI 54129
When:
On Friday and Saturday, August 21 & 22, 2026, at the Hilbert Civic Park located on Highway 57/32 in Hilbert, Wisconsin, the “Voices of Peace” will host their 21st annual Gospel Fest from 11AM to 7PM on Friday and from 10AM to 7PM on Saturday.
Cost:
No admission fees will be charged, just a freewill donation with 100% of the monies going back to the bands.
What to Expect:
Bring your lawn chairs, bring your family, and be ready for a wonderful, spirit-filled weekend! There will be 15 performing groups playing country, bluegrass, and southern gospel music. Food, snacks and refreshments will be available on the grounds; brats and hamburgers on Friday and Saturday, fish fry on Friday and chicken breasts on Saturday… AND many delicious desserts.
Listen to the fascinating story behind the Voices of Peace Gospel Music Fest! In Episode 57 of the Travel Calumet Original Podcast, host Rick Sense talks with organizers Bud & Carolyn McAtee, Pastor Marc & Jeanne Axelrod, and Bud Wieting about how this event has grown to become one of the Midwest’s largest annual gospel music festivals, now drawing performers from across the U.S. and other parts of the world.
For more details, please contact:
Bud or Carolyn McAtee
(920) 756-3830 or (920) 470-0423
or email us at: bud.mcatee@gmail.com
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