FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACT:
Janice Warner
Versatile Entertainment, Inc.
(504) 208-5038
jwarner@versatile-entertainment.com
VERSATILE ENTERTAINMENT, INC. PRESENTS PRAISE FEST “ON THE BAYOU”
17th Annual Gospel Music Experience Co-Sponsored by Because I Can Foundation
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! PRAISE FEST “ON THE BAYOU” RETURNS OCTOBER 16–18
NEW ORLEANS, LA — September 16, 2026 — With only one month to go, Versatile Entertainment, Inc., together with Because I Can Foundation, invites New Orleans and surrounding communities to attend the 17th Annual Praise Fest “On the Bayou,” October 16–18, 2026, from 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. daily at Bayou St. John, 500 N. Norman Francis Parkway, at the corner of Orleans Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana.
REMEMBER — PRAISE FEST IS FREE!
Families, churches, gospel music lovers, and visitors are invited to bring their families and friends for three days of gospel music, praise, worship, entertainment, fellowship, family activities, and community celebration.
Bishop Ryan Warner, executive producer, encourages everyone to attend:
“New Orleans, we are getting ready to praise! For 17 years, Praise Fest has been a place where families, churches, communities, and visitors can come together as one. Come with your family, bring your friends, bring your praise, and let's make this year's Praise Fest a celebration our community will remember. It's free, it's for the community, and it's an opportunity for us to come together in faith, joy, and fellowship. New Orleans, let's meet on the Bayou!”
GET INVOLVED
Food & Merchant Vendors: Space is available for vendors interested in participating.
Artists: Gospel artists and entertainers interested in participating are encouraged to contact the event organizers.
Volunteers: Community members are welcome to volunteer and help make the festival a success.
Donations & Corporate Sponsorships: Businesses, corporations, and individuals are invited to support Praise Fest and its community mission.
MEDIA & EVENT INFORMATION
Media representatives interested in coverage or interviews with Bishop Ryan Warner, executive producer, event leadership, or participating artists are encouraged to contact:
Versatile Entertainment, Inc.
Phone: (504) 208-5038
Email: info@praisefestnola.com
Website: www.praisefestnola.com
PRAISE FEST “ON THE BAYOU”
Praise Fest “On the Bayou” — 17th Annual
October 16–18, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Daily
Bayou St. John, 500 N. Norman Francis Parkway, at the corner of Orleans Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana
FREE ADMISSION
Presented by: Versatile Entertainment, Inc.
Co-Sponsored by: Because I Can Foundation — 501(c)(3)