Singing Board

FROM THE BOARD…

Summer is here and with that comes the North Carolina State Annual Singing Convention set to take place June 26th and 27th.
In preparation for this year’s event, as announced earlier this year, the 2026 event will return to a two-day format. As expressed by the Board at the beginning of this year, this decision came after much thought, prayer and deliberation as to how to grow the time-honored tradition. The success of the Convention has always relied upon the support of the congregations represented by area churches. As these churches began hosting more and more events on Sundays, we came to the conclusion that hosting festivities on Sundays was a direct conflict with the activities sponsored by the various churches throughout the county and region. The hope is that with the support of the local churches, the attendance on Friday and Saturday will continue to grow and the event as a whole will thrive.  Our desire is to continue to offer the same amount of great Gospel music, packed into two days rather than spreading it over a three-day span.

This year marks the 105th annual celebration for the event, making it the oldest, continuously-operated Gospel singing convention in the country. The time-honored tradition began modestly in a tobacco warehouse in 1921 when about 200 people gathered to listen to two choirs sing that day. Over the years, the event has attracted thousands and hosted many of the most popular names in Gospel Music.

Festivities this year will kick off on Friday evening, June 26, at 7pm, much like they did 105 years ago with several area choirs taking the stage in the beautiful, picturesque oak grove in downtown Benson on Main Street. The list of choirs scheduled to be featured include the JoCo Community Choir, Midway Baptist Church Choir, Central Baptist Church Choir and the Wilmington Celebration Choir. The evening will climax with a spectacular Patriotic celebration with all choirs on-stage performing songs honoring our country’s 250-year anniversary.

Music begins early on Saturday morning, June 27, at 10am with approximately 30 popular regional groups who have become favorites mong event attendees over the years. Musical melodies will continue throughout the day highlighted by talented duo, Jeff & Sheri Easter, as well as Wesley Pritchard & Friends, taking the stage at 7pm. Both have traveled world-wide, touring on the highly successful Gaither Homecoming Tour and have also been featured on the multi-award winning Homecoming Video Series.

A complete schedule of groups featured on June 26 & 27 at the North Carolina State Annual Singing Convention is available on our Saturday schedule. The event is free to the public. Some seating is provided; however, spectators and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and spend the weekend enjoying great Gospel music in the Grove!

Blessings to you and we look forward to seeing you at the 105th North Carolina Sate Annual Singing Convention!

Your Board of Directors – State Annual Singing Convention
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE NCSASC

“The purpose of this Singing Convention is to promote the continuance of Southern Gospel music, talent and religion by extolling the divinity and the teachings of Jesus Christ.”