
In the spirit of faith and community, all are welcome!
2025 brings Christ centered, non-denominational, non-political, family-oriented, Church Picnic featuring The Cockman Family and Reverend Johnson Bowie.
June 22, 2025 from 11:00AM until 4:00PM at MacRae Meadows Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock Hwy, Linville, NC 28646
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Patricia Smith
Trish has a huge musical repertoire - excelling in both Southern and Soulful Gospel. She averages over 30 performances yearly including "Singing on Grandfather" at Grandfather Mountain in Linville, NC.
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The Cockman Family
The Cockman Family has developed a distinct bluegrass gospel style that has gained audiences throughout the Southeast. Their arrangements of old gospel songs have been very popular. Their tight harmonies and original songs have been applauded for their unique sounds. Band members include John Cockman Sr. on guitar, Caroline Cockman Fisher on lead vocals, John Cockman Jr. on fiddle and bass vocals, Billy Cockman on banjo and tenor vocals, David Cockman on bass, and Ben Cockman on guiar and mandolin and baritone vocals. The Cockman Family has been nominated for Bluegrass Artists of the Year, Instrumentalist of the Year, and Bluegrass Band of the Year by the Country Gospel Music Association (CGMA) and for Gold Cross Bluegrass Group of the Year by the International Country Gospel Music Association, and were named one of the “12 Most Creative Families in America” by American Greeting Cards and USA Today Weekend.
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The Collective
Praise be to "The Gospel Collective," a divine band formed from heavenly jam sessions over two decades ago. With a repertoire spanning from old-time hymns to contemporary melodies, their stage presence and passion for music draw audiences back time and again. Led by Dave and Jennette Calvert, supported by Patrick McConkey, David Cox, and Randy Buchanan. Through their music, they spread the gospel of harmony and salvation, uniting souls in celestial celebration.