Agape Child & Family Services, in partnership with the Church Developers Network, hosted its annual Agape Fest on Saturday, April 25, at Agricenter International. The free, family-friendly community celebration brought together families from across Memphis for an afternoon of music, fellowship and service.
Agape Fest 2026 featured live musical performances from local, national and international Christian artists, along with food trucks, children’s activities, games and community engagement opportunities. The event, emceed by Dr. Reginald Boyce, Ceaira Brunson and Pastor Rolando Rostro, Jr., was designed to create a welcoming, church-picnic-style atmosphere that encourages unity, connection and collective action across the Memphis faith community.
Attendee Joe Graves said he heard about Agape Fest from a friend. “I hear its a great event, a christian event,” Graves said. “It’s good for the kids to be outside and the hear about the different organizations, and just feel the love.”
Pastor Sheila Floyd of Pursuit of God Transformation Center said partnership is a key component of the festival. “We’ve been partnering with Agape and the Church Developer’s Network for years,” she said. “We celebrate each other, we support each other.”
Joe Graves says attending Agape Fest for the first time on Saturday April 25, was a chance for his children to be outside enjoying the various events. (Gary S. Whitlow/Tri-State Defender) 
Families gather at Agricenter International for Agape Fest 2026, a free, family-friendly celebration hosted by Agape Child & Family Services and the Church Developers Network, featuring live music, children’s activities, food vendors and community engagement aimed at strengthening connection across Memphis’ faith community. (Gary S. Whitlow/Tri-State Defender) 
Families gather at Agricenter International for Agape Fest 2026, a free, family-friendly celebration hosted by Agape Child & Family Services and the Church Developers Network, featuring live music, children’s activities, food vendors and community engagement aimed at strengthening connection across Memphis’ faith community. (Gary S. Whitlow/Tri-State Defender) 
Families gather at Agricenter International for Agape Fest 2026, a free, family-friendly celebration hosted by Agape Child & Family Services and the Church Developers Network, featuring live music, children’s activities, food vendors and community engagement aimed at strengthening connection across Memphis’ faith community. (Gary S. Whitlow/Tri-State Defender)
This year’s entertainment lineup included:
- Ephie Johnson and Bluff City Praise
- HYG Student Worship Team
- Cordova Sol Fa
- Perfecting Gifts Inc. (PGI)
- Julian Cross
- Stax Music Academy’s 910 Band
- M.K.J. (My King Jesus)
- Cortney Richardson and Friends
- Renicea Michelle
- The Sensational Barnes Brothers
- New Ballet Ensemble & School
Sponsored by BlueSky Restoration Services, Agape Fest is intended to inspire and mobilize the Memphis faith community toward collective action, strengthening relationships and fostering a more harmonious and inclusive city.
