EL DORADO -- The 20th anniversary of Soul Fest is set for May 1 at the Union County Fairgrounds.
Michael Jackson, of Mr. Mike's Productions, who is presenting Soul Fest, previously said he wanted to plan something special to celebrate two decades of bringing artists in blues, southern soul and R&B music to stages in El Dorado.
Planning began last year for Soul Fest 2021.
Sir Charles Jones leads a roster of featured performers that include Jeter Jones, Fat Daddy, King South, Rhomey, Ghetto Cowboy, LJ Echols, Luster Baker, Crystal Thomas, Summer Wolfe and El Dorado's own Benito Glosson, who is known as the Teddy Bear of Southern Soul.
The show will be hosted by P2K and DJ Banks. DJs Big Daddy and Godfather will also be on hand.
In booking the musical lineup, Jackson said he immediately reached out to Sir Charles Jones, whose appearance at the 20th anniversary of the Soul Fest will represent a full-circle moment.
The blues and R&B singer performed at the first Soul Fest two years after the release of his self-titled debut album.
Tickets went on sale in February. Jackson said he has fielded inquiries and ticket sales from Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Missouri and Nevada.