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How long does Fan Fair last?

This year Fan Fair runs from Thursday, June 5th, through Sunday, June 8th.

What else is there to do?

On Tuesday, June 3rd, go to the IFCO Fun Fest which will feature Keith Urban, John Berry, Eric Heatherly, Dean Miller, Jimmy Wayne and more to be announced. The show is held at the Ryman Auditorium, starting at 7:30 pm, with the cost of $38.00 per person. You can buy tickets from the IFCO website.


Also on Friday, June 6th, starting at 12:00 pm, watch the 2003 City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge (held at Greer Stadium in Nashville). The event benefits the City of Hope National Medical Center and the Beckman Research Institute. Tickets are $15 and $17 and are available through Ticketmaster at (615) 256-9600 or buy them online at Ticketmaster.com.

The Golden Voice Awards will be held June 5th at 10:00 am at the I-24 Expo Center and tickets are $50 each. The $50.00 ticket price includes “Brunch With The Stars” and the “Golden Voice Awards” show and parking. Guest artists Ernie Ashworth, Bobby Bare, Jim Ed Brown and The Browns, Carol Lee Singers, Tommy Cash, John Conlee, Johnny Counterfit, Gail Davies, Penny DeHaven, Jimmy Dickens, Barbara Fairchild, Jack Greene, Russ and Becky Jeffers, George Hamilton IV, Freddie Hart, Goldie Hill, Jan Howard, Ferlin Husky, Joe Isaacs, Sonny James, Hank Locklin, Charlie Louvin, Melba Montgomery, Jimmy C. Newman, Bobby G. Rice, Stu Phillips, Jeanne Pruett, Jeannie Seely, Jean Shepard, The Whites, Leroy Van Dyke, Jett Williams, Billy Walker, Charlie Walker, Donna Meade, Jimmy Dean, Rhonda Vincent, Johnny Wright and Kitty Wells.

This list is being added to daily and is subject to change. For more information visit the Golden Voice Awards website.

There are all kinds of celebrities who love Country Music and attend Fan Fair, such as the hottest stars from NBC’s Daytime shows "Passions” and “Days of our Lives.” They make the trek from Los Angeles to Nashville each Fan Fair where they spend their days meeting and greeting fans in the Wrangler® Exhibit Hall and introducing performances at the Greased Lightning™ Riverfront Park Stages and The Coliseum. Plus don’t miss the NBC Daytime Fan Fair After Hours® Party featuring special musical performances and skits at the Wildhorse Saloon on Saturday, June 7 at 11:00 PM. Call the Wildhorse Saloon at (615) 902-8200 or visit Wildhorse Saloon for ticket information. A separate ticket is required.

Keep the party going all night long with Fan Fair After Hours! Each evening following the concert at The Coliseum, fans are invited to visit clubs throughout downtown Nashville for live entertainment and special offers exclusively for Fan Fair attendees. Enjoy the great variety of talent Nashville has to offer as you move from club to club. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled-Fan Fair After Hours is the No. 1 place for late-night stargazing.

How do I get tickets to the Opry?

If you would like to attend the Grand Ole Opry, you can purchase tickets by calling (615) 889-3060. Visit: Opry.com. To purchase tickets to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, call 1-800-852-6437. Visit: Hall of Fame.

How about hotel and dining information?

There are many other things to do in the Nashville area.
Visit About's Nashville website for information on Hotels, Tourism, and
Nashville fun.