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CMAfest 101: A Guide to Music City's Annual CMA Country Music Festival

CMA Country Music Festival : Main CMAfest Events

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There are several basic daily main official event happenings during the CMA Country Music Festival (aka Fan Fair).
  • CMAfest Exhibit Hall
    The Autograph signings by various artists are scheduled in the Nashville Convention Center which is located off of Broadway and 5th Ave.
    Located in the Nashville Convention Center
    Open daily from 10:00am-4:00pm
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  • Greased Lightning Concerts
    The Daily Concert Greased Lightning Concerts take place on two stages at Riverfront Park located on Broadway and 1st Ave.
    Located in Riverfront Park
    Open daily from 11:00am-6:00pm
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  • CMA Music Festival Family Zone
    Located in the Hall of Fame Park
    Open daily from 11am till 4pm daily
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  • CMA Music Festival Fun Zone
     Located at Broadway and 1st Ave.
    Open daily from 10am till 5pm
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  • CMA Music Festival Sports Zone
    This is also where the Michael Peterson Tractor Race takes place.
    Located between 2nd & 3rd Avenue just across the street from the Hall of Fame Park
    Open daily from 3pm till 7pm.
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  • CMA Nightly Concerts
    The Nightly Concerts are largest events take place at The Coliseum (home to the NFL's Tennessee Titans). The Andy Griggs Archery Tournament is also normally held here in the Coliseum parking lot.
    Located at the Coliseum
    Gates open nightly at 5:30 and the concert runs from 7:00pm-10:30pm
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  • CMA After Hours Kick Off Concerts
    The Kick-Off Concerts are free and open to the public and the CMA Street team will be on hand to pass out goodies.
    Located in the Hard Rock Cafe parking lot
    Open nightly at 10:30pm

  • After Hours
    The Late-night parties, known as After Hours, are set at various clubs in the downtown Area.
    Located in Downtown 2nd Ave. Area
    Open nightly from 11:00pm-3:00am
CMAfest Info by page number:
  1. What is CMAfest
  2. Official CMAfest Events
  3. CMAfest Trip Tips
  4. Quick CMAfest Reference Guide
  5. CMAfest Charity Events

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