CMA Music Festival - Unofficial Events & Charity Benefits

Marty Stuart's Late Night Jam is normally held at the Ryman Auditorium on the eve of CMAfest (Wednesday Night) This annual event benefits Musicares, an organization that provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need.
- Confirmed for 2012

The popular Opry Plaza Party usually returns annually, during CMAfest week, to the Opry Plaza with free performances by various country musicians.
- Confirmed for 2012

Motorcycle ride benefiting the T.J. Martell Foundation and hosted by Little Big Town. Ride with Little Big Town and friends, and then enjoy lunch and special concert.
- Confirmed for 2012

R.O.P.E. stands for the Reunion of Professional Entertainers and began one evening in May of 1983 when forty-three folks in the music industry got together to discuss the idea of having an organization that would keep them united in fellowship, camaraderie and friendship. Every year during the CMAfest, this organization hosts their Annual R.O.P.E. Event, normally a day or two before of the official CMAfest kick-off.
- Confirmed for 2012

Chris Cagle's "Saddle Up" Charity Concert is being hosted this year by the Wildhorse Saloon. Saddle Up!'s mission is to provide children and youth with disabilities the opportunity to grow and develop through recreational activities with horses.
- Confirmed for 2012

Stars for Second Harvest Concert featuring Craig Wiseman & Friends Benefits the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is being held at the Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday, June 5 at 7:30 PM
- Confirmed for 2012

The Nashville Navy was created in 2004 by GAC's Storme Warren with the help Nancy Jeffares, Montgomery Gentry, and Trent Willmon. Soon afterward, Jaime Fox joined this set of cruisers and every since this party has been held on the first Tuesday of CMAfest week.
- Confirmed for 2012

YWCA Celebrity Auction is held at the Hall of Fame Park, normally on Sunday, with the proceeds from the Celebrity Auction going to the YW of Middle Tennessee, a domestic abuse program. This event is free.
- Confirmed for 2012