Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and kick back under a shady tree. Concessions and restrooms are available. This is a no-alcohol event. There are no fees for entering the competition. In addition to the music, there is also an arts and crafts show.
Rough campsites are available, and parking is free.
For one week each fall, Nashville's music industry participates in a dizzying array of parties, showcases, seminars and awards presentations. It's schmooze city, as industry executives, songwriters, performers, media and wannabes attend these events at various venues around the city. Most events are invitation-only, but those who are determined will find that it's not too difficult to track down someone with a ticket or invitation to spare. Country Music Week usually takes place in October, but sometimes it's held in late September and early October. The old-time music program was originally called the WSM Barn Dance , but the name was changed to the Grand Ole Opry in December 1927.