A Weekend of Songs & Stories April 10, Friday afternoon features free, open-to-the-public songwriter rounds at the Tigre Island Room and the Heymann Williams Listening Room. Artists share the stage in rotating rounds at 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 4:00 pm, creating an intimate, listening-first experience. The day builds toward a ticketed evening show at the Pavilion, with doors opening at 5:00 pm. Artists in the Round begins at 6:00 pm, followed by a featured performance from Troubadour Blue at 9:00 pm.  

April 11, Saturday afternoon features free, open-to-the-public songwriter rounds at the Tigre Island Room and the Heymann Williams Listening Room. Artists rotate through shared stages at 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 4:00 pm, offering a relaxed, listening-focused afternoon across both venues. The day culminates in a ticketed evening show at the Pavilion, with doors opening at 5:00 pm. Artists in the Round run from 6:00–7:15 pm, followed by the festival’s signature Opry-style showcase at 9:00 pm.