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GENERAL CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL DETAILS

2012 DATES & LOCATION
Thursday-Sunday, June 7-10, 2012
Nashville, TN: Assorted Downtown Nashville venues including LP Field (Registration and Nightly Concerts), Riverfront Park (Daily Concerts), Nashville Convention Center (Fan Fair® Hall), and more.

2013 DATES
June 6-9, 2013

2013 TICKET RENEWAL PROGRAM
All 2012 CMA Music Festival Four-Day Ticket holders will have the opportunity to renew seats for the 2013 Festival – regardless of what section you are in. If you order(ed) 2012 Four-Day Tickets you will be receiving 2013 renewal information in spring 2012. Questions: call 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378) or email FestTickets@CMAworld.com.

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EVENT HISTORY
This event launched in 1972. Originally known as Fan Fair®, the very first Festival was attended by 5,000 people and was held at Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium. The event moved to the Tennessee State Fairgrounds in 1982, then to Downtown Nashville in 2001. The 2011 Festival sold out Nashville's LP Field for the second consecutive year, attracting more than 65,000 Country fans per day.

In 2004, the CMA Music Festival was chronicled in a 2-hour primetime, network TV special on CBS. The following year the TV special – now known as “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” – jumped to ABC, where it has aired annually ever since. In 2009 the special grew to be 3 hours long.

Learn more about the heritage of the CMA Music Festival.

KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING
Since 2006, proceeds from Nashville's annual CMA Music Festival have helped advance music education through CMA's "Keep The Music Playing" campaign. To date, more than $6.1 Million has been donated. For more information, visit the Keep The Music Playing page on CMAfest.com.

HELPFUL LINKS
Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau
NowPlayingNashville.com

SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES
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BAND/BOOKING SUBMISSIONS
CMA Music Festival receives much interest from outstanding talent seeking to play the event. To be considered, please submit a request and any support materials to Stages@CMAworld.com. While not all entrants will receive a reply, all submissions are given full consideration.


TRAVELING TO THE FESTIVAL

NASHVILLE LODGING
Looking for available hotel accommodations for your trip to Nashville? Visit our Hotels page.

NASHVILLE TRANSPORT & PARKING
Coming into Downtown Nashville from outlying areas? Or need parking details? Hit up the Parking/Transit page.


ATTENDING THE 2012 FESTIVAL

RECEIVING YOUR 2012 FOUR-DAY TICKETS (HOLD OFF ON THIS FOR NOW)
CMA Music Festival Registration Packages will be mailed in early May 2012 via USPS First Class Mail service. A signature is not required for package release. In order to receive your package in plenty of time, it is very important to provide the CMA Music Festival Box Office a valid and current "Ship To" address by February 24, 2012. If packages are shipped to a wrong or erroneous address, a $15.00 shipment correct fee will be assessed to your account.

All International orders, including Canada, will be held for pick-up on-site at CMA Music Festival Registration beginning Wednesday, June 6, at Bridgestone Arena.

To change and/or update your "Ship To" address before February 24, 2012, please contact the CMA Music Festival Box Office toll-free at 1-800-CMA-FEST (262-3378) or email the change to FestTickets@CMAworld.com. This email address is for address changes only. You will receive a confirmation from this email address the change has been completed.

ON-SITE EVENT REGISTRATION
Fans who order Four-day Tickets by March 19, 2012, will receive their tickets via USPS First Class Mail in early May 2012. These fans are invited to visit Registration during scheduled hours to receive the official Registration bag full of goodies.

Fans who order Four-day Tickets after the March 19, 2012, mailing cut-off; who order using a P.O. Box or international shipping address; or who receive Ticketmaster thermal tickets as part of a promotion or contest, must visit Registration to receive the Four-day Ticket laminate, plus Registration Bag and more.

Solei® Bella Beach

  • Wednesday, June 6:  9AM – 5PM
  • Thursday, June 7:  9AM – 4PM
  • Friday-Sunday, June 8-10:  9:30AM – 4PM

LP Field (Box Office Hours)

  • Thursday-Friday, June 7-8:   10AM – 10PM
  • Saturday-Sunday, June 9-10:   1PM – 10PM

CHILDREN 3 AND YOUNGER ADMITTED FREE
Children aged 4 years and older require a ticket for admittance to CMA Music Festival ticketed areas and venues. Children 3 and younger are admitted free, if seated on a parent or guardian's lap.

AUTOGRAPH SIGNINGS SCHEDULE, PROCESS & HINTS
The autograph process has been overhauled for the 2012 CMA Music Festival. Most Fan Fair Hall autograph passes will be distributed ahead of time via online entry process. The new system is being implemented to promote both fairness and safety for all valued CMA Music Festival patrons, while enhancing the fan experience. Additional information can be found on the Fan Fair Hall Autograph Process page. 

FAN PHOTO LINES
The Fan Photo Lines are the areas of fans that pass directly in front of the stages at LP Field (Nightly Concerts) and Riverfront Park (Daily Concerts). Access to the Fan Photo Lines gets you right in front of the stage for a picture of your favorite artist performing up close, and is available to all Four-day Ticket holders no matter where your seats are located at LP Field!

  • Please note that Fan Photo Lines access is reserved ONLY for Four-day Ticket holders.
  • Due to Fan Photo Line demand and volume of participants, the lines must be kept moving to accommodate all eligible fans. Event staff and signage will be onsite to assist in this process.

EVENT SCHEDULE CHANGES
To stay up to date on scheduling changes (e.g. performance delays, additions or cancellations) while on site at the 2012 CMA Music Festival, text the word SCHEDULE to 66937 - Message & Data Rates May Apply. In addition to timely updates on schedule modifications, you’ll receive updates on select autograph signing times!

INFORMATION BOOTHS
Need help navigating the Festival grounds while in Nashville? Look for these official Information Booths:

  • Bridgestone Arena
  • Riverfront Park (Daily Concerts venue)
  • Nashville Convention Center (Fan Fair® Hall venue)
  • Soleil Bella Beach
  • Fan Alley

You can also find roaming Information Staff throughout the Festival. They will be wearing an Event Staff shirt with a “Need Info” button

ADA ACCESS
LP Field (Nightly Concerts venue)
The entire facility is ADA compliant. Space is available for wheelchair patrons and associated companion seats. Limited accessible parking spaces are available at LP Field and are sold through the Box Office (1-800-CMA-FEST/1-800-262-3378) as an added option with your ticket price. To enter the Fan Photo Line, please ask Event Staff.

Riverfront Park (Daytime Concerts venue)
All entrances and paths of travel are accessible. In certain locations, temporary ramps are installed to aid in accessibility. There will be an accessible seating area within the Park. All food and beverage vendors are asked to provide accessible countertops or an alternate ordering area. Accessible portable toilets are available.

Nashville Convention Center (Fan Fair® Hall venue)
Only attendees with physical challenges plus one companion will be able to utilize an easy-access entrance. Please enter at the large green doors on the Broadway Street side of the Nashville Convention Center (near Broadway & 5th Avenue). A security guard will be there to check your ticket for admittance. Once inside you will be directed to the Main Lobby. As with all entrances into the facility, this entrance will not be open until 8:30 AM. For safety reasons, these patrons will be able to enter the Fan Fair® Hall 5 minutes early each day, with one companion only.

The Nashville Convention Center complies with all federal ADA laws. Should attendees require special assistance and or services such as listening devices, wheelchairs, lifts, text telephones or stage ramps, please contact the Nashville Convention Center ADA coordinator: (615) 742-2000.

RE-ENTRY/INS & OUTS
Re-Entry ALLOWED

  • Riverfront Park (Daily Concerts venue) during assigned venue operation hours
  • Nashville Convention Center (Fan Fair® Hall venue) during assigned venue operation hours

Re-Entry PROHIBITED

  • LP Field (Nightly Concerts venue) – There is no re-entry allowed at LP Field.

ALLOWED/PROHIBITED ITEMS
LP Field (Registration & Nightly Concerts venue)

  • YES Binoculars
  • YES Non-professional cameras
  • YES Handheld signs that are non-offensive and do not block the view of other fans
  • NO Backpacks
  • NO Umbrellas
  • NO Tailgating
  • NO Strollers
  • NO Personal Items over 8-1/2" x 4" x 11" in size

Riverfront Park (Daily Concerts venue)

  • YES Low-sitting lawn chairs
  • YES Sunscreen
  • YES Beach Towel/Blanket
  • YES Small handheld umbrellas
  • YES Non-professional cameras
  • YES Infant carriers
  • NO Baby strollers

Nashville Convention Center (Fan Fair® Hall venue)

  • YES Comfortable shoes
  • YES Non-professional cameras
  • Strollers/infant carriers are not recommended

Prohibited Items at All Venues

  • Air horns
  • Alcohol (from outside)
  • Audio or video recording devices (audio and visual recording will NOT be allowed on digital cameras or cell phones)
  • Bags (other than pocket books or purses)
  • Beach Balls
  • Bottles
  • Coolers
  • Dangerous devices
  • Drugs
  • Fireworks
  • Frisbees
  • Large Backpacks – those exceeding 15 inches tall
  • Laser pointers
  • Outside food and beverage
  • Pets (except for service dogs)
  • Stickers
  • Weapons

CMA Music Festival reserves the right to refuse admittance (with refund of admission) to ticket holders who refuse to allow inspection of their purse/package when entering each venue.

NOTE: there are NO check-in services or storage lockers available at the Festival.

FOOD & BEVERAGE
A variety of concessions are available for purchase at all CMA Music Festival venues and events.  Concessions will accept credit cards. For those that do not, note there are ATMs located throughout downtown, at the Fan Fair® Hall, and at LP Field.

NOTE: LP Field concession stands now accept credit cards in Lower-Level, Club-Level and Upper-Level sections. Additionally ATM machines are available in the North End Zone and inside the Titans Team Store on the main level; in the Club Level on both sides of the stadium; and near sections 310 and 337 in the upper level.

VENUE SHUTTLE SERVICE
Complimentary Downtown shuttles will run daily between LP Field (Nightly Concerts), Riverfront Park (Daily Concerts), the Nashville Convention Center (Fan Fair® Hall), and outdoor Festival areas including The Buckle, Fan Alley and "The Beach."

  • This service is provided to Four-day Ticket holders only. Check the Parking/Transit page to see the shuttle map and running times.
  • There are several wheelchair-accessible buses. Please ask the attendant at the bus stop for assistance.

MERCHANDISE
Online store: CMA Music Festival store
On-site booths:

  • Bridgestone Arena (Registration Pick-up) – Wednesday & Thursday until 1:00 PM only
  • Riverfront Park (Daily Concerts venue)
  • Nashville Convention Center (Fan Fair® Hall)
  • LP Field (Nightly Concerts Venue)
  • Soleil Bella Beach
  • Fan Alley

All locations accept major credit cards.

LOST & FOUND
LP Field (Nightly Concerts venue)
Lost items turned in will be held at the Fan Accommodations area near section 124 in teh South End Zone. Items will be held for 180 days. You may also call the automated Lost-and-Found hotline (615) 565-4217, available 24 hours a day, or visit the Titans Lost-and-Found Web site.

Riverfront Park (Daily Concerts venue)
The CMA Information Booth at Riverfront

Nashville Convention Center (Fan Fair® Hall venue)
Room 102, inside the Nashville Convention Center

SAFETY & MEDICAL
CMA makes every effort to create a safe environment on the Festival grounds, including the provision of public and private security and medical staff. If you require assistance, seek out the First Aid locations listed below, or look for a Festival Staff Member wearing an Event Staff shirt.

  • LP Field (Nightly Concerts venue) – Main concourse (northeast and northwest corners) near sections 141 and 106
  • Riverfront Park (Daily Concerts venue) – Directly outside main gate
  • Nashville Convention Center (Fan Fair® Hall venue) – Level One

MISCELLANEOUS FESTIVAL WEEK EVENTS
Many Country Music-themed events are scheduled throughout the same week that the 2012 CMA Music Festival is held. Please note that any event NOT listed as part of the Four-Day ticket package requires a SEPARATE TICKET.

WEB SITE INFORMATION The Country Music Association, Inc. (CMA) does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information posted on www.CMAfest.com, www.CMAworld.com, or any other CMA Web site, or any Web site to which this Web site is linked. CMA does not authorize or recommend the use of any such information for any purpose other than your convenience and personal use. CMA does not recommend vacation, tour or travel arrangements, or endorse any particular vacation, tour or travel package provider. Nothing on his CMA Web site constitutes an offer to sell or solicitation to buy any tour packages from any listed package provider. Nothing contained in the CMA Web sites is intended to constitute professional advice or recommendation.