A Look at Fan Fair 2000 (June 14th - 17th)
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What is Fan Fair? Fan Fair is an annual festival where fans can meet many of their favorite country music stars for autographs and photos. The festival is currently in its 30th year, and this year it changes locations to Downtown Nashville, with performances held at the Adelphia Coliseum. How do I get tickets?
Fan Fair tickets are available through Ticketmaster. Or you can call 866-FAN-FAIR (866-326-3247), Or you can download a ticket order form (.pdf file). There are available in three different packages running from $90.00 - $115.00 for adults, and $59.00 - $79.00 for ages 18 and younger. The differences are the location of the seating at the Adelphia Coliseum. 4-Day Passes Include:
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Prices DO NOT INCLUDE sales tax, service charge or handling fees.
A limited amount of four-day parking passes for Adelphia Coliseum are available by PHONE ORDER ONLY.
866-FAN-FAIR (866-326-3247)
$20 for cars
How long does Fan Fair last?
This year Fan Fair runs from Thursday, June 14th, through Sunday, June 17th.
What else is there to do?
On Tuesday, June 12th, IFCO Fun Fest. The show is held at the Ryman Auditorium, and lasts for about three hours, starting at 7:30 pm, with the cost of $30.00 per person, plus a $1.25 processing/handling fee. Some of the stars that will be appearing at this year's Fun Fest include: The Bellamy Brothers, T. Graham Brown, Ricky Lynn Gregg, Eric Heatherly, Billy Hoffman,
Paul Overstreet, Ricochet, Victoria Shaw, Keith Urban, and MORE To Be Announced. Tickets are available from IFCO, PO Box 40328, Nashville, TN 37204-0328. Or if your using your Visa or MC, you can do so securely online or by phone (615) 371-9596 or fax (615) 371-9597.
On Wednesday, June 13, you can attend the TNN Country Weekly Music Awards (held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville). Purchase your tickets through Ticketmaster, or by calling (615) 255-9600. The show starts at 7:00 pm, and doors close at 6:30 pm, so don't be late. Prices run from $25.00 - $100.00.
On Thursday, June 14, starting at 1:00 pm and lasting til 3:00 pm, watch the 2001 City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge (held at Greer Stadium in Nashville). Purchase your tickets from Ticketmaster. They are $15 and $17.
On Thursday, June 14th and Friday, June 15th you can attend the 2001 SuperStar Spectacular. (held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville). From 11:00 pm and lasts til 2:00 am.
How do I get tickets to the Opry?
Celebrating its 75th year, the Opry will have a special Fan Fair matinee at 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 16 at the Ryman Auditorium. For tickets to this and any other regularly scheduled show, call (615) 889-3060 or visit the Opry website.
Visit the new Country Music Hall of Fame. The brand new Hall of Fame building will be open for Fan Fair 2001. View displays of items from country music history, such as instruments, stage costumes, as well as film and photography.
Open daily from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame website for more information.
Visit the legendary Ryman Auditorium. Open from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. You can purchase tickets by calling call (615) 889-3060.
How about hotel and dining information?
There are many other things to do in the Nashville area. Janet Granstaff, the About.com's Guide to Nashville has information on her site on Accomodations, Tourism, Arts and Entertainment, and Family fun, as well as a Fan Fair article.
What about a package deal?
Still haven't organized your trip to Fan Fair? You might want to opt for one of the following packages.
John Hopper Tours Fan Fair Package which includes accommodations for four nights (choose from 17 hotels), Fan Fair registration and souvenir program, optional extra nights, and optional tickets (based on availability) from $279.00 per person.
Country Music Travel has 4-night packages including hotel, GOLD or PLATINUM Fan Fair Tickets, a souviner program, admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame, all taxes and handling charges, and a Continental Breakfast at most hotels, and all taxes starting at $345.00 double occupancy.
Affordable Tours has 4-night packages with GOLD tickets, a ticket to all Riverfront Park concerts, Admission to the Nashville Convention Center for picture and autograph sessions, free shuttle between Adelphia Coliseum, Riverfront Park and the Convention Center, and souvenir program starting at $290.00 double occupancy.
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Below you will find a list of the stars that are scheduled to appear at Fan Fair.
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