- Country Living and Hershey’s are hosting the Great American Picnic at Nashville’s CMA Fest.
- Stop by Fan Fair X at Music City Center (Booth 320) June 4-7 to sample s’mores, play games, and pose for photos.
- Admission to Fan Fair X is included with a four-night stadium pass, or you can purchase a four-day pass or one-day ticket.
The Great American Picnic is heading to Nashville this weekend, and you’re invited! Country Living is teaming up with Hershey’s for a special event, and, trust us, you don’t want to miss it.
CMA Fest is taking over Music City June 4 to 7, and it’s a bucket list trip for country music fans. If you’re heading to the event, stop by Fan Fair X at Music City Center where you’ll find artist meet-and-greets, acoustic performances, and family fun—all in the comfort of air-conditioning. This year, we’re bringing some Country Living flavor to the event, and we want to know: Are you Camp Gooey or Camp Toasty?
What is the Great American Picnic?
Hershey’s has teamed up with Country Living to celebrate one of America’s most beloved outdoor traditions: the classic s’more. Together, we’re bringing the fun, flavor, and nostalgia on the road with the Great American Picnic.
First stop: Nashville. Stop by Booth 320 at Fan Fair X to see what we’re cooking up. Don’t miss The S’mores Shack, where we’ll be serving freshly made treats 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily (while supplies last). Take your pick between the classic, made with Hershey’s Chocolate, toasted marshmallow, and graham crackers. Or try the just-for-CMA Fest Tennessee S’more, made with a special dry rub seasoning.
Check out the interactive S’mores Across America map and see the flavors for each state, then pause for a photo op under the picnic basket arch. Play some games or kick your boots up at one of the picnic tables.
Fan Fair X admission is included with the CMA Fest Four-Night Stadium Pass, so all you have to do is show your mobile pass to gain entry. Or, you can purchase a four-day pass (including fees) for $31.05 or a single-day ticket for $16.05 per day (including fees).
Mark your calendars: Up next, we’re taking the Great American Picnic to the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, July 9 to 11, and the Milford Oyster Festival in Milford, Connecticut, on August 15.
Can’t make it to CMA Fest this year?
If you’re not attending in person (or you want to relive all of the highlights), tune in to ABC at 8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST on June 25 for a three-hour concert special hosted by Riley Green and Lara Spencer. The show will stream the next day on Hulu. Get all the details on the CMA Fest website.
Katie Bowlby is Digital Director at Country Living, where she covers pop culture news including country music, Yellowstone, and all things HGTV, plus gift guides and product reviews. She has been with Country Living for more than 11 years. Before that, she worked for Southern Living. The Indiana University grad also stitches up the cross-stitch pattern for every issue of the magazine.
