Fernandina Beach Songwriters Festival
April 10-11, 2026 | Amelia Island, Fl.
The Fernandina Beach Songwriters Festival is a curated weekend of intimate performances and storytelling by acclaimed and emerging songwriters, presented by the Fernandina Songwriters Foundation, a nonprofit organization that also supports year-round programs including workshops, retirement concerts, and school visits.
Troubador Blue • April 10
Troubador Blue • April 10
April 10 - 11
April 10 - 11
12 Acclaimed Songwriters
12 Acclaimed Songwriters
April 10 - 11
April 10 - 11
The Line Up
12 Acclaimed Songwriters + Troubadour Blue + Opry Show
FRIDAY APRIL 10
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Ticketed Event
Doors Open 5:00pm
6:00 pm. Artists in the round
9pm. Troubadour Blue
Troubadour Blue moves between bluegrass, country, and Americana with a sound rooted in tradition and shaped by original songwriting.
At the center are Daniel Kim Ethridge — a contributor to the Grammy-nominated Outrun by The SteelDrivers — and Brenna Wheeler, whose voices blend to tell stories marked by clarity and emotional weight. They are joined by Jonny Therrien, Rico Wallenda, Max Sadler, and Wheeler’s standout fiddle, forming a band built on musicianship as much as story.
SATURDAY APRIL 11
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Ticketed Event
Doors Open 5:00pm
6:00pm. Artists in the round
9pm. The Opry Show
Inspired by the classic Opry format, multiple festival songwriters rotate through short sets, offering a wide range of voices and styles in one shared performance.
Backing the night is the festival’s Opry Band, led by Jeff King, featuring:
– Garth Justice, drums
– Olin “Hotshot” Carter, pedal steel
– Ernie Ealum, bass
– Tammy King, fiddle
– Marcus Carter, acoustic guitar
– Hugh Williams, electric guitar
Grammy-winning and chart-topping songwriters alongside exceptional emerging voices
Tickets
More Than a Weekend of Music
The festival is a nonprofit event dedicated to supporting songwriters, fostering community, and giving back through music education and outreach. Proceeds help fund scholarships and community programs that extend the impact of the festival beyond the stage.
2026 Sponsors
Record Label Executive Sponsors
These premier supporters provided foundational backing for the festival and its mission.
Ron & Betty Perry
Platinum Record Sponsors
Platinum sponsors played a vital role in supporting festival production, artist hospitality, and logistics.
Gold Record Sponsors
Gold sponsors helped sustain key festival elements and community programming.
Bonnie Belangia
Christen Partleton
Beth Partleton
LP Vinyl Record Sponsors
These supporters contributed to the festival’s success through financial support and partnerships.
Bill & Leslie Hickey
JW McKinnie
Joe McManus & Aileen O'Donovan
Thomas B. Conway
Mark & Cathy Parkey
