Everything You Need to Know about the 2026 NashWill Music Fest


Yee haw!!! Brought to you by the Downtown Willoughby Bar and Restaurant Association, NashWill is coming back! Dust off your boots and brush up your line dancing skills, because Downtown Willoughby will be boot scootin’ and boogeying all night long!


Here’s the main details you need to know, partner! 🤠

When should I be saddled up?

‍ ‍NashWill is Satuday, August 1st, from 1-9pm!

Where should I park my horse?

‍ ‍The event will be in Downtown Willoughby!

How much gold to get in?

‍ ‍ This event is free to attend!

Are the youngsters allowed in?

‍ ‍Yes, this event is for all ages to enjoy!

Where will you be honky tonkin’?

This year, NashWill has over 30 live performers scheduled at the 15 stages spread across the downtown area! The full schedule, including all participating locations, is just below!


Opening Act:

Nick Walker and the Runners will start off on the main stage from 1-3!


Main Acts:

Nora's Public House - 4054 Erie St.

Whiskey Outlaws 

Time : 1-4 pm 

Lea Marra & the River Boys

Time: 4:30 - 7 pm

Shoney & the Shakes

Time : 8-10 pm

Frank & Tony's - 38107 2nd St.

Frankie LaForge

Time: 1:30-3:30 pm

Austin Hamilton

Time: 3:30-6 pm

Sammi Butler

Time : 6:30-9 pm

Ballantine - 4113 Erie St.

Mitch Hengst

Time : 1:30-4:30 pm

Ronnie Szucs

Time : 5-8 pm

Emma Nichols

Time : 8-10 pm

Westel's - 4084 Erie St.

King-Kovac Duo

Time : 1:30-4:30 pm

Mikey Ranallo

Time: 5-9 pm

The Wild Goose - 4144 Erie St.

Ben Gage

Time: 1-3 pm

Julian Kimbrough

Time: 3:30-6:30 pm

Mike Rentz

Time : 7-9 pm

1899 Pub - 38228 Glenn Ave.

Jack McLaughlin

Time : 1:30-4:30 pm

CiCi Taylor

Time : 5-8 pm

Spencer Coffman

Time : 8-10 pm

Sage Karma Kitchen - 4051 Erie St.

TBA

Time : TBA

Jack Fords

Time: 4:15-6:15 pm

Old Money 

7-9 pm

Garage Bar - 37825 Vine St.

Eric Andrews

Time : 1-4 pm

Alyssa Downey 

Time : 4:30 -6:30 pm

Anna Chafin Duo

Time : 7-9 pm

Erie + Vine - 4027 Erie St.

The H+Co Project

Time: 1-4 pm

RJ Chandler

Time: 4:30-6:30 pm

Larry Insana

Time: 7-9 pm

Mullarkey's - 4110 Erie St.

Kevin McCarthy

Time: 1:30-3:30 pm

 Boyce

Time : 4-6:30 pm

Dan McCoy

Time: 7-9 pm

Sol - 38257 Glenn Ave.

Henry LoConti

Time : 1-3:30 pm

Kenny P. 

Time: 4-7 pm

Nick Walker

Time : 7:30-10:30 pm

The Yard on 3rd - 38040 3rd St.

Mars Express

1:30-4:30 pm

Huffman Acoustic

Time : 5-7 pm

Matt Whattaguy

Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm

Barrio - 4061 Erie St.

Guy Snowden

Time : 1:30-3:30 pm

Amy Varckette

Time : 4-6:30 pm

Drenski & Co.

Time : 7-9 pm


Other Activities:

Line Dancing ~

Dee’s Country Kickers will be hosting line dancing lesson from 3-5 pm on River St. at the Main Stage and 6-9 pm on Second Street.

Jack Daniels Tasting ~

Find the tent between 1-5 pm and taste some specialty Jack Daniels cocktails!

Kids Crafting and Activity Area ~

Bring your the buckaroos too! There will be arts and crafts organized by the WAC and Pfabe’s Music Academy at Wes Point Park!

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