
Hear the real songs, from the real writers
September 24 – 27, 2026
Historic Downtown St. Augustine, Florida

In the heart of America's oldest city, something remarkable happens every September. Nashville's finest songwriters — the voices behind the biggest hits on country radio — gather in the intimate, historic venues of downtown St. Augustine to share their music the way it was meant to be heard.
No massive stages. No barriers. Just you, a songwriter, an acoustic guitar, and the real story behind the song you've been singing in your car for years.
4
Days
5
Venues
$0
Admission

The writers behind the songs you know and love — performing live and sharing the stories behind the hits.

Jeffrey Steele
"What Hurts The Most" "My Wish"

The Warren Brothers
10 #1 Singles — Tim McGraw, Keith Urban

Anthony Smith
250+ cuts — George Strait, Tim McGraw

Wynn Varble
"Have You Forgotten" "Waitin' on a Woman"

Lance Miller
"Drink To That All Night" "I Called Mama"

Cliff Cody
Key West Entertainer of the Year

David Tolliver
Halfway to Hazard — Tim McGraw, Chris Young

Grace West
The Voice Season 23 Runner-Up

Mick Fury
Composer — Mel Gibson's PANAMA

Jacob Rice
Bluebird Cafe Rising Artist

Brian Davis
"One Hell of an Amen" "Memory I Don't Mess With"

Poor Life Choices
Storyteller — Nashville to Key West

The Lost Saints
Country Power Trio — Ryman, CMT, Circle Network

Abram Dean
#1 "Gonna Love You" — Parmalee, Lainey Wilson

Jenna LaMaster
Ryman Standing Ovation — Cuts with Ashland Craft

Justin Wilson
"Kiss You In The Morning" "We Went" "Drunk Me"

Johnny Clawson
"Texas" — Blake Shelton • CMA Song of the Year Nom

Eli Mosley
U.S. Marine, Rancher — Opening for Midland 2026

Marla Cannon-Goodman
"Ten Rounds of Jose Cuervo" • Grammy-Nominated

Mark Irwin
"Here In The Real World" "Highway Don't Care" "Neon Light"

Chad Warrix
Halfway to Hazard — ACM Nominated, Tim McGraw

Halfway to Hazard
ACM Nominated Duo — "Daisy" • Tim McGraw Tours

Josh Melton
#1 Country Hit Writer — Curb Word Publishing

Craig Campbell
"Family Man" "Keep Them Kisses Comin'"

Jesse Rice
Co-Writer "Cruise" — Florida Georgia Line

Dave Brainard
Grammy-Nominated Producer

Jenny Tolman
"There Goes The Neighborhood"

David Adam Byrnes
Multiple #1s on Texas Radio

Sam Banks
Co-Writer "Be By You" — Luke Combs

Taylor Austin Dye
"Rest In Peace" — Grand Ole Opry Debut
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An open-air venue beneath St. Augustine's ancient live oak tree. The heart and soul of the festival.
27 St. George Street

A vintage gastropub where great food meets great music. Songwriter rounds with serious character.
119 St. George Street

The best live entertainment in North Florida. Late-night sets and the kind of atmosphere where magic happens.
124 Charlotte Street

New for 2026 — bringing the festival's intimate songwriter experience to a beloved local spot.
St. Augustine, FL

New for 2026 — a nautical tavern and raw bar just north of the historic district, neon out front and songs inside.
123 San Marco Avenue








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This festival is a treasure trove that will leave you enchanted and craving for more. The intimacy is unlike anything else.
— Festival Attendee
Hearing the story behind a #1 hit, directly from the person who wrote it, just feet away — you can't get that anywhere else.
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The combination of world-class songwriters and St. Augustine's historic charm makes this festival absolutely magical.
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