Experiences

COCKTAIL DINNER

OPELIKA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 12: Atmosphere during the 2022 Opelika Songwriters Festival on October 12, 2022, in Opelika, Alabama. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)
OPELIKA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 12: Abe Partridge, Cat Ridgeway, and Dave Navarro perform during the 2022 Opelika Songwriters Festival on October 12, 2022, in Opelika, Alabama. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)
OPELIKA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 12: Abe Partridge, Cat Ridgeway, and Dave Navarro perform during the 2022 Opelika Songwriters Festival on October 12, 2022, in Opelika, Alabama. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)
OPELIKA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 12: Abe Partridge, Cat Ridgeway, and Dave Navarro perform during the 2022 Opelika Songwriters Festival on October 12, 2022, in Opelika, Alabama. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)
OPELIKA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 12: Atmosphere during the 2022 Opelika Songwriters Festival on October 12, 2022, in Opelika, Alabama. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)

Thursday Night Cocktail Dinner with Chef Chris Wilton & John Emerald Distillery

Celebrate the start of the 4th annual Opelika Songwriters Festival with a limited seating cocktail dinner on Thursday, October 5, 2023 only. You will enjoy a four-course gourmet dinner by Chef Chris Wilton and a cocktail pairing by John Emerald Distillery for each course. Guests are seated in the distillery where they can see the stills in action – an ideal spot for epic pictures! Includes a secret show by a festival artist.

** Must purchase Cocktail Dinner At John Emerald Distillery add-on in order to attend.

Attend Cocktail Dinner

SUNDAY BRUNCH

OPELIKA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 16: Atmosphere during the 2022 Opelika Songwriters Festival on October 16, 2022 in Opelika, Alabama. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)
OPELIKA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 16: Glen Phillips from Toad the Wet Sprocket performs during the 2022 Opelika Songwriters Festival on October 16, 2022, in Opelika, Alabama. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)
OPELIKA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 16: Paul McDonald performs during the 2022 Opelika Songwriters Festival on October 16, 2022 in Opelika, Alabama. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)
OPELIKA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 16: Shawn Mullins performs during the 2022 Opelika Songwriters Festival on October 16, 2022, in Opelika, Alabama. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)
OPELIKA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 16: Abe Partridge performs during the 2022 Opelika Songwriters Festival on October 16, 2022, in Opelika, Alabama. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)
OPELIKA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 16: Atmosphere during the 2022 Opelika Songwriters Festival on October 16, 2022 in Opelika, Alabama. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)
OPELIKA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 16: Glen Phillips from Toad the Wet Sprocket performs during the 2022 Opelika Songwriters Festival on October 16, 2022, in Opelika, Alabama. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)
OPELIKA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 16: Brunch Songwriters Round with Kim Richey, Abe Partridge, Shawn Mullins, Paul McDonald, and Glen Phillips during the 2022 Opelika Songwriters Festival on October 16, 2022, in Opelika, Alabama. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)

Sunday Brunch at Resting Pulse Brewery Catered by Chef Chris Wilton

Please Note: There is limited seating.

Access to the Sunday brunch at Resting Pulse Brewery. Brunch catered by Chef Chris Wilton. A memorable in-the-round show with festival artists. Seating is first come first served.

** Access is limited to those who have the VIP Weekend Pass.

Attend Sunday Brunch

WORKSHOPS

OPELIKA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 15: Jeff Black and Kim Richey Songwriters Workshop at The Sound Wall during the 2022 Opelika Songwriters Festival on October 15, 2022, in Opelika, Alabama. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)
OPELIKA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 15: Jeff Black and Kim Richey Songwriters Workshop at The Sound Wall during the 2022 Opelika Songwriters Festival on October 15, 2022, in Opelika, Alabama. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)
OPELIKA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 15: Jeff Black and Kim Richey Songwriters Workshop at The Sound Wall during the 2022 Opelika Songwriters Festival on October 15, 2022, in Opelika, Alabama. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)
OPELIKA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 15: Jeff Black and Kim Richey Songwriters Workshop at The Sound Wall during the 2022 Opelika Songwriters Festival on October 15, 2022, in Opelika, Alabama. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images)

Songwriters Workshop

Attend the Songwriters Workshop on Saturday morning at The Sound Wall!

Fame is purchased. A remedy to that nonsense is to invest in the soul of being creative, then share it. We are creative in nature, and that is freedom. A real time human interactive from the blank page to documenting a song for release. Story, song, and intention with Q&A.

Please Note: There is limited seating.

** Must purchase Songwriters Workshop add-on in order to attend.

Saturday, October 7th

10:00 AM | The Sound Wall
Led by Jeff Black

Attend Workshop

Tunedough Workshop

Attend the Tunedough Workshop on Saturday morning at The Sound Wall! This workshop will be led by Sarah Clanton and will last a minimum of 1-hour.

Discover the secrets to collecting your royalties and unleashing your music’s earning potential. In this immersive session, Sarah Clanton will share actionable steps you can take right away to start maximizing your income. Learn how Tunedough revolutionizes the music business, making royalty management a breeze.

Please Note: There is limited seating.

** Must purchase Tunedough Workshop add-on in order to attend.

Saturday, October 7th

12:00 PM | The Sound Wall
Led by Sarah Clanton

Attend Workshop

RAFFLE

Announcing Opelika Songwriters Festival ONLINE Festival Fundraiser

TWO RAFFLES!
Guitar signed by the 2023 OSF artists!
7 NIGHT TUSCANY VILLA FOR 6 GUESTS!

Bid on this collection of fun-filled packages and help provide critical mission support to The Sound Wall Music Initiative! Visit the festival box office tent at the corner of 8th St & N Railroad Ave. Our volunteers can help you get registered on your smartphone in no time.

The raffle winners will be announced from the Main Stage on Saturday, October 7 at 3:15 pm.

The raffle support the mission of The Sound Wall Music Initiative. The Sound Wall Music initiative is a 501c3 non-profit.

BUY RAFFLE TICKET

STUDENT SONGWRITER SHOWCASE

Hey Students!

Would you like to perform at the 4th ANNUAL OPELIKA SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL 2023?

Read on for the rules on how to submit your entry to be considered for the student showcase. The deadline to enter is September 15, 2023.

Good luck!

2023 Rules & Regulations

  1. You must enter online. You will be required to provide a youtube link or link to mp3. You will also be required to provide song lyrics.
  2. All songs submitted must be original.
  3. Students may enter as many songs as desired, but each entry requires a new submission. For example, 5 song entries would equal 5 separate entries.
  4. This showcase is open to anyone under the age 18 and is a senior in high school or less.
  5. Students selected to perform in the showcase will be chosen by a judging panel.
  6. Students will be notified by email no later than September 23, 2023.
  7. Opelika Songwriters Festival reserves the right to extend the entry deadline if necessary.
  8. (3) three students will be selected to perform an in the round set together on the The Sound Wall Music Initiative Sponsored Stage during the festival. Plus, each student will receive a weekend festival pass and (1) ticket to the Songwriters Workshop led by festival performers.

Deadline to enter is September 15, 2023

Submit Your Entry