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GETTING HERE
Historic Downtown
OPELIKA, AL
It’s easy to get here! A short drive from bigger cities like Atlanta, Birmingham, Montgomery, and Columbus. Opelika is located off Interstate 85 at Exit 62.
TRAVELING FROM ATLANTA
I-85 South 100 miles to Exit 62
TRAVELING FROM BIRMINGHAM
280 East 80 miles to Opelika
TRAVELING FROM MONTGOMERY
I-85 North 45 miles to Exit 62
BOX OFFICE
BOX OFFICE, FESTIVAL STORE,
& WRISTBAND PICK UP LOCATION
Big white tent at corner of 8th St & N. Railroad Ave
13 N. 8th St, Opelika, AL 36801 is closest address to the tent.
QUESTIONS
Box Office Hours
Fri | 10am – 9pm
Sat | 9am – 9pm
Sun | 9am – 4pm
SPONSORS
We would like to welcome our 2024 festival sponsors and thank them in advance for their support this year! The net proceeds from the festival will go to The Sound Wall Music Initiative to support its effort in music education, artist development, and funding support for local musicians and schools.
Interested In Becoming A 2024 Sponsor?
For more information about sponsorships or to reserve your sponsorship, contact:
Rob Slocumb
[email protected]
(334) 663-4163
Jen Slocumb
[email protected]
(334) 663-5165
TRACY OOSTERMAN
[email protected]
(404) 803-0020
gold Sponsors
Stage Sponsors
community Sponsors
friendS of the festival
AUBURN BANK
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY PREFERRED REAL ESTATE
PATRONS
Become a Patron of Opelika Songwriters Festival
Are you a music fan? Are you a fan of OSF?
For three days in May, the downtown community of Opelika comes alive with a celebration of music, and the creativity of songwriting. The streets, distilleries, cafes, and B&B of Historic Opelika become a gathering place for songwriters and music fans from Alabama and around the country. This is the place that will display the art of songwriting at its very best.
We need your help to make this happen
It takes a community to make this festival a reality. In addition to ticket sales, it takes the generosity of individual Patrons and business sponsors like you to make this festival a reality.
It takes a community to make this festival a reality. In addition to ticket sales, it takes the generosity of individual Patrons and business sponsors like you to make this festival a reality.
THANK YOU in advance for your consideration!
Your support will help us fulfill our three primary goals, promote the art of songwriting and share their music with you, our fans. Secondly, promote Historic Opelika as a tourist destination for music, bringing incremental revenues to local businesses and thirdly and most importantly, support music education in our public schools and colleges.
The Sound Wall Music Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and celebrating the art of music in the Auburn/Opelika community.
May 16 – 19, 2024
As a Patron, you will receive
$500 | (2) single day passes
$1000 | (2) weekend passes
$2500 | (4) weekend passes
$5000 | (2) VIP+ and (4) weekend passes
* VIP+ and Weekend Passes allow you admission to all venues.
* Recognition in festival program guide and website.
* Your contribution is tax deductible, less value of festival passes.
Patrons of OSF
Patrick & Donna Budjenska
Khari Allen & Annika Lee
Joseph White
Sidney James Nakhjavan
Stephen Hamilton
Mike & Dara Hosey
Shirley Lazenby
Christine Cicci
Clay Humphries
FAQ
DO I NEED TO BE A SONGWRITER TO ATTEND?
Absolutely not! All music lovers are welcome!
WHAT KIND OF MUSIC IS FEATURED AT OSF?
Past artists have performed a wide array of styles—Singer/Songwriter, Americana, Folk, World, Country, Pop, Blues, Gospel, Soul and more! The lineup is diverse and most sets feature two or more artists trading tunes.
HOW DO I SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER FOR OSF?
All volunteer registration and communication happen on the MyImpact portal powered by Better Impact which may be accessed via computer or as a mobile app. To get started, please visit our volunteer page.
WHAT IS YOUR REFUND POLICY
Tickets are now on sale. The festival does not offer any refunds for any reason.
SHOULD I BRING MY LAWN CHAIRS
Each venue has seating or standing room. You are welcome to bring lawn chairs to the N. Railroad Main Stage.
CAN I BRING A COOLER
No. All venues offer beverages and some offer food.
WHERE DO I GET MY WRISTBAND
You will pick up your wristband from the festival box office.
WHAT DOES MY WRISTBAND INCLUDE
Your wristband grants you access to all venues.
CAN I PAY PER VENUE
No. Your festival pass grants you access to every venue.
DO YOU HAVE SHUTTLES
We currently do not offer shuttles. However most of the venues are within walking distance of each other.
WHERE SHOULD I PARK
Street parking is available throughout Downtown Opelika, AL.
I’M COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN, WHERE SHOULD I STAY
Check out our lodging partners and festival discounts here.
ARE THERE ANY PLACES TO STAY THAT ARE WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN OPELIKA
There are several Airbnb properties in and around Downtown Opelika. Our hotel partners are within 2-3 miles of Downtown Opelika.
WILL FESTIVAL MERCH BE AVAILABLE AT EACH VENUE
Festival merch will be available at the box office location.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I LOSE MY WRISTBAND
Wristbands are non transferable, non exchangeable and cannot be replaced.
CAN I TAKE MY WRISTBAND OFF
Wristbands cannot be taken off and must be worn for entry into venues. Note if you wear them loose and it should fall off, we cannot replace lost wristbands.
ARE VENUES OPEN TO ALL AGES
No. Some venues have a 19+ age requirement.
DO CHILDREN NEED A WRISTBAND
Children of any age need a wristband. Some shows may not be suitable for children of any age.
ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED
No strollers are allowed in venues.
ARE PETS ALLOWED
No pets are allowed in venues or main stage area.
WHEN IS THE SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
The festival schedule is typically available on the website two weeks before the festival.