Celebrate our 87th Birthday!

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Noteworthy at the Opry
October 6 at 8pm CT - LIVE
October 7 at 12am, 10am, 5pm CT
October 8 at 8pm CT
October 10 at 9am, 6pm CT
Opry's 87th Birthday Celebration: Jason Aldean, Bill Anderson, Steve Wariner, and Casey James


| 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Opry House Tours - Schedule a Tour Online Take a self-guided behind-the-scenes tour of country music's most famous show.
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| 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Opry Birthday Plaza Party * Live music, Opry partner booths, an Opry Pumpkin Patch, fun games and prizes, and more throughout the day in and around the Opry Plaza.
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| 10:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. |
Silent Auction * Bid on one-of-a-kind items donated by some of your favorite artists including Rascal Flatts, Montgomery Gentry, Jason Aldean, The Band Perry, Terri Clark, Alan Jackson, Loretta Lynn, and more. Proceeds benefit the Opry Trust Fund which assists members of the country music community in need.
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| 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
John England & The Western Swingers Perform On the Plaza Stage * |
11:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
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Picnic in the Opry Plaza
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| 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Opry Shop In-Store Appearance * Dan Rogers will sign copies of his trivia book, "Tune Town Trivia: The Grand Ole Opry's Ultimate Country Music Quiz Book" in The Opry Shop.
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11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
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Becky Buller Performs on the Plaza Stage *
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1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Birthday Concert: Ricky Skaggs - Purchase Tickets
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2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Line Dance Lessons from the Plaza stage * Learn to line dance from the pros at the Wildhorse Saloon.
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2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Opry Shop In-Store Appearance * Ricky Skaggs will sign copies of his new CD, "Music To My Ears" in The Opry Shop.
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| 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Doug McCormick Performs on the Plaza Stage * |
| 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. |
Aaron Kizer - Live Portrait Painting on the Plaza Stage * See video below. |
| 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Casey James Performs on the Plaza Stage * |
| 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
Opry Shop In-Store Appearance * Ray Stevens will sign copies of his hits CD, "The Ones You Want," in The Opry Shop. |
| 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. |
Flatt Lonesome Performs on the Plaza Stage * |
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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First Grand Ole Opry show - Purchase Tickets Among those appearing: Steve Wariner, Jason Aldean, Ray Stevens, Casey James, Lorrie Morgan, and more.
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9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
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Second Grand Ole Opry show - Purchase Tickets Among those appearing: Steve Wariner, Jason Aldean, Ray Stevens, Casey James, Lorrie Morgan, and more.
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Artists and schedule subject to change.
* Free Admission
| Aaron Kizer - Live Portrait Painting |
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Don't miss a moment! Take advantage of this Birthday-weekend travel package!
Available: October 5-6, 2012
VIP Package Includes:
- VIP seating for the Grand Ole Opry 87th Birthday Bash on Friday or Saturday
- Backstage tour of the Grand Ole Opry House
- Limited Edition Birthday Print
- Ticket to the Birthday Concert on Saturday afternoon
- Picnic lunch in the Opry Plaza
VIP package begins at $115.00.
Basic Package Includes:
- Ticket to the Grand Ole Opry 87th Birthday Bash on Friday or Saturday
- Backstage tour of the Grand Ole Opry House
- Ticket to the Birthday Concert on Saturday afternoon
- Picnic lunch in the Opry Plaza
Basic package begins at $99.75.
Click here to book your package online, or call 1-800-SEE-OPRY to book by phone.
STAY THE NIGHT: Add 2-night accommodations at Gaylord Opryland Resort to your package.
To book a package via phone, call 1-866-972-6779.