The Family Zone
Hear ye, hear ye! With inflatables for the kids, main stage entertainment perfect for all ages, and family-friendly activities such as arts and crafts, balloon animals, caricaturists, face painting and more, it’s easy to see why the Family Zone is the right spot to wile away the CMA Music Fest days. Look for the ABC Block Party to rock the Park Fri.-Sat., and catch the YWCA Celebrity Auction with Martina McBride on Sun.!
- Walk of Fame Park, 4th to 5th Avenues (between the Downtown Hilton and the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum)
- Thurs.-Sat. 11 AM-5 PM; Sun. 11 AM-4 PM
- Click over to the custom schedule for full Family Zone stage lineup.
Featured Activities
He asked the question. Now he’s assessing your skillz! The Josh Turner Dance Contest lets fans cut loose on the dance floor while Josh himself does the judging! (2-3 PM)
Free lunch is on the menu with McDonald’s® Southern Style Chicken Sandwiches, Apple Dippers, Apple & Cherry Pies and Dr Pepper® to wash it down. (11:30 AM)
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Catch musical performances, games like "Castle Clues" and "ABC Modern Family Feud," plus autographs and Q&A sessions with ABC Primetime and Daytime stars. (11:30 AM – 5 PM)
Bid on memorabilia from your favorite Country artists during the 27th Annual Celebrity Auction. Martina McBride hosts along with GAC emcee Storme Warren. (11:00 AM – 3 PM)
See Country celebs go for 8 seconds at the Mahindra Tractors Celebrity Bull Riding Challenge. This Festival favorite returns in 2010. Be there for the high-stakes ridin’! (12:00 PM)
Frisbees flyin’! Dogs soarin’! All this and more is on display at the K-9s in Flight “Ultimate K-9 Sports Show,” presented by Waggin’ Train Dog Treats.
(11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM)
Family Zone Partner Activities
Test your knot-tying skills with the Boy Scouts of America! Come learn about the adventure of a lifetime!
Stop by the Carl Black Chevrolet booth in the Family Zone for artist autograph signings, and register to win autograph guitars.
Visit Dr Pepper® in the Family Zone for a sample of refreshing Dr Pepper and a little summertime fun!
Girl Scout cookies are American classics. Come decorate and sample at the Girl Scouts’ booth, celebrating 98 years of making the world a better place.
The Lunchables Project Potential Tour will be at the CMA Music Festival with fun activities that will inspire your kids to explore their world.
Check out McDonald’s® in the Family Zone for Apple Dippers, a little fun and sample McCafé® beverages nearby!
The Random House Kid’s booth in the Family Zone is the spot to meet authors and costume characters, plus do activities and win prizes!
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