welcome to nashwill 2026
We are bringing NashWill to Downtown Willoughby
We are doing it all over again. NashWill returns BIGGER and BETTER than 2025. Grab your cowboy hats as Downtown Willoughby transforms into a mini Nashville. Boot and scoot your way through DTW locations with LIVE music and attractions from 1-9 pm. This is the event you won't want to miss.
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 1-9 pm
- FREE community event
- 39 acts across 15 locations
- City-wide Nashville-themed event - music, merchandise, attractions etc.
- Great LIVE music lovers and for exploring our great little town
- All ages welcome
event and opening act nick walker 1 - 3 pm
Nick Walker and the Runners sponsored by the City of Willoughby
Join Nick Walker and the Runners on River Street outdoors on main stage as we open up our event. Nick, a Cleveland native, returns back to his hometown for this special event. Nick and the band have been putting the time in and cannot WAIT to show you what they've been up to. With the debut album ready to roll, Nick and the boys have been waiting patiently & making some noise every weekend in Nashville but they're more than ready to bring the show to you at NashWill 2026
Get a sound bite at : https://nickwalkerofficial.com/
line dancing 3-5 PM and 6-9 pm
Dee's Country Kickers return
Get ready, Willoughby… we’re bringing a little Nashville to the streets!
Join Dee Blansett and Dee’s Country Kickers for outdoor line dancing party you won’t want to miss!
Think: country music, dancing in the street, high energy, and a whole lot of fun. Whether you’ve never danced before or you’re a regular on the floor — this event is for YOU.
What to Expect:
Easy, beginner-friendly line dance lessons
Open dancing in the street
Location Changes
3:00–5:00 PM – We'll be dancing on River Street.
6:00–9:00 PM – We'll move to 2nd Street.
Live performances by Dee’s Country Kickers
A fun, Nashville-style party atmosphere
Tentative Schedule
River Street
3:00 PM – Open Dancing
3:30 PM – Dee's Country Kickers Performance
4:00 PM – Easy Beginner Line Dance Lessons
4:30 PM – Open Dancing
2nd Street
6:00 PM – Open Dancing
6:30 PM – Dee's Country Kickers Performance
7:00 PM – Easy Beginner Line Dance Lessons
7:30–9:00 PM – Open Dancing
Grab your friends, wear your boots, and come dance with us in the streets!
Dee Blansett has been teaching line dancing for over 26 years . Dee has attended national line dance workshops and regularly collaborates with other line dance instructors to learn new dances and styles to provide her students the best possible education. Dee believes line dancing should be fun and brings that attitude to her classes. To learn more click here
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