After attending the “I Never Promised You a Rose Garden” Welcome Reception on Friday, October 2, 2026, plan to continue the evening with the Grand Ole Opry Birthday Weekend, featuring the Oak Ridge Boys and Ricky Skaggs.
The Medley of Roses – 2026 ARS National Convention & Rose Show Welcome Reception will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport Hotel from 4:30pm until 6:30pm. You will have plenty of time to attend the reception before the show at the Grand Ole Opry at the Opry House, 600 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37214, 15 minutes from the Sheraton.
The Grand Ole Opry is a legendary live radio show and performance in Nashville. It showcases country music’s legends and rising stars in a unique blend of music since 1925.
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The Grand Ole Opry is Nashville’s legendary live country music radio show and stage performance, a tradition that has been entertaining audiences since 1925. Known as the home of country music, the Opry brings together country music legends and rising stars for an unforgettable evening of live music and entertainment.
The Grand Ole Opry will host its annual Birthday Weekend celebration from October 1–4, 2026, as part of its ongoing centennial era Opry 100 festivities. The entire month of October features special birthday shows, plaza parties, and events at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy an evening of Nashville’s rich musical heritage while celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry and attending a weekend at the Medley of Roses – 2026 ARS National Convention & Rose Show .