FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. - eTradeWire -- The 11^th Annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is nearly here, and Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach is set to host the Fort Myers Beach kick-off event on Friday, Sept. 19, in addition to the weekend of live music and storytelling Sept. 26-28.

Ranked as a top music festival in the 2024 USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards, this free music festival showcases more than 100 performances at island venues throughout Southwest Florida. The greatest BMI singer-songwriters from Nashville and nationwide will travel to Southwest Florida for the 10-day music festival that commences on Fort Myers Beach. Most of the shows, including the kick-off event, are free with the exception of select ticketed and specialty shows.

Margaritaville Beach Resort will host the following free shows during the festival weekend:

• Kick-off event on Friday, Sept. 19 at 4 p.m.: Claudia Hoyser, Danny Myrick, Megan Linville, Erick Willis, Sheena Brook, The Reed Brothers and Adam Craig
• Friday, Sept. 26 at 7:15 p.m.: Dave Pahanish and Erick Willis
• Friday, Sept. 26 at 8:45 p.m.: Essex County
• Saturday, Sept. 27 at 2:30 p.m.: Adam Craig
• Saturday, Sept. 27 at 4 p.m.: Brian Sutherland and Tim McGeary
• Saturday, Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m.: Sheena Brook and Kurt Stevens
• Saturday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m.: The Reed Brothers and Ralph Curtis
• Sunday, Sept. 28 at 1:15 p.m.: Danny Myrick and Megan Linville
• Sunday, Sept. 28 at 2:45 p.m.: Matt Warren and Robinson Treacher

In honor of Island Hopper Songwriter Fest and the art of music, Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach is celebrating the entire month. Guests staying at the resort any time in September will receive 20% off lodging rates when they book through The Ultimate Island Hopper Paradise offer. To book a stay, visit MargaritavilleResorts.com/Margaritaville-Beach-Resort-Fort-Myers-Beach/Exclusive-Offers/The-Ultimate-Island-Hopper-Paradise (https://www.margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-beach-resort-fort-myers-beach/exclusive-offers/the-ultimate-island-hopper-paradise) or use the code 'ISLAND' when reserving your stay.

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To view the full Island Hopper Songwriter Fest lineup, visit Island-HopperFest.VisitFortMyers.com/Schedule (https://www.island-hopperfest.visitfortmyers.com/schedule). For more information on Margaritaville's featured performers and concert schedule, visit Island-HopperFest.VisitFortMyers.com/Venue/Margaritaville-Beach-Resort (https://www.island-hopperfest.visitfortmyers.co...).