04/25/2026
Today from 10am-10pm!
The Cord Fitch Memorial Steel Guitar Show returns to the Benton Civic Center on April 24–25, 2026!
Tix @ www.bentonciviccenter.com/events
We're bringing two full days of classic country music back to its original home. After twelve successful years in Mount Vernon, the show is returning to a newly remodeled venue that offers modern amenities, improved accessibility, and a comfortable setting for fans of traditional country music.
From 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM each day, attendees will enjoy a full slate of performances celebrating the unmistakable sound of the pedal steel guitar. Nationally recognized artists will share the stage with outstanding regional musicians, continuing the event’s long-standing mission of preserving authentic country music while supporting a meaningful cause.
Featured Performers
Leona Williams – Legendary country vocalist headlining Friday evening
Ron Williams – Known for smooth, traditional country stylings
Merlin Gene – Singer-songwriter and humorist known for classic country and comedic originals
Amber Digby – Saturday’s featured vocalist, celebrated for her powerful, traditional sound
Steel Guitar Artists
Doug Jernigan, Lynn Owsley, Caleb Lidley, Russ Weaver, Jim Loessberg, Albert Svenddal, Darrell Cummings, Barry Wheeler, Gary Lloyd, Nick Stine, Tyler Davenport, Dan Burnham, Larry Dolan, Dave Bolin, Ron Kyne & Ronald Kyne Jr., Virgil Franklin, Kendell Scott, and Clayton Deering.
Additional Artists
Singer-songwriter Joe Arview, the uplifting Stoffel Family Gospel Show, and Cajun‑influenced fiddler Dennis Stroughmatt & Friends round out a weekend of diverse, heartfelt performances.
The 2026 show promises a warm, welcoming atmosphere filled with the sounds of true country tradition—an event longtime fans and new audiences won’t want to miss.
Dinner will be served!
Stay close to the music and skip the hassle of heading back out—a delicious buffet‑style dinner will be served right here inside the venue, exclusively for our concert guests. No driving, no lines, no missing a moment of the Steel Guitar Show… just a hot, hearty dinner waiting steps from your seat. Click here for the buffet menu. Meal is priced extra.
