Nashville Music Legends to Perform at 5th Annual Nash to Naples Songwriter Fest Benefiting Home Base Florida and Hacienda of Hope

NAPLES, Fla. — The 5th Annual Nash to Naples Songwriter Fest, presented by Naples Florida Rentals, will return to Cambier Park on Jan. 24, 2026, bringing award-winning Nashville songwriters to Southwest Florida for an evening of live music, storytelling, and community support.

The event, which begins at 5 p.m., is expected to draw thousands of music fans to downtown Naples. Attendees will hear the stories behind some of America’s most recognizable country hits from an acclaimed lineup that includes Josh Jenkins, Matt Jenkins, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Trevor Terndrup and Heather Morgan. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., with the show beginning at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

In addition to live performances, the festival will feature local food trucks, a VIP happy hour, kid-friendly pre-show activities, and fundraising opportunities benefiting local veterans, military families, and children in need.

Now in its fifth year, Nash to Naples has expanded its outreach and programming. In October 2025, organizers hosted the inaugural “Nash to Naples: A Night on the Naples Princess,” raising $75,000 for Home Base Florida and Hacienda of Hope. New in 2026 is a Songwriter Workshop led by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick at 10 a.m. at the Baker Park Gomez Center on the morning of the festival.

Organizers have also added new ways to support the cause, including the option to Sponsor a Veteran to attend the event and Sponsor a Song, allowing donors to have a song dedication made live on stage.

“This year, the theme is family,” said Mitch Vanderhagen, co-founder of Nash to Naples. “That’s at the heart of both organizations benefiting from this year’s proceeds. Matt and Josh Jenkins are brothers, and Wayne Kirkpatrick is Trevor’s father-in-law, so the family ties run deep. We believe that dynamic will create something really special on stage.”

Tickets and Sponsorships

Premium lawn seating is available for $62.24 and includes access to food trucks, the Nash to Naples merchandise tent and a guaranteed viewing area. Tickets to the Songwriter Workshop are $104.52. Sponsorship packages range from $1,500 to $10,000. All proceeds benefit Home Base Florida and the Ecuador-based Hacienda of Hope. Tickets are available at NashToNaples.com.

Sponsors to date include: Naples Florida Rentals, Naples Illustrated, MarineMax Naples, ORO Jets, Dawn McKenna Group, Bad Ass Coffee, Sugarlands Distilling Co., Nales Global Advisors, The Capri Inn, Studiofit Training, Nicolet National Bank, Marine Management Yacht Services, RP David Wealth Planning Group, NCH, The Halcyon, Suncoast Beverage, and Lo Hat Co.

About the Songwriters

Josh Jenkins A Grammy-nominated Nashville songwriter, Jenkins has penned hits for artists including Jordan Davis, Walker Hayes, Dustin Lynch and Randy Houser. His credits include chart-toppers “Fancy Like,” “Buy Dirt” and “Tucson Too Late.” Jenkins was named Billboard’s No. 1 Hot Country Songwriter, SESAC Songwriter of the Year, and Music Row Rising Songwriter of the Year.

Matt Jenkins A Fort Worth, Texas native, Jenkins is a CMA Triple Play Award recipient with nine No. 1 singles. His hits include “Buy Dirt,” “Happy Anywhere,” “Do I Make You Wanna” and “Setting the World on Fire.” His work has been featured on ABC’s Nashville, and he has performed multiple times on the Grand Ole Opry.

Wayne Kirkpatrick Best known for the Grammy Award-winning “Change the World,” Kirkpatrick has written more than 200 songs recorded by artists across genres. His work has been featured in film, TV and Broadway productions, including Almost Famous, Phenomenon, Grey’s Anatomy, Something Rotten! and Mrs. Doubtfire The Musical. He is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Trevor Terndrup The frontman of indie rock band Moon Taxi, Terndrup has spent more than a decade performing at major festivals including Coachella and Lollapalooza. The band’s breakout single “Two High” became a No. 1 AAA radio hit, helping them surpass 500 million streams.

Heather Morgan A Texas-born songwriter with four No. 1 hits, Morgan has written for Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Maren Morris and Dierks Bentley. She earned BMI Song of the Year for “Beat of the Music” and co-founded the Girls of Nashville songwriter series. Her debut album Borrowed Heart was released in 2018.

About the Benefiting Charities

Home Base Florida Home Base is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits dedicated to treating the invisible wounds of war through clinical care, wellness programs, education and research — all at no cost to veterans and their families. The Florida chapter launched in 2014 in response to rising mental health challenges among veterans.

Hacienda of Hope Based in Ecuador, Hacienda of Hope provides housing, education and support for young mothers and children who have experienced trauma or hardship. The organization offers a safe environment and resources to build stronger futures.

About Nash to Naples

Founded in 2021 by Carter Hamric and Mitch Vanderhagen, Nash to Naples brings top Nashville songwriters to Southwest Florida to raise funds for charitable causes. The organization has welcomed more than 3,500 attendees and raised more than $295,000 for both local and international nonprofits since its inception.

More information is available at NashToNaples.com.