Pre-Marathon Pasta Party Cruise
Board the historic General Jackson just three short blocks from the Expo at the foot of Broadway for a 45-minute cruise on the majestic Cumberland River, an all-you-can eat buffet and live entertainment provided by John England & The Western Swingers.
Hear country classics performed by John England and the Western Swingers, whose members have played with a who’s who of country music including Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Bill Monroe, Roy Acuff, Tammy Wynette and Nickel Back, among many others. Their toe-tapping music is among the best you will hear in Nashville.
Four Great Reasons To Sign Up for the Official Pasta Party
- Cruise the majestic Cumberland River aboard the historic General Jackson Showboat
- Enjoy an all-you-can eat buffet of runner-healthy food prepared by the chefs at the four-star Gaylord Opryland Hotel.
- Hear country classics performed live by John England and the Western Swingers
- With tickets priced at 40% below a regular dinner cruise on the General Jackson, the official Country Music Marathon and ½ Marathon Pasta Party will sell-out before race week. Don’t miss the boat. Register now!
The Menu
The chefs at Nashville’s famed Gaylord Opryland Hotel will prepare a delectable array of pastas with meat, chicken and veggie sauces, fresh tossed salad, whole grain rolls, iced tea and whole fresh fruit to give you all the nutritional support you need for race day.
Party Schedule:
- 4:30 pm - Boarding begin, buffets open, music playing
- 5:00 pm - General Jackson departs for 45-minute cruise
- 5:45 pm - General Jackson docks at Lower Broadway.
