The Annapolis Songwriters Festival is returning to City Dock and venues around Annapolis for its third year in mid-September.

The four-day event is modeled after the Key West Songwriters Festival which has been running for 28 years. The festival will feature nationally known and acclaimed singers and songwriters at ticketed events and free music showcases. The festival will be held Sept. 12 to 15, according to a Tuesday news release.

Kimberly Perry, previously a member of the Grammy-winning country band The Band Perry, will be one of the event’s headliners. She will take the stage at Rams Head on Sept. 15. Tickets are on sale at annapolissongwritersfestival.com

Concerts will be held at Annapolis locations such as Maryland Hall, Rams Heads OnStage and City Dock. Rams Head in conjunction with Broadcast Music International, the largest music rights organization in the U.S. is hosting the event.

“Annapolis as a backdrop for a songwriter’s music festival is just about perfect,” said Mayor Gavin Buckley in a statement. “I want to thank the organizers for bringing this amazing talent to our town and making the most of it, from the beautiful backdrop of City Dock to musicians performing for free in city parks, it’s a treat for locals and visitors alike.”

Last year, new wave rock act Blondie and country star LeAnn Rimes headlined the event.

The headliners for this year’s festival are:

Johnnyswim at Maryland Hall, Sept. 12

Avery Sunshine at Maryland Hall, Sept. 13

Bob Schneider & Steve Poltz at Rams Head OnStage, Sept. 13

Citizen Cope, JJ Grey & Mofro at City Dock, Sept. 13

David Holcomb & The Neighbors at Maryland Hall, Sept. 14

Natalie Hemby at Rams Head OnStage, Sept. 14

Free show with Joint Operation, Jah Works, and Troll Tribe at City Dock, Sept. 14

Marc Cohn at Maryland Hall, Sept. 15

Kimberly Perry at Rams Head OnStage, Sept. 15

Lee Brice with Will Jones at City Dock, Sept. 15

Parking

There will be parking restrictions at City Dock for the festival. Parking will be restricted on Dock Street from the Harbormaster’s office to Susan Campbell Park. There will be additional parking restrictions on Prince George Street from Craig Street to the water. The closest parking to downtown is the Hillman Garage with entrances from either Duke of Gloucester or Gorman Street.