Festival Events

The Festival’s Host, UNCSA, has been closely monitoring the inclement weather as a result of Hurricane Ian. Out of an abundance of caution, UNCSA will postpone the start times for all campus events. Festival events will start at noon Saturday. Updated competition times will be forwarded later today. Stay up to date by visiting UNCSA’s webpage https://www.uncsa.edu/mysa/police/alert/index.aspx

Competition Rules, FAQs and Prizes

Start here for competitor information, rules, prizes, registration, and solo/ensemble division information.


Upcoming Performers & Artists

We feature virtuoso performers and presenters from across the world in our multi-day events. Over the years, we have presented artists from Brazil, Armenia, Russia, China, South Korea, Colombia, Mexico, Canada, Romania, and the US, to name a few.


Festival Schedule

See this year’s festival schedule details and updates here, and download a pdf version to your phone for reference between events.


Winston-Salem NC Guitar Festival Competition for Students
Young guitarists file their nails in social preparation for their solo competition rounds at SGFC.