Southern Guitar Festival & CompetitionInspiring Guitarists and Music Lovers Alike with World-Class Performances and Competitions

Schedule

 Welcome to the 2024 Southern Guitar Festival and Competition! Immerse yourself in a weekend of world-class guitar performances, inspiring competitions, and insightful workshops, all taking place at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Stage Door Theater:

Luthier Exhibit: Browse exquisite handmade guitars throughout the festival.

Competition: Witness talented guitarists battle it out for top honors.

Community Performance: Enjoy a showcase of local talent.

Workshops: Enhance your guitar skills and knowledge with expert instruction.

  • Saturday, September 28th:
    • 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM: Luthier Exhibit
    • 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM: Youth Competition (Division III & Division II, ages 8 and up)
    • 12:00 AM: presentation about scholarship opportunities by Professor Matthew Denman from Oklahoma City University
    • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: College/Open Division (ages 18 and up)
    • 5:00 PM: Award Ceremony
    • 8:00 PM: Strum & Strike Trio concert. Buy tickets here.
  • Sunday, September 29th:
    • 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM: Luthier Exhibit
    • 2:00 PM: Workshop on Guitar Improvisation by Troy Conn
    • 3:30 PM: Strumming Through Styles: A Fun Dive into What Makes Guitars Rock!
    • 7:00 PM: String Time Duo concert. Buy tickets here.

Buy your Festival Pass to attend all our guitar competitions and presentations!

Don’t miss out on this exciting celebration of guitar artistry!

Additional Resources:

  • For detailed competition information and registration, please visit our Competition page.
  • To purchase tickets to any of the festival events, visit our Tickets page.
  • Learn more about the featured artists and performers on our website.

We hope to see you there!