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 – 1:00 PM: Youth Competition (Division III & Division II, ages 8 and up)
- 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: College/Open Division (ages 18 and up)
- 6:00 PM: Award Ceremony
- 8:00 PM: Strum & Strike Trio concert.
- 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 your Festival Pass to attend all our guitar competitions, presentations, and workshops!
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!