21st Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival
May 30th, 2025 - June 1st, 2025Visit website for event scheduleHuntsville
2025 is the 21st anniversary of the Cigar Box Guitar Festival, the world’s longest-running CBG Festival.
Here's an overview of this year's events...Access the full schedule here: https://www.cigarboxguitarfestival.com/schedule
Friday, May 30, 6 pm: Kick-off casino night (blackjack, anyone? roulette?) with the Cigar Box Serenaders of New Orleans. Tickets $50, includes casino chips, heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages. 21and up.
Saturday, May 31, 11am-6pm: Seminars and workshops for the CBG fan (both players and builders!), CBG music meet-ups & jam sessions. Free.
Saturday, May 31, 6pm: Swing dance night with April Mae & The June Bugs, performing on traditional and not-so-traditional handcrafted instruments. (Don't worry, there's seating available too!) Tickets $15.
Sunday, June 1, 11am-2pm: Activities & music for the kids, CBG music meet-ups & jam sessions, food trucks, vendors and the vinyl record trail. Free.
Sunday, June 1, 5:30pm gates open: Gary Nichols and The FAME Gang rocking the house for an extended show featuring some very special guests. Tickets $15.
This three-day event is to raise funds for the Microwave Dave Music Education Foundation, a nonprofit devoted to the integration of music with learning.
Follow the Festival on Facebook for updates. Visit website for event schedule.

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