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2016 Cigar Box Guitar Festival Guide

***Got a festival? Please send information and web links to sspeal@cbgitty.com***

May 14 (2pm) - "Meet Up On Mean St" cigar box guitar gathering

512 Mean St. Atlanta, GA
Not a full-fledged fest, but more of a word-of-mouth gathering.
Official event page on Facebook

June 3,4 - The 12th Annual Huntsville Cigar Box Guitar Festival

sponsored by C. B. Gitty

Lowe Mill Arts Center, Huntsville, AL
$2 suggested parking donation
Official website

June 4 - The 4th Annual St. Louis Cigar Box Guitar Festival
sponsored by C. B. Gitty

Hwy61 Roadhouse & Kitchen, 34 S. Old Orchard, Webster Groves MO.
Official website

Aug. 27 - The Pennsylvania Cigar Box Guitar Festival
sponsored by C. B. Gitty

On the grounds of The York Emporium Book Store, York, PA
Official event page

Sept. 17 - Smokin`16uitars Cigar Box Guitar Festival in Germany

Strassenkerwe Pleutersbach, Ersheimer Str. 12, 69412 Eberbach OT Pleutersbach
Official event page

Sept. 17 - 2016 Republic of Texas Cigar Box Guitar Festival

Sponsored by C.B. Gitty

Albert Ice House and Dance Hall, RR 1623 Just South of Stonewall, Stonewall, Texas 78671
Official event page

Oct. 1 - BSA French Cigar Box Guitar Festival

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/2016-cigar-box-guitar-fe...

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Permalink Reply by jason fitzgibbons on April 13, 2016 at 4:31pm

Any fests looking for a band to play?

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Permalink Reply by smilingdog1 on April 16, 2016 at 5:57pm

Thank you Shane and C.B.Gitty for showing your support of our festivals. I think the page is set up right with links. I wish it had a bit more viability on the home page. The reason being is that festivals are the highlight of everything we're doing with these instruments. It's a place of celebration where we leave our homes and join with others to get a richer experience. All the other things such as building, playing and sharing are roads that lead to another fest. I hope to see you both out this way sometime so please stay in touch!

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Permalink Reply by Cigar Box Nation on April 17, 2016 at 7:41am

it's early in the season. The banner ad for this list will become more prominent as we get closer.

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Permalink Reply by smilingdog1 on April 17, 2016 at 8:32am

Sounds good, thanks again and it is very much appreciated!

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Permalink Reply by BigFoot on June 1, 2016 at 4:26am

Anyone know of any festivals in FL, I havent been able to find any. Was thinking of planning my own, but do not know how to go about it.

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Permalink Reply by smilingdog1 on June 1, 2016 at 5:55am

You might want to get a hold of Ted Crocker live in Florida, ask him what he knows of any fest down that way?

As far as setting one up. The first step we took was location. Finding a good spot is not too hard, finding a great spot might take time, luck or trial and error. We got lucky but we also search for three months. Next is to hook up with folks that will step up to the plate and can be relied on. Not too many fingers in the pie is my advice. We have three coordinators. We collaborate by listening and giving each other’s ideas a chance at least once and follow up feedback when it's over. We make a plan and stick to it. Ask yourself and others who build or play CBG's what they'd like in a fest and design it. Find someone who does PR work and support them to get the word out. Flyers are OK, but honestly, networking online and local news source such as well circulated rags and radio help tremendously. Your location will also be key in the kinds of people who are attracted and the amount of foot traffic through there. Size to me is not as important as atmosphere. Key phrase, if you are having fun, they will have fun.

Good Luck,