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18th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival at Huntsville, AL
June 3, 2022 at 6pm to June 4, 2022 at 8pm
The world's longest-running CBG festival continues with its 18th year. We will have our kickoff concert at Salty Nut Brewery at 6:00 PM on Friday followed by a full day of free music on Saturday at Lowe Mill A&E. Kids can participate in the Junior Junk Jam Saturday afternoon. See the website for our lineup and more details.See More
18th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival at Huntsville, AL
June 4, 2022 from 11am to 8pm
The world's longest-running CBG festival continues with its 18th year. We will have our kickoff concert at Salty Nut Brewery at 6:00 PM on Friday followed by a full day of free music on Saturday at Lowe Mill A&E. Kids can participate in the Junior Junk Jam Saturday afternoon. See the website for our lineup and more details.See More
17th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival at Historic Lowe Mill ARTS and Entertainment
September 10, 2021 at 6pm to September 11, 2021 at 7pm
The worlds longest-running CBG festival continues with its 17th year. Join us for:A full day of Free outdoor CBG musicFun, family-friendly activitiesCBG Traveling Museum Build a CBG and other instruments from recycled materialsVisit our website for a list of performersFestival Kickoff performance by The Cigar Box Serenaders Friday Sept. 10 at 6:00pm to 9:00pm with a $5 parking fee See More
"Thanks for the good luck wishes for this year's festival. Last year was lightly attended as everyone was kept outdoors and spread out in circles on the lawn. We're hoping the added instrument building activities for kids helps bring CBG…"
"Good luck in this year’s festival!!! After a year like the last, this is well deserved!!! :)"
17th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival at Historic Lowe Mill ARTS and Entertainment
September 11, 2021 from 11am to 7pm
The worlds longest-running CBG festival continues with its 17th year. Join us for:A full day of Free outdoor CBG musicFun, family-friendly activitiesCBG Traveling Museum Build a CBG and other instruments from recycled materialsVisit our website for a list of performersFestival Kickoff performance by The Cigar Box Serenaders Friday Sept. 10 at 6:00pm to 9:00pm with a $5 parking fee See More
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- At 8:12am on July 12, 2021,
BrianQ. said…
Good luck in this year’s festival!!! After a year like the last, this is well deserved!!! :)
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