WORLD'S LONGEST-RUNNING
CIGAR BOX GUITAR
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Join us in Huntsville, Alabama for Year 22
May 29-31, 2026!
Huntsville, Alabama is home to the World's Longest-Running Cigar Box Guitar Festival. This three-day celebration of music, creativity, and community brings together seasoned musicians, curious newcomers, and families alike for a truly one-of-a-kind experience, while raising funds for the Microwave Dave Music Education Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization devoted to the integration of music with learning.
This year the ONLY ticketed event will be the Sunday evening benefit concert featuring GRAMMY-Winner Gary Nichols & The FAME Gang, presented by Whitney Stringer, ReMax Realty. This will be an intimate concert with the audience and the musicians located on the fully-covered main stage at The Orion. Only 300 seats are available.
Highlights of Gary Nichols & The FAME Gang.
to benefit
If you are local to Huntsville, tickets can also be purchased in person at
The Orion's North Box Office and you'll save on fees. The Orion is a cashless venue.
May 29, 2026
John Nickel and 5'ive O'Clock Charlie
WHEN: Friday, May 29, 6:00 pm
WHERE: On the Dock at Lowe Mill, inside the Connector if rain
BRING: A chair or blanket, food/drink available, picnics welcome
COST: Free, $10 to park
May 30, 2026
Free Daytime Fun for the CBG Fan
WHEN: Saturday, May 30, 11:00 am-6:00 pm
WHERE: Multiple indoor locations at Lowe Mill A&E
COST: Free
SCHEDULE: Coming Soon
Live Music with
Box of Smoke & Lindy Urban
WHEN: Saturday, May 31, 6:00 pm
WHERE: Ravenwood Meadery at Lowe Mill
COST: $10/pp suggested donation, 100% to benefit Microwave Dave Music Education Foundation
SCHEDULE: Coming Soon
May 31, 2026
featuring live music from April Mae & The June Bugs
WHEN: Sunday May 31, 2:00-7:00 pm
WHERE: On the grounds at The Orion. All activities will be held under cover in the event of inclement weather.
COST: Free
VENDORS: Curated market with 40+ vendors with vinyl, vintage & handmade items, local art.
ACTIVITIES: Instructor-led CBG jam sessions, Kids activities, food trucks
BRING: Your CBG if you want to jam. No lawn chairs required this year.
SCHEDULE: Coming Soon
INTERESTED IN VENDING: Spaces is available! Apply now.
Benefit Concert featuring Grammy-winner Gary Nichols and the legendary FAME Gang of Muscle Shoals
presented by Whitney Stringer, ReMax Realty
WHEN: Sunday, May 31, Gates open 6:30
WHERE: Audience and stage on the fully-covered main stage at The Orion
LIMITED SEATING: Intimate concert with just 300 seats available. No lawn chairs required this year.
COST: $20, with 100% proceeds to benefit Microwave Dave Music Education Foundation
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