The Suncoast Cigar Box Guitar Festival is set to rock the Village of the Arts from Thursday to Sunday. This exciting event celebrates the unique sound of cigar box guitars with live music, workshops, and vendors showcasing handmade instruments.
This years line up is not to be missed:
Jason Ricci
R.B Stone
Main stage at Cottonmouth Soul Kitchen and satellite stages throughout the Village of the Arts
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This is knock off of the original Bradenton Cigar Box Music event. See below:
The Annual Bradenton Cigar Box Guitar Festival, officially owned and founded by the American Cigar Box Guitar Association (ACBGA) since 2018, is scheduled for February 7, 2026. Official Venue and Ownership According to the American Cigar Box Guitar Association, the official event has moved to Motorworks Brewing for 2026. While previous years utilized multiple locations in the Village of the Arts, the ACBGA identifies Motorworks Brewing (1014 9th St W, Bradenton, FL) as the primary site for its official festival activities this year. Official Name: Bradenton Cigar Box Guitar Festival. Founder/Owner: American Cigar Box Guitar Association. 2026 Venue: Motorworks Brewing. Kick-off Event: Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Bradenton Public Market, followed by performances at Motorworks Brewing starting at 11:00 AM. Festival History & Sponsors The festival was established in 2018 by the American Cigar Box Guitar Association and local blues artist Steve Arvey to promote grassroots music and handmade instruments. 2026 Sponsors Include: Motorworks Brewing Realize Bradenton Hampton Cigar Company MLG Law Group C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply Killer Strings For official updates and historical context directly from the organizers, visit the American Cigar Box Guitar Association website at americancigarboxguitar.org or their Instagram @BradentonCBG.
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