Martinfest 2026 Tentative Schedule
Thursday, July 23, 2026
4 PM: Check-In / Unpack & start playing!
7 PM: Laura’s “Unofficial” Early Birds Welcome Party
8 PM–on: Socializing and jamming at the Holiday Inn
Friday, July 24, 2026
1 to 5 PM: Holiday Inn –Socializing and Events TBD
Dinner on your own
7 PM: “Official” Welcome Party
8 PM–on: Socializing and jamming at the Holiday Inn
Saturday, July 25, 2026
12 Noon to 6 PM: Martin on Main in Downtown Nazareth. Presented by the Lehigh Valley / Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce, Martin Guitars and other sponsors. This is not an official event of Guitars & Friends or the UMGF. All, however, are free to visit.
1 to 5 PM: Holiday Inn - scheduled events TBD
Dinner on your own
8 PM–on: Socializing and jamming at the Holiday Inn
Sunday, July 26, 2026 - Events at Nazareth Borough Park Pavilion
11AM to 12 Noon: Non-denominational worship service
12 Noon: Tree Memorial Ceremony
After Ceremony: Group Photos - Please stick around!
1 to 5 PM: Socializing and Open Mic, Buy & Sell table
AUCTION!! (live and silent) - time TBD
Dinner on your own
8 PM–on: Socializing and jamming at the Holiday Inn
Additional Events
Workshops/Breakout Sessions at Hotel [TBD]
Buy/Sell Table at the Pavilion & Hotel (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Visit the Martin Guitar Factory
Hours: 9 AM to 4:30PM, M-F
The museum, lobby, and gift shop are free but tours are $5 and must be reserved at this web site: https://www.martinguitar.com/martin-factory-tours.html