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” street fair in Downtown Nazareth. Presented by the Lehigh Valley / Nazareth 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.

  • Guitars & Friends Open Mic at “Martin on Main” 12 noon-4:30 PM Sign up to perform & see the details in this thread on the UMGF -https://umgf.com/viewtopic.php?p=2950838#p2950838

  • 1 PM 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