Martinfest 2026 Tentative Schedule

Thursday, July 23, 2026

  • 7 PM: Early Birds Welcome Party

  • 8 PM–on: Socializing and jamming at the Holiday Inn Express

Friday, July 24, 2026

  • 1 to 5 PM, Holiday Inn Express Hotel –Socializing and Open Mic, Buy & Sell table

  • Dinner on your own

  • 7 PM: Unofficial 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. This event is presented by the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce and Lehigh Valley Chamber and is not an official event of Guitars & Friends or the UMGF. All, however, are free to visit.

  • 1 to 5 PM: Holiday Inn Express Hotel –Socializing and Open Mic, Buy & Sell table

  • Dinner on your own

  • 8 PM–on: Socializing and jamming at the Holiday Inn

Sunday, July 26, 2026 - All events at Nazareth Borough Park Pavilion

  • 11AM to 12 Noon: Non-denominational worship service

  • 12 Noon: Tree Memorial Ceremony

  • After Ceremony: Group Photos

  • 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 Daytime at the Hotel [TBD]

  • Buy/Sell Table TBD

  • Visit the Martin Guitar Factory