The Screamin’ Eagles Guitarfest is an all-day event for professionals, students, amateurs, and lovers of the guitar to meet together and celebrate our fantastic instrument. Get ready for a diverse group of presenters and amazing guest artists, a full day of activities, educational opportunities, performances, opportunities to shop, new friendships, and more. This is an inclusive event -- everyone is welcome, no matter what your level is or what kind of guitar you play. This is Guitar for Everyone.

Find out more here about our stellar guest artists!

The Guitarfest will take place on Saturday, March 15th, 2025, from 9am until 9pm.

The Guitarfest will take place in the Fine Arts Building on the beautiful campus of The University of Southern Mississippi, Mo’ Bay Beignet Co., and the Hattiesburg Community Arts Center

Click the link below to register today!

We are grateful for support from and partnership with various organizations. Click here to find out more.

Below is the tentative schedule:

9am: Registration, FAB Lobby

10am: How the Classical will Help You Shred, with Nick Ciraldo, FAB 365

11am: History of the Blues Guitar, with Vasti Jackson, Marsh Auditorium

12pm: Lunch break, on your own

1pm: “Gearheads” Workshop, with Michael Boyd, FAB 365

2pm: Improvisation and the Fret Board, with Barry Leach, Marsh Auditorium

3pm: Coffee Break at Mo’ Bay Beignet Co., with the Southern Miss Guitar Studio

4pm: Vendor Expo, with Music & Arts, Intermezzo

5pm: High School Showcase, Marsh Auditorium

6pm: Dinner break, on your own

7:30pm: Screamin’ Eagles Guitarfest Pro Showcase Concert, just outside the Hattiesburg Community Arts Center, 825 Main St.