Who is going to Artisan Guitar Show - April 14-16 Harrisburg, PA?

[iim7V7IM7]

I am planning on attending. This will be my 5th time. It is a very well run show that all occurs entirely at the Best Western Premier Central Hotel & Conference Center. Aside from exhibitors (below), there are a variety Master Classes and Performances (this is still being finalized). Harrisburg is about 2-hours from Philadelphia or Baltimore and 3-hours from New York City and Washington DC.

https://artisanguitarshow.com/

Luthiers (49)

American Archtop (Dale & Tyler Unger)
Blue Arch Guitars (Krzystof Trześnlowski)
Caton Guitars
Circa Guitars (John Slobod)
Comins Guitars
Curtis Rockwell, Luthier
Davidson Ukuleles
Dick Boak
FE Tellier Guitars
Flowers Guitars
Galloup Guitars
Gillander Guitars
Halland Guitars
Irvin Guitars
Jewitt Guitars
John Kinnaird Guitars
Stephen Kinnaird Guitars
Ken Parker Archtops
Klein & Kauffman Guitars
Kraus Guitars
Laurent Brondel
Leavitt Stringed Instruments
LHT Guitars (Tyler Wells)
LeVan Banjos
Maegen Wells Guitars
Maudal Music Machines
Maguire Guitars
McKnight Guitars
Mirabella Guitars
John Monteleone
Morgan Kelsey
Morressey Guitars
Nicole Alosinac Luthiery
Pfifer Guitars
Rancourt Guitars
Riviere Guitars
Rob Lacey Guitars
Sam Guidry Guitars
Davide Serracini
Sexauer Guitars
Showalter Guitars
Skytop Guitars (Eric Weigshoff)
Thorell Guitars
Timothy Bram Handmade Guitars
Tim Reede Guitars
Vail Guitars
Woolson Soundcraft
Joseph Yanziello
Zimnicki Guitars

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Bourgeois Guitars
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Other (8)

Acoustic Coffee
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American Music Furniture
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Guitars for Vets
Hearne Hardwoods
Henriksen Amplifiers
Heritage Insurance Services
The Blue Guitars

[mikealpine]

Would love to go, but I am unclear about something. Dates say 14th through the 16th, but I din’t see tickets for Friday. Is the exhibit hall not accessible on the 14th? I much prefer to go to shows like this on a Friday to avoid the noise and crowds of the weekend.

[The Bard Rocks]

I usually go but do not commit ahead, just in case something unavoidable comes up.

(Later)... I now have tickets for Saturday.

[iim7V7IM7]

Friday afternoon is really when the exhibitors set up. That evening there is a reception with musical performances and an hors d'oeuvres.

https://artisanguitarshow.com/vip-package/

Originally Posted by mikealpine

Would love to go, but I am unclear about something. Dates say 14th through the 16th, but I din’t see tickets for Friday. Is the exhibit hall not accessible on the 14th? I much prefer to go to shows like this on a Friday to avoid the noise and crowds of the weekend.

[jmat]

I am registered, see you there!

[blews]

Will be there with bells on!

[jt1]

I'll be there!

[mikealpine]

Originally Posted by iim7V7IM7

Friday afternoon is really when the exhibitors set up. That evening there is a reception with musical performances and an hors d'oeuvres.

https://artisanguitarshow.com/vip-package/

Ah, got it, thanks! Might be worth the VIP just for the Friday night access.

Originally Posted by jt1

I'll be there!

Another good reason to attend! Hope you’re feeling well, my friend!!

[Tim McKnight]

Mary and I have exhibited at every show there since inception and we will be there again this year. Hope y'all will stop by our table and visit.

Mikealpine, if this is your first show there you will be amazed at how well organized the show is run and the openness of the venue. Its more spacious than any show we have attended and not at all claustrophobic like some other show spaces have been. Friday's VIP event is more intimate and attendance is limited to provide those VIP guests with an even more private experience. This is a first class event that must be attended to be fully appreciated as I am sure others can attest to.

[mikealpine]

Originally Posted by Tim McKnight

Mary and I have exhibited at every show there since inception and we will be there again this year. Hope y'all will stop by our table and visit.

Mikealpine, if this is your first show there you will be amazed at how well organized the show is run and the openness of the venue. Its more spacious than any show we have attended and not at all claustrophobic like some other show spaces have been. Friday's VIP event is more intimate and attendance is limited to provide those VIP guests with an even more private experience. This is a first class event that must be attended to be fully appreciated as I am sure others can attest to.

Thank, Tim! I have visions of Woodstock, not being able to move or hear anything, so that’s my hesitation. Lemme check with my better half and see if she’d like to attend. If not, I may see about breaking away.

[Tim McKnight]

Originally Posted by mikealpine

Thank, Tim! I have visions of Woodstock, not being able to move or hear anything, so that’s my hesitation. Lemme check with my better half and see if she’d like to attend. If not, I may see about breaking away.

Sent you a PM Mike.

[sinistral]

Originally Posted by mikealpine

Thank, Tim! I have visions of Woodstock, not being able to move or hear anything, so that’s my hesitation. Lemme check with my better half and see if she’d like to attend. If not, I may see about breaking away.

Every show has its pluses and minuses, and let’s just say that the exhibition hall at the Artisan show isn’t as “intimate” as the two exhibition halls at Woodstock. Even in the exhibition hall, there’s a lot more room to speak with the luthiers and try instruments, and the hall acoustics are better—the noise levels are not as high. I believe that there are also private rooms where you can demo guitars. In addition to a lot of amazing acoustic guitars, if you even have a passing interest in archtop guitars, the Artisan show has more of those than other shows I attended this year (Artisan, Fretboard Summit and Woodstock). It’s a great show if you can make it.

[fetellier]

Looking forward to seeing my Luthier and guitarist friends and adding to my friends list, always great to be in the middle of such a wonderful group of people.

Fred

[sinistral]

Originally Posted by fetellier

Looking forward to seeing my Luthier and guitarist friends and adding to my friends list, always great to be in the middle of such a wonderful group of people.

Fred

Hoping I can make it, Fred. Absolutely loving the OM I first tried at last year's Artisan Guitar Show and ultimately picked up at the Fretboard Summit!

[morgankelsey]

I am super excited to be exhibiting and look forward to meeting some of you!