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# Fretboard Summit 2026 · Chicago, Illinois, USA · Music | TradeShowIntel

> The Fretboard Summit is a 3-day guitar extravaganza scheduled for August 20, 2026, at the Lincoln Square Athletic Club in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is the Midw

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# Fretboard Summit 2026

The Fretboard Summit is a 3-day guitar extravaganza scheduled for August 20, 2026, at the Lincoln Square Athletic Club in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is the Midwest's largest gathering of guitar makers, players, and industry experts, featuring over 50 exhibitors including luthiers, pedal makers, and gear companies. The event includes workshops, master classes, concerts, and an exhibitor showcase, and is organized by Fretboard Journal and the Old Town School of Folk Music.
The Fretboard Summit is a 3-day guitar extravaganza scheduled for August 20, 2026, at the Lincoln Square Athletic Club in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is the Midwest's largest gathering of guitar makers, players, and industry experts, featuring over 50 exhibitors including luthiers, pedal makers, and gear companies. The event includes workshops, master classes, concerts, and an exhibitor showcase, and is organized by Fretboard Journal and the Old Town School of Folk Music.

## Event details

- **Dates:** Aug 20, 2026

- **Location:** Chicago, Illinois, USA

- **Venue:** Lincoln Square Athletic Club

- **Industry:** Music

- **Category:** Trade show

## Audience scale

- **Exhibitors:** 0+

## Why exhibit
Showcase your instruments, gear, and accessories to a passionate audience of guitar enthusiasts, musicians, and industry professionals. Benefit from direct sales, networking, and exposure at the Midwest's premier guitar gathering.

## Why visit
Discover new and exclusive gear from over 50 top luthiers and gear companies. Attend workshops, master classes, and concerts by legendary performers. Meet makers and fellow enthusiasts in a vibrant community setting.

## Exhibitor profile

- Luthiers

- Pedal Makers

- Amplifier Companies

- Guitar Manufacturers

- Accessory Brands

## Visitor profile

- Guitar Players

- Musicians

- Collectors

- Music Industry Professionals

- Enthusiasts

## Industries

- Music

- Guitar

- Lutherie

- Musical Instruments

## Organisers

- Fretboard Journal

- Old Town School of Folk Music