The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts is excited to present the fourth annual international Wilson Center Guitar Competition & Festival, which is the only guitar competition and festival in the world to feature four different genres—Rock/Blues, Jazz, Classical, and Fingerstyle!

The 2016 Festival ticketed headliners include the renowned classical ensemble Duo Montesinos Tamayo (August 18 @ 7:30 p.m.), fingerstyle guru Andy McKee (August 19 @ 7:30 p.m.), and bona fide guitar hero Al Di Meola (August 20 @ 7:30 p.m). Prices range from $31-$71, depending on artist and seat location.

PLUS! Join us for FREE daytime festival activities for music lovers of all ages, including:

• Live semi-final and final rounds of a live four-genre competition, featuring 55 guitarists from more than 35 cities around the world competing for $22,000 in cash prizes, a chance to open for 2016 headliner Al Di Meola, and a chance to perform on the 2017 Summerfest Stages!
• Master classes and workshops with world-class guitarists!
• Leading industry vendors featuring the latest & greatest gear!
• Instrument Petting Zoo courtesy of Cascio Interstate Music
• Live music from 2-7 p.m. on Saturday in our Biloba Beer Garden with Root Beer Floats for kids, Hefeweizen Beer Floats for adults, and a Design-A- Guitar coloring contest!