FORT WAYNE, IN — Sweetwater, the third largest retailer of music instruments and pro audio in the U.S., will present GearFest ‘13 on June 21 (9-6) and June 22 (9-5) at 5501 US Hwy 30 W, in Fort Wayne, IN. The event is free and open to the public and presents dozens of informative workshops and seminars, manufacturer exhibits, musical performances and more.
Part trade show, part entertainment event, part flea market, and part musicians’ toyland, GearFest will also feature an indoor/outdoor festival featuring live music, food, and prizes, including more than $45,000 in gear that will be awarded to lucky GearFest attendees. In addition, Sweetwater will be offering once-in-a-lifetime sale pricing on many products.
Sweetwater founder/president Chuck Surack remarked, “We are proud to offer this event every year. It continues to grow, and there’s literally nothing like it elsewhere in the country. There’s certainly nothing this big, with so many great attractions, that’s also free and open to the public. People come to GearFest from throughout the Midwest and around the entire country.
More than 200 manufacturers of musical instruments, music technology and audio equipment will be on hand to give showgoers a look at the latest gear. This rare opportunity will feature over 35 guitar gear manufacturers, more than 45 recording/pro audio vendors, 20 software publishers, 20 microphone makers and much more.
For more about GearFest ’13 — including hotel and travel info and time-saving free oonline pre-registration — visit Sweetwater at www.sweetwater.com or call 800/222-4700.
