US 10 Cigar Box Guitar Festival

08/19/2026

The music stopped. The dust settled. And this is the part that makes it all worthwhile.

Today, the US-10 Cigar Box Guitar Festival was proud to present $1,000 to Lakeshore Animal Friends from this year’s festival.

That money came from a whole bunch of people doing a whole bunch of good — our sponsors, musicians, vendors, volunteers, donors, and every one of you who showed up, bought a raffle ticket, tossed something in the bucket, or simply came out and supported this crazy little festival of ours.

We started US-10 CBG Fest because we love handmade instruments, live music, and bringing people together.

But if we can take all that noise and fun and turn some of it into something good for our community, then we’ve done what we set out to do.

To everyone who helped make it happen — thank you.

And to the folks at Lakeshore Animal Friends: thank you for the work you do for animals and the people who love them.

$1,000. From our little festival to a damn good cause.

— US-10 Cigar Box Guitar Festival

07/31/2026

WOW.

A heartfelt thank you to Sue Oseland of The Freshwater Reporter and WUWU Radio for such an incredible article covering the Second Annual U.S. 10 Cigar Box Guitar Festival.

Sue didn’t just report on an event—she captured its heart. She told the story of the musicians, the volunteers, the sponsors, our community, and the spirit that makes this festival so special. Reading the article brought us right back to that beautiful July day.

Thank you for taking the time to truly understand what we’re trying to build in Custer. Your words will help preserve the memories of this year’s festival and inspire others to join us in the years ahead.

We’re grateful for your support of local music, local charities, and the people who make communities stronger.

Thank you, Sue. Thank you, WUWU Radio.

We’ll see everyone again on Saturday, July 10, 2027! 🎶❤️

07/23/2026

Our friend Scott Ernst rockin’ his Festival shirt on the Island!

07/21/2026

In the key of Kiersi being recognized for her talents!!!

Thank you to The Josie Music Awards & all of the behind the scenes staff for all the time invested in independent artists!! Honored to have the nominations for 1) blues/multigenre infused with 2) of the year & 3) of the year multi-instrumentalist ❣️🎶 Award ceremony is set for October Grand Ole Opry

07/16/2026

Behind every great festival is a group of people who simply show up and get to work.

Parking cars.
Setting up tents.
Hauling equipment.
Helping vendors.
Selling raffle tickets.
Answering questions.
Picking up trash.
Doing a hundred little jobs that most people never even notice.

To every volunteer who gave your time, your energy, and your heart to the Second Annual US-10 Cigar Box Guitar Festival…

Thank you.

You helped create a day that hundreds of people will remember for a long time.

Many of you worked quietly behind the scenes without expecting recognition. That’s exactly what makes your contribution so special.

Our festival is built by friends, family, neighbors, and a community willing to pitch in for something bigger than themselves.

We are incredibly grateful for each and every one of you.

❤️ Thank you for helping us make the Second Annual US-10 Cigar Box Guitar Festival such a special day

07/16/2026

The music may have filled the air, but it was the people behind the instruments who made the Second Annual US-10 Cigar Box Guitar Festival unforgettable.

To every musician who traveled the miles, shared your talent, encouraged one another, visited with fans, and poured your heart into every note—thank you.

You didn’t just play songs. You created moments. You inspired new players, made old friends smile, and showed hundreds of people just how welcoming and talented the cigar box guitar community truly is.

Thank you to:

🎶 Cigar Box Scott
🎶 In the Key of Kiersi
🎶 Devin C. Williams
🎶 Steve Arvey
🎶 Cody & the Chameleons
🎶 John Mary Go Round
🎶 Nate Ellsworth
🎶 Travis Bowlin

Each of you brought your own style, your own story, and your own heart to our little corner of Michigan. Together, you created something far greater than any one performance.

Thank you for believing in this festival, for supporting one another, and for helping us build a community that feels more like family every year.

We hope to welcome you back to Custer on July 10, 2027.

Until then…

Onward. Still.

07/16/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the amazing sponsors who made the Second Annual US-10 Cigar Box Guitar Festival possible!

Please help us thank:

Guitars
Guitars
Auto
Shore Bank
Credit Union
Quick Construction
Artist Brewing
Reidel Electric
Meats
& Eddy Insurance
Fireworks
Eagle Fireworks
Heating & Air Conditioning
Guitars
Music Room and Other Cool Stuff
Willoughby
Digital Photography
’s Log Bar
and Can
Jolly Plate
Radio
Heath

We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our anonymous sponsors, whose generosity helped make this festival possible.

Your support brought incredible music, wonderful people, and an unforgettable day to our community. We couldn’t have done it without every one of you.

Thank you for believing in the vision.

We’ll see you July 10, 2027!