42nd annual 2026 TSGA Jamboree, March 12-15, 2026

[Tim Wells]

Would it behoove an absolute newbie to attend this thing? Can someone explain how it works?

Better yet, if you can only attend one day, which day would you pick?

[mtulbert]

You absolutely should come. There is huge amount of gear to look at and demo in some cases and the wealth of information from the artists and steel players is amazing. It is like being a kid in a toy store. Saturday would be my recommendation and you should attend the evening session of the players. An amazing group as always to be sure.

If you come, you will want to come back again for sure.

regards,

Mark T

[Paul King]

I asked the same thing Tony. Vice President Gene Brown told me the hotel will have shuttle service for folks flying in.

[Mike Heavner]

You absolutely should come. There is huge amount of gear to look at and demo in some cases and the wealth of information from the artists and steel players is amazing. It is like being a kid in a toy store. Saturday would be my recommendation and you should attend the evening session of the players. An amazing group as always to be sure.

If you come, you will want to come back again for sure.

regards,

Mark T

This will be my First Time attending, My plans is for Saturday. Is there a place to see who will be performing on Saturday?

[mtulbert]

When we get closer to the show Albert usually posts the performers and their times.

[Mike Heavner]

Thanks....

[Paul King]

Tim, It would definitely be worth your time. Not only do your hear good music but the fellowship is worth it. You will make new friends and hear some awesome playing. Some manufacturers have their own rooms and there is music going on in there. The main ballroom has the big stage where players are given 30 minute sets. It does cost to get in the ballroom but we’ll worth it. There is booths set up with merchandise for sale as well. If you can come we would love to have you.

[Jeremy Drawbaugh]

From what I’ve read the hotel does not provide shuttle service and uber that distance is $$$.
I rented a car mainly cause we aren’t driving out this year and we have places we want hit for breakfast and dinner and the stockyards

[Paul King]

Tim, It is well worth your time to attend. Some manufactures have their own room with music going on. The main stage requires a ticket to get in the ballroom but it is well worth it. There are booths set up with all kind of equipment. You can even try out guitars while there. It is all at one hotel which is nice. Add the fellowship that goes with it and it is a great weekend. Every year I meet someone I have never met before and see old friends. We would love to have you come to the Texas Show.

[Bob Blair]

In answer to Tim's question, for sure a new player or a "steel guitar curious" person would get a lot out of this show. Total immersion in the world of steel guitar. There is a main stage show featuring a variety of fine players assisted by a staff band that runs Friday, Saturday and a good part of Sunday. There is a "non-pedal" venue that runs on Friday and Saturday. There is lots of great music that happens in vendor display rooms. You will get exposed to more steel guitar and steel guitars than you can count. Lots of steel guitar enthusiasts at every level attend this show. And it is a lot of fun.