Events

Step into an unforgettable evening of music, purpose, and connection at an exclusive, intimate concert experience in Santa Cruz on May 16th at 5pm. Hosted at a private venue in Santa Cruz, this special event brings together the electrifying sounds of Extra Large and Bob O’Neil’s Absent Minds for a one-of-a-kind performance you won’t see anywhere else. Guests will enjoy a VIP-style atmosphere complete with hors d’oeuvres and wine, all while supporting an incredible cause—Free Guitars 4 Kids, which has already put over 400 guitars into the hands of youth across Santa Cruz County and more than 4,000 nationwide. With only 100 tickets available, this limited-capacity event will sell out quickly—don’t miss your chance to be part of something truly special.

The Minneapolis Air Guitar Championships are back on May 16, 2026, and Free Guitars 4 Kids (FG4K) is proud to be the beneficiary of this high-energy charity event.

Hosted by US Air Guitar at Route 47 Pub & Grub in Fridley, MN, this is not your average night out—and that’s exactly why we love it. From over-the-top performances to community-driven impact, this event brings together music lovers across Minneapolis for a night of fun with purpose.

Competitors will battle it out in two rounds, judged on technical skill, stage presence, and “airness”—transforming invisible guitars into unforgettable performances.

8/15 - Guitar Giveaway

8/17 Golf Tournament

For the past several years, Free Guitars 4 Kids has hosted two separate events — our 100 Guitar Giveaway & the Annual Golf Tournament. This year, we’re bringing them together into one powerful weekend of impact.

12/3 - 12/5

Amplify is a three-day national gathering that brings together Free Guitars 4 Kids partner organizations and Los Angeles–area music educators to strengthen collaboration around music access for underserved youth. The event culminates in a large-scale giveaway of 200 guitars to students in underserved communities. What makes Amplify unique is the combination of leadership collaboration and direct impact—bringing together nonprofit partners, music educators, industry leaders, music brands, and the Los Angeles College of Music to equip the organizations that serve young musicians while simultaneously placing instruments directly into kids’ hands.