01 Feb Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Luthiers – Register Now for the 2026 AVS Festival!
The American Viola Society is invites you to be part of the 2026 American Viola Society Festival, held at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA, on June 3-6, 2026. As the largest viola-focused event in the Western Hemisphere, the Festival offers an exciting opportunity to connect with hundreds of violists, educators, students, and enthusiasts from around the world. Showcase your products, instruments, services, and innovations to an engaged and passionate community. Don’t miss the chance to build meaningful relationships, grow your brand, and be part of this inspiring celebration of all things viola!
For all sponsor and exhibitor opportunities, please refer to the Exhibitor Kit for the 2026 Festival. All sponsors will be listed on the AVS website, as well as in the AVS Festival Program Book. If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s festival, please email president@americanviolasociety.org.
To guarantee exhibit space reservations, please complete the online reservation form and payment by May 1, 2026.
Exhibition of Modern Violas and Bows: Luthiers and archetiers may enter one viola and/or bow into the Exhibition of Modern Violas and Bows event. Please see the EMVB Rules and Guidelines document for full information. Entries to the exhibition must come from individual makers.
To participate in the 2026 AVS Exhibition of Modern Violas and Bows, please register here by April 15, 2026.