Win a HD-35 Martin guitar and support the future of bluegrass music!
The IBMA Foundation is excited to announce the 6th annual Strings for Dreams Bluegrass Raffle, launching April 1, 2026. This year’s prize is a 2022 HD-35 Martin guitar with hard shell case generously donated by Dr. Richard Brown, former IBMA Foundation board member and co-chair of the Arnold Shultz Fund advisory committee. The guitar is in pristine condition with a great tone, comes with a hard-shell case, and it is valued at $4,500. Raffle tickets will be available from April 1 – May 15, 2026. Tickets start at $20 each, with no limit on the number of chances an individual may purchase. Raffle tickets are available at this link from April 1, (6 a.m. ET) through May 15, 2026 (11:55 p.m. ET).
The 2022 HD-35 Martin is a premiere dreadnought that pairs iconic 1960s styling. It has a three-piece back, herringbone trim, and features a thunderous, powerhouse sound. Its specialized 1/4-inch scalloped bracing delivers a massive bass response and rich overtones that out-punch even the legendary D-28. Built with a Sitka spruce top and a sleek high-performance neck, it’s the ultimate choice for players who want beautiful resonance and effortless playability.
Supporting the Next Generation of Bluegrass
Every raffle ticket purchase helps fund the IBMA Foundation’s mission to foster the growth of bluegrass music through educational programs, scholarships, and grants.
Proceeds support:
• Bluegrass camps and afterschool programs
• Educational bluegrass presentations in schools
• College scholarships for students focusing on bluegrass-related studies
• Bluegrass educational grants to help musicians with the expense of attending camps, lessons, educational supplies, and instrument rental/repair
• The Arnold Shultz Fund, which encourages participation in bluegrass music by people of color
• Bluegrass academic conferences, workshops, and research awards
• Educational resources including the Discover Bluegrass: Exploring American Roots Music and the Bluegrass Stagecraft 101 video series
• And more!
How to enter
Visit the official Raffle Page to buy tickets and learn more, HERE.
IBMA Foundation board members, staff, and their immediate families are not allowed to participate. The drawing will be live streamed on the IBMA Foundation Facebook page at noon ET on May 16, 2026. Although all proceeds benefit the IBMA Foundation, raffle ticket purchases are not tax-deductible per IRS regulations. If you prefer not to enter the raffle, you may choose to donate to the IBMA Foundation. Ticket purchasers will receive an emailed receipt with information for verification purposes. Purchasers must be living U.S. residents, and 18 years of age or older to participate and win. If fundraising raffles are illegal in your community, you will be unable to participate. For more information, to purchase tickets, or to donate, visit bluegrassfoundation.org/raffle.
About the IBMA Foundation
The IBMA Foundation supports programs and initiatives that foster the growth of bluegrass music. By connecting resources to projects that focus on bluegrass music-related arts and culture, education, literary work, and historic preservation, the Foundation helps secure the future of bluegrass music for generations to come.
RETURN to the April 1, 2026 issue of The Cornerstone.
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