Jared James Nichols Headlines Sweetwater’s "Marshall Playground" Event in Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Indiana. [Wednesday, September 30, 2026] – Sweetwater, the nation’s number one online retailer for music makers, has announced plans for the ultimate hands-on amplifier experience. The Marshall Playground, an in-person event on Sweetwater's Fort Wayne, Indiana, campus on Tuesday, October 13, will give music makers the chance to talk directly with the Marshall team.

Fans of Marshall products will be able to talk with Marshall sound specialists and try out products from 6PM to 9PM at Sweetwater, located at 5501 US 30 West in Fort Wayne. The famous Sweetwater Marshall Wall, a fan favorite from GearFest, will also be set up for this exclusive event.

In addition to in-store specials and deals, participants will be eligible for giveaways throughout the event.

Marshall artist and guitar powerhouse Jared James Nichols will also be on hand for the event and available for autographs. Nichols will be playing as well, demonstrating his pickless signature tone and sharing road-tested techniques for translating raucous, raw gusto into stage-worthy guitar prowess.

The event is free and open to the public. Guests can preregister, learn more information about the event, and enter the event-only giveaways at Sweetwater.com/local/events.