Sweetwater has announced GearFest ‘12, scheduled for Friday, June 22th and Saturday, June 23th in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The event, which they describe as “part trade show, part entertainment event, part flea market, and part musicians’ toyland” is free and open to the public.

This year’s event is bigger than ever, with two days of workshops and seminars, scores of manufacturer exhibits and musical performances. More than 200 manufacturers of musical instruments, music technology, and audio equipment will be on hand.

Speakers this year will include Thomas Dolby, Craig Anderton and Marcus Miller.

You can pre-register online. Travel and hotel information for Fort Wayne, Indiana, is available at the Sweetwater site.