THERE will be plectrums-a-plenty at an annual guitar bonanza this bank holiday.

Players and collectors gather every year on Bank Holiday Sunday for an all-day event at the Penrith Auction Mart.

This

year there will also be live music, guitar demonstrations and lessons on offer.

Performances will include jazz, blues and acoustic sets in the shape of Pete Frampton's Blues Band - Escape Committee, B-bender guitar player Tony Foad and also acoustic guitar player Ken Nichol.

As well as every possible colour and shape of guitar there will be stacks of gadgets, amps and other gear to play with.

The event is open from 10am until 5.30pm.