Two-day event includes the Birthday Bash highlighted by curated Klipsch Museum tours, live music, an educational class, food and fun!

HOPE, AR (March 5, 2025) – Every year, something remarkable happens in Hope—the birthplace of Klipsch^®. Fans from across the globe make their way to this small town to celebrate a true legend in sound, Paul W. Klipsch. The annual Klipsch Pilgrimage is more than just a gathering; it’s a living tribute to a brand that has inspired generations. The 2025 Pilgrimage will take place on March 7 and 8, honoring what would have been Paul W. Klipsch’s 121^st birthday.

Klipsch is proud to sponsor this annual event, hosted by the Klipsch Museum of Audio History, a nonprofit organization founded in 2016 to preserve and celebrate Paul W. Klipsch’s pioneering contributions to sound technology. The museum houses an invaluable collection of Klipsch artifacts and archival materials, offering an unmatched look at the history of high-performance audio. Pilgrimage attendees will have exclusive access to guided museum tours, live music performances, technical discussions, and a unique opportunity to experience Klipsch history firsthand.

Paul W. Klipsch’s principal engineer and protégé, Roy “Chief Bonehead” Delgado Jr., fondly recalls his mentor: “Mr. K was always pushing the boundaries for state-of-the-art loudspeaker science. In the years since his passing, we felt it was important to honor his life and continue to inspire the passion for accurate sound reproduction and learning that he instilled in me and the many loyal Klipsch fans throughout his lifetime. The annual Pilgrimage weekend is a fantastic opportunity to gather our loyal, ever-growing Klipsch community and celebrate Mr. K’s legacy.”

The 2025 Pilgrimage will feature a jam-packed schedule, including museum tours, expert-led discussions, and one-of-a-kind listening experiences. Most notably, the event will host the Chief Bonehead Class, an in-depth educational session led by Delgado, diving into the advantages of digital signal processing (DSP) for fully horn-loaded speakers.

All events other than the class are FREE to the public. Tickets for the class are priced at $100 for Museum members and $150 for non-members. Ticket and membership details can be found at www.klipschmuseum.org.

Friday, March 7

2 PM: Birthday Bash begins! Tours led by Klipsch Museum Curator and Klipsch Historian, Jim Hunter

Klipsch Museum of Audio History
136 Hempstead 278, Hope, AR

5 PM: Wreath laying ceremony at Mr. Klipsch’s gravesite

Rose Hill Cemetery
1005 N. Hazel St., Hope, AR

6 PM: Annual Membership Meeting and followed by Listening Session

Klipsch Museum Visitors Center
403 W. Division St., Hope, AR

Listening Session featuring Klipsch loudspeakers

Paul W. Klipsch Auditorium (2nd floor of Hope City Hall)
206 W Avenue A, Hope, AR

Saturday, March 8

9 AM: Chief Bonehead Class: DSP Advantage for Fully Horn-Loaded Speakers (Ticket required)

Led by Klipsch’s Principal Engineer, Roy “Chief Bonehead” Delgado Jr.

The Klipsch Factory
137 Hempstead 278, Hope, AR

5 PM: Chief Bonehead Fajita dinner and Live Music with Pepaw Collective, followed by LB and The RiffRaff

Klipsch Museum Visitor Center
403 W. Division St., Hope, AR

A Brand with a Legacy Like No Other

Klipsch has been hosting pilgrimages to Hope for decades—long before fan gatherings became a trend. The event is an incredibly unique experience in the world of audio, bringing together lifelong enthusiasts, new fans, and the very engineers behind Klipsch’s legendary products. The fact that a speaker company can inspire such devotion speaks volumes about the brand’s legacy and the deep connection it has with its community.

About the Klipsch Museum of Audio History

The Klipsch Museum of Audio History was founded in 2016 in Hope, Arkansas, with the vision of fostering interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through the example of Klipsch founder Paul W. Klipsch (PWK) (3/9/1904–5/5/2002). PWK inspired engineers with his technical prowess, his products brought audio realism (some call it “hi-fi”) into countless homes, and his eccentric genius behavior awed some and amused others. The Klipsch Museum of Audio History and its related facilities managed by the nonprofit Klipsch Heritage Museum Association, whose mission is to restore, preserve, maintain, and display its historic collection of Klipsch® and Klipsch-related artifacts and archival materials, and to conduct important historical research. In addition to its permanent exhibits, the Klipsch Museum facilities host educational programs and special events that welcome visitors, engage the community, celebrate music, and inspire innovation in the spirit of its beloved founder.

For more information and membership opportunities, please visit www.klipschmuseum.org.

Additional Information on the Klipsch Museum of Audio History
The Klipsch Museum of Audio History and related facilities house an invaluable collection that includes milestone Klipsch products, test equipment, audio source components, and even some early manufacturing equipment. “We are proud to showcase and celebrate Paul W. Klipsch’s legacy at the Klipsch Museum of Audio History,” said Jim Hunter, former Klipsch employee starting in 1979 and PWK’s longtime friend and colleague who has been the Klipsch Museum curator since 2016. “Paul’s passion for excellence and innovation continues to inspire us today, and this museum serves as a testament to his enduring influence on the audio industry.”

About Klipsch

In 1946 Paul W. Klipsch, inventor, acoustics pioneer and maverick, founded Klipsch Audio with the sole purpose of bringing the power, detail and emotion of the live music experience into his living room. Using highly efficient speaker designs, handcrafted cabinetry and a thirst for real engineering breakthroughs – Klipsch, the great American audio company, was born in Hope, AR. Today, our diverse range of quality audio products includes speakers and headphones for almost any consumer and professional application – including cinema, whole-house, wireless, home theater and portable offerings. Honoring our founder’s legacy, Klipsch continues to be the legendary high-performance brand of choice for audiophiles and aficionados around the world. We are the Keepers of the Sound^®.

For more information on Klipsch products, please visit www.klipsch.com.