Forget Coachella chic, at Kerrville Folk Festival in the Texas Hill Country, it’s all about comfy jeans and acoustic guitars. Held for 18 consecutive days at Quiet Valley Ranch, Kerrville claims the title of longest-running music festival in the United States (they do say everything is bigger — and I guess longer — in Texas). It’s less a concert and more a folk music utopia, where headliners like Ray Wylie Hubbard and Darrell Scott strum alongside rising stars all under the big Texas sky.
The festival has a loyal following, in part because of the camping; it’s included in the ticket price. You can meet new friends around a campfire, float the Guadalupe River and have some impromptu jam sessions on the grounds. The festival also hosts workshops on everything from fingerpicking to songwriting, as well as a variety of craft and food vendors. Think classic BBQ, refreshing frosé and handmade folk art.
The Specs
- Around 30,000 people attend over the span of the festival.
- Single day tickets start at $40, whereas a pass for the full 18-day festival starts at $680.
- Check out other things to explore while in Texas.
FAQs
What is the closest airport to the Kerrville Folk Festival?
San Antonio Airport is just a bit over 50 miles away.
Is the event ADA accessible?
There is limited ADA parking available at the festival grounds.
Where should I stay?
This festival is all about the campgrounds—access is included in the ticket price. You can also reserve RV spots on their website.
Which artists are on the Bottlerock Napa lineup?
The full lineup for the 18-day festival is Ray Wylie Hubbard, Sue Folley, Iris De Ment, John Fullbright, Amythyst Kiah, Donovan Keith, Topo Chico Cowboys, Ruthie Foster, Flamy Grant, Scott Cook, Mary Bragg, Vance Gilbert, Steve Seskin, Still on the Hill, Miles & Mafale, Daron Smith, Darrell Scott, Tuba Skinny, Adeem the Artist, Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, Hanne Kah, SaulPaul, Spencer LaJoye, Nic Clark, Kamica King, Susan Werner, John Flynn, Sonia disappear fear, Olivia Ellen Lloyd, Sav Madigan, Jack Summers, Byron James, Barbara Jarrell, Alejandro Escovedo, Hayes Varll, Deidre McCalla, Zoë Lewis, Katie Boeck and Owen Temple.
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