Old Settler's Music Festival : All About Old Settler's

All About Old Settler's

Old Settler’s Music Festival is a nationally known music festival featuring the best in roots and Americana music. The festival is held in the gorgeous Texas hill country, at the height of the Bluebonnet and wildflower season. Old Settler’s Music Festival offers great music and activities for the whole family.

The Festival is held at Salt Lick Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch, just minutes from Austin, located 11 miles south of Highway 290 West on Farm Road 1826.

Benefiting

• Campfire Boys and Girls
• Health Alliance for Musicians
• Capital Area Food Bank a donation of canned food is appreciated

Four Stages

Over two dozen bands, performance workshops, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, music store, youth talent competition, Thursday “Settle In” show and Sunday gospel show at the campground stage, Friday and Saturday concert at the Salt Lick Pavilion, wholesome food, libations and more.

Performance Workshops

Friday and Saturday, come see the masters teach their skills up close. Workshops free with purchase of a festival wristband, times and locations to be announced.

Camping

Camping at the festival is a cultural experience all of its own. The grounds rival some of the most beautiful festival camping sites in the world, this according to festival attendees.

Please visit our camping page for more information.

Pets

We love animals, but they are not allowed. Try one of these convenient kennels.

Kids Activities

A Youth Talent Competition, Armadillo Races (as available), face painting with Art for Your Head, storytelling, monster slide, rock climbing wall, kids’ entertainers. Children fifteen and under get in free when accompanied by a paying adult. “Read More”:

Arts & Crafts

The festival has a huge art & crafts area with exceptional vendors of fine handmade items. There is a big music sales area with T-shirts, accessories, CDs, etc.

Food & Beverages

We always have an eclectic and healthy assortment of food & drinks offered by quality vendors. Beer & wine is available to those with proper ID. Breakfast concessions are available each morning in the camp ground.

Wristbands

Reserve your wristbands directly from the festival through a ticketless process or order hard tickets until the day of show at www.frontgatetickets.com and their outlets, or call 888-512-7469. Ticket Information

Past Artists include

Joan Osborne, Del McCoury Band, Yonder Mountain String Band, Patty Griffin, Bruce Hornsby, Alison Krauss, Nickel Creek, John Hartford, Dan Tyminski, Charlie Daniels, Michelle Shocked, Doc Watson, Rosanne Cash, Shawn Colvin, Guy Clark, Bela Fleck, Leftover Salmon, Peter Rowan, Tony Rice, David Grisman, The Fairfield Four, Joe Ely, John Cowan, Del McCoury, Jimmy LaFave, Toni Price, Bells of Joy, Slaid Cleaves & more!

Check out our photo galleries of past artists and this year’s lineup.

Sponsors include

iZon Eyeglass Lenses, KGSR 107.1 FM, Collings Guitars, KUT, Level Best Foundation Repair, Comp-Utility Corporation, PC Guru, Woodchuck Cider, Fat Tire. For a Complete List

Volunteers

The event is supported by over 300 volunteers. Become a volunteer

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