From April 17-19, Central Texans will gather to celebrate Americana music traditions, enjoy performances and eat local food at the 39th annual Old Settler’s Music Festival.
The big picture
Old Settler’s is a nonprofit organization. As part of the foundation’s mission, the festival hosts a youth talent competition every year. Participants receive mentorship from music-industry professionals and the opportunity to build their confidence on stage. Winners are invited to perform at the festival the following year.
“We’re very proud of this program,” Old Settler’s Music Festival President Betsy Boone said. “It’s a great way to help our youth and to support their career in the music industry.”
Digging in deeper
Attendees can camp for the weekend or go out for the day with a day pass to Camp Ben McCulloch. The festival also offers tent rentals and RV hookups.
“I encourage people to come out for a day and come listen to some music,” Boone said about those who aren’t sure if the festival or festival camping is for them.
The 2026 lineup includes:
- The Brothers Comatose
- Lindsay Lou
- Mangoo
- Two Runner
- Foggy Memory Boys
- Louisiana Surf Department
- Ira Thorne
- Billy Bright Band
For the full lineup and performance times, visit www.oldsettlersmusicfest.org/lineup.
Looking ahead
Next year marks the 40th anniversary of the festival. Boone said attendees should stay tuned for the plans for the 2027 celebration.
“It’s been a lot for small independent music festivals like ours to survive and to thrive,” she said. “So, we’re really excited that we’re almost to 40 years.”
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