Old Settler’s Music Festival extends gratitude to everyone who joined this year's extraordinary celebration of music, community, and tradition. Thanks to the loyal fans, talented artists, dedicated volunteers, and generous sponsors, 2025 was a truly remarkable year-filled with unforgettable performances, joyful reunions, and the creation of lifelong memories. “They always throw a good festival,” Darrel Scott said. “They know what they’re doing, and the Austin area folks know to come out and partake.”
Save the Date for the 39th annual festival happening April 17-19, 2026. Just 45 minutes south of Austin, Texas at 1616 FM 3158, Dale, Texas 78616.
The winner of the 2025 Old Settler’s Youth Talent Competition was Ira Thorne Clifton from Austin, Texas who will be performing at next year’s festival. The Youth Talent Competition encourages a new generation of roots musicians by offering performance opportunities and exposure at the festival. The tradition began more than 19 years ago when four-time GRAMMY Winner Sarah Jarosz took first place. The competition continues to be a fertile ground for the development of young artists.
The late-night campfire jams, family-friendly activities, the best in Americana, roots, and bluegrass music made this festival one for the record. Old Settler’s is proud to continue their mission as a nonprofit: bringing the legacy of American roots music to a new generation while preserving the strong culture of family, friends, and community that defines Old Settler’s.
Loyalty Tickets for Old Settler’s 2026 are officially on sale now. Loyalty ticket holders will get exclusive early access to purchase limited Electricity, Early Entry, and RV passes before the public. Secure your spot at next year’s festival and join OSMF to help keep the tradition alive and growing. Visit the website for details and ticket information.
For more information and to purchase Loyalty Tickets, visit oldsettlersmusicfest.org.
About Old Settler’s Music Festival
Old Settler’s has grown from a one-day bluegrass festival in 1987 into a nationally renowned four-day event attracting loyal music fans. Many return annually for amazing performances by both legendary and up-and-coming bluegrass, folk and Americana artists such as Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, Béla Fleck, Jerry Douglas, the War and Treaty, Alison Krauss, Los Lobos, the Jayhawks, Milk Carton Kids and the McCrary Sisters, and local favorites including Sarah Jarosz, Shakey Graves, Ray Wylie Hubbard and Shinyribs. A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Old Settler’s Music Festival is directed and staffed largely by devoted volunteers. The mission of Old Settler’s Music Festival Inc. is to bring a legacy of American roots music to a new age of listeners while preserving the music and a strong culture of family, friends, and community.
