1972
since
~56
Editions
Overview
About
The Kerrville Folk Festival takes place at Quiet Valley Ranch near Kerrville, Texas, running for several weeks each spring into early summer. Founded in 1972 by Rod Kennedy and Nancylee Davis, it is the longest continuously running music festival in the United States, bringing together folk, bluegrass, country, blues and singer-songwriter music in a campground setting known for impromptu jam sessions around the fire. It is also known for its New Folk competition, which spotlights emerging songwriters.
On site
Practical info
Camping
- Camping on site
Transport
- Parking
- Shuttle service
Getting there
Location
Quiet Valley Ranch, 3876 Medina Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028, USA
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Past editions
2026May 21 – Jun 7, 202654 artists
2019May 26, 20193 artists
2017May 27, 20175 artists
2016May 29, 20163 artists
2015May 24, 20155 artists
2012May 27, 20124 artists
2010May 27, 20103 artists
2009May 23, 20093 artists
2008May 24–31, 20086 artists
2007May 26, 20073 artists
2006May 27, 20064 artists
2005May 27 – Jun 4, 200516 artists
2004May 28 – Jun 4, 200412 artists
2003May 23 – Jun 6, 200323 artists
2002May 23 – Jun 9, 200226 artists
Ellis Paul2001May 24 – Jun 9, 200124 artists
2000May 27 – Jun 10, 200028 artists
Ruthie FosterEllis Paul1999May 28 – Jun 6, 199918 artists
1998May 21 – Jun 7, 199859 artists
1994May 29, 19944 artists
1991May 25, 19915 artists
1990May 24 – Jun 10, 199077 artists
David Wilcox1989May 25 – Jun 11, 198979 artists
David Wilcox1988May 26 – Jun 12, 198880+ artists
Odetta1987May 21 – Jun 7, 198780+ artists
Odetta1986May 22 – Jun 1, 198660 artists
Odetta1985May 25–29, 198531 artists
1984May 24 – Jun 3, 198450 artists
Odetta1983May 26 – Jun 5, 198353 artists
1982May 27 – Jun 6, 198250 artists
Odetta1981May 21–31, 198155 artists
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