Kerrville Folk Festival
- Dates
- May 27 to Jun 13, 2027
- Status
- Dates announced
- Venue
- Quiet Valley Ranch
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 25, 2026
Kerrville Folk Festival comes to Quiet Valley Ranch, Kerrville, TX, May 27 to Jun 13, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Kerrville Folk Festival is a songwriter-focused music festival held at Quiet Valley Ranch in the Texas Hill Country near Kerrville. Founded by the late Rod Kennedy in 1972, it runs for 18 straight days and nights each spring with concerts and activities for all ages, centered on nurturing the art of songwriting. A member-based nonprofit, the Kerrville Folk Festival Foundation, grew out of the community of attendees, and the festival is run by a family of volunteers. A blind presale for the 2027 festival goes on sale November 10.
How it works
Everyone needs a festival wristband, collected at the Main Tickets booth near the ranch entrance (open 8 am to midnight) or Tickets Too by the Kennedy Outdoor Theater on show nights. Evening-only visitors get a wristband valid until noon the next day. Campground access is included with a ticket, and parking in the adjacent lot is free. Keeping a vehicle in the campground needs a sleeper vehicle pass or a campground parking permit. There is no ATM on site; cash and major cards are accepted.
Who it suits
This suits songwriters, folk and Americana fans, and campers who want to immerse themselves in a long-running music community for days rather than a single evening. The campgrounds, set on 20 acres of Hill Country within walking distance of the outdoor theaters, host music around the clock. Day visitors can come for an evening show, while RV and tent campers have electricity and water available on a first-come basis.
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Listen
Tap an artist to play them right here.
No official playlist linked yet. Find Kerrville Folk Festival on Spotify.
Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
Nearest airport SAT.
How do I get to Kerrville Folk Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Kerrville Folk Festival. The nearest major airport is SAT, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
Nearest scheduled intercity coach service: 2 daily departures from San Antonio (Bus Station, 500 N St Mary's St downtown, or the Pearl District stop) to the Kerrville Bus Stop (206 Schreiner St, Kerrville, TX 78029). This does NOT originate at SAT itself, riders arriving by air need a first leg (VIA Route 5 bus, taxi, or rideshare) from the airport into downtown San Antonio to reach the Greyhound stop, then a final ~9-mile leg from the Kerrville Bus Stop out to Quiet Valley Ranch (taxi/rideshare, or coordinate via the festival's community Facebook group "Kerrverts Ride Share" per the official FAQ page, not an official festival transport product, just a community rideshare-matching group).
Book / infoVIA bus Route 5 runs directly between SAT and downtown San Antonio, with free transfers to other VIA routes. Relevant here only as the first leg of a fly-in, bus-onward journey (see the Greyhound entry above). VIA itself does not reach Kerrville or Quiet Valley Ranch, which is 65 miles outside VIA's service area.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Uber/Lyft and other approved rideshare pick up at the outer commercial curbside, lower level of Terminal A. Star Cab is SAT's approved taxi operator. No official KFF guidance was found (unlike some other camping festivals) either endorsing or discouraging a full SAT-to-ranch rideshare trip, at 65 miles each way it would be a long, likely expensive fare; no specific dollar figure for the full airport-to-venue trip was found in official or third-party sources, so none is given here rather than guessing.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost General lot parking: free. In-campground vehicle permits: Sleeper Vehicle Permit $40 (rigs under 18ft) / $50 (18ft+) one-time flat fee. Campground Parking Permit $40/day; a temporary $40 cash-or-card deposit unloading permit (refunded) also exists for a 2-hour in-and-out unload. A dedicated ADA/handicapped parking section sits in the center of the main parking lot next to the Kerrtesy Cart transportation-bus stop, which shuttles attendees around the campground and parking areas throughout the day and well into the night. No separate rideshare-only drop zone was found; the same free general lot serves rideshare drop-offs.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at SAT
On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Map shows the center of Kerrville. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at Kerrville Folk Festival?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 3
A car isn't parked at the tent site by default (vehicles are discouraged in the walking-based tent campground to preserve space and cut dust), to keep a car in-campground, buy a Campground Parking Permit ($40/day) or, if sleeping in the vehicle, a one-time Sleeper Vehicle Permit ($40 under 18ft / $50 over 18ft). General lot parking (not in-campground) is free and included with admission.
Reserved RV sites offer a mix of full hookups (water/sewer/electric) and water/electric-only connections depending on assigned site; unreserved RVs/trailers/vans can still enter via a Sleeper Vehicle Permit ($40-$50 flat) and then access the same first-come, first-served electrical-permit system as tent campers ($7-$20/day depending on A/C draw).
No separate "van" category on the official pages, a van sleeping occupants falls under the same Sleeper Vehicle Permit system as RVs/trucks/trailers ($40-$50 one-time flat fee to bring it into the campground once and park for sleeping).
Where can I stay near Kerrville Folk Festival?
Airport hotels 2
8505 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78217
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates333 Wolfe Road, San Antonio, TX 78216
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Kerrville Folk Festival 2027?
May 27 to Jun 13, 2027
Where is Kerrville Folk Festival held?
Quiet Valley Ranch, Kerrville, TX.