Pioneer Farms
Pioneer Farms is a 90 acre outdoor living history park in Austin, with historic buildings linked by marked trails. The Austin Celtic Festival is held here, and tickets are sold online only, with none available at the gate. Pioneer Farms has its own parking lot, separate from the fee lot used for other special events.
Before you go
- Capacity
- 90 acres
- Indoor or outdoor
- Outdoor: historic buildings linked by marked trails
- Official site
- pioneerfarms.org
- Next festival here
- Austin Celtic Festival and Highland Games, Nov 7 to 8, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- Tickets are online only; there are no ticket sales at the gate.
- Pioneer Farms has its own parking lot, separate from the fee lot used for other special events.
- Seating is limited, so bring a chair or blanket.
- Alcohol is sold on site under a TABC permit, and outside alcohol is not allowed.
- Videotaping performers is not allowed, though still photos are fine.
Festivals here
Venue basics: 90 acre outdoor history park · Online tickets only, none at gate · Pioneer Farms has its own parking lot.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want a Celtic festival set in a 90 acre outdoor history park.
- You are happy buying your ticket online ahead of time.
- You are bringing your own chair or blanket for seating.
Think twice if
- You were hoping to buy a ticket at the gate: it is online only.
- You wanted to record video of the performers: only still photography is allowed.
- You were planning to bring your own alcohol: only the alcohol sold on site is allowed.
Getting there and parking
Pioneer Farms has its own on-site parking lot for visitors. A separate lot nearby charges a fee and is used for other special ticketed events at the farm, not for general parking here.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Pioneer Farms. The venue's own pages are the place to check: pioneerfarms.org.
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Pioneer Farms. The venue's own pages are the place to check: pioneerfarms.org.
Food, water and what you can bring
Festival-specific · Austin Celtic FestivalAlcohol is sold on site under a TABC permit, and outside alcohol cannot be brought in or taken out of the permitted area. Chairs or blankets are welcome because seating is limited, and small backpacks are allowed but will be searched at entry, while large or framed backpacks are not. Weapons and firearms are not allowed, and videotaping performers or using tripods and long lenses is not permitted, though still photos are fine.
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Quick answers
Is parking free at Pioneer Farms?
Pioneer Farms has its own on-site parking lot, separate from the fee lot used for other special events held here.
Can I buy Austin Celtic Festival tickets at the gate?
No. Tickets are sold online only; none are available at the gate.
Can I bring alcohol to the Austin Celtic Festival?
No. Alcohol is sold on site under a TABC permit, and outside alcohol is not allowed in or out of the festival area.
Can I bring a chair to the Austin Celtic Festival?
Yes. Seating is limited, so a chair or blanket is welcome.
Can I bring a backpack to the Austin Celtic Festival?
Small backpacks are allowed but will be searched at entry; large or framed backpacks are not.
Can I record video of the performers?
No. Videotaping performers is not allowed, though still photos are fine; professional camera gear such as tripods and long lenses is also not permitted.
A little history
Pioneer Farms depicts different eras of Texas history along a trail linking sites such as Sprinkle Corner, the Tonkawa Encampment and the Walnut Creek Greenbelt, with historic buildings including the Kruger Farm, the Jourdan Farm cabin and the 1876 Dessau Church.
The Austin Celtic Festival is held at Pioneer Farms. Tickets are sold online only, and none are available at the gate.