Southwest Austin - Dripping Springs Edition | March 2026

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BY SIENNA WIGHT

Old Settler’s celebrates Americana music What started as a one-day bluegrass event in Round Rock has grown, rebranded and relocated several times over the years. Despite these shifts, the mission of Old Settler’s Music Festival has remained the same: to bring a legacy of Ameri- can roots music to a new age of listeners while preserving a strong culture of community. 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 nonprot organization. As part of the foundation’s mission, the festival hosts a youth talent competition every year. Participants receive mentorship from music-industry profes- sionals and the opportunity to build their con- dence on stage. Winners are invited to perform at

Old Settler’s Music Festival organizers will welcome guests to the 39th annual festival from April 1719.

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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 oers tent rentals and RV hookups.

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