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Old Settler's Music Festival
Driftwood, TX · Music
- When
- April 16–18, 2027
- Where
- Camp Ben McCulloch · Driftwood · TX
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
A volunteer led Americana, bluegrass and roots music camping festival on Onion Creek, running since 1987 and ranked among USA Today's top North American festivals. It returned to its longtime home at Camp Ben McCulloch for its 39th year in 2026.
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- Old Settler's Music Festivalsame spot
A volunteer led Americana, bluegrass and roots music camping festival on Onion Creek, running since 1987 and ranked among USA Today's top North American festivals.
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