Folk Festival headlines a packed week of music, art, and community events

The 54th Kerrville Folk Festival opens Thursday evening at Quiet Valley Ranch, kicking off an 18-day run that brings national and regional acts to the Hill Country through early June.

Opening night on May 21 features Jamie Lin Wilson, Rich O’Toole, Amanda Anne Platt & the Honeycutters, and The Wilder Blue. Food and craft booths open at 6 p.m., with the concert beginning at 7 p.m. at the Kennedy Outdoor Theater. The festival continues Friday with Yasmin Williams, Joshua Ray Walker, Kuinka, and The Bright Light Social Hour; Saturday with S.G. Goodman, Bandits on the Run, Next of Kin, and Steep Canyon Rangers; and Sunday with Julian Taylor, Marshall Crenshaw, Madeline Edwards, and Nether Hour. Tickets and information are available at kerrvillefolkfestival.org.

The festival isn’t the only draw this weekend. The 23rd Annual Texas Masters of Fine Art & Craft Invitational Show runs Friday through Sunday at the YO Ranch Hotel — 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Information is at texasmasters.com.

Saturday night, Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall returns with its weekly rodeo and dance. The cafe opens at 6:30 p.m., the rodeo starts at 8 p.m., and Cactus Country takes the dance floor at 9 p.m. Ticket and table information is at cridersrandd.com.

The week’s live music extends well beyond Quiet Valley Ranch. Thursday evening brings the Maplewood Brothers to Howdy’s Bar & Chill and Jason Kane & the Jive to Lazy Days Canteen at Roddy Tree. Friday’s lineup includes the Flashbacks at Truffles & Vines, Mick & the Maestros at the Elm Waterhole Saloon at the YO Hotel, the Maplewood Brothers at The Arcadia Live for its On Deck Happy Hour, and the Q-Tips at Lazy Days. Saturday features Hogan & Moss at Pint & Plow, Kyle Lindley at Trailhead Beer Garden, Velvet Groove at Truffles & Vines, and Vanishing Bees at Howdy’s, among others.

Earlier in the week, the Texas Master Naturalist Hill Country Chapter hosts a free public meeting Monday at 7 p.m. at the GBNRC/UGRA Building. Guest speaker Bill Neiman of Native American Seed will present on ecological restoration with native seed. A Zoom option is available; details are at txmn.org/hillcountry.

The Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library has a full slate mid-week. Tuesday’s Talking Texas Book Club takes up “Big Wonderful Thing: A History of Texas Part 1” by Stephen Harrigan at noon. Wednesday brings a Friends of the Library Book Sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., an author visit from Kenneth Robert O’Neal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a Naturalist Book Club discussion of “The Light Eaters” by Zoë Schlanger at noon. Thursday’s Mystery Fiction Book Club discusses “The First Conspiracy” by Brad Meltzer at noon.

The Kerrville Genealogical Society meets Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the GBNRC/UGRA Building, where Paula Stewart-Warren will present on using deeds for genealogical research. The event is free and open to the public.

Also Thursday, Third Thirsty Thursday Trivia returns to The Arcadia Live Theater at 6:30 p.m. Entry is free, prizes are awarded, and teams of up to six can pre-order Pint & Plow pizza and appetizers when they RSVP.

Saturday morning offers the Hill Country Heritage Farmers Market at 301 Junction Hwy and the Heart of the Hills Farmers Market at 741 Water St., both running 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Kerrville Walking Group also heads out at 8 a.m.; visit kerrville.xyz for the meeting location and route details.

Monday, May 18, 2026

Outreach groups

Mustard Seed Food Pantry — The Light on the Hill, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Information: lightonthehillkerrville.org

Community meetings

Kerr County Historical Commission Meeting — Union Church, 12 p.m. Information: kerrcountytx.gov The details:The meeting is open to the public.

Texas Master Naturalist Hill Country Chapter Meeting — GBNRC/UGRA Building, 7 p.m. Information: txmn.org/hillcountry The details: The guest speaker is Bill Neiman of Native American Seed, who will present on the topic “Ecological Solutions to Restore the Land with Native Seed.” The event is free and open to the public. If you would like to attend via Zoom, click here.

Wellness

Veterans Yoga — Kerrville Elks Lodge, 3 p.m. Information: ricksyogatherapy.com The details: Join Rick Trzcinski of the Veterans Yoga Project every Monday for a session. The class is free for veterans.

Winery event

Monday Mingle — Turtle Creek Vineyard, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: With music by Matthew James Butler.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

For the kids

Toddler Time: Little All Stars — The Ridge Marketplace, 10 a.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

Library events

Lap Sit Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: A story time program for ages 3 and under with songs, rhymes, and playtime.

Talking Texas Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: The group will discuss “Big Wonderful Thing: A History of Texas Part 1” by Stephen Harrigan.

Community clubs & meetings

Kerrville Toastmasters — Security State Bank & Trust, 12 p.m. The details: Contact Kevin F. Clark at (512) 771-5845 for more information and online meeting link.

Art talks

Third Tuesday Talks — Hill Country Atelier, 4:30 p.m. Information: hillcountryatelier.org The details: A free public talk series. The theme this month is “Is All Art Spiritual?”. For more info, click here.

Live music

Heartbreak Outlaws — Gravity Check Saloon, 6 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Games

Trivia Night — True Texas BBQ (HEB), 6:30 p.m. Information: challengeentertainment.com

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Science and nature

Wildflower Bunch — Riverside Nature Center, 10 a.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org The details: Join the group and learn about native wildflowers. For more info and to register, click here.

Library events

Story Time — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Friends of the Library Book Sale — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Author Visit: Kenneth Robert O’Neal — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Naturalist Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: The group will discuss “The Light Eaters” by Zoë Schlanger..

Movie Chat: Hombre — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 3:30 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Games

Cornhole Games — Dietert Center, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Information: facebook.com

Outreach groups

Veterans Food Bank — Hill Country Veterans Center, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: facebook.com The details: Food items, haircuts, clothing available. Bring valid Texas ID and proof of military service. Visit Facebook or call the center at (830) 315-3100 for more details.

Cardiac Support Group — 551 Hill Country Dr, Classroom B, 4:30 p.m. Information: petersonhealth.com

Community meetings

Kerrville Genealogical Society Meeting — GBNRC/UGRA Building, 2 p.m. Information: kerrvillegensoc.org The details: The presentation by Paula Stewart-Warren will be about how to use deeds for research. Free and open to the public.

Wine event

Downtown Educational: B. Wise Vineyards — Turtle Creek Olives and Vines, 5:30 p.m. Information: turtlecreekvineyard.com The details: Free for members, $20 for nonmembers. For more info and tickets, click here.

Live music

Open Mic — Kerrville Favorite Saloon, 6 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Outreach groups

Peterson Health Seminar: Osteoporosis — Dietert Center, 10 a.m. Information: petersonhealth.com The details: Free to attend. RSVP not required.

Library events

Duplo Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Mystery Fiction Book Club — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 12 p.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: The group will discuss “The First Conspiracy” by Brad Meltzer.

Science and nature

Sprouts — Riverside Nature Center, 10:30 a.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org The details: Explore the wonders of nature through story time with your preschooler.

Meetups

Kerr County Democrats Happy Hour — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 5 p.m. Information: kerrcountydemocrats.org 

Live music

Country Nights Open Mic Night — Gravity Check Saloon, 6 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Toby Lee Happy Hour — Kerrville Favorite Saloon, 6 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Pickers Circle — Tailchasers Patio + Pub, 6:30 p.m. Information: tailchaserstx.com

The Maplewood Brothers — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Jason Kane & The Jive — Lazy Days Canteen at Roddy Tree, 8 p.m. Information: lazydaysandstarrynights.com 

Games

T4: Third Thirsty Thursday Trivia — The Arcadia Live Theater, 6:30 p.m. Information: thearcadialive.org The details: Free entry, prizes. Full bar open. Teams of up to 6 people. You can have Pint & Plow pizza plus two appetizers waiting for your team when you arrive. Place your order when you RSVP.

Music festival

Kerrville Folk Festival Opening Night — Quiet Valley Ranch, 7 p.m. Information: kerrvillefolkfestival.org The details: Day one of the 18-day festival opening night with Jamie Lin Wilson, Rich O’Toole, Amanda Anne Platt & the Honeycutters, and The Wilder Blue performing. Kennedy Outdoor Theater and food and craft booths open at 6 p.m., concert starts at 7 p.m. 

Friday, May 22, 2026

The arts

23rd Annual Texas Masters of Fine Art & Craft Invitational Show — YO Ranch Hotel, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Information: texasmasters.com 

Science and nature

1 on 1 with a Naturalist — Riverside Nature Center, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Information: riversidenaturecenter.org The details: A Certified Texas Master Naturalist will be available to answer questions, discuss various topics, or listen to ideas about how to advance the stewardship and conservation of our environment.

Games

Cornhole Games — Dietert Center, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Information: facebook.com

Fourth Friday Lunch & Bingo — Dietert Center, 11:30 a.m. Information: facebook.com

Outreach groups

Free Pet Food Friday — KPA Safe House, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: info@kerrvillepetsalive.org 

Arts & crafts

Art Yarn: Spin it Your Way — The Rogue Skein, 1 p.m. Information: therogueskein.com The details: For more info, click here.

Library events

Tech Help Friday — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 3 p.m.  Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com

Live music

TIm & Gary — Cafe at the Ridge, 5:30 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

The Flashbacks — Truffles & Vines, 7 p.m. Information: trufflesandvines.com

Karaoke — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

On Deck Happy Hour: Maplewood Brothers — The Arcadia Live, 7 p.m. Information: thearcadialive.org

Mick & the Maestros — Elm Waterhole Saloon at the YO Hotel, 7 p.m. Information: yoranchhotel.com

Carlos & Dan and The Silver Bullets — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Open Mic — Central Provisions, 7:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com

The Q-Tips — Lazy Days Canteen at Roddy Tree, 8 p.m. Information: lazydaysandstarrynights.com 

Kerrville Folk Festival — Quiet Valley Ranch, 7 p.m. Information: kerrvillefolkfestival.org The details: Day two of the 18-day festival with Yasmin Williams, Joshua Ray Walker, Kuinka, and The Bright Light Social Hour performing. Kennedy Outdoor Theater and food and craft booths open at 6pm, concert starts at 7pm.

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Outdoor activities

Kerrville Walking Group — 8 a.m. Information: www.kerrville.xyz The details: Join the KWG on Saturday mornings for nature walks. Most routes are 2-4 miles. Visit website for exact meeting location and further details.

Skateboard Competition — Singing Wind Skate Park, 9 a.m. Information: facebook.com

Greenskeeper’s Revenge Tournament — Scott Schreiner Golf Course, 9 a.m. Information: facebook.com

Markets and shows 

Hill Country Heritage Farmers Market — 301 Junction Hwy, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Heart of the Hills Farmers Market — 741 Water St Parking Lot, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: facebook.com

The arts

Life Drawing — Hill Country Atelier, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Information: hillcountryatelier.org The details: Join Saturday mornings for Life Drawing with local artists. No instruction. Drop-in (no registration), $15 per session. For more info, click here.

23rd Annual Texas Masters of Fine Art & Craft Invitational Show — YO Ranch Hotel, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Information: texasmasters.com

Library events

Cupid’s Round Table — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: The group will be discussing “Till Summer Do Us Part” by Meghan Quinn.

Creative Writing with Kathleen Hudson — Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Information: buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com The details: Registration required, click here. 

Performing arts

Ms. Rhonda’s School of Dance Recitals — Cailloux Theater, 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. Information: caillouxperformingarts.com 

Arts & crafts

Teapot Workshop — The Color of Clay, 12 p.m.  Information: thecolorofclay.com

Intro to Weaving — The Rogue Skein, 12:30 p.m. Information: therogueskein.com The details: For more info, click here.

Live music

John Moore — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Alias Newman — Turtle Creek Vineyard, 2:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Meagan Tubb — Singing Water Vineyards, 5 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Chad Richard — Cafe at the Ridge, 5:30 p.m. Information: shopsattheridge.com

Hogan & Moss — Pint & Plow Brewing Co, 6 p.m. Information: pintandplow.com

Kyle Lindley — Trailhead Beer Garden, 7 p.m. Information: trailheadbeergarden.com

Velvet Groove — Truffles & Vines, 7 p.m. Information: trufflesandvines.com

Karaoke — Gravity Check Saloon, 7 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Vanishing Bees — Howdy’s Bar & Chill, 7 p.m. Information: facebook.com

Allen Love & Country Pride Band — The Inn Pub, 8 p.m. Information: facebook.com/innpub

Music festival

Kerrville Folk Festival — Quiet Valley Ranch, 7 p.m. Information: kerrvillefolkfestival.org The details: Day three of the 18-day festival with S.G. Goodman, Bandits on the Run, Next of Kin, and Steep Canyon Rangers performing. Kennedy Outdoor Theater and food and craft booths open at 6pm, concert starts at 7pm.

The rodeo

Crider’s Rodeo and Dance — Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Information: cridersrandd.com The details: Cafe opens at 6:30pm, rodeo starts at 8pm, Cactus Country and dance starts at 9pm. Click here for ticket and table information. 

Sunday, May 24, 2026

The arts

23rd Annual Texas Masters of Fine Art & Craft Invitational Show — YO Ranch Hotel, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: texasmasters.com

Live music

Junior Pruneda Jam Brunch — Lazy Days Canteen at Roddy Tree, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: lazydaysandstarrynights.com

Matt Kirk — Singing Water Vineyards, 1 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Doc Williams & David Wayne — Gravity Check Saloon, 1 p.m. Information: gravitychecksaloonandarena.com

Matthew James Butler — Turtle Creek Vineyard, 2:30 p.m. Information: facebook.com

The Habitat — Tailchasers Patio + Pub, 3 p.m. Information: tailchaserstx.com

The RAD Band — Singing Water Vineyards, 6 p.m. Information: singingwater.com

Music festival

Kerrville Folk Festival — Quiet Valley Ranch, 7 p.m. Information: kerrvillefolkfestival.org The details: Day four of the 18-day festival with Julian Taylor, Marshall Crenshaw, Madeline Edwards, and Nether Hour performing. Kennedy Outdoor Theater and food and craft booths open at 6pm, concert starts at 7pm.