The Kerrville Folk Festival

Our mega gallery from the 20 acts we photographed at the 2026 Kerrville Folk Festival.

The festival’s final evening brings together intimate folk traditions, innovative genre-defying sounds and arena-ready heartland rock.

The evening honors veteran artistry while embracing fresh voices exploring the boundaries of traditional forms.

The Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter took to the stage at 10 p.m. and was nonstop for an hour, including a crowd surfing moment and dancing with a little girl who wandered onto the stage.

Adrian Blake Enscoe, Sydney Shepherd and Regina Strayhorn have built a devoted following on the national folk circuit through rich three-part harmonies and a theatrical, character-driven performance style that tends to turn first-time listeners into devoted fans.

It wasn’t the start that the 54th Kerrville Folk Festival wanted on Thursday for its opening night, but they did get two acts onto the Kennedy Theater stage before thunderstorms intervened. 

Sunday marked the final day of the 2025 Kerrville Folk Festival

Carsie Blanton brought her songs of protest to warm the audience up for the Friday finale.

Another remarkable weekend of music comes to a close at the 2025 Kerrville Folk Festival.

Saturday night delighted with high energy performances, legendary pairings and a surprise visit.

The third night celebrates the diversity of Americana, including a performance by the self-proclaimed “Asian John Prine.”

It was a celebration of music that championed a wide range of causes and emotions on Saturday at the Kerrville Folk Festival.

With Drew Holcomb an the Neighbors anchoring the night, the energy of the night was drawn from the variety of the offerings.

Another magical night at Quiet Valley Ranch.

An electric night during Day 3 of the Kerrville Folk Festival.

With Hill Country roots, including volunteering at the Kerrville Folk Festival, the band Good Looks closed out the final Saturday night of the 51st season on the stage of the Kennedy Amphitheater.

On Friday night, Ley Line closed out the final Friday of the 51st Kerrville Folk Festival with a stirring set. The Austin-based quartet brought together a unique sound and beauty in language.

Guy Forsyth continued his old-timey routine with the backing group The Revelators, but this time he did it at the Threadgill Theater at the Kerrville Folk Festival.

Monday night at the Kerrville Folk Festival proved to be another remarkable night of music.

A legendary night of music at the 51st Kerrville Folk Festival on Sunday, June 4, 2023

On Friday, June 2, the Milk Carton Kids closed out what would be a stormy night at Quiet Valley Ranch.