Times vary. 18 days and nights featuring songwriters of national and international acclaim. This being the 48th Kerrville Folk Festival making it the longest continuously running music festival in the U.S. The festival has activities for all ages with a focus on nurturing and developing artistic expression, especially the art of songwriting, in a loving family-friendly environment.

The Hill Country Quilt Guild presents over 200 judged quilts. Boutique with handmade items, fabric and notion vendors, scissor sharpening, and a fundraising quilt drawing.

An exhibition of some of the finest professional artists and craftspeople from all over Texas in the comfort of air conditioning.

An exhibit celebrating artists from the past 60 years of HCAF history.

A 2-day juried fine arts show & sale. 100 artists working in a variety of media-painting, sculpture, jewelry, glass, and photography, and so much more. This pet friendly venue, held outside under big tents, will have concessions on site, live music, nearby restaurants and shops, and plenty of free parking.

Celebrating the “Art of the Plains” featuring realistic and representational artworks in traditional media that depict the American Great Plains Region.

Southern Watercolor was formed to elevate the stature of watercolor painters and educate the public to the significance of watercolor painting as an important creative, permanent painting medium.

Tim Vanya will be our Artist of the Month. Each month a wine and cheese reception is held with a brief talk by the artist about their work and inspiration. Artist reception: May 16th, 5-7pm.

Come out and enjoy Bill’s BBQ, drinks, Hill Country Distillers, merchandise vendors, shooting team competition activities, live radio with Jam Broadcasting and a 30-gun raffle drawing.

8 p.m. Rodeo, 9 p.m. Dancing and live music featuring Clay Hollis.