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Kerrville Folk Festival

By Danno Wise, About.com

Kerrville Folk Festival Overview:
Having run continuously since 1972, the Kerrville Folk Festival is the longest running festival of its type in North America. Lasting 18 days, the festival features over 100 songwriters, concerts, arts & crafts, kids concerts and more.
About the Kerrville Folk Festival:
Founded in 1972 by Rob Kennedy and held every year since, the Kerrville Folk Festival is the longest running event of its kind in North America. Over the years, it has also grown to be one of the largest, with recent events featuring more than 100 artists. In fact, since its inception, more than 1,500 singer-songwriters have performed at the Kerrville Folk Festival. More than 30,000 people attend the Kerrville Folk Festival each year, many of whom choose to camp onsite and enjoy the Festival 24 hours a day. In addition to the concerts, the KFF features an arts & crafts show, kid concerts and activities, and more.
Where the Kerrville Folk Festival:
The Kerrville Folk Festival is held on Quiet Valley Ranch, a 50-acre rance located nine miles south of Kerrville on TX HWY 16.
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