FAQ

BOX OFFICE HOURS

Wed 4/23:  1 pm – 8 pm (*Early Camping Upgrade required) 

Thurs 4/24:  10 am – 8:00 pm

Fri 4/25:  10 am – 8 pm

Sat 4/26:  10 am – 8 pm

Sun 4/27: 10:00 am – 1 pm

If you arrive outside of Box Office hours, you may not access the property. Do not line up on FM 3158 waiting to get into the festival grounds for Early Access. You will be asked to leave.

Note: All festival grounds, including campgrounds, will close at 5pm on Sunday. All guests and vehicles will be asked to vacate the property at that time.

FAMILY FRIENDLY

Old Settler’s Music Festival is a family-friendly event. Your deeply discounted youth or child pass enhance kids’ activities and event-parent communication. Children must always be supervised by their parents or legal guardians at all times.

No. Tickets are non-transferable and wristbands are not replaceable.

If you want power, you must purchase an Electric Permit. All power cords plugged into the Electric Pedestal are required to display an Electric Permit. We do not allow anyone to “piggyback” off of their neighbor’s electricity. 

Campgrounds Banjo and Collings are shaded and host all the fun for our 2025 festival.  Camp Dobro is for RVs, and Car camping but a short walk to the action.  Campground Armadillo will be closed to camping but is home to the Old Settler’s Box Office. All festival grounds, including campgrounds, will close at 7pm on Sunday. All guests and vehicles will be asked to vacate the property at that time.

 

No. Generator use is prohibited in all campgrounds. If you want power at your campsite, purchase an Electrical Permit. Please note that:

• All outlets are first come, first served and may not be reserved or marked off
• 20A and 30A Electrical Permits available for purchase for Banjo and Collings
• Numbered Electrical Permits must be displayed properly on your Camping Vehicle, either hanging from the rearview mirror or on the door of your trailer
• Daisy-chaining power supplies without an Electrical Permit is prohibited

We recommend that you bring extension cords to reach distribution panels, and converters if your RV has a 50A plug but you plan to use a 30A outlet, however, Old Settler’s will have a limited number of extension cords and converters available for rent at the Campground Headquarters.

No, campsites and electrical outlets are first come, first served. Flagging tape and rope may not be used to reserve space or mark off outlets in any of the campgrounds. One tarp/pop-up, no larger than 12′ x 12′, can be placed within 6′ of your camping vehicle or tent to save space for your campsite. We recommend purchasing an Early Entry ticket if you want the best campsite options.

Yes, there is a very good chance you will need an extension cord. If you need power and have purchased an Electric Permit (20 amp or 30 amp), please remember to bring an extension cord to ensure you can reach the Electric Pedestal. In addition, for RVs that require a 50 amp, please bring a 50 to 30 amp adaptor cord. We do not have 50 amp outlets in Camprounds Banjo and Collings. 

Yes, you can rent an extension cord or adapter from an OSFM vendor.

Gates open Thursday, April 24th, 2025, at 10 am. Gates close Sunday, April 27 at 5 pm

No.

4-Day General Admission Pass and RV Camping Vehicle Permit. An Electrical Permit is required if you want power at your campsite.

Old Settler’s Music Festival asks that you don’t do anything to change the landscape of the campground – including chopping down trees. Please bring your own firewood and other fuel with you.

If a burn ban is in place, no campfires are allowed. We follow the Caldwell County burn ban status. If there is no burn ban in place, we will allow fires in elevated fire pits only. Absolutely no campfires directly on the ground. 

Stay tuned for updates on shower facilities.

We have a list of what makes for a fun and safe camping experience at Old Settler’s in our Campground Good Vibes Guide.

Out of respect to your neighbors and their acoustic jams, we kindly ask you to keep your drums at home and ensure any amplified recorded music (radios, bluetooth speakers, etc.) can’t be heard beyond your own campsite.

Yes! See Workshops for details.

All purchases from OSMF, such as tickets purchased at the gate, OSMF and artist merchandise, and products or services purchased from Campground Headquarters, will be cashless transactions (credit or debit). Artisan and food vendors may accept cash along with credit and debit cards. There will be no ATM machine onsite.

Yes, ice is available for sale at the Campground Headquarters.

Our Artisan vendors sell clothing, jewelry, toys and art. Our OSMF merchandise booth sells official OSMF festival merchandise and artist merchandise. We also have full-service food and beverage vendors.

Cans are easier to recycle and don’t pose a risk if they break. Please leave glass bottles at home.

Yes, Lost & Found is located at the Campground Headquarters.

The only methods of personal transportation allowed onsite are your feet or your bicycle (ebikes are OK). We do not allow personal motorized vehicles such as ATVs or golf carts.

Absolutely no firearms are allowed on OSMF property.

All types of fireworks are strictly prohibited. If you are caught setting off fireworks anywhere on the Old Settler’s Homestead, you will be asked to leave the grounds with no refund.

No pop-up tents are allowed in front of the stage because they block audience views. You can bring a chair with a low canopy/umbrella for shade.

If there’s a possibility that weather conditions are dangerous, some events may be canceled. This is up to the discretion of Old Settler’s and artist management, and any cancellations may be short notice. Be prepared for any weather and bring appropriate attire.

We believe that music lovers of all abilities should have the opportunity to enjoy the festival together. Our staff is dedicated to making sure the grounds are accessible to all. ADA accessible campsites are located in Campground Banjo. Contact info@oldsettlersmusicfest.org if you have specific questions regarding accessibility.

The postal address for The Old Settler’s Homestead is in Dale, Texas, however we are technically physically located in Tilmon, Texas, which is in Caldwell County, Southeast of Lockhart. Luling and Lockhart are the two nearest towns with hotels. 45 minutes south of Austin, two hours from Houston, and 30 minutes from Bastrop and San Marcos, TX.

The postal address is 1616 FM 3158, Dale, TX 78616.

DD (Decimal Degrees)
Latitude: 29.7969946
Longitude: -97.54598650000003

We have trained medical personnel on site to deal with minor medical issues. Please remember to bring your medically necessary prescriptions.

Yes, we will have recycle bins for  #1 and #2 plastics with no lids, glass, aluminum, and cardboard on site.

We love pets, however we don’t allow pets at the festival. No dogs or other pets are allowed ANYWHERE AT the event unless they are legitimate service animals with legal paperwork. All service animals must be registered with First Aid.  “Service Animals” as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act will be allowed.  Service Animals must be physically restrained at all times, and must remain with their registered human. “Emotional Support” animals and “Pets” ARE NOT covered under the ADA and therefore WILL NOT be allowed. In Texas, those who falsely represent pets as service animals when they are not specially trained and licensed can face fines and community service. 

Personal consumption at campsites is allowed. No Kegs or excessive quantities. This is a family-friendly event, drink responsibly.