FiestaJAM 2026 returns November 6–8 with three days of Texas music, songwriter showcases, and stories at Round Mountain Cider Mill. For San Antonio readers planning a Hill Country outing, the festival offers a weekend built around both the performers and the craft behind their songs.
The announced lineup includes Diamond Rio, Gary P. Nunn & The Sons of the Bunkhouse Band, Ruben Ramos & The Mexican Revolution, Buddy Jewell, and David Lee. Other performers include Anthony Garcia, Josh Baca, Wake Eastman, Amber Westerman, Krissy Taylor, and The Outlaw Firm with special guest Bob Livingston.
Friday’s schedule opens with songwriter gatherings and a song swap featuring Buddy Jewell, David Lee, and John Arthur Martinez. Smithfield is scheduled for 7:15 p.m., followed by Diamond Rio at 8:30 p.m.
Saturday includes afternoon songwriter seminars hosted by David Lee and Buddy Jewell. The Kent Finlay Texas Song Search Finals begin at 6 p.m., followed by The Outlaw Firm at 7 p.m. and Gary P. Nunn & The Sons of the Bunkhouse Band at 9 p.m.
Sunday brings Anthony Garcia, John Arthur Martinez, and Josh Baca to the stage at 3 p.m. Ruben Ramos & The Mexican Revolution close the announced program with a 4:30 p.m. performance.
The songwriter competition honors Kent Finlay, the late founder of Cheatham Street Warehouse. The winner receives The Tillman award, a custom guitar, a recording session, and an opportunity to perform the winning song before the Gary P. Nunn concert.
The weekend will also feature a silent auction on Friday and Saturday, with food and drinks available onsite. The festival highlights Texas music history while creating opportunities for emerging songwriters to share their work.
Round Mountain Cider Mill is at 222 Lee Lane, Round Mountain, Texas 78663. Visit FiestaJAM.org for tickets, the latest schedule, and festival details before planning your trip.
