November 9, 2025 – Kerrville New Folk Winners Tour

Many people consider the Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Competition to be the soul of the Kerrville Folk Festival. Every year since 1972, songwriters have been invited to submit two songs to be considered for this prestigious competition.  From over 800 submissions in 2025, 24 artists were invited to come to the Kerrville Folk Festival and perform their songs before an adoring and enthusiastic audience.  A panel of professional musicians selected six “award winners” from the 24. Of course, they are all outstanding musicians, especially having been selected to be finalists.  Each year the six award winners are invited to participate in a tour in central Texas.

This year, five of the award winners will be able to participate in the tour and share their incredible songs and musicianship. To read a little about each participant go to the links below.

Martin Gilmore – Denver, CO
Cindy Kalmenson – Ojai, CA
Sara Beth Go – Nashville, TN
* Madeleine Roger – Winnipeg, MB Canada
Abigayle Oakley – Nashville, TN
* Katie Dahl – Baileys Harbor, WI

(Left to right in the photo)

* may not appear at NB House Concerts

The suggested minimum donation will be $30/person. 

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CANCELLATION POLICY
Any reservation(s) cancelled after Sunday, November 2nd and those with unpaid reservations who do not attend, will be asked to send a check made out to “Elaine Hayden” equal to $30 per each unused reservation. Please, make sure that if you are reserving for more than two people (max 4), to send us a check.  

CONCERT DETAILS
Doors will open at 4:30pm. We will have a bit of time to visit before the show starts at 5:00pm.  There will be two sets of music with a potluck dinner in-between. Coffee and Iced Tea will be provided. BYOB. We will be limiting attendance  so everyone can have space and feel comfortable. During the break you’ll also have a chance to speak with the musicians as well as other attendees – truly a VIP experience!