Save the Date:

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026

A boutique music festival held every fall on Vista Brewing's 21-acre ranch.

An outdoor concert taking place on a wooden stage surrounded by trees and bushes. Several musicians are playing instruments, including guitars and a keyboard. A small audience sitting at picnic tables and in folding chairs is watching the performance.

Spend the day relaxing in Driftwood with an outstanding lineup of local musicians playing all day on two stages.

Now in it’s 7th year, the Outside the City Limits Music Festival is known for chill Hill Country vibes, talented up and coming bands, and Fall fun for the whole family.

The festival includes a curated artisan market, non-profit partners, kids’ activities and of course Vista’s delicious food & beverages!

An outdoor gathering with a crowd of people watching a musician perform on stage. The musician is seen from behind, playing an electric guitar and singing into a microphone. The audience is seated and standing among trees, with some sitting on blankets and folding chairs, enjoying the event on a cloudy day.

A joyful French Bulldog wearing a red harness standing on a leaf-covered ground with a smile, while a person in the background is petting a gray dog that is lying down, both dogs on leashes.

Dog-friendly festival

A man and a young girl dancing and holding hands outdoors on a wooded area, with other adults and children in the background.

Family-friendly festival

Aerial view of a park with two large buildings, a group of people gathering, trees, parking lot, and an outdoor movie screen at sunset.

Free & ample parking

Spend the relaxing day in the Hill Country

Enjoy Vista’s ranch views and shady oaks while sampling a wide variety of Vista brews, Texas wines & ciders and fresh, local food. Vista’s restaurant will be serving up a variety of main dishes, including vegetarian & vegan options.

Local artisan market, kids’ activities, game zone, non-profit education stations, dessert pop-ups and more!

People at an outdoor event, some seated on the ground and others in camping chairs, with a man holding a drink and a young girl in a cowboy hat.

2025 Band Lineup

Pedal Steel Noah @pedalsteelnoah

The Animeros @theanimeros

Redbud @redbud.dy

Texas String Assembly@texas.string.assembly

Louisiana Surfepartment @thelousianasurfdepartment

West Texas Exiles @westtexasexiles

A group of musicians performing on an outdoor stage, including a woman with red hair playing an acoustic guitar, a woman with curly hair and a purple hat playing a violin, a man with sunglasses playing an acoustic guitar, and a man with a beard and patterned shirt playing an electric guitar, all under a partly cloudy sky.

Past Festival Lineups

Vista Brewing is a well-known music venue in the South Austin & Dripping Springs areas, and this festival is a showcase of their signature style: high-quality local talent spanning Americana, Blues, Soul, Funk, Cumbia, Folk, Bluegrass, Indie, Country and Rock.

Check out OCL Fest alumni from the past seven years!

Poster for the 7th Annual Outside the City Limits Music Festival, presented by Vista Brewing, scheduled for Saturday, November 8th, from 12 to 8 pm. The poster features illustrations of a snake, pumpkin, guitar, sun, bird, flowers, and other nature-themed doodles in a retro style. The event highlights fresh beer, good tunes, and outdoor activities with a lineup including West Texas Exiles, Louisiana Surf Department, Texas String Assembly, Redbud, The Animeros, and Pedal Steel Noah.

Event poster for the 6th Annual Outside the City Limits Music Festival on October 26th, 2024, from 12 to 8 PM, featuring bands Greyhounds, Sour Bridges, SISI, The Point, Bartly, Valley Flower, with details about doors opening at noon, non-stop music, and features a cactus and guitar illustration.

Festival poster for the 4th Annual Outside the City Limits Music Festival on October 29, 2022, featuring bands The Tender Things, Rock Bottom String Band, Briscoe, Shinglers, Sheverb, Southern Angels, with info about live music, farm-fresh food, local craft beer, wine and cider at Driftwood, Texas.

Event poster for the 5th Annual Outside the City Limits Music Festival featuring schedule of performances on the Stonewall Stage with Je Texs, Restos, The Tiaras, and on the Beer Garden stage with Paige Plaisance, Big Wy’s Brass Band, and Harvest Thieves, sponsored by Yota Energy and Vista Brewing.

Event poster for the Outside the Limits Music Festival in Driftwood, Texas, featuring bands like The Deer, Sour Bridges, Buffalo Hunt, Jomo & The Possum Posse, Motenko, and Stone Wheels, scheduled for October 30th, 2021, with beer, wine, food, and family-friendly atmosphere.

Flyer for the Outside the City Limits Festival at Vista Brewing in Driftwood, Texas. Features event details, lineup of bands, and sponsors.

Event poster for 'Outside the City Limits' music festival in Driftwood, Texas, on October 6, featuring live music, craft beer, wine, food, and benefitting local organizations. The poster lists bands including The Derailers, Sour Bridges, Will Dupuy & Friends, Light Horse Harry, The Lost Pines, and Hot Texas Swing Band, with ticket prices and a website for more information.