Larry Joe Taylor’s (LJT) Texas Music Festival is an outdoor music festival and chili cook off held in Stephenville, Texas. Described by its organisers as “The Best Outdoor Music Festival in Texas”, the event combines live music with camping and a strong sense of Texan festival culture.
Also known as LJT’s Texas Music Festival & Chili Cook off, the long established event has reached its 38th edition, reflecting a history stretching across several decades. The festival takes place at its dedicated site on Private Road 707 in Stephenville.
Texas music and outdoor festival life
Camping forms part of the wider LJT Fest experience, with open camping reservations available for festivalgoers wanting to stay on site. This helps turn the event into an extended outdoor experience, allowing visitors to remain close to the music and festival activities throughout their stay. Internet and WiFi services are also available at LJT.
Alongside its focus on live music, the festival incorporates a chili cook off, adding another distinctly Texan element to the event. LJT Fest also has a charitable dimension, with the festival benefiting the Huckabay Volunteer Fire Department.
Together, outdoor music, camping, food and its Texas setting give LJT Fest a distinctive identity centred on live entertainment and community.