On the Fourth of July in 1979, country legend Willie Nelson gave thousands of Texans something to sing about. With venue challenges threatening the future of his annual Independence Day tradition ...

Willie Nelson hosted his 1979 Fourth of July picnic on a golf course near Austin that he bought himself. Thousands came despite heat and a gas shortage.

But the truly distinctive flavor of the evening came from the Mavericks. Their brassy, ranchera-infused sound set the tone early. They even threw in a proper ranchera: Vicente Fernández’s ...

Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic brings people together for America's birthday with live music, food and drinks. Nelson started this tradition in 1973 and usually hosts the event in Texas.

Willie’s Fourth of July Picnic Was a Family Affair Bob Dylan, the Avett Brothers, and more carry on at the waterlogged event By Carys Anderson, Fri., July 11, 2025 Tweet print write a letter ...

Shotgun Willie is feeling just fine and ready to take the stage tonight during his annual Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic. Bob Dylan, The Mavericks, and The Avett Brothers will join him at ...

Willie Nelson's legendary Fourth of July Picnic and Fireworks is returning to the Germania Insurance Amphitheater on July 4. This highly anticipated annual tradition, which kicked off in 1973 ...

He hosted his first Willie Nelson Picnic in Dripping Springs, Texas, on July 4, 1973, and invited many of his famous friends to play with him. It became a tradition and helped keep Nelson in the ...

Willie Nelson hosted his 1979 Fourth of July picnic on a golf course near Austin that he bought himself. Thousands came despite heat and a gas shortage.

Willie Nelson hosted his 1979 Fourth of July picnic on a golf course near Austin that he bought himself. Thousands came despite heat and a gas shortage.