Tammi Fest is a free, all-ages outdoor music and arts festival presented annually by Own Your Own Universe (OYOU), a Texas-based nonprofit committed to expanding access to the arts and creating welcoming spaces for creative connection. The festival honors the life and spirit of Tammi Hendrix, whose deep love for music, art, and expression continues to shape OYOU’s values and programming.

Held over two days in a public setting, Tammi Fest brings together professional musicians, poets, songwriters, and vendors for a shared cultural experience rooted in inclusion, artistic integrity, and community participation. Programming spans folk, Americana, roots music, and spoken word, reflecting OYOU’s long-standing commitment to supporting and paying artists while presenting meaningful, high-quality performances that resonate across generations.

Tammi Fest is intentionally free to the public, removing financial barriers that often limit access to live music and arts experiences. The festival welcomes families, older adults, individuals with disabilities, and people living on fixed or limited incomes. Accessible layouts, a designated special needs volunteer, and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere ensure that attendees of all abilities feel comfortable and included. 

In addition to live performances, Tammi Fest features community storytelling, songwriting, poetry, and a curated marketplace of local artisans and vendors, encouraging social connection and supporting regional creatives. 

The festival also contributes to the local economy by drawing attendees from out of town to spend time in the small town of Martindale, dine, and shop, reinforcing the important role the arts have in cultivating vibrant communities.

Tammi Fest embodies OYOU’s belief that music and the arts are most powerful when they are accessible, shared, and rooted in community. Through free public programming and thoughtful artist support, Tammi Fest fosters connection, remembrance, and shared cultural experience across generations.