The Big Squeeze is back for its 19th Season!

April 26, 2025

5:30 PM to 10:00 PM 

Edinburg Promenade Park Amphitheater

201 W Mcintyre St 

Edinburg, TX 78541

The Big Squeeze is a celebration of the bright stars shaping the future of accordion music in Texas. Join us for this year’s semi-final in Edinburg, Texas! More details coming soon. 

Interested in sponsoring this year’s contest? Email mfreire@texasfolklife.org for more information.

The Big Squeeze 2025 is made possible with support from Texas Folklife Board Members, members across Texas, Hohner, Inc., H-E-B, and the Texas Commission on the Arts. Additional support comes from our regional partners: the Bullock Texas State History Museum, Rancho Alegre, the City of Edinburg, the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division, and other dedicated stakeholders committed to preserving and celebrating the accordion tradition.