Almost a year away and already the organizers behind Austin City Limits have announced the dates for the 2009 festival. The annual festival is set to take place October 2-4, 2009 at the Zilker Park in Austin, Texas.

If you plan on attending the festival next year hurry up and sign-up for their email list for your chance to purchase early-bird tickets at $135 for the three-day event.

The 2009 line-up is expected to be announced early next year.

Raconteurs, Foo Fighters and Beck were among the headliners at this year’s Austin City Limits.

UPDATE: The line-up has been released.