It’s no secret that Texans are proud people, and two of the things we’re most proud of are our barbecue and our music. And that’s how Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival was born. Now featuring more than 30 of the most celebrated barbecue joints in Texas AND the biggest names in Texas & Red Dirt Music, we combine the best of both worlds. If you haven’t been to Red Dirt yet, we hope to see you in 2025.
The 11th annual Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival is Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Park of East Texas in Tyler, Texas. This year’s festival features more than 25 of the most celebrated barbecue joints in Texas and live music all day. There’s three ticket levels (VIP, BBQ, Concert-Only) with three different gate times. Some of these are SOLD OUT.
Tickets are on sale NOW! The festival features three ticket levels (VIP, General Admission, and Concert Only) with three different gate times.
- VIP: 12:00 PM gate time. Tickets include hour-earlier entry into the festival, samples from all BBQ restaurants, a festival t-shirt, two free beverage coupons, a private VIP seating area, and a private standing room only area in front of the stage.
- GA: 1:00 PM gate time. Tickets include samples from all BBQ restaurants and access to the concert. There will be a dedicated area for standing guests and plenty of room for chairs in the GA area.
- CONCERT ONLY: 3:45 PM gate time. Tickets include access to the concert. There will be a dedicated area for standing guests and plenty of room for chairs in the GA area. Local food trucks and vendors will have food available starting at 4:00 PM, as well as any BBQ restaurants who choose to sell food after the BBQ part of the festival has completed.
Red Dirt is an all ages event. Kids 5 and under will be admitted free. Anyone over the age of 5 will require a ticket.
2025 Lineup:
Treaty Oak Revival
Braxton Keith
Ty Meyers
Jason Boland & The Stragglers
Cory Morrow
Visit reddirtbbqfest.com for even more information and tickets. You can find more information about Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival or purchase tickets here.
The event goes on rain or shine! If there is severe weather in the area and we need to postpone, we will adjust the schedule as much as possible. No refunds are given due to weather.
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