Get ready to loosen your belt buckle and clear your weekend schedule! The brand-new Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival is happening September 12-13 in Temple, Texas, and this inaugural event is bringing together everything that makes Texas great: incredible country music, world-class BBQ, and that unbeatable Central Texas vibe.
This isn’t just another music festival – it’s a full-blown celebration of Texas culture, featuring 21 musical acts and 16 barbecue joints from across the country. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect excuse for a weekend road trip, this is it.
The Musical Lineup That’ll Blow You Away
Friday Night Headliner: Parker McCollum
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
Gates Open: 2:00 PM
Headliner: Parker McCollum – “The Lime Stone Kid,” one of the hottest rising stars in all of country music
Saturday Night Headliner: Cody Jinks
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Gates Open: 12:00 PM
Headliner: Cody Jinks
Supporting Acts Include:
- Robert Earl Keen, Randy Rogers Band, Mark Chesnutt, Jack Ingram, Corey Kent
- The Droptines, The Wilder Blue
- Plus many more Texas favorites!
This lineup reads like a who’s who of Texas country music. McCollum just released his new self-titled studio album this summer, so you’ll be hearing his latest hits live. Combined with legends like Robert Earl Keen and powerhouses like Randy Rogers Band, this is the kind of musical experience that defines what Texas music is all about.
BBQ That’ll Make You Forget Every Diet You’ve Ever Tried
Here’s where Tanglefoot gets seriously delicious. 16 of the best BBQ joints in the country are setting up shop right in Temple for one weekend only. We’re talking about a BBQ lineup that represents Texas, Kansas City, Memphis, Carolina, and everywhere in between.
The BBQ All-Stars: B4 Barbeque • Bar-A-BBQ • Brick Vault Brewery & Barbecue • Edge Craft Barbecue • Fork Grove Barbecue • Hill City Chop House • Meat Mitch Barbecue • Miller’s Smokehouse • Olmos BBQ • Owens & Hull • Panther City BBQ • Rossler’s Blue Cord Barbecue • Schoepf’s BBQ • Southern Smoke BBQ • The Original Roy Hutchins Barbecue • Victorian’s Barbecue
This isn’t your typical festival food court. These are legitimate pit masters bringing their A-game, their secret recipes, and their regional styles all to one place. From local legends to big-name brisket bosses, these pitmasters are hauling in their wood, their secrets, and their smoky goodness for a one-time-only showdown of flavor.
The Perfect Location: Downtown Temple’s Hidden Gem
MLK Festival Grounds
Address: 301 South 4th Street, Temple, Texas 76501
Setting: Multi-acre and multi-use outdoor greenspace following a recent multi-million dollar renovation
Vibe: Nestled just steps from downtown, with wide-open green spaces, a walkable layout, and a backdrop of local charm
Temple sits perfectly between Austin and Waco, making it incredibly accessible for music fans across Central Texas. Temple, TX right between Austin and Waco has always been an under-utilized location for showcasing Texas country music – but not anymore! The newly renovated grounds provide the perfect backdrop for this kind of celebration.
More Than Just Music and BBQ
The festival promises cooking classes, tastings, and new fan experiences beyond just the main stage performances. This is about creating a complete weekend experience where you can learn from the pit masters, discover new flavors, and connect with fellow BBQ and music lovers.
Box Office Info: The box office opens two hours before gates for any last minute ticket purchases
Why This Festival Matters
It’s Brand New: This is the inaugural Tanglefoot Festival, which means you’re getting in on the ground floor of what’s likely to become a Texas tradition. First-year festivals often have that special energy where everyone’s discovering something amazing together.
Supporting a Great Cause: The inaugural Tanglefoot Festival will donate ticket proceeds to Texas flood relief efforts, so your fun weekend directly helps fellow Texans in need.
Perfect Timing: Taking place at MLK Festival Grounds, “Tanglefoot” is a tribute to Temple’s legacy of good times, great music, and the unshakable bonds that bring people together
Accessible Location: Whether you’re coming from Austin, Waco, Dallas, or Houston, Temple is right in the sweet spot of Central Texas with easy highway access.
Ready to Get Your Tangle On?
Tickets: Available now at tanglefoottx.com
Options: Two-day general admission and VIP tickets available
Website: www.tanglefoottx.com for full details
What to Bring: Your appetite, comfortable boots for dancing, and maybe some loose-fitting pants for all that BBQ you’re about to demolish.
Pro Tip: This is the kind of BBQ experience folks write country songs about, so come ready to make some memories and maybe discover your new favorite pit master.
The Bottom Line
Texas just got a new must-attend festival, and it’s happening THIS WEEKEND in your backyard. Ditch your dinner plans, cancel that diet, and get yourself to Temple for Tanglefoot.
Between Parker McCollum’s chart-topping hits, Cody Jinks’ powerhouse performances, Robert Earl Keen’s legendary storytelling, and BBQ from 16 of the country’s best pitmasters, this weekend promises to be one for the books.
So come on down, kick up your heels, and let the good times TANGLE! This is exactly the kind of festival experience that reminds you why Texas culture is unbeatable.
Don’t be the person hearing about this incredible weekend secondhand on Monday morning. Get your tickets, grab your crew, and head to Temple for what’s shaping up to be the best inaugural festival Texas has seen in years.
Because life’s too short for bad BBQ and boring weekends.
