Tickets On Sale Now as Inaugural Celebration Debuts in Temple, Texas on September 12-13

TEMPLE, TX (August 26, 2025) – Local organizers of the new Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival are excited to raise the bar for attendees with an expanded lineup of immersive experiences, local vendors, and interactive food programming. Beyond country music and mouthwatering BBQ, attendees will soon enjoy shopping, immersive activities, and exclusive brand offerings across the festival grounds. Tickets for the weekend event, as well as the new BBQ experience add-ons are on sale now at https://tanglefoottx.com/

 

The festival’s new Mercantile Market will spotlight a curated selection of Texas makers, artisans, and boutique vendors. From handcrafted jewelry and custom cowboy hats to vintage Western apparel and boho-inspired goods, fans can browse unique finds that bring a local flair to the festival shopping experience.

 

Festivalgoers can also look forward to an exciting mix of on-site activations, including vitamin infusions from Festie Bestie IV Hydration Station, axe-throwing with Tomahawk Targets, bull-riding games, and more. Guests 21+ can sample spirits from Crown Royal, Casamigos, and other partners for an elevated tasting experience throughout the weekend.

 

BBQ lovers will also have the chance to go behind the pit with Pitmasters Privilege BBQ Demos, offering fans an intimate 60-minute program each day. These sessions pair some of Texas’ most celebrated pitmasters with acclaimed chefs and culinary personalities for live tutorials, tastings, and exclusive fan perks including a commemorative T-shirt.

 

Friday’s program will be headlined by Panther City BBQ owners Chris Magallanes & Ernest Morales (Fort Worth, TX), who will offer a masterclass on brisket, recently Michelin-recognized and ranked among Texas Monthly’s Top 50 BBQ Joints. They’ll be joined by Tim Clowers, cookbook author and creator of “Cook It With Tim,” who brings his Southern expertise to a pork-focused session.

 

Saturday’s demos continue with hometown heroes Fat Boys BBQ (Temple, TX), well-known on the BBQ championship circuit, followed by John Wayne Shaw, Executive Chef at Bosque River Tap House, who will break down the art of sausage-making.

 

With limited spots available for each daily Pitmasters Privilege experience, festival-goers of all ages can purchase their tickets and explore this year’s official BBQ lineup further online at www.TanglefootTX.com.

 

Tanglefoot Festival is also proud to announce its 2025 sponsor lineup, featuring the support of leading local and national partners who are helping bring this first-year event to life.

 

KPA Engineers joins as the Main Stage presenting sponsor, while Don Ringler Chevrolet will serve as the Sidewinder Stage naming sponsor, and Landreth Concrete takes on the role of Founder’s Club sponsor, showcasing each local organization’s longstanding support of the Temple community.


In total, more than 20 businesses – from national brands to hometown favorites – have stepped forward to support the launch of Tanglefoot, reflecting a shared belief that this festival can help uplift the Temple community, drive tourism, and showcase what makes Central Texas special. Alongside stage and hospitality sponsors, participating partners include Kiella Real Estate Group, Crown Royal, Casamigos, SeAH Superalloy Technologies, ASCO, Harvey 5 Enterprises, Anheuser-Busch, McCray Roofing, All County Surveying, Holman Offroad Outfitters, Cactus Jewels & Co., Bird Creek Brewing, and Schoepf’s BBQ, among others.

 

“As proud sponsors of the inaugural Tanglefoot Music Festival, KPA Engineers is thrilled to support this celebration of music, community, and culture. It’s an honor to bring the stage to life at the MLK Festival Grounds – an area we meticulously designed to uplift Temple’s downtown district. After more than four decades in Temple, we are grateful to continue supporting the community we call home and cannot wait to gather with our friends and neighbors to celebrate the spirit of our city,” said the leadership team at KPA Engineers.

 

Paul Landreth, CEO of Landreth Enterprises, also added, “At Landreth Concrete, we believe strong communities are built just like strong foundations – with care, commitment, and collaboration. We’re proud to sponsor the inaugural Tanglefoot Festival in Temple, Texas, and support an event that brings people together to celebrate two Texas traditions – great country music and real Texas BBQ.”

 

Stay tuned as more festival announcements, including the daily music performance lineups, will be announced soon. Until then, visit www.TanglefootTX.com to purchase tickets and follow along on social media at @TanglefootTX to learn more.

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TANGLEFOOT FESTIVAL - 2025 EVENT INFORMATION:
Please see below for details on the date, location, tickets, talent, and more:

 

EVENT: Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival
DATE: Friday, September 12 & Saturday, September 13, 2025
LOCATION: MLK Festival Grounds in Downtown Temple (301 S 4th Street, Temple, TX 76501)
ORGANIZERS: City of Temple, Soundskilz
TICKETS: www.TanglefootTX.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: @TanglefootTX

FESTIVAL PRESS MATERIALS:

 

MUSIC LINEUP:

Friday, September 12: Parker McCollum Randy Rogers Band Corey Kent Shelby Stone The Wilder Blue Graham St. Clair Band Bottomland Cole Whittlesey Jackson Wendell


Saturday, September 13: Cody Jinks Robert Earl Keen Mark Chesnutt Jack Ingram Silverada The Droptines Kin Faux Mac Hankins and The Moonlighters Cole Phillips Austin Gilliam Mitchell Ferguson Matt Caldwell

 

MERCANTILE MARKET

 

BBQ LINEUP: 

  • B4 Barbecue (Mabank, TX): 2025 Texas Monthly Top 50. Veteran-owned standout serving oak-smoked brisket, ribs, and inventive boba tea pairings. b4bbqb.com | @b4barbeque

  • Bar-A-BBQ (Montgomery, TX): 2025 Texas Monthly Top 50; 2023 Top 25; Houston Chronicle Top 100. Acclaimed for inventive smoked fare, breakfast offerings, and family-run charm. barabbq.com | @bar_a_bbq

  • Brick Vault Brewery & BBQ (Marathon, TX): 2025 Texas Monthly Honorable Mention; 2019 Top 25. Big Bend brewpub pairs craft beer with bold meats, green chile mac, and Hill Country sausage recipes. brickvaultbreweryandbbq.com | @brickvaultbreweryandbbq

  • Edge Craft Barbecue (Oklahoma City, OK): 2024 Texas Monthly “United States of Texas Barbecue” #9. Known for precision-smoked brisket, warm hospitality, and Texas-rooted technique. edgecraftbbq.com | @edge_craftbbq

  • Fork Grove Barbecue (Anderson, SC): 2024 Texas Monthly “United States of Texas Barbecue” feature. Carolina native Dylan Cooke delivers soulful BBQ and standout sides with chef-driven flair. forkgrovebbq.com | @fork_grove_bbq

  • Hill City Chop House (Tolar, TX): 2025 Texas Monthly Honorable Mention. Small-town newcomer blending steakhouse technique with smoked classics. orderhillcitychophouse.com | @hillcitychophouse

  • Meat Mitch (Leawood, KS): World Series of BBQ Sauce champion; international BBQ competitor. Kansas City-style BBQ legend with award-winning rubs and sauces. meatmitchbbq.com | @meatmitch

  • Miller’s Smokehouse (Belton, TX): 4x Texas Monthly Top 50 honoree (2013, 2017, 2021, 2025). Family-built BBQ institution known for brisket, house sausage, and scratch bakery. millerssmokehouse.com | @millerssmokehouse

  • Olmos BBQ (Fort Worth, TX): Featured in Texas Monthly (2023). Fort Worth pop-up standout known for its BBQ tacos and a deeply personal family legacy. facebook.com/olmosbbq | @olmosbbq

  • Owens & Hull (Smyrna, GA): 2024 Texas Monthly “United States of Texas Barbecue” #2; Southern Living Best New BBQ 2024. Georgia duo merging Texas & Carolina styles with cult sausage creations. gcbbq.com | @owensandhull

  • Panther City BBQ (Fort Worth, TX): x2 Texas Monthly Top 50 honoree (2021, 2025); Michelin Guide recommended. Known for pork belly poppers, three-meat plates, and top-tier brisket. panthercitybbq.com | @panthercitybbq

  • Rossler’s Blue Cord Barbecue (Harker Heights, TX): 2025 Texas Monthly Top 50; 2023 Top 25. Veteran-founded family operation with deep Central Texas roots. rosslersbluecordbbq.com | @rosslers_blue_cord_bbq

  • Schoepf’s BBQ (Belton, TX): 2025 Texas Monthly Honorable Mention; 2023 Texas Barbecue Top 25. Belton-area institution known for live music and family-style BBQ. schoepfsbbq.com | @schoepfs_bbq

  • Southern Smoke BBQ (Garland, NC): USA Today Top 10 Best NC Barbecue; Author of Southern Smoke. Rural North Carolina fave with oak-smoked pork and award-winning sauces. southernsmokebbqnc.com | @southernsmokebbqofnc

  • The Original Roy Hutchins BBQ (Trophy Club, TX): 2025 Yelp Top 100 Places to Eat; Official BBQ Partner of Texas Motor Speedway. Multigenerational team led by Texas BBQ legend Roy Hutchins. royhutchinsbbq.com | @royhutchinsbbq

  • Victorians Barbecue (Mart, TX): 2025 Texas Monthly Top 50; Netflix Barbecue Showdown (Season 2). Known for brisket with mustard rub, Texas tri-tip, and gritty determination. victoriansbarbecue.com | @victoriansbarbecue

ABOUT TANGLEFOOT MUSIC & BBQ FESTIVAL: Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival is an independently-owned outdoor festival held annually at the MLK Festival Grounds in Downtown Temple, Texas. Produced by Soundskilz and the City of Temple, fans of all ages are encouraged to experience an unforgettable day each fall filled with live music performances, local entertainment, and incredible BBQ pitmasters from around the country.


The festival’s name is seeped in Temple history and lore as Tanglefoot was originally a common nickname for the town in its earliest days, having been founded 140+ years ago in 1881 as a popular stop along the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad that ran from Corpus Christi, Texas to Santa Fe, Mexico. As a booming railroad town, Temple became well known as a destination where travelers, workers, and locals filled the bustling streets to enjoy lively gatherings, toe-tapping music, and true Texas hospitality, while ultimately forging a strong community spirit that continues to this day.


Please visit www.TanglefootTX.com to purchase tickets, and follow @TanglefootTX on social media to learn more.