Tickets On Sale Now as Inaugural Celebration Debuts in Temple, Texas on September 12-13
“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."
KPA Engineers
Mercantile Market
- Country Road Market: Traveling boutique pop-up trailer. mainstreetcooptx.com | @mainstreetcooptx
- Bow & Arrow Beads: Custom jewelry. bowandarrowbeads.com | @bow.arrow.beads
- Main Street Design & Consign: Vintage goods. mainstreetdesignconsign.com | @mainstreetdesignconsign
- Chasing Hearts Vintage: Vintage Western apparel. | @chasingheartsvintage
- Grace & Charm: BoHo Western. shopthemerctx.com | @shopgraceandcharm
- Down in Dirty Hats: Custom cowboy hats. downndirtyhats.com | @downndirtyhats_
- 2Western Sin Hat Company: Caps & trucker hats. westernsin.com | @western_sin
- Cactus Jewels & Co.: Handcrafted jewelry. cactusjewelsco.com | @cactusjewelsco23
- Double B Hat Company: Western apparel. doublebhatcompany.com | @doublelbhatcompany
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
Tanglefoot Festival Serves Up Pitmaster-Packed BBQ Lineup Plus New Fan Experiences, Cooking Classes, Tastings & More
Festival Organizers and Pitmasters also unite to donate ticket proceeds & raise funds to support Central Texas flood victims.

- Unlimited BBQ tastings during daily BBQ hours (Friday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.)
- Access to a private demo & Q&A with featured pitmasters before festival gates open
- Commemorative T-shirt & photo ops
- Must accompany a festival ticket; one admission per Pitmasters Privilege ticket.
- Panther City (Fort Worth), renowned Texas Monthly Top 50 & Michelin-recommended team
- Chef Tim Clowers (Nashville), acclaimed Nashville-based chef bringing a Tennessee twist to Texas BBQ
- Corey Mikes of Fat Boys BBQ (Temple), three-time world champion pitmaster known for competition-winning flavors
- and more!
- Unlimited BBQ tastings during daily BBQ hours (3–7pm)
- Access to 12+ pitmasters each day
- Included in VIP festival tickets
- Sold per day — no two-day BBQ Time tickets available
- Must accompany a festival ticket; one admission per BBQ Time ticket
Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival Now Offers Discounted Tickets for Military Members & College Students
Inaugural Country Music Festival Celebrates Local Pride with Tickets on Sale Now

Student and Military Discount
Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival Announces Daily Lineups Feat. Headliners Parker McCollum (Friday) & Cody Jinks (Saturday)
Single-Day Tickets on Sale this Friday, May 16
- Parker McCollum
- Randy Rogers Band
- Corey Kent
- Shelby Stone
- The Wilder Blue
- Graham St. Clair Band
- Bottomland
- Cole Whittlesey
- Jackson Wendell
- Cody Jinks
- Robert Earl Keen
- Mark Chesnut
- Jack Ingram
- Silverada
- The Droptines
- Kin Faux
- Mac Hankins and The Moonlighters
- Cole Phillips
- Austin Gilliam
- Mitchell Ferguson
- Matt Caldwell
Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival Welcomes Parker McCollum, Cody Jinks, and more Country Music Acts to Central Texas this Fall
Inaugural Music & BBQ Festival Kicks Off September 12-13 in Temple, Texas
Tickets On Sale This Friday, April 25 at www.TangleFootTX.com

About the Music Lineup:
About the Fan Experience:
MUSIC LINEUP:
Parker McCollum, Cody Jinks, Robert Earl Keen, Randy Rogers Band, Mark Chesnutt, Jack Ingram, Corey Kent, The Wilder Blue, Shelby Stone, Silverada, The Droptines, Kin Faux, West Texas Wind, Bottomland Band, Cole Whittlesey, Jason Wendell, Mac Hankins, Cole Phillips, Austin Gilliam, David Adam Byrnes, Mitchell Ferguson, Matt Caldwell + more!
City of Temple Announces New Music & BBQ Festival Coming to Central Texas this Fall
Tanglefoot Festival 2025 Kicks Off September 12-13 with Country Music Lineup & Ticket Sale Coming Soon

“The Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival is a testament to Temple’s rich history and thriving future. By bringing together incredible country music, delicious BBQ, and our vibrant community, we are creating an event that showcases the best of our city. We look forward to welcoming residents and visitors alike for an unforgettable celebration in the heart of downtown Temple.”
Temple Mayor Tim Davis
"We are thrilled to launch this new festival, which not only highlights Temple’s deep-rooted musical and culinary traditions but also strengthens our local economy. With the newly renovated MLK Festival Grounds as the backdrop, Tanglefoot will bring thousands together to enjoy top-tier entertainment, support local businesses, and experience the unique spirit of our community."
Temple City Manager Brynn Myers
TANGLEFOOT FESTIVAL 2025 - EVENT INFORMATION
EVENT: Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival
DATE: Friday, September 12 & Saturday, September 13, 2025
LOCATION: MLK Festival Grounds (301 S 4th Street, Temple, TX 76501)
ORGANIZERS: City of Temple, Soundskilz
MUSIC LINEUP: Coming soon!
WEBSITE: www.TanglefootTX.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: @TanglefootTX
ABOUT TANGLEFOOT MUSIC & BBQ FESTIVAL:
Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival is an independently-owned outdoor festival experience held annually in the heart of downtown Temple, Texas that celebrates country music and authentic Texas BBQ. Produced by the City of Temple and Soundskilz, come experience an unforgettable day filled with live performances, local entertainment, and incredible BBQ pitmasters from across the State of Texas. Please visit www.TanglefootTX.com and follow @TanglefootTX to learn more.
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