VIP tickets include hour-earlier entry into BBQ sampling (12:00 PM gate time) that lasts until 3:30 PM. Your ticket also includes a VIP t-shirt and two drink vouchers, as well as access to an exclusive VIP area with some seating provided (you may also bring a chair), a private bar, flushable bathrooms, and standing room-only access in front of the stage. This includes samples from 40+ of the best barbecue restaurants in Texas and access to both concert stages. Additional food will be available from local food trucks and participating BBQ joints.

The best of both worlds! BBQ & Music tickets include access to the BBQ sampling (1:00 - 3:30 PM) and both concert stages. This includes samples from 40 off the best BBQ joints in Texas, plus three out-of-state special guests in 2024. Access is allowed in all General Admission areas, including in front of the Optimum Stage in the General Admission standing room-only area. Basic folding chairs are allowed in designated areas. Additional food will be available for purchase from local food trucks and any BBQ restaurants that choose to sell after sampling.

The Music ticket is good for just the concert on the Optimum Stage (3:45 PM gate time). Access is allowed in all General Admission areas, including in front of the Optimum Stage in the GA standing room-only area. Basic folding chairs are allowed in designated areas. Additional food will be available for purchase from local food trucks and any participating BBQ restaurants that choose to sell food. *NEW THIS YEAR* We are offering a limited number of Music VIP tickets that give you all the perks of a VIP ticket but only access to the concert on the Optimum Stage (3:45 entry).