Temple, Texas will be hosting the newest country music festival in Central Texas this year. September 12-13 will be the first Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival.

Read about my experience at Moontower this year: Beyond Moontower: Central Texas is a Festival Hotspot

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This Friday, April 25th, two-day general admission and VIP tickets will be available for purchase. You’ll be able to purchase tickets online at www.tanglefoottx.com.

️Tickets on Sale Now for Tanglefoot Festival!

It’s recommended that you get your tickets as soon as possible because the price will increase as we near the date of the festival. If you have kids that are under 5 years old, they will be able to go to the festival with you for free!

Over 20 Artists to Play Country & Americana!

There will be over 20 musicians playing country and Americana music on two outdoor stages. Festivalgoers will be treated to a fantastic lineup of musicians with an emphasis on artists from the great state of Texas. 

⭐ Parker McCollum Headlines Inaugural Tanglefoot Fest!

Headlining the festival in its first year is Parker McCollum. Parker is one of the new leaders of Texas country music, and he has a new album releasing on June 27th. Tanglefoot festival will be one of the first opportunities that fans will be able to see McCollum perform songs from the new album live. 

Read about the Two Step Inn Festival here: Two Step Inn Festival 2025 Review: Georgetown Country Music

Cody Jinks Co-Headlining Temple Music Festival!

Cody Jinks will be co-headlining the festival. Jinks was awarded MusicRow’s Independent Artist of the Year in 2023, and he is currently touring to support his album Change the Game that he released in March of 2024. 

Mark Chestnutt Joins Tanglefoot Lineup!

Country music legend and Texas native, Mark Chestnutt will be performing at the festival as well. Chestnutt is 61 years old and still giving fans amazing concert experiences with his hit songs including “Goin��� Through the Big D” and “Bubba Shot the Jukebox”. 

The full music lineup is listed below and can be found online at www.TanglefootTX.com 

BBQ Styles from Across the USA at Tanglefoot!

Fans in attendance will also get an opportunity to experience BBQ styles from across the country in addition to all the country music they’ll hear at the festival. The most popular pitmasters from across the country specialize in Carolina, Kansas City, Memphis, and Texas style cuisines. 

Visit www.TanglefootTX.com and follow along on social media at @TanglefootTX to learn more.

Thirteen Artists Performing at 2025 Tanglefoot Festival in Temple, TX

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