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30+ Top 50 barbecue joints. One epic afternoon.The Texas Monthly Top 50 Picnic brings together the best barbecue in Texas for a can't-miss celebration of smoke, music, cold drinks, and community in Lockhart.
Join us at Lockhart City Park for an unforgettable afternoon featuring 30+ barbecue joints from Texas Monthly's 2025 Top 50 BBQ list. Enjoy unlimited samples from some of the best pitmasters in Texas, plus live music, cold drinks, and thousands of fellow barbecue fans.
Tickets
Early Bird Tickets On Sale June 23
Early Bird pricing is available exclusively to TM BBQ Club members. General public ticket sales begin July 1 at 11 a.m. CDT.
Admission Options
VIP Admission (Entry at 12 p.m.)
One hour early entry
Shorter lines and more tasting time
Two complimentary drink tickets
Food from all participating barbecue joints
Early Bird: $165 | Regular: $200
General Admission (Entry at 1 p.m.)
Food from all participating barbecue joints
Early Bird: $120 | Regular: $135
Kids Tickets
Ages 6–12: $40 with accompanying adult ticket
Ages 5 and under: Free
Optional Add-Ons
2026 Commemorative BBQ Fest Tray
Reserved Parking Pass for Lockhart City Park
Both add-ons are limited and expected to sell out.
Make It a Full Weekend
Kick off BBQ Fest weekend at the BBQ World's Fair on Saturday, November 7—a free, family-friendly celebration in the Barbecue Capital of Texas.
Giving Back
A portion of every ticket sold benefits Feeding Texas and its statewide network of food banks, supporting the effort to build a hunger-free Texas.
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Lockhart City Park, 504 E City Park Rd,Lockhart,TX,United States
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