The City of Temple is proud to announce the inaugural music lineup for Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival as Texas’ newest country music festival debuts this fall on September 12-13 at the MLK Festival Grounds in Downtown Temple.
To celebrate the new music lineup, organizers will be releasing two-day GA and VIP tickets to the general public starting this Friday, April 25 at 10:00 a.m. CST. Available online at www.TanglefootTX.com, fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets as soon as possible, as prices will only increase as the festival date approaches, with children less than 5 years old admitted at no cost.
ABOUT THE MUSIC LINEUP
Across two outdoor stages, festival-goers can enjoy over 20 country and Americana music acts performing at the two-day affair, with an emphasis on showcasing musicians from across the Lone Star State.
Considered one of the new leaders of Texas country music, Parker McCollum will headline the inaugural event as the rising star is set to release his latest studio album on June 27, making Tanglefoot one of the first opportunities to watch Parker perform songs from the new album live. Joining him as co-headliner will be country outlaw and MusicRow's former Independent Artist of the Year award winner Cody Jinks, who continues to perform in support of his latest album, Change the Game, released just last year.
A pair of Texas icons, including legendary singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen A.K.A. The Godfather of Texas Country Music, and the iconic Texas outfit that celebrates its 25th anniversary together, Randy Rogers Band, will join McCollum and Jinks in Temple alongside a dozen-plus other music acts.
Additional standouts scheduled to perform at Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival this fall include 90s country hitmaker Mark Chesnutt; Houston-born chart-topping singer-songwriter Jack Ingram; Frisco-based country rocker Corey Kent, who looks to reunite with McCollum as the two toured together extensively in the early years of their careers; five-piece Americana and bluegrass-inspired band The Wilder Blue who just released their new album Still In The Runnin' last month, and more.
The full music lineup is listed below and can be found online at www.TanglefootTX.com.
ABOUT THE FAN EXPERIENCE
In addition to unforgettable performances from award-winning music artists, residents and travelers alike can explore over a dozen authentic BBQ joints from some of the country’s most popular pitmasters who will travel to Temple for a rare weekend pop-up to cook up different BBQ cuisine from across the country, specifically Texas, Kansas City, Memphis, and Carolina styles.
To offer attendees of all ages a taste of the good life found in Central Texas, organizers hope to create a lasting cultural celebration each fall that evokes a sense of pride amongst residents and ultimately boosts the local economy with out-of-town visitors spending their dollars locally.
Stay tuned as more festival details surrounding this year’s event will be announced in the coming weeks, including the BBQ and daily music performance lineups.
The City of Temple will also share more details online with its local neighbors, including information on street closures, traffic advisories, and more via www.TempleTX.gov/News.
Visit www.TanglefootTX.com and follow along on social media at @TanglefootTX to learn more.
TANGLEFOOT MUSIC & BBQ 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
MUSIC LINEUP:
Parker McCollum
Cody Jinks
Robert Earl Keen
Randy Rogers Band
Corey Kent
Mark Chesnutt
Jack Ingram
Silverada
The Wilder Blue
Shelby Stone
The Droptines
Kin Faux
West Texas Wind
Bottomland Band
Cole Whittlesey
Jackson Wendell
Mac Hankins
Cole Phillips
Austin Gilliam
David Adam Byrnes
Mitchell Ferguson
Matt Caldwell
+ more!
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.
