Texas Monthly BBQ Fest - Top 50 Picnic
About this event
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. Follow TM BBQ Fest on Facebook and Instagram for event updates, announcements, and featured pitmasters.