Red Dirt BBQ Festival 2026 Coming to Tyler, Texas

If you love BBQ and live music, you do not want to miss the 2026 Red Dirt BBQ and Music Festival, taking place in Tyler, Texas, in May.

Every year, thousands of people descend on Tyler for the great BBQ, music and vendors. This year will be no different. You will be able to sample BBQ from over 20 restaurants, from all across the state of Texas. The great thing is this festival is only a short drive from Texarkana, so you can easily make this a day trip.

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Who doesn't love BBQ? At this event, on Saturday, May 9, you'll taste the best of Texas BBQ. From brisket, ribs, sausage, beef ribs, signature dishes, and more.

Plus, you won't want to miss all the live music from Texas County Artists.

Parker Ryan

Bottomland

Southall

Tracy Byrd

Aaron Watson

Hudson Westbrook

In between the food and music, you will want to check out all the vendors that will have arts and crafts for purchase.

This festival has been sold out every year, so if you want to go, you will need to get your tickets in advance and online. The event will take place Rain or Shine, so bring an umbrella just in case, oh, and a lawn chair so you can relax and listen to the great music.

You can buy your tickets online and find out more information at their website reddirtbbqfest.com, and stay up to date with the event on their Facebook page.

Keep listening for your chance to win tickets with the Kicker Wake-up Crew, too!

The Red Dirt BBQ and Music Festival will take place at The Park of East Texas in Tyler, Texas.

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