The Texas Monthly BBQ Festival was postponed last year and as what looks like the classic 2020/2021 pivot, they have decided to switch things up in the most ‘Texas BBQ’ of ways.

What was born is called the Texas Monthly BBQ Fest: Road Trip Edition which involves 3 separate locations across the great state of Texas: Tyler, Lubbock, and Brownsville.
Here’s the schedule:
STOP #1 – Sunday – October 10th

Location: Stanley’s Famous Pit BBQ in Tyler, Texas – Noon – 4PM
“An afternoon of ‘cue, drinks, and good times. This family-friendly affair will feature live music from Shinyribs” with barbecue and food from:
- Stanley’s Famous Pit BBQ (Pitmaster: Nick Pencis)
- Joseph’s Riverport BBQ (Pitmaster: Stephen Joseph)
- Sunbird BBQ (Pitmaster: Bryan Bingham)
- Plus, a very Special Guest Pitmaster.
Tickets are $65 and includes food. Cash bar. Tickets for kids 6-10 are $25. Kids under 6 are free.
Purchase Tickets for Pit Stop #1 HERE
STOP #2 – Wednesday October 13th

Location: Evie Mae’s Pit Barbeque in Wolfforth, Texas – 6PM – 9PM
“Get an insider’s look at live fire cooking and meat science, with a behind-the-scenes tour from folks at Evie Mae’s Pit Barbeque near Lubbock, Texas. Enjoy a seated dinner with a lively ‘Cue & A’ panel between barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn and four West Texas pitmasters”:
- Evie Mae’s Pit Barbeque (Pitmaster: Arnis Robbins)
- Tyler’s Barbque (Pitmaster: Tyler Frazer/Kali Wallace)
- Reijino Barbeque (Pitmaster: Aaron Reijino)
- Pitforks & Smokerings BBQ (Pitmaster: Issac Arrellano)
Tickets are $150 and includes a sit down dinner. Ages 21+ only.
Purchase tickets for Pit Stop #2 HERE
STOP #3 – Sunday October 17th – Noon – 4PM

Location: Brownsville Market Square
“An afternoon of ‘cue, drinks, and good times. This family-friendly affair will feature live music” and barbecue and food from:
- The Smoking Oak BBQ (Pitmaster: Mario Domingues Jr.)
- Teddy’s Barbecue (Pitmaster: Joel & Jesse Garcia)
- Smoking Moon BBQ & Beer Garden (Pitmaster: Joseph Salinas)
- Vera’s Backyard BBQ (Pitmaster: Armando Vera)
Tickets are $65 and includes food. Cash bar. Tickets for kids 6-10 are $25. Kids under 6 are free.
Purchase tickets for this event HERE