Troubadour Festival, a Texas BBQ & Music Experience, is celebrating its fifth anniversary at Old Celina Park in Celina, TX on Saturday, November 15! 

Troubadour Festival 2025 will feature 30 of the best BBQ joints in Texas sampling tasty smoked meats in an ALL-NEW BBQ concept, plus live country music on two stages for a Saturday you won't soon forget in the heart of North Texas.

Country music legend Clay Walker headlines this year's festival in Celina, and he'll be joined by Braxton Keith, Randall King, Cody Canada & The Departed, and Silverada on the Optimum Main Stage. Rising stars Bottomland, Presley Haile, and Chloe Kimes will take the 95.9 The Ranch Stage to round a full day of killer country music.

**ALL-NEW TICKET OPTIONS & NAMES IN 2025**

Troubadour Festival has six ticket levels, and it's real simple: BBQ, BBQ+, VIP, VIP+, GA, and GA+. Here's the rundown on what is included with each ticket:

VIP+

• Hour-earlier entry (12:00) into unlimited BBQ sampling from 30 world-renowned BBQ joints
• All-inclusive bars + Catered dinner & more served by Hutchins Barbeque
• Exclusive front-of-stage area alongside VIP+ lounge, prime viewing, TVs & luxury bathrooms
• Premium festival gift + t-shirt exclusively for VIP+ ticket-holders
• One reserved parking pass per order (will be emailed by 11/13)
• Everyone in the VIP+ section requires a ticket, regardless of age

VIP

• Hour-earlier entry (12:00) into unlimited BBQ sampling from 30 world-renowned BBQ joints
• See all artists on the Optimum Main Stage and the 95.9 The Ranch Stage
• Exclusive VIP area with shaded seating and standing-room-only front of stage access
• First two beverages are included at private VIP cash bar
• VIPs-only t-shirt per ticket & VIPs-only luxury, climate-controlled bathrooms
• Children 10 and under admitted free with paying adult

BBQ+

• 1:00 PM gate time with unlimited sampling from 30 of the best BBQ joints in Texas until 3:15
• See all the incredible country artists on both stages (except Chloe Kimes)
• Access to the BBQ+ and GA+ only area with shaded seating, TVs, and private cash bar
• Luxury, climate-controlled bathrooms just for BBQ+ and GA+ ticket-holders
• Re-entry allowed with wristband; children 10 and under admitted free with paying adult
• Basic folding/camping chairs are allowed in designated areas

BBQ

• 1:00 PM gate time with unlimited sampling from 30 of the best BBQ joints in Texas until 3:15
• See all the incredible country artists on both stages (except Chloe Kimes)
• Access to all GA areas, including bars, 30+ market vendors, and food trucks
• Re-entry allowed with wristband; children 10 and under admitted free with paying adult
• Basic folding/camping chairs are allowed in designated areas

GA+

• 3:15 PM gate time - BBQ sampling is not included
• See all five artists on the Optimum Main Stage (3:30 - 11:00 PM)
• Access to the GA+ and BBQ+ only area with shaded seating, TVs, and private cash bar
• Luxury, climate-controlled bathrooms just for BBQ+ and GA+ ticket-holders
• Re-entry allowed with wristband; children 10 and under admitted free with paying adult
• Basic folding/camping chairs are allowed in designated areas

GA

• 3:15 PM gate time - BBQ sampling is not included
• See all five artists on the Optimum Main Stage (3:30 - 11:00 PM)
• Access to all GA areas, including bars, 30+ market vendors, and food trucks
• Re-entry allowed with wristband; children 10 and under admitted free with paying adult
• Basic folding/camping chairs are allowed in designated areas

A limited number of Tier 1 BBQ, BBQ+, GA, and GA+ tickets will be available for students, active and retired military, first responders, and educators. IDs must be presented at the front gate upon arrival. If you do not bring an ID, you will be required to pay the difference between Tier 1 and the gate price. 

Have a question? Check out our Festival Info/FAQs page here. Our website has all the information you need when it comes to parking and ride share, directions, prohibited items, and more.

Interested in becoming a festival sponsor, setting up a market vendor booth, or bringing your food truck? Click here to fill out an application and we'll be in touch.

Troubadour Festival is open to all ages, but please keep in mind this event is adult-themed and alcohol will be sold. Children 10 and under will be admitted free. Everyone 11 and older requires a ticket. All ages require a ticket in the VIP+ area.

MUSIC SCHEDULE

OPTIMUM MAIN STAGE
Silverada: 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Cody Canada & The Departed: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Randall King: 6:30-7:30 PM
Braxton Keith: 8:00 - 9:00 PM 
Clay Walker: 9:30 - 11:00 PM

95.9 THE RANCH STAGE
Chloe Kimes: 12:00-12:45 PM
Presley Haile: 1:15-2:00 PM
Bottomland: 2:30-3:15 PM

By purchasing a ticket to Troubadour Festival you are agreeing to all terms, rules, and policies as provided by the festival at https://troubadourfestival.com. No refunds, no exchanges, no exceptions. Artist and barbecue restaurant/pitmaster lineups are subject to change without notice. You are purchasing a ticket to Troubadour Festival, not for a specific artist. Therefore, artist changes and/or cancellations are not grounds for a refund. Festival is rain or shine. By purchasing tickets you agree to be added to Troubadour Festival's email subscribers database, from which you can unsubscribe at any time.