JON PARDI, CODY JINKS, MIDLAND TO HEADLINE INAUGURAL LONE STAR SMOKEOUT MAY 2-4, 2025 AT AT&T STADIUM
AND JUST ANNOUNCED: PANTHER CITY BBQ, 2M SMOKEHOUSE BBQ, DAYNE’S CRAFT BARBEQUE, CURRY BOYS BBQ LEAD THE PITMASTER PACK FOR INAUGURAL LONE STAR SMOKEOUT AT AT&T STADIUM
The BBQ teams and daily artist lineups have been announced for Lone Star Smokeout, the debut outdoor country music and BBQ festival coming to AT&T Stadium this May 2-4, 2025. Led by James Beard and Michelin-recognized barbecue outfits from Texas, Lone Star Smokeout will showcase 14 of the most renowned pitmasters in the country, with 10 hailing from the Lone Star State and five that are based in North Texas.
Representing Texas barbecue will be Dayne’s Craft Barbeque from Aledo; Hurtado Barbecue from Arlington; The Original Roy Hutchins Barbeque from Trophy Club; Michelin-recommended Panther City BBQ from Fort Worth; Slow Bone BBQ from Dallas; Rossler’s Blue Cord Barbecue from Harker Heights; The Salt Lick BBQ from Driftwood; The Original Black’s BBQ from Lockhart; two-time James Beard-nominated and Michelin-recommended 2M Smokehouse BBQ from San Antonio; two-time James Beard semifinalist Curry Boys BBQ from San Antonio. Rounding out the list will be Little Miss BBQ from Phoenix, Arizona; Meat Mitch Barbecue from Leawood, Kansas; Pappy’s Smokehouse from St. Louis, Missouri; and Wright’s Barbecue from Fayetteville, Arkansas.
“This festival is all about celebrating Texas BBQ and highlighting how its influence has shaped pitmasters from all over the country. For our first year, we’re bringing in some of the best BBQ talent from across Texas, including a few familiar faces from past Smokeouts,” said Max Robbins, Culinary Director of Lone Star Smokeout. “To top it off, we’ve got four pitmasters from neighboring states, each showing off their own regional twist on BBQ and how Texas has inspired them. It’s going to be a blast, and we can’t wait to see you there!”
“Panther City BBQ was honored to be able to participate in the Windy City Smokeout the last two years,” says Chris Magallanes, Pitmaster and Co-Owner of Panther City BBQ. “To be able to showcase our food in such a great event was an unforgettable experience, so of course we were pumped when we heard it was coming home to Texas! Y’all get ready!”
Miriam Wilson, who recently retired as a pitmaster at The Salt Lick BBQ, added, “The Salt Lick BBQ has had the opportunity to share BBQ family traditions at the Windy City Smokeout the past 11 years. We are excited to begin a new tradition with great food and music at the Lone Star Smokeout—deep in the heart of Texas.”
Each featured BBQ vendor will be selling two items throughout the festival. Pitmasters will be spending the majority of their day at their booths, having the chance to interact with guests. General Admission tickets do not include the price of food.
Lone Star Smokeout also recently announced its daily music lineup, featuring a selection of top country artists and homegrown Texas talent hand-picked by ACM-award winning promoter and festival co-founder Ed Warm. The full lineup can be found below, with three-day and single-day tickets available for purchase at lonestarsmokeout.com/tickets.
Friday (5/2): Cody Jinks, Randy Rogers Band, Josh Meloy, Ian Harrison, Grace Tyler, JoJo DiSalvo
Saturday (5/3): Jon Pardi, Dylan Gossett, Tucker Wetmore, Tanner Adell, Lauren Watkins, Catie Offerman
Sunday (5/4): Midland, Wyatt Flores, DJ Pauly D, Eli Young Band, Hudson Westbrook, Kaitlin Butts, Kashus Culpepper
– Tickets for the nation’s premier country music and BBQ festival on sale Friday, January 10 –
The music lineup has been announced for the debut Lone Star Smokeout, with headliners Jon Pardi, Cody Jinks, and Midland to take the stage on the AT&T Stadium grounds in Arlington, Texas, May 2-4, 2025. From the team behind Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants and Chicago’s beloved Windy City Smokeout, the three-day country music and BBQ festival will bring more than 15 of country music’s top artists to Dallas-Fort Worth, with a lineup hand-picked by ACM-award winning promoter and festival co-founder Ed Warm. Boasting country’s hottest stars and rising talent, Lone Star Smokeout will feature additional performances from Randy Rogers Band, DJ Pauly D, Dylan Gossett, Wyatt Flores, Tucker Wetmore, Eli Young Band, Josh Meloy, Tanner Adell, Lauren Watkins, Kaitlin Butts, Grace Tyler, Ian Harrison, JoJo DiSalvo, Catie Offerman, and Kashus Culpepper. Three-day tickets go on sale Friday, January 10 at 10:00 AM at www.
Lone Star Smokeout will also highlight world-class BBQ from more than 10 of the most celebrated pitmaster teams from across the country and representing Texas, to be announced next month alongside the festival by-date lineup and performance schedule.
Because everything’s bigger in Texas, Lone Star Smokeout attendees will have the opportunity to shop at fan-favorite retail purveyors throughout the event, including pop-ups from Tecovas, Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott, and Hale House Boutique, as well as a custom hat bar from Flea Style. The debut festival’s home at AT&T Stadium marks a groundbreaking partnership between the Smokeout brand and the iconic Texas venue.
“We’re excited to bring Lettuce Entertain You’s and the Smokeout’s hospitality with a curated selection of top-tier BBQ and country music talent for the first Lone Star Smokeout in Arlington,” said R.J. Melman, President of Lettuce Entertain You and co-founder of Windy City Smokeout and Lone Star Smokeout. “We look forward to continuing to partner with the incredible AT&T Stadium team as we bring this boutique festival to life. ”
“After thoroughly researching scenes across multiple states, it became clear that Dallas-Fort Worth’s love of country music makes it the perfect place for the future of our festival,” said Warm. “Lone Star Smokeout’s debut artist lineup features a hand-picked selection of renowned headliners and some of the industry’s most promising rising stars, including some homegrown Texas talents, making it the perfect introduction to this new market.”
Available pass experiences include 3-Day General Admission and 3-Day Platinum, with single-day tickets to go on sale next month. The festival’s all-inclusive Platinum ticket type offers a premium experience including curated gourmet dining, top-shelf beverages, climate-controlled viewing areas, air-conditioned private bathrooms, stage pit viewing access, reserved parking, expedited entry, on-site concierge service, and more.
Three-day or Sunday passholders may also purchase tickets to the can’t-miss Bottomless BBQ Brunch on Sunday, May 4. The signature Smokeout event boasts a variety of BBQ selections from the weekend’s pitmasters and a fully-dressed mimosa and Bloody Mary bar, accompanied by a live acoustic musical set.
The full breakdown of ticket offerings can be found at www.
For guests interested in corporate and group hospitality, Private Group Cabanas and Backstage Lounge options are also available for direct reservation. An overview of group hospitality opportunities can be found at www.
Confirmed sponsors include American Airlines, Pepsi, Flecha Azul, and more. For sponsorship inquiries, please visit www.
