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Lone Star Smokeout is a three-day outdoor country music and BBQ festival happening just outside of AT&T Stadium from May 2-4. This weekend-long “parking lot party” will feature live performances from 19+ top country artists, menu staples 14+ award-winning BBQ joints from Texas and beyond, and plenty of interactive events and activities. Kids 10 and under are free in GA. Single-day tickets start at $68; three-day packages start at $177. Tickets do not include food. 

Lone Star Smokeout will take place in from Friday, May 2 to Sunday, May 4, 2025 in Parking Lot 10, just outside of the iconic AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX (1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011).

Friday, 5/2: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM CT

Saturday, 5/3: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM CT

Sunday, 5/4: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM CT*

*Festival gates open at 11:30 AM CT on Sunday for Bottomless BBQ Brunch. A separate ticket for BBQ Brunch is required for entry and must be purchased in addition to a 3-day or Sunday pass.

Absolutely, bring the whole family! Kids aged 10 and under are allowed free General Admission when accompanied by a ticketed adult.

Yes! Lone Star Smokeout is all about creating a fun and welcoming experience for all guests. Along with incredible live music and world-class BBQ, festival-goers can explore boutique retail pop-ups along “Rodeo Drive” and enjoy a variety of activities, games, and events happening throughout the festival. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!

The BBQ Brunch Add-On is a special experience available only on Sunday (5/4) starting at 11:30 AM, which features all-you-can-eat BBQ from select pitmasters, plus a bottomless mimosa and Bloody Mary bar. It’s a great way to sample a variety of BBQ before the festival gates officially open.

A single-day or 3-day ticket covers admission to the festival grounds, where you can purchase menu staples from all pitmasters in attendance. If you’re just looking to enjoy BBQ throughout the weekend, a regular ticket is all you need. But if you want the exclusive brunch experience on Sunday, you’ll need to purchase the BBQ Brunch ticket in addition to your 3-Day or Sunday Ticket.

Sort of! Lone Star Smokeout is the first-ever expansion of the Smokeout festival concept, brought to you by the same behind Windy City Smokeout in Chicago.

Similar to Windy City Smokeout, the Lone Star Smokeout will offer a boutique and highly hospitable festival experience featuring food for purchase from 14+ of the nation’s best BBQ teams and live music performances from 19+ of today’s hottest country music artists!

Unlike Windy City Smokeout, the event will be three days only (Friday, May 2 to Sunday, May 4, 2025) and will feature different lineups for both music and BBQ teams – minus a few overlapping fan-favorites.

To purchase tickets, please visit www.seatgeek.com/lone-star-smokeout-tickets.

Lone Star Smokeout offers single-day and 3-day options for both General Admission and Platinum ticket types, as availability permits. We also sell tickets for our Sunday BBQ Brunch, which must be purchased separately and do not grant general admission.

For a full breakdown of ticket offerings, please visit www.lonestarsmokeout.com/tickets.

Interested in hosting a large group? Learn more about available opportunities at www.lonestarsmokeout.com/group-hospitality.

Tickets cover admission to the festival. All food and drink are an additional cost. Vendors sell the bulk of their items for around $8 – $13 and side items for around $6 – $7.

Our all-inclusive Platinum experience features premium amenities, curated gourmet dining, top-shelf beverages, and personalized services—all thoughtfully designed with hospitality top of mind. Specific benefits include:

• Chef-curated dining menus featuring unlimited gourmet BBQ, all-day snacks, and top-shelf drinks
• Climate-controlled and shaded viewing areas equipped with upgraded air-conditioned bathrooms
• Exclusive stage pit access to get closer to your favorite country artists
• Seamless arrival with reserved parking, expedited VIP entry, and an on-site concierge
• Official Smokeout Welcome Gift to kick off your festival weekend in style

While we are unable to offer a refund on purchased tickets, resale is permitted on third-party retail sites.

Kids aged 10 and under are allowed free General Admission when accompanied by a ticketed adult. However, all kids must have a purchased ticket for admission to our Platinum or private group areas.

The daily lineup and set times for Lone Star Smokeout can be found on our website here: https://www.lonestarsmokeout.com/music. 

To limit the number of touchpoints between team members and fans, all food, beverage, parking, and retail transactions are cashless. Major credit cards as well as mobile pay are accepted throughout the event.

Unfortunately, leaving and re-entering the festival on the same day is not permitted across all ticket levels.

The festival will go on as planned rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, festival guests will be evacuated. Please note that we do not offer refunds of any kind. We recommend purchasing ticket insurance at check out.

Lone Star Smokeout is committed to guests with disabilities. We take pride in the accessibility of our festival, and work with AT&T Stadium to provide a wide range of services and amenities for guests with special needs.

AT&T Stadium is designed with accessible parking, accessible vehicle drop-off and pick-up areas, power-assisted doors, restrooms, concessions, and seating areas. Guests can receive more information by emailing lonestarsmokeout@lettuce.com or calling AT&T Stadium Guest Services at (817) 892-4161.

Seating, parking, and restrooms to accommodate guests with disabilities will be available. ADA guests may bring one designated companion guest into the ADA section. All guests in the accessible seating area must have a paid ticket. Service animals are permitted. If you have questions regarding specific accommodations, please contact us at lonestarsmokeout@lettuce.com.

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Thank you for your interest in the 2025 Lone Star Smokeout! Although we are no longer accepting food vendor applications for this year’s event, please look out for our 2026 festival application on this page later this year to officially apply.

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