Basin Burnout

Name: Basin Burnout
Start: 2026-05-01
Location: Midland County Horseshoe, 2514 Arena Trl

May

Date

1 May (Friday)

Time

Fri, May 1 – Sat, May 2

Venue

Midland County Horseshoe, 2514 Arena Trl

Midland, TX, United States

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📝 Useful Information

The 9th Annual Basin Burnout BBQ Cook-Off & Music Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Midland County Horseshoe in Midland, TX.

This high-energy community event, organized by the Basin Burnout Foundation, brings together the energy industry and local businesses to raise funds for veteran-focused nonprofit organizations.

Tickets are available through Etix.

Since its inception in 2016, the event has raised over $400,000 for veterans. Proceeds benefit organizations such as Reel Thanx, the Boot Campaign, and local VFW posts.

Would you like more information on BBQ team registration or available sponsorship opportunities for this year's festival?

Event Highlights

Tickets & Attendance

•Live Music: The 2026 headliner is the Grammy Award-winning rock band Stone Temple Pilots, performing at the Horseshoe Amphitheater. Texas-bred artist Cody Jasper is also confirmed for the main stage.

•BBQ Competition: More than 40 energy industry teams compete in categories like brisket, ribs, and chicken for the Championship belt. Attendees can sample BBQ and vote for the "Fan Favorite" award.

•Celebrity Judge: Daniel Vaughn, the Barbecue Editor of Texas Monthly, will serve as a celebrity judge for the 2026 competition.

•Family & Community: The event includes local exhibitors for shopping and kid-friendly activities like bounce houses and face painting.

•All-Day Pass ($50): Grants access to the BBQ cook-off, daytime music, exhibitors, and the evening concert. Gates open at 12:00 PM.

•Concert-Only Pass ($30): Grants entry starting at 5:00 PM for the evening headliner.

•Children under 10: Free admission.

•Note: Prices typically increase on the day of the event.

Updated at 23 Mar 2026