Friday – Gates swing open at 2:00 PM and the party don’t stop ‘til 11:00 PM.
Saturday – We open the gates at High Noon and keep it kickin’ ‘til 11:00 PM.
The box office opens 2 hours before gates for any last-minute ticket wranglers.

You’ve got two main ways to get to the festival with your wheels:

1. Paid Festival Parking (Limited):
   A very limited number of paid spots are right at the venue. They’ll disappear faster than free BBQ—so plan ahead and go early if you want to snag one.

2. Free Parking with $5 (per person) Round Trip Shuttle Available (Highly Recommended):
   Park for free at Wilson Park and take the shuttle to the festival. The round-trip shuttle costs just $5 per person, with wristbands available in advance or on-site while supplies last. The shuttle starts running one hour before the festival opens and continues for 90 minutes after it ends—so you don’t need to sprint to catch it on the way back. Get your shuttle passes here >> 

Need the full parking rundown, maps, and shuttle schedule?

It’s all laid out here: Parking & Shuttles at Tanglefoot >>

Sure can — if we ain’t sold out! We strongly suggest you snag ‘em early to save some dough and skip the waitin’.

All sales are final, partner — unless the whole hoedown gets canceled. Can’t make it? Feel free to pass your ticket to a fellow cowboy or cowgirl.

We’ll be postin’ set times closer to the fest — but expect music to start shortly after the gates swing open!

Kids 5 and under get in free! Everyone else needs their own ticket to tangle.

These ain’t your average cookouts. We’re talkin’ slow-smoked, handcrafted BBQ magic by some of the best pitmasters around. Brisket, ribs, sausages — all wood-fired, all finger-lickin’, all unforgettable.

$25 presale gets you unlimited access for 4 hours each festival day. You can come and go in the BBQ zone as much as your belly allows.

Sorry, y’all — no in-and-out privileges once you’re inside the gates.

You’re not just VIP — you’re Founders Club fancy:
– Exclusive Lounge with seating, A/C, and live sports streaming
– Hosted bar with cocktails, beer, wine & more
– Founders-only A/C restrooms (with an attendant!)
– Access to Smokestack BBQ tastings
– Free parking pass
– Private Founders-only entrance
– Exclusive festival gift
– Hospitality team at your service

GA+ PIT gets you close to the stage.
VIP gives you:
– Front stage access with elbow room
– Shade tent with seating
– Premium bar
– BBQ sampling included
– Parking pass with your order

We’re a mostly cashless shindig, folks. That means tickets, food, and drinks are all card or digital pay only—no paper bills. Some vendors might still take cash if they’re feelin’ old school, but best to bring a card or phone to keep things movin’ smooth.

Yes — clear, empty plastic bottles only. Fill ’em up at our Hydration Stations.
Bottled water is also sold onsite. No metal canteens, Stanley cups, or fancy thermoses.

How dare you! But yes, we’ll have some non-BBQ bites available for purchase.

Side items start at $8, full meals can run up to $35 — depends how hungry you are.

Non-alcoholic drinks: from $5
Beer & cocktails: usually between $12–$24

You bet — plenty of porta-potties onsite. VIP & GA+ PIT guests get access to A/C bathrooms.

No outside food or drinks, y’all. We’ve got plenty inside to keep yer belly full!

We sure do, we offer military and student discounts! Both kick off on June 1st.

Yes indeed. We’ve teamed up with a trusted outside partner to make ticket payments easier.

Leave these at home:
– Outside food or drinks
– Coolers
– Pets (service animals allowed)
– Motorized scooters, skateboards, e-bikes
– Drugs or illegal substances
– Fireworks, flammables, or aerosols
– Drones, balloons, balls, or flying objects
– Laser pointers, water guns, or air horns
– Confetti, glitter, or streamers
– Musical instruments or noisemakers
– Chairs of any kind. Please note that chairs are available for rent in advance through our partner conCHAIRto or at a kiosk on the grounds during the event.

Security and law enforcement may prohibit additional items at their discretion.

We enforce a clear bag policy
All bags subject to search
Security teams onsite to keep it all safe and sound

Yes! Free hydration stations, where you can refill your bottle, will be located in the northeast quad of the festival — stay cool, friends.

Yes — but it’s limited:
– Founders Club Lounge has comfy seating & A/C
– VIP has shaded seating
– Lawn chair rentals available during ticket purchase and onsite! You can rent a comfy seat ahead of time right here.

Once you check in at Will Call and scan your ticket, you’ll get your wristband right then and there.

Yes — we provide ADA parking and accessible restrooms. We got you covered.

We’d be tickled to have you cover the festival! If you’re a journalist, photographer, or content creator lookin’ to capture the sights, sounds, and saucy goodness of Tanglefoot, you’ll need to fill out our Media Credential Application. Each team member needs to submit their own application—no group sign-ups, y’all! Just be sure to get it in by August 15, 2025.

If you are looking for our press releases, you can find them here.

For everyone’s safety and convenience Personal Chairs are not allowed inside the gate. However, we’ve partnered with conCHAIRto as a hassle-free option to reserve chairs prior to the event.

Every single bag’s gotta be clear, y’all—no exceptions. Backpacks, purses, totes… if it ain’t see-through, it ain’t comin’ in. It’s all about keepin’ things safe and movin’ quick at the gates, so pack smart and leave the mystery bags at home!

Yep, strollers are welcome—go ahead and roll the little ones (babies and toddlers) on in. Wagons, though, aren’t allowed inside the festival grounds. If you need to bring baby formula, that’s fine too, just remember it’s gotta follow our clear bag policy so security can see what you’re carrying.