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It's the first ever Basin Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival, presented by Big E Services, on April 26th in Midland! Be sure to read everything on this page, because it has the answers to pretty much any question you might have regarding this year's festival.

Entrance and Ticket Information! There will be one entrance located on the NW side of the Pavilion, near Momentum Bank Ballpark. We will be selling tickets at the gate on Eventbrite. NO CASH- tickets are available for purchase online or at the front gates using the QR codes posted in line. Please have your tickets out and ready to be scanned. Your tickets can be digital or printed.

JUST LIKE THE NFL, THERE IS A CLEAR BAG POLICY!
Regular purses, backpacks, cooler-bags, fanny packs or anything larger than a phone case that is not clear will not be admitted into the festival. The only exception is lawn chair bags, but you will required to remove your chair from the bag when you go through security screening.

What's the Gate Schedule?

  • VIP entry begins at 12:00 PM
  • Tunes & 'Cues entry is at 1:00 PM
  • Concert-Only entry is at 3:45 PM

What's the Music Schedule on the Optimum Stage?

2:30pm- Jesse Joe
4:00pm- Kevin Fowler
5:00pm- Randall King
7:30pm- Pecos & the Rooftops
9:00pm- Casey Donahew

What If It Rains?

Red Dirt is a rain or shine event, as printed when you bought your tickets and on our website. Even if it's raining, we party. HOWEVER, lightning is NOT rain. If there is lightning and/or severe weather in the vicinity of the festival, everyone will be evacuated from the event to their vehicles. In the case of consistent severe weather, festival officials will meet with public safety officials and the bands to determine the best course of action. Also as printed on our Festival Policies, no refunds will be given.

You are welcome to bring a collapsible umbrella, but no larger umbrellas (patio, golf, etc.) or umbrellas with a metal tip will be permitted inside.

Where Do We Park?

Parking is free in the lots surrounding the venue. The closest lots to the entrance are Lots A, B & C. If you have an attendee who cannot walk far distances, they may be dropped off near the entrance before you park.

Can We Bring Chairs, Blankets, etc.?

Yes. Keep in mind that we will have a designated area in the general admission section where chairs will not be allowed to offer more people the opportunity to stand and be close to the stage. This will be in addition to chairs not being allowed in the VIP area directly in front of the stage. There will be plenty of room for VIP and non-VIPs to have chairs with great views of the stage.

How Will Alcohol Sales Work?

Drink tickets must be purchased for all alcoholic beverages. The bar is located in the Pavilion, along with the drink ticket booths. For VIPs, there will be a separate VIP bar and location to purchase drink tickets in the VIP area.

Can We Come and Go from the Festival?

Yep. You will receive a wristband when you first enter the festival, which will allow you to leave and return as you please, as long as you have the wristband on, so don't take it off! No wristband = no re-entry. Tailgating is strictly prohibited, and the Midland Police Department will be patrolling parking lots throughout the day.

Will There Be Food Available After the BBQ Part of the Festival is Over?

Every barbecue restaurant participating in the festival is allowed to bring extra food to sell to concert-goers if they wish after 4:00 PM. We will have select food trucks on-site as well.

Where are the Restrooms?

Restrooms will be in the Pavilion. The VIP section will also have restrooms.