Major Changes In Store For 2025

Get ready for an even bigger and better Feels Like Home Festival in 2025! After a successful year 1 last fall, organizers are turning up the heat with a new slate of exciting additions – from extended start times and unlimited BBQ tastings to enhanced VIP perks and flexible payment options.

NEW PAYMENT PLANS

The newest option to pay for tickets includes making micro-deposits over time, with payments increasing as the festival date approaches.

MUSIC + BBQ SAMPLING TICKET

Another new ticket option, which includes unlimited samples of craft BBQ from pitmasters around the State of Texas for up to 4 hours (1:00 – 5:00 p.m.). Tickets can be purchased in advance, although prices are subject to change at the door, based on availability.

UNLIMITED BBQ FOR VIP

VIP ticket holders will include unlimited bites during the “BBQ Sampling” timeframe on Saturday from 1:00 – 5:00 pm.

EXTENDED HOURS

The festival gates will open earlier this year at Noon CST, featuring more activities, food, and live country music!

IN & OUT PRIVILEGES

Attendees are allowed to come and go until 5:00 p.m. with their festival pass, perfect for those who need to freshen up midday before indulging in nighttime fun.

PLATINUM PARTY VIEWING DECK

Reserve the best seat in the house at the Platinum Party Viewing Deck, with a capacity for up to 20 guests. This premier experience includes 40 drink tickets for use at the private VIP bar, plus complimentary sodas, water, snacks, and a private ice cooler. Plus, these Platinum VIP guests will be treated to up-close and elevated sightlines of the main stage, along with plenty of comfy seating and a private shaded area inside.

All Are Welcome to the Party!

All are welcome at Feels Like Home Festival – both residents and travelers alike – because Feels Like Home Festival isn’t just a concert; it’s a community gathering that celebrates the unique charm and warmth of our incredible Texas town. Whether you call Brownwood home already or just for the weekend, I encourage you to explore our many local businesses, stroll downtown, and enjoy our unique eateries.

Stay tuned as more festival details surrounding this year’s event will be announced in the coming weeks, including the BBQ and daily music performance lineups.

Downtown Brownwood, Texas

Founded in 2024, Feels like Home Festival is an annual festival celebration of community, music, and delicious barbecue held in the heart of Brownwood, Texas.

Each fall, local organizers behind this independently-produced event bring together friends, families, and fans of Texas country music for an unforgettable day of entertainment, authentic BBQ, and Southern hospitality.

Whether you’re a lifelong Texan or just looking for an epic weekend road trip, Feels Like Home lives up to its name – delivering a warm and welcoming experience rooted in tradition, community, and true Texas charm.

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