Barbacoa & Big Red Festival

05/31/2026

This is your invitation to register to become a vendor at this years Barbacoa & Big Red Festival!

- Festival Dates: October 10th & 11th (Columbus Day Weekend)
- Setup and sell your merch, food or products.
- Make money from built in crowds at the festival
- We do all the marketing and promotion to get customers to you

Register at BarbacoaBigRedFestival.com/vendors

04/29/2026

Hey Vendors! The window of opportunity is ALMOST here. We are opening up our 2026 online vendor application on our website BarbacoaBigRedFestival.com on May 1st!

04/27/2026

Fiesta may be over, but the flavor train isn’t slowing down… it’s just switching tracks. 🚂🔥

We’re already gearing up for the return of the Barbacoa & Big Red Festival on October 10th & 11th, 2026 at the Freeman Coliseum Grounds & Expo Hall! 🌮🥤

🎟️ Early Bird GA tickets are LIVE — and they’re under $10 for ages 13+
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids 12 & under get in FREE

Two days of puro San Antonio vibes, stacked with barbacoa, Big Red, live music, vendors, and nonstop energy you already know and love. 💃🔥

Lock in your tickets early before prices jump… this one’s gonna hit different.

🎟️ BBRFest.com

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at the Barbacoa & Big Red Festival 🐣🌸

While you’re enjoying time with family, just know… we’re already cooking up something big behind the scenes 👀🔥

Stay tuned! We’re gearing up for October 2026, and it’s gonna be bigger and better than ever! 🤠🍖🥤

10/16/2025

🌟 Sponsorship Opportunities Now Open! 🌟

We’re gearing up for the 2026 Barbacoa & Big Red Festival, happening October 2026, and we’re now accepting sponsorship partners! 🙌

This is your chance to align your brand with one of San Antonio’s biggest and most talked-about festivals — celebrating family, food, music, and community! 🎶🌮🥤

From LED walls and banners to on-site activations, stage branding, digital media, and custom experiences, our sponsorship program offers incredible exposure to tens of thousands of guests over the festival weekend.

Whether you’re a local business or a national brand, we’ll help you create a partnership that stands out and connects directly with the heart of San Antonio. ❤️

📅 Festival Dates: October 2026

Let's connect and discuss further: Feel free to either DM or Email Us

10/14/2025

We hope you got your pics with these wonderful balloons backdrops from Bubbly Creations ! This added an element we needed to give our festival more life. Hope to see you again next year.

10/14/2025

We love hearing these stories. Our fans helping out and supporting these local businesses! That's what make this festival BIG! Thanks for being part of the celebration, Big Chilé Grillers!

10/13/2025

Day 2 is in the books! 🎉

From sunrise prep to the last song, y’all showed up BIG—barbacoa plates, ice-cold Big Red, packed stages, family vibes, and nothing but smiles. Thank you to every fan, vendor, artist, sponsor, and crew member who made this weekend unforgettable. 🙌

Watch the recap 🎥 then drop your favorite moment in the comments and tag your squad—we want to see your clips & photos!

See you next year, San Antonio. ❤️

10/13/2025

Thank you, San Antonio! ❤️🙌

What an unforgettable weekend at the Barbacoa & Big Red Festival! From sunrise to the last song, y’all showed up BIG — bringing the energy, the smiles, and the love for barbacoa and Big Red. 🔥

This year’s fest was packed with savory barbacoa creations like Barbacoa Ramen, Barbacoa Mac n Cheese, Barbacoa Pizza, and even a Barbacoa Biscuit — a true celebration of creativity and flavor! 🤤🌮🥤

A huge thank you to our fans, vendors, performers, sponsors, and crew who made it all possible. You’re the heart of this tradition, and we couldn’t do it without you. ❤️

Until next year, San Antonio — same vibes, even bigger celebration! 🎶🎉

Viva Barbacoa y Big Red

10/13/2025

From the eye of WOAI News 4 camera that stopped by

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