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Barbacoa and Big Red Festival 2026

October 10 - October 11 Freeman Expo Hall

Barbacoa and Big Red Festival 2026

Saturday, October 10th-Sunday, October 11th, 2026
Freeman Coliseum Exposition Halls

12:00pm- 12:00am | Saturday, October 10th
12:00pm- 11:00pm | Sunday October 11th

🌶️ Barbacoa. Big Red. Live Music. Puro San Antonio. 🎶

The Barbacoa & Big Red Festival returns to Freeman Coliseum October 10–11 for a weekend celebrating one of San Antonio’s most iconic food pairings. Dig into mouthwatering barbacoa, wash it down with an ice-cold Big Red, and enjoy live music, local vendors, family-friendly activities, and plenty of Fiesta-style fun.

Whether you’re coming for the food, the music, or just the puro San Antonio vibes, this annual festival is the perfect way to spend a fall weekend with friends and family. Come hungry, bring your crew, and get ready for a celebration of the flavors and culture that make San Antonio unique.

General Admission and VIP tickets now available at bbrfest.com

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Event Tickets:

General Admission:
• Entry into the festival grounds
• Access to all music stages and vendors
VIP Admission:
• Access to exclusive VIP areas located in front of the stages.
• Commemorative lanyard badge keepsake for the day(s) purchased.

•Food and beverages are NOT included with any GA or VIP admission ticket purchase.
• Admission tickets get you in the gates and access the viewing areas for the entertainment stages, inside and outside the Expo Hall. 
• Parking is not included with ticket purchases.
• Guests must be 21+ to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
• VIP areas are strictly 21+ with no exceptions.
• Tickets are sold separately for Saturday and Sunday. Guests attending both days must purchase a ticket for each day.
• Kids 12 and under receive free admission with a paid adult ticket.
• Tickets are required for guests ages 13 and older.
• All ticket sales are final. Please select your date carefully, as no refunds will be issued.

Details

Start:
October 10
End:
October 11
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Venue

Freeman Expo Hall
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