The venue will host the first-ever Festival Troubadour event, bringing a lineup of eight country music acts to Aggie Park’s main stage and secondary stage. Since the opening day in September, the park has become a green space located across from Houston Field Kyle, transforming from a construction site into a legendary music destination. Renowned Texas music legend Earl Robert Keen Jr. And Throckmorton Houston will perform on the opening day, marking more than two years since the university opened Park Aggie.
Susan Ballabina, the chief external affairs officer and senior vice president of academic and strategic collaborations, expressed that Aggie Park has provided fresh possibilities for exhilarating gatherings such as Troubadour Festival, benefiting both our students and the community as a whole. She expressed excitement about the prospect of hosting significant events in the future, as Aggie Park is swiftly establishing itself as a sought-after location for creating lasting memories.
Tickets are currently available for purchase.
Aggie Park will provide attendees with the opportunity to sample the best and most unforgettable barbecue from 35 restaurants in Texas, while watching live country music performances on two stages. According to Colston Chase, the promoter and co-owner of Festival, this event has been produced since November 2021 and marks the debut of Troubadour Four Festivals in Celina, Texas.
Colston stated that he couldn’t envision a superior venue to host one of the country’s biggest barbecue and music gatherings.
“Colston stated that we are fortunate to be able to hold this event, Festival Troubadour, on the campus of Texas A&M University and make a positive impact on the community. We are looking forward to the years to come and the impact this event will have on the university and the community.”
Participants can also explore the booth of the station for water and complimentary promotional items. Employees from event supporter KAMU TV/FM will conduct interviews with various barbecue experts on live radio. Texas A&M barbecue specialists, including the Brisketeers, will also be present to respond to inquiries about the science behind barbecue, elucidate different cuts, and share helpful tips and techniques to prepare the finest barbecue at home. Pit masters from Black’s Barbecue (Lockhart, Austin, New Braunfels, San Marcos), 1775 Texas Pit BBQ (College Station), Truth BBQ (Brenham, Houston), and other participating restaurants will offer samples of smoked meats and other delicacies to VIP and BBQ & Music ticket holders.
The band will be showcased on the renowned television series “Yellowstone” in the first episode of its fifth season, with a live performance included. Additionally, the members of the PBS and NPR station will conduct interviews with the musical group Shane Smith & The Saints.
Completing the lineup are Charlie Robison, Uncle Lucius, and Treaty Oak Revival. The secondary stage artists consist of Braxton Keith, Graycie York, and Rachel LaRen.
The Department of Community and Economic Development at Texas A&M’s Valley Brazos Tuck is partnering with Brandy, the manager of the Impact Community and Economic Development Department, to form a partnership.
Tuck said, “This is an opportunity to showcase a different side of the campus, bringing together some of the best masters in the state and award-winning barbecue, along with Grammy-winning music.”